DAY 2 - MONDAY MAY 18 LAKE COMO
After breakfast Alvaro Castagnet will begin the painting program with his first demonstration in a good location near the hotel. Then it will be your turn to paint as Alvaro moves among the group, helping each person with their work. Relaxed critique sessions will be held at the workshop hotel every few days.

DAY 3 - TUESDAY MAY 19 LAKE COMO
Today we travel to the lovely town of Bellagio for a day of painting. Occupying a magnificent site on the promontory dividing Lake Lecco from Lake Como, it is known for its pretty streets, the friendliness of its people and its villas and gardens. In the afternoon we take the ferry across the lake to the village of Tremezzo to visit Villa Carlotta, known for its beautiful setting and spectacular gardens. It was built in 1745 and later given as a wedding present to Carlotta, Duchess of Saxe-Meiningen.

DAY 4 - WEDNESDAY MAY 20 LAKE COMO
A full day of painting, sightseeing and relaxation in Como with Alvaro Castagnet.

DAY 5 - THURSDAY MAY 21 LAKE COMO
Today we will depart in our private coach to Menaggio, which is situated on the western shore of Lake Como, for a day of painting. The splendid lakeside promenade with its lovely flowerbeds and unique view of the central lake will offer many subjects to paint. Alvaro will paint a demonstration and then spend time moving amongst the group members offering individual assistance. There will be time to catch the ferry to Varenna, a spectacular town built upon a rock at the foot of a mountain which rises almost vertically above it.

DAY 6 - FRIDAY MAY 22 LAKE COMO
Our last full day of painting in beautiful Lake Como. Alvaro will lead the group for a final day of painting on the lake. He will demonstrate and then move from person to person offering helpful advice.

Day 7 - SATURDAY MAY 23 VENICE
Today workshop members will travel by private coach to the enchanting city of Venice. The workshop’s comfortable three-star hotel is superbly located close to the Grand Canal and a wealth of great painting sites. After lunch, Alvaro Castagnet will lead the group with his first painting demonstration in the back streets of Venice, close to the hotel. Dinner will be at leisure.

Day 8 - SUNDAY MAY 24 VENICE
This morning a local guide will take you on a tour of the sights of Venice. We will visit St Mark’s Cathedral and its square, the Grand Canal, the Doges Palace and the busy waterfront. Following the tour, Alvaro Castagnet will begin painting with a demonstration, and then move amongst the group helping with individual paintings.

Day 9 - MONDAY MAY 25 VENICE
Alvaro will lead the group to a good painting location and then assist workshop members with their individual work.

Day 10 - TUESDAY MAY 26 VENICE
After breakfast we will take you by boat to the colorful island of Burano for a day of painting and sightseeing. Featuring an extensive network of canals and ancient buildings painted in vivid reds and greens, Burano will surely offer inspiration for today’s workshop. The group will spend the day exploring the island and will return to the hotel in the afternoon.

Day 11 - WEDNESDay MAY 27 VENICE
Alvaro will begin your final day in Venice with a demonstration and then help workshop members with their work throughout the day. A final critique session will be held before an included drink’s party to celebrate the success of the workshop.

DAY 12 - THURSDAY MAY 28 DEPARTURE
Time to say farewell. After breakfast, you will be transferred to Venice airport for afternoon return flights. Workshop concludes.