Painting Holiday in Italian Lakes ...............a truly amazing painting experience

Located in the pretty village of Sulzano in one of the most charming coves of Lake Iseo, offering an excellent variety of art subjects with it's beautiful serene lake, narrow streets lined with colourful houses and flower laden balconies, a true painters paradise. Situated between Lake Garda and Como, with Bergamo airport been only a short transfer away.

Lakeland art courses will be based at Rivalago a four star hotel enjoying a delightful lakeshore position with superb views across to Monta Isola, 'The jewel of the lake'. The ferry only a short stroll from the hotel with frequent links to Iseo and old quaint fishing villages waiting to be painted. The stunning Rivalago hotel in cool shades of cream and tastefully furnished rooms, will meet all your expectations for a fabulous, relaxing painting holiday in Italy. The beautifully situated pool is an ideal place to enjoy the panoramic views over the Lake towards Monta Isola. The atmosphere been tranquil and relaxing perfect ingredients for an Italian art holiday. Buffet breakfast can be taken either inside or outside on the terrace overlooking the lake, evening meals will be taken in local restaurants sampling wonderful fresh Italian cuisine and of course the famous Franciacorta wine.

To reserve a place on a course, please email or Telephone Jane to check availability lakelandart@hotmail.co.uk or Tel 017687 72471 for more details or to book a Painting Holiday Learn to paint watercolours online at www.watercolourcourse.co.uk a unique course that will teach you many secrets and clever techniques.

Course Agenda Saturday 23rd to 30th June 2012 Watercolours for Beginners and Intermediates

Saturday transfer from Bergamo airport to Riva Lago Hotel which takes approx 30 minutes. Welcome evening buffet at Rivalago discussing the area, holiday and painting locations. Each day we will be visting and painting new and exciting area's around Lake Iseo including quaint fishing villages, medieval alleyways, beautiful lake vista's and local market scenes to name just a few.

A typical day: Starting the day around 10am ready to catch the ferry to different painting destinations or meandering along the old alleyways of Sulzano to find numerous painting sites. With plenty of stops for the odd cappucino, leisurely Cafe lunch breaks discussing painting techniques or just enjoying Italian Culture. Afternoons are spent leisurely painting, breaking off around 4pm for a little free time before the enjoyable and relaxing Evening meal taken in local restaurants.

See Dates and Prices

Saturday 23rd to 30th June 2012

7 Nights Luxury Bed and Breakfast.

5 Evening Meals in local lakefront trattoria's.

Airport Transfer from Bergamo airport.

All art tutition

Price £995.00 non painting partners £895.00

£100 supplement per week for single supplement

Flights and Holiday Insurance are not included

Groups are small, individual tuition and attention is always assured .The days are fun, locations are chosen in quiet corners to glimpse this beautiful part of Italy, and the holiday is set in a friendly and relaxed environment.

FOUR PLACES STILL AVAILABLE PLEASE EMAIL OR TELEPHONE FOR MORE INFORMATION