They are not glass or beaded flowers, rather they are reminiscent of the floral damasks and velvets for which the Serenissima was famous. They are flowers painted on paper, watercolors that represent a delicate and sometimes evanescent world between art and science, botanical watercolors, which today more than ever fascinate and have many followers. Beginners or intermediate/advanced watercolourists will find in the masterful lessons of Adriana Basso, a teacher known throughout Europe, the possibility of realizing a dream, but also of participating in an unforgettable collective cultural and artistic experience, because it is contextualized in the elegant rooms of the Hotel Bel Sito of Venice, in Santa Maria del Giglio.
The Serafini Family, owner of the Hotel and of the nearby Palazzo Marin, to remember and honor the memory of those who gave birth to these places, Gino Serafini, passionate about contemporary art, in relation with the greatest artists who have stayed in the 900 in Venice, today it wants to continue to promote exhibitions, courses and cultural activities open to travelers but above all to the social fabric of the city.
Texts by Luciana Sidari
Here is the information and how to participate:
DURATION: the course is divided into 4 weekends, in the months of October, November and December and January. Possibly extendable. DAYS AND TIMES: from 14 to 18 on Saturdays and Sundays
Each weekend the theme of the course will be different so the student will be able to participate in the number of lessons.
I prefer, each lesson is made up of 2 half days, the lessons therefore do not have a scheme or a fixed schedule, each one is independent.
Students who participate in all lessons (8 half days) will be rewarded with the opportunity to exhibit the works created during the course in the precious rooms of Palazzo Marin, another property of the Serafini family, the exhibition will be open to the public and dedicated to them (times and methods to be defined).
MINIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 6 students
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 12 students
Also open to beginners
MATERIAL PAID BY THE TEACHER AND INCLUDED IN THE ENROLLMENT FEE: paper, colors, material
PAID MATERIALS FOR THE PARTICIPANT: pencil, eraser and 2 brushes (further information at the moment of the registration)
INCLUDED IN THE COURSE: half-lesson break at the bar of the Hotel Bel Sito, with coffee, chocolate or aperitifs and tastings, all accompanied by biscuits or small pretzels, according to a dedicated proposal.
COURSE COST: € 100 per lesson (ie two half days on the same weekend) (€50 when booking the course and €50 at the end of the lesson).
Being the limited number (12 people per course) yes please book early.
RESERVATIONS:
www.adrianabasso.it
E-mail: adriana@adrianabasso.it
Mobile: +39 335 6906219
For your stay with us, you can choose from 34 rooms, beautifully furnished and with some original items from 18th century Venice or late 19th century Italy, lovingly refurbished with gorgeous fabrics made by local artisans.
Whether you're here for a romantic getaway or a family holiday, our rooms will make you feel at ease, with the added touch of attentive and discreet service.