Lisbeth Firmin's
One Week Urban Landscape Painting Class
A Medieval Walled Town in Umbria - Casa Della Zia, Vallo di Nera
Departs September 1, 2024 - Returns September 8, 2024
Itinerary
Travel led by Lisbeth Firmin
Arrival Day
Guests will be welcomed at Rome Fiumicino Airport and shuttled to Vallo Di Nera in comfortable vans, accommodating up to 4 passengers each, with small luggage. A leisurely stop in Orte for refreshments sets the tone before settling into the accommodations. The evening is marked with a welcome party at the local Taverna, “Bordone”, featuring a buffet of local delicacies and drinks.
Mornings
Mornings begin with breakfast options in the house, complemented by fresh coffee. Additional coffee and pastries are available at local spots like Bordone and Il Cacio Re, with the option to explore nearby breakfast venues.
Days
Daily painting classes will be combined with cultural tours through Vallo and neighboring towns, and free time to enjoy local attractions. Highlights include visits to historical sites like the Church of Santa Maria, quaint olive groves, and traditional piazzas.
Afternoons & Evenings
Afternoons and evenings offer more activities and painting classes, and planned meals at rustic trattorias, showcasing Umbrian cuisine such as truffles, wild boar, and regional wines. Meals and snacks are available throughout the day and evening at the house.
Departure Day
The retreat concludes with a final breakfast and coffee session before departing for Rome Fiumicino Airport, ensuring an early arrival for guests' flights.
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Meet Lisbeth Firmin
Lisbeth Firmin, "The Parasol", oil, 16" x 22", 2023
Lisbeth Firmin is a contemporary American realist whose paintings and monotypes explore the relationship between people and their urban environment, while simultaneously capturing the energy and light of a specific moment in time. Her urban landscapes, following in the tradition of earlier realists such as John Sloan, George Bellows, and Edward Hopper, depict a feeling of human solitude, of people headed somewhere undisclosed. She is not interested in producing a literal translation of her subject matter, but aims instead to ride the line between abstraction and realism, letting the viewer provide the final interpretation.
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