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Plein Air Workshop

WATERCOLOR

V E N I C E I TA LY

W a t e r c o l o r Plein Air Workshop

September 16-30 2017

VISUAL PLEASURE FOR GENERATIONS

Eric Wiegardt AWS-DF NWS

VENICE ITALY

Accommodations

Amenities

Rooms

Restaurant

Services

About VENICE

Old World Charm

History

Page 1

HOTEL PAPADOPOLI MGALLERY This newly renovated hotel is a member of the MGallery collection is located in the historic city center close to the Grand Canal and Constitution Bridge which leads to Piazzale Roma and the train station 96 rooms and suites with furnishings reflecting the elegance and splendor of the 18th century and views of the Tolentini Canal and Papadopoli Gardens

Outdoor Amenities The hotel is surrounded by art history and culture the Scuola Grande di San Rocco with frescos by Tintoretto the church of Santa Maria dei Frari with Titians Assumption of the Virgin and the Scuola Grande dei Carmini containing works by Tiepolo

The Rooms Beautiful Venetian style air conditioning mini-bar safe USB ports and international sockets satelliteSky TV free WIFI Spacious walk-in shower or bathtub bathrobes hair dryer

The Restaurant and Lounge The restaurant is famous for its inspirational dishes in the grand Venetian tradition The restaurant is at the heart of the hotelrsquos enchanting winter garden A warm welcoming atmosphere the Salotto Veneziano Cafeacute-Bar is a place to relax and share stories of the day

Services Boutique shops Beauty salons near the hotel Dry cleaning on request room service Concierge can arrange excursions

Extended Stay If you wish to come in early or stay after the workshop Three days before and after will be at Workshop Rates You arrange extended time directly with the hotel To contact or for a tour of the hotel

Hotel Papadopoli Mgallery

VENICE Venice is a city in northeastern Italy and the capital of the Veneto region It is situated across a group of 117 small islands that are separated by canals and linked by bridges These islands are located in the shallow Venetian Lagoon an enclosed bay that lies between the mouths of the Po and the Piave Rivers

History Although no surviving historical records deal directly with the founding of Venice tradition and the available evidence have led several historians to agree that the original population of Venice consisted of refugees from Roman cities near Venice Some late Roman sources reveal the existence of fishermen on the islands in the original marshy lagoons They were referred to as incolae lacunae (lagoon dwellers) Expansion From the 9th to the 12th century Venice developed into a city state Although the people of Venice generally remained orthodox Roman Catholics the state of Venice was notable for its freedom from religious fanaticism and executed nobody for religious heresy during the Counter-Reformation During the 18th century Venice became perhaps the most elegant and refined city in Europe greatly influencing art architecture and literature The Republic lost its independence when Napoleon Bonaparte conquered Venice on 12 May 1797 (Wikipedia)

VENICE ITALY

Accommodations

Amenities

Rooms

Restaurant

Services

About VENICE

Old World Charm

History

Page 1

HOTEL PAPADOPOLI MGALLERY This newly renovated hotel is a member of the MGallery collection is located in the historic city center close to the Grand Canal and Constitution Bridge which leads to Piazzale Roma and the train station 96 rooms and suites with furnishings reflecting the elegance and splendor of the 18th century and views of the Tolentini Canal and Papadopoli Gardens

Outdoor Amenities The hotel is surrounded by art history and culture the Scuola Grande di San Rocco with frescos by Tintoretto the church of Santa Maria dei Frari with Titians Assumption of the Virgin and the Scuola Grande dei Carmini containing works by Tiepolo

The Rooms Beautiful Venetian style air conditioning mini-bar safe USB ports and international sockets satelliteSky TV free WIFI Spacious walk-in shower or bathtub bathrobes hair dryer

The Restaurant and Lounge The restaurant is famous for its inspirational dishes in the grand Venetian tradition The restaurant is at the heart of the hotelrsquos enchanting winter garden A warm welcoming atmosphere the Salotto Veneziano Cafeacute-Bar is a place to relax and share stories of the day

Services Boutique shops Beauty salons near the hotel Dry cleaning on request room service Concierge can arrange excursions

Extended Stay If you wish to come in early or stay after the workshop Three days before and after will be at Workshop Rates You arrange extended time directly with the hotel To contact or for a tour of the hotel

Hotel Papadopoli Mgallery

VENICE Venice is a city in northeastern Italy and the capital of the Veneto region It is situated across a group of 117 small islands that are separated by canals and linked by bridges These islands are located in the shallow Venetian Lagoon an enclosed bay that lies between the mouths of the Po and the Piave Rivers

History Although no surviving historical records deal directly with the founding of Venice tradition and the available evidence have led several historians to agree that the original population of Venice consisted of refugees from Roman cities near Venice Some late Roman sources reveal the existence of fishermen on the islands in the original marshy lagoons They were referred to as incolae lacunae (lagoon dwellers) Expansion From the 9th to the 12th century Venice developed into a city state Although the people of Venice generally remained orthodox Roman Catholics the state of Venice was notable for its freedom from religious fanaticism and executed nobody for religious heresy during the Counter-Reformation During the 18th century Venice became perhaps the most elegant and refined city in Europe greatly influencing art architecture and literature The Republic lost its independence when Napoleon Bonaparte conquered Venice on 12 May 1797 (Wikipedia)

Page 2

IN THE AREA Beautiful Views

Excursions

Museums

Field Trips

WORKSHOP FIELD TRIPS VENICE WATER TAXI This year we are going to have Water Taxi passes for the two weeks we are in Venice Each workshop attendee can use these passes not only for the workshop sessions but for free time as well Eric will pick sites that will excite and challenge you in creating watercolor paintings

SUGGESTIONS FOR YOUR FREE TIME

SAINT MARKS BASILICA is the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Venice northern Italy It is the most famous of the citys churches and one of the best known examples of Italo-Byzantine architecture It lies at the eastern end of the Piazza San Marco adjacent and connected to the Doges Palace Originally it was the chapel of the Doge and has only been the citys cathedral since 1807 when it became the seat of the Patriarch of Venice (Wikipedia)

EXCURSIONS can be arrange through the hotelrsquos concierge

GUIDE TO SEEING MUSEUMS This link allows you to find museums and

locations for planning your free time Names and Map

VENICE ITALY WATERCOLOR PLEIN AIR WORKSHOP PRICE WHAT IT INCLUDES

This two week workshop is all about Venice The immersion into the venetian culture will be an experience you will never forget Included in this workshop is the following

14 nights of lodging which includes breakfast

Water Taxi 14 day passes to use in the workshop and in your free time

Welcome Reception Sunday Afternoon

Four-three course dinners as a group affair (alcohol not included)

Plein Air painting with Eric Wiegardt

Staff assistance throughout workshop

Because our hotel is situated in a historic location restaurants and shops are just a short walk away There will be free time to explore as you wish available to you

An exclusive website for the latest information will be provided in the spring

St Markrsquos Basilica

Colorful Neighborhood

Venice Lagoon

Bridge of Sighs

WORKSHOP

What can you expect

Payment Info

Cancellation Policy

Page 3

PRICING FOR VENICE ITALY WATERCOLOR PLEIN AIR WORKSHOP

Painter (shared with painterndash two to a room Twin Beds-Room) $4800

Painter (shared with paintercompanion Double Bed-Room) $4800

Note Twin or Double beds available

Non-Painter (shared room rate) $3950

Single Room $6950

Note Pricing for shared twindouble bed rooms is dependent on two occupants otherwise it becomes a single room with single room rates

DEPOSIT AND FULL PAYMENT INFORMATION

To reserve this workshop a $50000 per person deposit with the Registration Form and Responsibility Clause guarantees your attendance Deposits must arrive by March 1st 2017 Each person attending is required to fill out both documents sign them and return with their deposit If you wish you may call our Gallery (open Thursday through Saturday from September-June from 11am-4pm PST) and give us your credit card number for your deposit and then scan and email within 3 days to us the completed Registration and Responsibility Clause forms Email to watercolorsericwiegardtcom or mail us the forms and credit card number to Wiegardt Studio Gallery PO Box 1114 Ocean Park WA 98640

Please check for availability by emailing us at

watercolorsericwiegardtcom or call us at 360-665-5976 before mailing your registration and deposit There is a great deal of interest so once the openings are filled your name will be placed on a waiting list in case of cancellation by another individual Availability is on a first come first serve basis If there is a cancellation of an individual you will be contacted A deposit and both documents will be required at that time to reserve your spot

Full payment is due on May 1st 2017

CANCELLATION POLICY

If cancellation is requested between the dates of March 1st 2017 and May 1st 2017 all monies will be returned to the applicant minus an administration fee of $30000

If after May 1st 2017 a cancellation is requested IT MUST BE IN WRITING NO MONIES WILL BE RETURNED TO APPLICANT UNLESS THAT INDIVIDUALrsquoS SPACE CAN BE RESOLD If the space is resold all monies

will be returned minus an administration fee of $300

No refund will be given to an applicant who does not participate or complete the workshop or the field activities

Eric Wiegardtrsquos Plein Air Workshop reserves the right to cancel the workshop for any reason necessary All deposits and or full payments for the workshop will be reimbursed to the participants immediately upon an announced cancellation

Note After a full payment has been received if there is a substantial increase over 5 to the conversion tables that govern the Euro dollar (or any monetary standard) to the US dollar the applicant will be notified and charged the increase accordingly before departure for Europe

Page 4

TRAVEL INFORMATION

Other Information

Information at a

Glance

TRAVEL INFORMATION

What Airport The closest airport is Marco Polo Airport

Is there a Train near the Hotel The hotel is situated 10 minutes walk from Venezia Santa Lucia train station

How do we get to the hotel upon arrival Because participants will be arriving at different times you can use car taxies for approximately 55 euros (recommending share with other participants) airport bus shuttle at 8 euroes or our hotel can also arrange a pick up Information is available on the hotel website

More information will be on Lock and Key Website (Not active until spring)

How do I get back to the airport The same provision as mentioned above The hotel will aid in your departure

OTHER INFORMATION

What should I bring A Materials List will be posted on the Lock and Key Website for your painting materials

How shall I dress Dress for painting and for dinner outings

What is the weather like September runs between 77 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit

Is there a lot of walking Several of the places we will be going will entail some walking Keep in mind this is a Plein Air Workshop and you will be carrying your own equipment Please pack only what you can carry

Can I or my Companion pay for a partial workshop The workshop is for two weeks (14 nights) No partial workshops or stays To receive the best price possible we price for the full 14 nights for hotel breakfast and dinners

Travel Insurance needed Yes we recommend you purchase Travel Insurance to cover medical emergencies lost items etc

INFORMATION AT A GLANCE

WHEN September 16mdash30 2017

ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE Marco Polo Airport Distance to hotel is about a half hour depending traffic and choice of transportation

COST

Painter (shared with painterndash two to a room Twin Beds-Room) $4800

Painter (shared with paintercompanion Double Bed-Room) $4800

Note Twin or Double beds available

Non-Painter (shared room rate) $3950

Single Room $6950

Note Pricing for shared double bed rooms is dependent on two occupants of either another painter or companion otherwise it becomes a single room with single room rates

DEPOSIT $500 per person with Registration Form and Responsibility Clause

signed to be received by March 1st 2017

FULL PAYMENT To be received by May 1st 2017

PREFERRED PAYMENT Check or Money Order Credit Cards if necessary-Visa and MasterCard

CONTACT INFORMATION E-mail watercolorsericwiegardtcom

Phone 360-665-5976 Website wwwericwiegardtcom

Venice Italy Watercolor Plein Air Workshop

REGISTRATION FORM

Per Person

PRINT NAME (as on Passport)

ADDRESS

CITY______________________________________________________ STATE ______ ZIP

HOME PHONE CELL PHONE

EMAIL ADDRESS

ACCOMMODATIONS

( ) I wish to share a room with another painter (Twin Beds-TB or Double Bed-DB Please specify)

( ) TB Room ( ) DB Room

Full Name

Specify Name of other painter if known

( ) I prefer a single occupancy room

( ) I prefer painternon-painter room (Twin Beds-TB or Double Bed-DB Please specify)

Full Name of Companion

( ) TB Room ( ) DB Room

PAYMENT METHOD

Check or Charge my ( ) Deposit ( ) Full payment to ( ) Visa ( ) MC

Card Expiration Date ___________V _____

Name as shown on the Credit Card

TRAVEL INFORMATION ANDOR SPECIAL ISSUES

If you have any medical or dietary restrictions please list them here

EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBER AND NAME

Print Name

Phone No

In signing below we accept that you have read the brochure and understand and agree to the terms and

conditions set forth SIGNATURE

Remittance of this Registration Form and the Responsibility Clause (on the next page) should be mailed to

Wiegardt Studio GallerymdashPO Box 1114mdashOcean Park WA 98640

See Page 3 for other alternatives to mailing

Page 5

RESPONSIBILITY CLAUSE

For Venice Italy Watercolor Plein Air Workshop

September 16-30 2017

Travel insurance is highly recommended and should be arranged by you Wiegardt Studio Gallery (WSG) employees Eric and Ann Wiegardt affiliates-Gail Baer and Com-municaDe Consulting LLC (CDC LLC) successors or assigns are not liable for any negligent or willful act or failure to act of any person third party or entity which is to or provides goods or ser-vices including but not limited to transportation companies equipment suppliers food service pro-viders of any kind etc

I acknowledge that I am voluntarily participating in this trip with the knowledge of the inherent risks and dangers involved including but not limited to negligence on the part of WSG its employees Eric and Ann Wiegardt Gail Baer CDCLLC physical exertion forces of nature transportation failures consumption of alcohol risks with food or impure water civil unrest terrorism criminal activity wild or other animals failure of equipment accident or illness without means of evacuation or availability of medical supplies or services or adequacy of medical attention once provided and loststolenor misplaced luggage or property

I hereby agree to be responsible for my own welfare and accept any and all risks of delay unan-ticipated events inconvenience illness injury emotional trauma or death

I hereby release and discharge forever WSG and employees Eric and Ann Wiegardt Gail Baer and CDC LLC from and against any and all liability arising from my participation in this trip

I agree that this release is legally binding upon me all members of my family and all minors travel-ling with me my family and their heirs successors assigns and legal representatives it being my intention to release WSG and employees Eric and Ann Wiegardt Gail Baer and CDC LLC suc-cessors affiliates and assigns from any and all liability to the maximum extent by laws of both in the United States or outside of the United States

I acknowledge that to participate I will require a legal passport and that WGS reserves the right to remove me or any participant it judges incapable of meeting the rigors of activities or who detracts from the enjoyment of the trip by others I will follow all safety rules presented to me either written or oral by Wiegardt Studio Gallery (WSG) or CommunicaDe Consulting LLC (CDC LLC)

Print Name

Signature Date

Print Name

Signature Date Failure to fill out the Registration Form with signature and the Responsibility Clause with signature (s) will be considered an invalid registration and will remove you from the Venice Italy Plein Air Workshop list All participants (Painters and Non-Painters) are re-quired to complete both the Registration Form and the Responsibility Clause with signature By signing both Registration and Re-sponsibility Clause you are confirming you have read understood and agree with all contents within this brochure

Page 6

E R I C W I E G A R D T rsquo S S C H O O L O F PA I N T I N G

P O B o x 1 1 1 4 O c e a n P a r k W A 9 8 6 4 0

P h o n e 3 6 0 - 6 6 5 - 5 9 7 6

E m a i l w a t e r c o l o r s e r i c w i e g a r d t c o m

w w w e r i c w i e g a r d t c o m

Eric Wiegardt AWS-DF NWS has left an indelible mark on both the American and In-ternational art scene He is one of the few to be awarded both the GOLD MEDAL and DOLPHIN FELLOW from the oldest and most prestigious watercolor society AMERI-CAN WATERCOLOR SOCIETY NEW YORK He is declared one of the top ten water-color masters of today in the world by artmatch4U He has participated in numerous museum exhibitions throughout the US and China

Eric has taught over 5000 watercolorists his popular Wiegardts Painterly Watercolors workshops

Over 4000 original paintings have been collected privately and corporately including the US State Dept US Ambassador Alice G Wells Amman Jordan

Eric is a signature member of the American Watercolor Society (Dolphin Fellow) Na-tional Watercolor Society Transparent Watercolor Society of America (Master Status) and others He has been awarded the 2012 AWS Gold Medal of Honor 2014 AWS Judge among many other national and international awards He has exhibited at both International Watermedia Shows in Nanchang and Shenzhen China

Eric has been featured in many publications including Watercolor Artist Magazine featured in ldquoThe Best Art of 2015rdquo as

well as cover artist for both The Artistrsquos Magazine and Plein Air Magazine He is the author of the book ldquoWatercolor Free

and Easyrdquo and also has a video series titled ldquoPainting Loosely from Photographsrdquo

Eric is a graduate of the American Academy of Art Chicago

Wiegardt paintings are to be enjoyed for generations permanent pig-ments and professional framing are a priority

Wiegardt Studio Gallery is in the home of Ericrsquos great grandfather Heinrich Julius Wiegardt an oystering pioneer from Denmark

The home and now gallery was built in 1897

Eric and Ann since 1985 have owned and operated Wiegardt Studio Gallery They have raised five wonderful children

For more information on Eric Wiegardtrsquos School of Painting and to schedule a workshop contact us at the following

VISUAL PLEASURE FOR GENERATIONS

Ericrsquos watercolor interpretation of his gallery

RESPONSIBILITY CLAUSE

For Venice Italy Watercolor Plein Air Workshop

September 16-30 2017

Travel insurance is highly recommended and should be arranged by you Wiegardt Studio Gallery (WSG) employees Eric and Ann Wiegardt affiliates-Gail Baer and Com-municaDe Consulting LLC (CDC LLC) successors or assigns are not liable for any negligent or willful act or failure to act of any person third party or entity which is to or provides goods or ser-vices including but not limited to transportation companies equipment suppliers food service pro-viders of any kind etc

I acknowledge that I am voluntarily participating in this trip with the knowledge of the inherent risks and dangers involved including but not limited to negligence on the part of WSG its employees Eric and Ann Wiegardt Gail Baer CDCLLC physical exertion forces of nature transportation failures consumption of alcohol risks with food or impure water civil unrest terrorism criminal activity wild or other animals failure of equipment accident or illness without means of evacuation or availability of medical supplies or services or adequacy of medical attention once provided and loststolenor misplaced luggage or property

I hereby agree to be responsible for my own welfare and accept any and all risks of delay unan-ticipated events inconvenience illness injury emotional trauma or death

I hereby release and discharge forever WSG and employees Eric and Ann Wiegardt Gail Baer and CDC LLC from and against any and all liability arising from my participation in this trip

I agree that this release is legally binding upon me all members of my family and all minors travel-ling with me my family and their heirs successors assigns and legal representatives it being my intention to release WSG and employees Eric and Ann Wiegardt Gail Baer and CDC LLC suc-cessors affiliates and assigns from any and all liability to the maximum extent by laws of both in the United States or outside of the United States

I acknowledge that to participate I will require a legal passport and that WGS reserves the right to remove me or any participant it judges incapable of meeting the rigors of activities or who detracts from the enjoyment of the trip by others I will follow all safety rules presented to me either written or oral by Wiegardt Studio Gallery (WSG) or CommunicaDe Consulting LLC (CDC LLC)

Print Name

Signature Date

Print Name

Signature Date Failure to fill out the Registration Form with signature and the Responsibility Clause with signature (s) will be considered an invalid registration and will remove you from the Venice Italy Plein Air Workshop list All participants (Painters and Non-Painters) are re-quired to complete both the Registration Form and the Responsibility Clause with signature By signing both Registration and Re-sponsibility Clause you are confirming you have read understood and agree with all contents within this brochure

Page 6

E R I C W I E G A R D T rsquo S S C H O O L O F PA I N T I N G

P O B o x 1 1 1 4 O c e a n P a r k W A 9 8 6 4 0

P h o n e 3 6 0 - 6 6 5 - 5 9 7 6

E m a i l w a t e r c o l o r s e r i c w i e g a r d t c o m

w w w e r i c w i e g a r d t c o m

Eric Wiegardt AWS-DF NWS has left an indelible mark on both the American and In-ternational art scene He is one of the few to be awarded both the GOLD MEDAL and DOLPHIN FELLOW from the oldest and most prestigious watercolor society AMERI-CAN WATERCOLOR SOCIETY NEW YORK He is declared one of the top ten water-color masters of today in the world by artmatch4U He has participated in numerous museum exhibitions throughout the US and China

Eric has taught over 5000 watercolorists his popular Wiegardts Painterly Watercolors workshops

Over 4000 original paintings have been collected privately and corporately including the US State Dept US Ambassador Alice G Wells Amman Jordan

Eric is a signature member of the American Watercolor Society (Dolphin Fellow) Na-tional Watercolor Society Transparent Watercolor Society of America (Master Status) and others He has been awarded the 2012 AWS Gold Medal of Honor 2014 AWS Judge among many other national and international awards He has exhibited at both International Watermedia Shows in Nanchang and Shenzhen China

Eric has been featured in many publications including Watercolor Artist Magazine featured in ldquoThe Best Art of 2015rdquo as

well as cover artist for both The Artistrsquos Magazine and Plein Air Magazine He is the author of the book ldquoWatercolor Free

and Easyrdquo and also has a video series titled ldquoPainting Loosely from Photographsrdquo

Eric is a graduate of the American Academy of Art Chicago

Wiegardt paintings are to be enjoyed for generations permanent pig-ments and professional framing are a priority

Wiegardt Studio Gallery is in the home of Ericrsquos great grandfather Heinrich Julius Wiegardt an oystering pioneer from Denmark

The home and now gallery was built in 1897

Eric and Ann since 1985 have owned and operated Wiegardt Studio Gallery They have raised five wonderful children

For more information on Eric Wiegardtrsquos School of Painting and to schedule a workshop contact us at the following

VISUAL PLEASURE FOR GENERATIONS

Ericrsquos watercolor interpretation of his gallery

E R I C W I E G A R D T rsquo S S C H O O L O F PA I N T I N G

P O B o x 1 1 1 4 O c e a n P a r k W A 9 8 6 4 0

P h o n e 3 6 0 - 6 6 5 - 5 9 7 6

E m a i l w a t e r c o l o r s e r i c w i e g a r d t c o m

w w w e r i c w i e g a r d t c o m

Eric Wiegardt AWS-DF NWS has left an indelible mark on both the American and In-ternational art scene He is one of the few to be awarded both the GOLD MEDAL and DOLPHIN FELLOW from the oldest and most prestigious watercolor society AMERI-CAN WATERCOLOR SOCIETY NEW YORK He is declared one of the top ten water-color masters of today in the world by artmatch4U He has participated in numerous museum exhibitions throughout the US and China

Eric has taught over 5000 watercolorists his popular Wiegardts Painterly Watercolors workshops

Over 4000 original paintings have been collected privately and corporately including the US State Dept US Ambassador Alice G Wells Amman Jordan

Eric is a signature member of the American Watercolor Society (Dolphin Fellow) Na-tional Watercolor Society Transparent Watercolor Society of America (Master Status) and others He has been awarded the 2012 AWS Gold Medal of Honor 2014 AWS Judge among many other national and international awards He has exhibited at both International Watermedia Shows in Nanchang and Shenzhen China

Eric has been featured in many publications including Watercolor Artist Magazine featured in ldquoThe Best Art of 2015rdquo as

well as cover artist for both The Artistrsquos Magazine and Plein Air Magazine He is the author of the book ldquoWatercolor Free

and Easyrdquo and also has a video series titled ldquoPainting Loosely from Photographsrdquo

Eric is a graduate of the American Academy of Art Chicago

Wiegardt paintings are to be enjoyed for generations permanent pig-ments and professional framing are a priority

Wiegardt Studio Gallery is in the home of Ericrsquos great grandfather Heinrich Julius Wiegardt an oystering pioneer from Denmark

The home and now gallery was built in 1897

Eric and Ann since 1985 have owned and operated Wiegardt Studio Gallery They have raised five wonderful children

For more information on Eric Wiegardtrsquos School of Painting and to schedule a workshop contact us at the following

VISUAL PLEASURE FOR GENERATIONS

Ericrsquos watercolor interpretation of his gallery