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Read this page carefully and in its entirety
BEFORe you register!

DO NOT purchase airline tickets prior to our confirmation the workshop is a go on February 20, 2025

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AIR FARE is NOT INCLUDED in the cost of the workshop. 

 

 

PLEASE NOTE!  All accommodations are based on double-occupancy (shared room/bath with another painting participant). There are a few single occupancy options that have an upcharge. For more details see accommodation info below.

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Bringing your own art supplies is a necessity. 

HOW DO I REGISTER

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To reserve your space, please pay your $500 deposit on the previous page. Make sure your email address is correct when submitting your deposit. If you don't hear from us in 24 hours, please check your spam folder or email us at:  

artensityworkshops@gmail.org   

Please add this address to your email address book.

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Your space is considered reserved once your $500 deposit is received. You will be contacted by email within 24 hours to confirm your place in the workshop and a registration form will be sent for you to complete within 7 days. Your attendance is contingent on receipt of your completed and signed "Registration Form" and the balance being paid by the due date of February 20, 2025.

 

The remaining tuition balance is due February 20, 2025. Tuition balance is payable by Zelle or check  Bank transfers, PayPal and credit cards are welcome, but the fees associated with using them will be charged to the balance due.

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There are no refunds after Jan 20, 2025 for any reason as we are committed to our expenses at that point in time. For this reason, we RECOMMEND that you have travel insurance. Please check with your own insurance company as you may already have a policy in place or consider getting a quote from https://www.insuremytrip.com/

https://www.squaremouth.com/

Trip insurance is reasonably priced and gives great peace of mind.

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A WAIT LIST will be available in the order registrations are received. If a space opens and you're next on the list, you will be sent an email letting you know and you'll have 24 hours to respond before we move to the next person on the list. Please add artensityworkshops@gmail.com to your address book 

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WHAT HAPPENS IF A WORKSHOP IS CANCELLED?

In the event that the workshop is cancelled for any reason, all monies paid will be refunded, in full. If a workshop does not make up, we will notify you by February 20, 2025. We do reserve the right to substitute an instructor of the same caliber for last minute emergencies where it's not possible to cancel. This is highly unlikely.

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Please DO NOT purchase airline tickets until after you receive confirmation from us that the workshop is a go on February 20, 2025  We are not responsible for non-refundable airline tickets or other travel arrangements in the event a workshop does not make up.

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We advise you to register as soon as possible as registration is limited to 10 participants. Registration is on a first come, first served basis.

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MORE QUESTIONS?

artensityworkshops@gmail.com

GETTING AROUND FLORENCE

Walking is the only way to really see Florence and this workshop involves walking. Navigating hills, cobblestone streets and climbing stairs is something you'll do daily so joining does require a certain amount of stamina. To attend the workshop participants should be able to walk unaided. 

The city "walking" tour through the streets of Florence is several hours of walking.
 
Cabs are included where they are part of our itinerary. Extra cabs are not included in tuition costs, but we will gladly help you order one, if needed. There may be a few situations where we take the city bus. Our day trip to Siena is on a private bus.

ACCOMMODATION

Your accommodation in Fiesole is in a "residenza" which is a cross between a regular hotel and a family run business (small studio apartments) and yours is nestled into a neighborhood of villas just a few minutes walk from the main piazza. In Florence you will stay in an ancient "updated" palazzo in the "Oltrarno" section of Florence. An area where artisans and Italians live and work. Each room is unique in Florence - some have small kitchenettes and others don't.

Accommodation is based on double occupancy (shared bedroom/bath). Shared bedrooms have twin beds. There are also a few single occupancy rooms that have an upcharge.
Email Debra if you're interested as rooms vary. Room assignment is based on first come, first served basis. 

An alternative to sharing a room with someone you don't know is to bring along a painting friend (you will be assigned a shared room with twin beds) or a partner/spouse (queen bed). 

ART SUPPLIES 

You will need to bring your own art supplies. Loriann will consult with you on necessary supplies. She's known for packing very light. 

ITINERARY 
A list of activities included in the workshop are listed on the workshop page. A detailed daily itinerary will be made available to students prior to the workshop. Itineraries are always subject to changes. 

Traveling to Florence, Italy

We recommend that you pack as light as possible as it makes for a more pleasant trip. 

All participants must possess a valid passport with an expiration date of at least 6 months after their departure from Italy (Schengen Treaty). It is absolutely necessary that your passport has the correct expiration date and enough extra pages to accommodate an entry and exit stamp. Info can be found at US Dept of State.

Airfare is NOT included in the cost of the workshop. Participant must provide their own airfare to Florence, Italy
 
Florence - Peretola (FLR) is the airport you fly into.

You want to ARRIVE in Fiesole by early to mid-afternoon of May 17, 2025 which usually means leaving the USA the day before (May 16). Hotel Check in is at 2pm

Plan to DEPART from Florence on May 25, 2025 by 10am. The hotel will store your bags for a few hours if necessary

Participants will need to take a cab on arrival from the airport to the hotel in Fiesole and back to the airport from Florence at departure.  We have found that NOT having a set time for pickup from the airport eliminates participants having to wait at the airport and allows for complete flexibility in choosing their own arrival time.
 
The airport is not far from the hotel and cab fare is usually between 25-40 euro  We will provide you with detailed instructions prior to your arrival and we are always available by email or phone. The Florence airport is small and has only one area from which to exit where you will find plenty of cabs waiting. It's easy. We'll be waiting to greet you at the hotel!

Hoping you can JOIN us!

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