La Meridiana: Tuscany, Italy
In the hills between Florence and Siena there is a pottery "La meridiana": a 14th century farmhouse that has been converted into a studio. Every other year, the next being the last 2 weeks of September, 2010, Thunderstruck Studios LLC offers a 2 week workshop there with Ellen as the instructor.
During the 2 weeks there will be 10 days of classes, demos, one on one instruction, discussion, slides and exploration. Each day of class an incredible gourmet Tuscan lunch is served accompanied by plenty of chianti.
A fine balance is reached between focused work, the pleasure of meals, the daily espresso and tea break and ample opportunity to travel around the region, on your own, or with the delightful Tomec as your personal guide. Florence and Siena are a short train ride away.
Student accommodations are in a nearby authentic Tuscan farmhouse within walking distance of the studio. There is a kitchen to prepare your own breakfast and supper.
Included in the experience are 2 day trips, small outings to see local potters, a welcome dinner at the local tratoria, noon meals, accommodations with kitchen facilities, all the clay, glazes, firing, and workshop costs. The fee will be around 1900 euros excluding airfare.
Please send me an email if you would like to be included in communications about the next trip.
