DONNA DOWNEY AND JUNELLE JACOBSEN
SUN KISSED – INSPIRATIONS & ART IN ORVIETO
Orvieto, Italy will steal your heart. You can’t help but fall in love. It is the gorgeous depth of colors, the ageless beauty of its architecture, and the soft golden light that touches us all…everything and everyone are simply sun kissed.
Donna and Junelle are bringing together their creative studies (from some favorite collections) to fill inspirational journals with sketch, collage, and paint. Let Orvieto lead your artistic heart — as all of your art will be collected and created in her town squares, cafés, and sanctuaries. Your art journal will flourish in our week together.
For some it will be a new beginning on their artist path…and some a scrumptious new chapter. All are welcome. Nothing is too complicated for a beginner or too simple for a life-long artist.
Spending time alongside a sisterhood of wild-hearted artists cannot be missed. This is a trip back in time that will encourage your spirit, embolden your inner artist, and give you layers of inspiration for years to come.
Join us!
DATES: September 12 – 18, 2021
PRICE: $3495 USD
THEME: Inspirations/techniques each morning, art journals – Italian style, small watercolors, pencil sketching, creating unique collage papers, and painting with acrylics.
Meet Donna and Junelle
Donna Downey
An accomplished painter, bestselling author, instructor, and entrepreneur with a passion for nurturing the creative development of other artists. Her artist studio, located on 23 secluded, wooded acres in an idyllic setting has been an escape to many artists seeking to grow and fulfill their potential. Through her own endeavors, Inspiration to Action Retreats, mentorship opportunities, and creative development, she has helped foster the creativity and journey of countless artists. By applying proven methods and experiences, she seeks to equip and empower artists to discover their full creative potential.
Junelle Jacobsen
An avid photojournalist, prolific sketcher, playful art teacher and mentor, a nun-in-disguise, and lover of the sheep.
She is a passionate advocate for playful curiosity and living life through daily adventures – to see, to experience, to understand and share the goodness around us.
Her mission is to live life with open hands, following the divine path wherever it takes her, and remembering to show grace & gratitude along the way. She chooses to live life with a simple yes on her lips, a welcoming heart, and adventure scribbled at the top of the list.
blog and all online class offerings: http://yesandamenblog.blogspot.com/
barnyard stories are being collected: http://www.yes-and-amen.com/search/label/barnyard
little shop on the corner: http://www.etsy.com/shop/YesandAmen
email: me.junelle@gmail.com
Your time with Donna and Junelle includes:
From the moment you sign up…your artist heart will be brimming with creativity! Donna and Junelle will prepare you with all kinds of creative ideas before you even reach Orvieto. You will discuss all the ways in which to capture your amazing pilgrimages together.
All artistic and creative abilities are encouraged! This workshop is a supportive and encouraging group for any type of creative expression and willingness to try new art mediums.
Your Italian art journal will be waiting for you the first day you venture in to the town of Orvieto (along with discovering your favorite gelatos!) Morning inspirations will be shared each day over cappuccinos as you plan your daily excursions and opportunities for creative fun. Along with sketching, art journaling, photo taking, you will also create small watercolors, whimsical maps, little landscapes, and colorful collages of your daily collecting.
Our Italian adventure awaits!
Tour Details
Mornings will be spent in creative exploration, either in the studio or out around Orvieto. In the afternoon you will experience the culture of Italy. It might be a tour into the Etruscan caves, a cooking class, or a vineyard visit. There will also be plenty of free time to explore Orvieto on your own. You will receive a more detailed itinerary for the week in your final information packet sent before you travel.
A traditional continental breakfast is served each morning in the B&B. Because Italian cuisine is such fun, some meals are not prearranged allowing you the freedom to choose where and what to eat. Recommendations are offered and no one eats alone!
WITH EACH ARTISTIC ENRICHMENT TRIP, YOU WILL RECEIVE:
- Workshop instruction
- Pre-trip notes and guidelines
- Six nights double occupancy lodging – Sunday to Saturday
- Six Continental breakfasts
- Cooking class including lunch
- Vineyard tour and wine tasting
- Wine and olive oil tasting including dinner
- Two additional dinners
- Three additional lunches
- Cathedral tour and visit to San Brizio chapel
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED:
- Travel costs
- Passport fees, photos and processing where applicable
- Transfers to and from the airports
- Meals, except where indicated in itinerary
- Personal items such as individual journaling and art supplies, wines, liquors, valet/laundry charges, and other items not specifically mentioned as included
- Optional activities, if any
- Supplement for single room
- Additional nights lodging
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
Single occupancy available for an additional cost. Travel costs are not included.
The balance including single room supplement of $150 USD and optional activities, if any, is due as indicated on the registration form, which is approximately 90 days prior to trip commencement. Payment installments can be arranged directly with Adventures in Italy Inc. Methods of payment accepted are check, Visa and Mastercard.
* HOLD MY SPOT: A $500 USD deposit secures your spot today! You will be contacted by Adventures in Italy to arrange your additional payment schedule.
