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2008 Italy Workshops

We are delighted to offer two printmaking workshop sessions taught by Master Printer and teacher extraordinaire Kathy Caraccio. The site for our Italian Printmaking workshops is Castello di Potentino, found by Susan Fateh, coordinator of our programs in Italy. Home to the family of Graham Greene and nestled in a spectacularly verdant Tuscan valley, Castello di Potentino is an organic farm which produces its own top quality wines and olive oil. It is located 70 km south east of Siena and 2 km from the village of Seggiano.

For many years, the Greenes themselves have been deeply involved in supporting the arts. At the castle, they host a wide variety of year-round activities such as fine-arts courses, musical concerts, and writing symposia. Last year, our course generated a great deal of admiration for the seriousness and professionalism of its participants!



One of the many lovely views from Castello di Potentino

Work stations and printing presses are set up in a large room with baked-earth tile floors. Windows and doors are glassed, making it possible to work insect-free during evening hours. Students are also encouraged to use a secluded, adjacent courtyard which then leads to a spacious "loggia" (covered, open-sided terrace).

Accommodations range from individual to shared (2 or 3 occupants) and each room has its own distinctive charm. Bathrooms are private for each room, with some ensuite, while others are located next door. A detailed list of accommodations can be made available upon request and students are strongly advised to state room preference (on a first come first served basis) when paying the course deposit


The workshop package includes:
- tuition
- housing
- full board of 3 meals a day, including abundant vegetarian fare (extra charge for very particular dietary requests)
- a half day trip to a local, typically medieval town

transportation to/from pick up and drop off point. The pick up point will be determined based on students travel plans. For an extra fee everyone could be picked up at the Rome Airport. Alternatively Susan will assist in arranging train tickets to Grosseto, on the direct rr line from Rome and the closest large town to Castello di Potentino

Single workshop $3900/single, $3700/double .
Castello di Potentino wines are not included.
Because of the popularity of Castello di Potentino, WSW must have a $500 deposit for this class by May 1, 2008.


a lovely spot at Castello di Potentino