Interior Architecture & Design: Florence to Paris
June 21 - August 11, 2010
This 7-week summer program includes intensive study and sight-seeing in and around Florence and Paris. Students will visit architecturally significant interiors and sites to sketch on location. They will tour museums and studios of local artisans. They will also visit interior spaces of homes, hotels and other notable buildings while learning from interior design experts, Shari Canepa and James Freed.
Subjects of study will include sketching on location and Interior Design Concepts. Classes will be held Monday through Thursday for six hours each day. All instructors are Academy faculty teaching to the same high standards as in on-campus classes.
Itinerary:
- Florence: 4 week residency
- Pietra Santa: 2 night excursion
- Cinque Terra: 3 night excursion
- Venice: 6 night excursion
- Additional possible day trips to nearby Corciano, Perugia, Assisi, Siena, Carrara, and Voltara
- Paris: 3.5 week residency
Excursions: All overnight trips include transportation, hotels, museums, and free exploration time.
Program fee includes airfare, accommodation, and all transportation.
Accommodation: Students are accommodated in full apartments with kitchen and internet access.
For more information contact Ann Gaffney at agaffney@academyart.edu. You may also contact the program director, Jason Bowen at jasonbowenart@att.net.