SKETCHING YOUR Venice STORY.
off the beaten path with Erin Hill. 2027
saturday May 1st till Monday May 10th
This is a very special experience for solo travelers, couples, art groups or friends.
Fully guided, unique & personalised. Creating your own Sketch Journal. A different location every day.
We’re Travel Sketchers, so you learn to sketch quickly and capture your impression in the time you have.
We’re based in the historic Dorsoduro neighbourhood, capturing the authentic workaday, and exotic side of Venice, as it has for centuries.
Arrive in Venice on Saturday MAY 1ST. Depart Venice on morning of MAY 10TH
10 DAYS /9 NIGHTS
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COSTS
€3650pp
Deposit: €650pp
Deposit non refundable
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Perfect for all levels of sketching, I work with you however experienced you may be.
I’m teaching you Travel Sketching - which means avoiding detail and learning to sketch faster and more loosely -
to capture the impression you want - in the time you have.
Always developing your own style. On location.Always en plein air.
No perfection required.
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We do quite a bit of walking through medieval Venice, as you can imagine.
Do make sure you’re fit enough for the short steep bridges, narrow lanes and staircases.
We love sketching, but we also love discovering quiet little out of the way corners, intriguing little art shops, bookshops,
festival mask makers and traditional gondola repair workshops.
Plus inviting little cafes for a coffee, and the opportunity to sample time-honoured Venetian cuisine.
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Our last evening is special. A night sketch at Cafe Florian in the famous St Marco Square.
Quite magical under the stars, orchestras playing while having your last cocktail in Europe’s most magical city. Unforgettable.
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YOUR HOSTS AND ORGANISERS
International Sketch Tutor Erin Hill and European historian enthusiast Milton Hill are your hosts and organisers for these small more personal tours - the only way to see Venice.
We can more easily tailor our week to do the things you’d most like to achieve.
DAILY SCHEDULE:
9.30am - 12.30pm: Travel Sketching classes.
12.30pm Lunch and free afternoon.
4.00pm till 5.30pm. Meet up for sketching and review of the days work. Plus aperos.
7.00pm. Meet in hotel foyer if you’d like to go to dinner. You’re welcome to do your own thing.
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WHATS INCLUDED:
Sketch tutoring each sketch day with Erin.
Group class sketch demos and one-on-one assistance.
Guiding to all our amazing sketch locations.
History discussions and info on the fascinating history of Venice with Milton.
Ferry and boat tickets to places of interest with the class.
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WHATS NOT INCLUDED:
Hotel accommodation.
Breakfast lunches dinners.
Flights to and from Venice.
Water taxi to and from your hotel on arrival and departure.
Travel Insurance. Very important.
Personal spending.
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ACCOMMODATION SUGGESTIONS in the Dorsoduro
If you are joining us please book your accommodation as soon as possible - they book a year in advance!
There also many apartments which you may like to look for.
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La Residenza 818
Venice guest house in front of Giudecca Island, La Residenza 818 stands out for its ideal and enviable location, just a short walk from the Fondamenta delle Zattere and the boat shuttle service for St. Marks Square, original rooms with free Wi-Fi
Hotel Pausian
Once the sumptuous patrician residence of a noble Venetian family, the 14th century ancient building is today an elegant and stylish 3-star hotel with atmosphere and charm, which enjoys a prime location in the interesting and characteristic district of Dorsoduro.
Hotel Locanda Ca’ del Brocchi -
A small Family owned 16thc large maison in a quiet location. A warm welcome and friendly atmosphere guaranteed by Masinelli family, the original owners of the palace, together with all the facilities and comforts you’d expect.
TYPICAL ITINERARY - some days may change of course.
Arrival Day: Saturday May 1st: The Adventure Begins
Free Day and make your way to your hotel. We’ll meet late afternoon for drinks, dinner and a chat about the week .
Book a water taxi to your hotel here
Sketch Day One: Sunday May 2nd: Seeing Venice as a Sketcher
Begin our Travel Sketching foundations.
Sketch Day Two: Monday May 3rd: History on a Sketch Page
Observation and Planning your sketch
Sketch Day Three: Tuesday May 4th: Capturing Atmosphere and Light
Sketching by the canal
Sketch Day Four: Wednesday May 5th: Intimate View
Gardens and gateways
Sketch Day Five: Thursday May 6th: Colour and Exuberance
Sketching Burano
Sketch Day Six: Friday May 7th: The Medieval Perspective
Laneways and rooflines
Sketch Day Seven: Saturday May 8th: Contemporary Venice Life
Cafes and people
Sketch Day Eight: Sunday May 9th: Magical Water and Stars
Palaces and waterways. Night sketch in St Marco Sq
Departure Day: Monday May 10th: Arrivederci
Book your water taxi return here
Let’s farewell our new friends and keep in touch. Swap photos and memories.
Be sure to book your flights or train to your next destination from midday on
to allow time to depart your hotel and get to the airport or Railway Station.
Who is it for:
Anybody who’d love to learn Travel Sketching for those quick impressions. And can’t resist the allure of historical Europe.
Erin Hill Sketching has a very successful teaching platform which takes away the fear of not being perfect.
This is for you if you love the idea of sketching your story, exploring and living like a local in our Venice neighbourhood.
No experience required, just a desire to sketch.
Let’s make sure we are modestly fit as Venice has lots of cobbled surfaces, steps and steep bridges.
Make sure you read the Terms and Conditions in our booking form.
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Email me. erin@erinhill.com.au and ask any questions you may have.
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WHAT YOU'LL NEED
*Sketch Kit - Available to order online if you’re in Australia, or get similar in UK, USA and France.
Do take a look at it and try to get as close as possible.
I’ve designed this custom sketch kit to be minimal and fit into your shoulder bag, ready at any moment.
It contains everything you need. Don't be tempted to bring more.
* Bring a folding stool if you like, a hat, sunglasses, sun lotion, money for incidentals, such as drinks and meals not included.
* Do get travel insurance - very important.
* Come with a big happy smile and willingness to learn.
LOOKING FORWARD TO SKETCHING WITH YOU SOON
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