Nov 18-24, 2019

Workshop Itinerary

Your senses will come alive as you see, taste and hear the vibe of New Orleans, Louisiana.  Explore the culture, meet new friends, and learn new drawing and painting skills in a small group (10-15 people) workshop setting with our outstanding art instructor, Ian Fennelly.

Ian is an urban sketcher, an artist and a primary art consultant from the north-west of England. Meet Ian HERE. Check out Ian's website HERE. In his fun and whimsical style, Ian will teach 5 workshops, each one focusing on a different urban sketching subject; from classic architecture to street scenes and plantations. Also, Ian will do a series of demos, exploring different techniques; from speed sketching, continuous line work and drawing in paint. Everyone who joins us will also receive one of Ian’s signed limited edition prints of New Orleans. 

Day 1 Arrive in New Orleans

Monday Nov 18

 

 

Welcome to New Orleans. Our hotel, the Hampton Inn & Suites, is located only a few blocks from the famous St. Charles trolley, that will give you easy access to the regal beauty of the Garden District and the vibrant nightlife of the French Quarter. Students will settle in to their accommodations and will meet up that evening for our first dinner together.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Day 2 City Tour Orientation

Tuesday Nov 19 

After a delicious breakfast we will orient ourselves with the city with a morning tour aboard the HOP ON HOP OFF bus. Take in all the sites; centuries of history, architecture, and culture. We will visit the New Orleans Musical Legends Park and Canal Street. After lunch Ian will teach Workshop #1 "The More You Look, the More You See".  In the evening enjoy a quiet dinner with your new friends or dance the night away at a local Cajun club.

Day 3 Garden District and Cemetery Tour

Wednesday Nov 20 

After breakfast we will take the HOP ON HOP OFF bus to St. Louis Cemetery #1 for an escorted 45-minute walking tour (included) of one of New Orleans' famous above-ground cemeteries. Onwards we will go to explore the Garden District. Filled with stunning, grandiose mansions, colorful Creole cottages, and even O.C. Haley Boulevard– a monumental location for the Civil Rights Movement. Workshop #2 "Let's Go Deeper - Seeing the Small Shapes in the Big Picture" will be held in the Garden District in the afternoon. After dinner students are invited to participate in a Drink & Draw.

 

Day 4 Jackson's Square and Bourbon Street

Thursday Nov 21 

Workshop #3 "Storytelling Through Detail" begins right after breakfast in Jackson’s Square. This 2.5 acre park sees 2 million visitors every year. It is a gathering place for artists who display their art. We will be sure to grab a coffee and a beignet from renowned Cafe du Monde. In the afternoon we will take the HOP ON HOP OFF bus and explore any sites we've missed. Ian will do a Demo on Royal Street in the French Quarter.

Day 5 Dinner Jazz Cruise on the Mississippi

Friday Nov 22 

 

After breakfast, we will walk along Bourbon Street (one block from the hotel) to our sketching location where Ian will teach Workshop #4 "Animate Your Sketches with Character and Colour". In the evening, we will take the trolley to the pier where we will step back into the glamour of the riverboat era and enjoy a Dinner Jazz Cruise aboard the Creole Queen. Onboard we will experience the sounds of New Orleans' best Jazz Bands and soak in the Mississippi River breezes on the promenade deck as the city skyline slips by under a canopy of stars.

Day 6 Plantation Tour

Saturday Nov 23 

Today we will set out on an all day excursion. We will travel by private coach along the Mississippi River to Oak Alley Plantation just outside of New Orleans. Built in 1837, this 25-acre former sugar plantation was once the home to 120 male, female and child slaves. Today Oak Alley is a nonprofit organization dedicated to teaching visitors the history of the plantation and those who once resided there. After the guided tour of the home and lunch (included) Ian will teach Workshop #5 "Living, Loving and Drawing the Space that Surrounds Us" on site. 

 

 

Day 7 Departure

Sunday Nov 24 

Enjoy breakfast before returning to the airport. It's time to say goodbye, but you will never forget the friends you've made and the skills you learned during this great week!  Or extend your stay for a long relaxing holiday :)

Recommended Workshop Supply List 

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FAQs

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For more information about the workshops contact Ian Fennelly at fennellyian@gmail.com.

For more information about the accommodations contact our travel agent, Nancy Walsh at nancy@goingplacestogether.com.

For more information about Studio 56 contact Brenda Murray Studio56Boutique@gmail.com.

Tour Includes

Cost in USD

USD $2491.53 per person (Double occupancy) 

USD $3049.58 per person (Single occupancy)

$500.  non-refundable deposit  to reserve your spot at the time of booking. Deposit Deadline is July 31, 2019. Deposits will be processed when the minimum number of participants (10) have registered.

The remainder is due 90 days prior to the workshop on August 20, 2019.

If for any reason this tour must be cancelled before the Deposit Deadline, participants will be refunded their deposit in full.

Shared Accommodations

Participants travelling with a friend may wish to share a room to get the Double Occupancy price. If travelling alone, the travel agent can facilitate an exchange of contact information so that both parties can discuss it before making a commitment.

Non-Workshop Participants

Non painters are welcome on the trip. They will get a $400 discount. Their tour will include the same as the workshop participants with the exception of the art classes.

Travel Insurance

Although not mandatory, travel insurance is highly recommended. Trip cancellation insurance protects the investment you’ve made in your trip from the time you pay until you’ve actually departed, a period during which your payment is non-refundable. Travel medical insurance pays for emergency services while you are away from home should you need emergency medical assistance

Your Tour Manager

Participants will be accompanied by Studio 56 owner, Brenda Murray. Brenda is an artist and arts advocate, the founder of Urban Sketchers Waterloo Region and a former Urban Sketcher Board member. A seasoned traveler, Brenda will be on hand to assist the instructor and to ensure that everything runs smoothly. Learn more about Brenda HERE.

Our Travel Agent

Studio 56 works with our trusted travel agent, Stonetown Travel (TICO 50010159). For more information or to book this dream vacation workshop, email Nancy Walsh nancy@goingplacestogether.com. Nancy will handle all payment transactions and will be pleased to answer any questions you may have about travel or accommodation.

Stonetown Travel
150 Queen Street
P.O. Box 698
St. Mary, Ontario
N4X1B4

 

For More Information or to book this Dream Vacation

Please fill in this Registration Form and email Nancy Walsh at nancy@goingplacestogether.com or call 519-271-6037.