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Vienna Sketching Workshop with Oliver Hoeller
September 9-15, 2019
Workshop Itinerary
Take a sketching trip to one of the cultural capitals of the world with Vienna-native, Oliver Hoeller. Oliver will teach 5 art workshops and give a small group of 10-15 participants an insider’s view of the best places to visit in Vienna. Stroll one of the many museums in Vienna, visit the Schönbrunn Palace, the Hofburg Palace, St. Stephen's Cathedral, a medieval castle and take a tour of a winery. Baroque streetscapes, imperial palaces and coffee-houses are yours to explore.
Oliver is a molecular biologist, scientific illustrator and urban sketching instructor. Originally from Vienna, Oliver now resides in San Francisco, California with his wife and 3-year old son. Oliver has taught sketching workshops for several years internationally and is known for his expressive portraits and confident, loose style. Meet Oliver HERE. Learn more about Oliver HERE.
This package includes five workshops, several demonstrations, many sketching opportunities and a 50-page sketching instructional handout. Most days will start with an instructional workshop in the morning, an optional sketch activity in the afternoon and a throwdown/review before dinner. If you have any questions about the workshops, please contact Oliver at hoelleroliver@gmail.com.
Day 1 Arrive in Vienna
Monday September 9
Welcome to Vienna. We will be staying at the centrally located, 4-star hotel the Mercure Grand Hotel Biedermeier Wien, Landstrasser Hauptstrasse 28, 1030, Vienna. Students will settle into their accommodations then meet before dinner for a "Meet & Greet" in the hotel (wine & finger food included).
Day 2 Schönbrunn Palace Grand Tour and Hofburg Palace
Tuesday September 10
After a delicious breakfast in the hotel, we will take a Hop On Hop Off bus to Schönbrunn Palace, the 18th century center of court life where we will meet in the gardens for Workshop #1 “Sketching 101". Afterwards we will enjoy the palace Grand Tour (admission included) through the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. In the afternoon, we will take the Hop on Hop off bus to Hofburg, the former imperial palace and sketch in the area. In the evening enjoy a quiet dinner with your new sketching friends.
Day 3 Sketching Art Nouveau, Hundertwasser Haus and the River Danube
Wednesday September 11
Oliver will teach Workshop #2, “Pimp Your Watercolors” in the morning and sketch the Art Nouveau Otto Wagner Pavillion at Karlsplatz (admission included). After lunch we will visit Hundertwasser House, an apartment built in the Expressionist style (outside only) and Kunsthaus Museum (admission included). Optional: an early evening visit depending on weather to Strandbarherrmann "Beach” Bar for further free sketching.
Day 4 Museum Quartier and the Naschmarkt
Thursday September 12
In the morning Oliver will teach Workshop #3 "How to Draw Expressive Figures" in the vicinity of Museumsquartier and then we will walk to Naschmarkt, a vast market originating in the 16th century to sketch the lively crowds. With more than 100 food and vintage stalls plus restaurants, we face the big decision--where best to have lunch? In the afternoon enjoy free sketching at a Viennese coffee shop or wander through one of the nearby museums: the Schiele Museum or the Art History Museum (admission included).
Day 5 All-day Excursion to Kreuzenstein Castle and Klosterneuburg Monastery
Friday September 13
Today we will take a one-hour tour of the Austrian countryside by private coach for an all-day excursion to the fairytale Kreuzenstein Castle and Klosterneuburg Monastery. The Kreuzenstein Castle dates back to the 12th century. (Bus departs at 9:30 and returns at 5:30).
On the way back we will stop at Austria's oldest winery, Klosterneuburg Monastery, where we will enjoy a grand tour, a wine cellar tour and wine tasting. The Klosterneuburg Monastery was founded in 1114 by Saint Leopold III of Babenberg, the patron saint of Austria. Oliver will teach Workshop #4 "Reportage/Travel Sketching" on site. We will assemble a Reportage/ Travel Sketch of the day trip and Oliver will teach how throughout the day.
Day 6 St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Imperial Vault and an Inner City Sketchwalk
Saturday September 14
After breakfast, Oliver will teach Workshop #5 “10 tools: Combine disparate views into a coherent sketch” in the Burggarten and we will assemble our own spreads in the Imperial Vault. In the afternoon enjoy a sketchwalk in the Inner City and assemble it into “Your Vienna” using the tools learned. In the evening we will travel by subway and tram to our farewell dinner held at Kierlinger, a famous Austrian restaurant, for a 3-course menu including ¼ l. wine per person.
Day 7 Departure
Sunday September 15
Enjoy breakfast before returning to the airport. It's time to say goodbye but you will never forget the friends you made or the skills you learned during this great week! Or extend your stay for a long relaxing holiday :)
Recommended Workshop Supply List
A recommended workshop supply list will be sent to students after registration.
FAQs
Click HERE for answers to frequently asked questions.
For more information about the workshops contact Oliver at hoelleroliver@gmail.com.
For more information about the accommodations contact our travel agent, Luca Trapolino reservations@manditours.com.
For more information about Studio 56 contact Brenda Murray Studio56Boutique@gmail.com.
Tour Includes
- A welcome reception
- 6 nights at our hotel
- All breakfasts
- All art classes
- Vienna City 3-day Pass including entrance fees at Schönbrunn Palace Grand Tour, Kunst Haus, Hundertwasser Museum, Karlsplatz, and the Art History Museum and Hop on Hop Off Bus pass for Days 2, 3 and 4.
- Excursion to Kreuzenstein Castle and Klosterneuburg Monastery, tour and wine tasting via private coach
- Farewell dinner
Tour Excludes
- Flights to/from Vienna, Austria
- Vienna airport pick-up and drop-off
- Lunches and dinners (except Farewell dinner)
- Painting supplies
- City taxes payable by guest at check out
- Tips and gratuities
- Porterage/luggage handling
- Travel insurance
- Expenses of a personal nature
- Items not explicitly specified in the inclusion list
Cost in USD
$2590. USD TWIN (Double occupancy) per person
$3270. USD SINGLE (Single occupancy) per person
$350. USD non-refundable* deposit to reserve your spot at the time of booking. Deposits will be processed when the minimum number of participants (10) have registered.
The remainder is due 45 days prior to departure on July 26, 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 the 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-workshop participants and spouses are welcome! 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, Richmond Hill Travel Service. To book this dream vacation art workshop, contact Luca Trapolino. Luca will handle all payment transactions and will be pleased to answer any questions you may have about travel or accommodation.
Richmond Hill Travel Service,
9625 Yonge St,
Richmond Hill, ON
L4C 5T2
For More Information or to book this Dream Vacation
Call toll free 1-800-566-6608 or email Luca Trapolino at reservations@manditours.com.
Quotes from previous workshop participants
"I liked Oliver sharing a lot of techniques and his openness in sharing. The kind of easy, forthcoming and caring personality that people gravitate to."
"Thanks so much for a wonderful class. Your techniques really helped me to be freer. Something I have been trying to do on my own. You are a gifted teacher!"
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