Culture, Food, Wine, History
Discover Orvieto is offered in May and September/October, running concurrently with the Creative Exploration Workshops at right. The Girlfriend Getaway is our women's only trip offered on request. Either of these trips is available to small groups of 6 or more any time of the year.
Discover Orvieto is offered in May and September/October, running concurrently with the Creative Exploration Workshops at right. The Girlfriend Getaway is our women's only trip offered on request. Either of these trips is available to small groups of 6 or more any time of the year.
Trip summaries are below. Each links to a full trip description and registration.
For Couples and Friends
Adventures in Italy is perfect for couples and friends,
allowing you to choose the trip that suits your
individual interest! Choose the Discover Orvieto trip
while your companion takes a Creative Workshop,
vice versa, or both on the same trip. Any way you
choose, you'll share exciting cultural activities
together each afternoon. The best of all worlds.
Included in Every Trip
• Introduction to the simple joys of Italian culture.
• Cook a delectable meal with a fabulous Italian
chef, while learning the secrets of using fresh local
ingredients.
• Visit a vineyard and meet the owner as he tells you
his philosophy for creating wines with character. Sip
several of his favorites and learn how each is unique -
a most intimate wine tasting.
• Shop as the locals do at the weekly market, where
fresh local produce makes tempting ingredients for a
picnic lunch.
• Discover the history and production of olive oil as you
take part in an olive oil tasting in an historic Etruscan
cave.
• Linger as you explore the finest Gothic cathedral in
all of Italy.
Adventures in Italy is perfect for couples and friends,
allowing you to choose the trip that suits your
individual interest! Choose the Discover Orvieto trip
while your companion takes a Creative Workshop,
vice versa, or both on the same trip. Any way you
choose, you'll share exciting cultural activities
together each afternoon. The best of all worlds.
Included in Every Trip
• Introduction to the simple joys of Italian culture.
• Cook a delectable meal with a fabulous Italian
chef, while learning the secrets of using fresh local
ingredients.
• Visit a vineyard and meet the owner as he tells you
his philosophy for creating wines with character. Sip
several of his favorites and learn how each is unique -
a most intimate wine tasting.
• Shop as the locals do at the weekly market, where
fresh local produce makes tempting ingredients for a
picnic lunch.
• Discover the history and production of olive oil as you
take part in an olive oil tasting in an historic Etruscan
cave.
• Linger as you explore the finest Gothic cathedral in
all of Italy.
Creative Exploration Workshops
Wanting to explore your creativity, develop your talents, and discover yourself, all while immersing yourself in Italy's magic? Choose any of our outstanding learning vacations suitable for all skill levels.
Wanting to explore your creativity, develop your talents, and discover yourself, all while immersing yourself in Italy's magic? Choose any of our outstanding learning vacations suitable for all skill levels.
Trips - Journeys of Discovery
We view travel in Italy as a “journey of discovery”. With us you experience Italy authentically and thoroughly. Learn about Italian food, wine and culture - or enjoy a learning vacation on any of our popular creative exploration courses. Through each of these “journeys of discovery” you will savor, experience, and delight in all Italy's richness.
We offer two kinds of trips
We view travel in Italy as a “journey of discovery”. With us you experience Italy authentically and thoroughly. Learn about Italian food, wine and culture - or enjoy a learning vacation on any of our popular creative exploration courses. Through each of these “journeys of discovery” you will savor, experience, and delight in all Italy's richness.
We offer two kinds of trips
Read the latest developments of upcoming trips on our blog Make Haste Slowly. See pictures of the Orvieto experience and what fun your "journey of discovery" will be. To understand how and why we do our trips visit
About Us. Sign up for our Newsletter or see a recent copy of it. View Past Trips.
About Us. Sign up for our Newsletter or see a recent copy of it. View Past Trips.
Adventures in Italy, 221 Forest Hill St., Morganton, NC 28655, 828.221.2322, info@AdventuresInItaly.net
Copyright © Steiner Studio LLC. All rights reserved.
Copyright © Steiner Studio LLC. All rights reserved.
May-June 2012
Culture, Food, Wine, History
Each of the following three weeks:
May 13 - 19
May 20 - 26
June 3 - 9
May 13 - 19
May 20 - 26
June 3 - 9
Creative Exploration Workshops May 13 - 19, 2012
Bella Italia - Orvieto Sketchbook
Painting and drawing with Jane LaFazio
Painting and drawing with Jane LaFazio
Join Jane for her second hugely popular trip with
us to Orvieto. Get out on the streets, in the vineyards, into the ancient buildings as you create a beautiful set of watercolor memories.
us to Orvieto. Get out on the streets, in the vineyards, into the ancient buildings as you create a beautiful set of watercolor memories.
May 20 - 26, 2012
Travel Journal: Italian Flora and Fauna Inspired
Fabric Journal Quilt with Sue Spargo
Fabric Journal Quilt with Sue Spargo
Use hand dyed wool and textural fabrics to create a "journal quilt" capturing the memories of your week in Orvieto. Your contemporary folk design journal will be one of a kind.
Culture, Food, Wine, History
Each of the following four weeks:
September 9 - 15
September 16 - 22
September 23 - 29
September 30 - October 6
September 9 - 15
September 16 - 22
September 23 - 29
September 30 - October 6
Creative Exploration Workshops
September - October 2012
See blog entries from Lisa's 2010 trip:
Lisa's first post Lisa's second post
Adventures In Italy blog entry
Lisa's first post Lisa's second post
Adventures In Italy blog entry
DJ's angel from Orvieto
Painted face from Misty's 2010 trip
September 9 - 15, 2012
Join DJ as she returns with us to Orvieto for a second time. Create a stunning mixed media fabric journal enhanced with your very own photos which you will alter using Dj;s very personal and beautiful techniques.
September 16 - 22, 2012
An Italian Anthology
Fiber, paint, & collage with Tracie and Marylin Huskamp
Fiber, paint, & collage with Tracie and Marylin Huskamp
Through fiber, paint and collage create an anthology of Italian inspiration drawn from your wanderings in the medieval city of Orvieto. Leave with two to five art pieces suitable for framing.
September 23 - 29, 2012
September 30 - October 6, 2012
Use layers of texture, color, expression, design, and collage in creating a handmade journal made from artistic grade water color paper. Explore drawing, painting, composition and design.
See blog entries from Misty's 2010 trip.
Misty's blog entry
Adventures In Italy blog entry
See blog entries from Misty's 2010 trip.
Misty's blog entry
Adventures In Italy blog entry
June 3 - 9, 2012
Ethiopian Wood Book - Italian Style
Wood covered art books with Dan Essig
Wood covered art books with Dan Essig
Use olive wood, marbled paper and leather from Italy to create your very own wood covered book. Dan's mixed media books use a fourth century Ethiopian book binding technique. Your book will be made using hand tools.
May 2013
Creative Exploration Workshops
May 19 - 25, 2013
Take Five - Exploring Your Senses in Italy
Painting and mixed media with Mary Beth Shaw
Painting and mixed media with Mary Beth Shaw
With paint, foil, three dimensions, Wood Icing and more create memorable works of art that capture the rich sensory experience that is Italy.
Textured Treasures - Italy Inspired
Surface design and fabric embellishment with Lisa Walton
Surface design and fabric embellishment with Lisa Walton
Let the textures and details of Orvieto inspire creative surface design featuring Lisa's unique printing, rubbing, and dyeing techniques. Compete your project with luscious beaded and embrodered details.
A Personal Portrait of Italy
Altered photos and mixed media journal with DJ Pettitt
Altered photos and mixed media journal with DJ Pettitt
Wandering with Passion In Italy - Art from Soul
Painting, mixed media, & journal creating with Misty Mawn
Painting, mixed media, & journal creating with Misty Mawn
May 12 - 18, 2013
Postcards Home: Mosaic Talismans from Italy
Mosaics with Pam Goode
Mosaics with Pam Goode
Create postcard sized mosaics using bits of Italy to capture the textures, light, face and feel of the country and medieval Orvieto. Return home with several postcards capturing your journey.
May 5 - 11, 2013
Uncovering Umbria: A Portfolio of Visual Stories
Mixed media, painting, collage with Jill Berry
Mixed media, painting, collage with Jill Berry
Join Jill for her second trip with us as she sends you out into the city on treasure hunts to provide the raw material for your exquisite art pages bound in a leather portfolio. Details soon.
Creative Exploration Workshops
September - October 2013
Culture, Food, Wine, History
Each of the following weeks
May 5 - 11
May 12 - 18
May 19 - 25
May 5 - 11
May 12 - 18
May 19 - 25
Culture, Food, Wine, History
Each of the following weeks
September 15 - 21
September 22 - 28
September 29 - October 5
September 15 - 21
September 22 - 28
September 29 - October 5
Travel Journal: Italian Flora and Fauna Inspired
Fabric Journal Quilt with Sue Spargo
Fabric Journal Quilt with Sue Spargo
Use hand dyed wool and textural fabrics to create a "journal quilt" capturing the memories of your week in Orvieto. Your contemporary folk design journal will be one of a kind.
Slow Photography: Seeing with our senses and souls
Photography with Catherine Anderson
Photography with Catherine Anderson
Develop your own unique language of vision to capture what you see and feel in ancient Orvieto. Create a Photographic "Slow" Journal and learn techniques to enhance your images on the computer.
September 22 - 28, 2013
September 29 - October 5, 2013
Our 10th Year!
September 23 - 29, 2012
Pathways to Discovery
Creative writing with Kathy Dunn
Creative writing with Kathy Dunn
The thousands years history, the artful spaces, the stunning architecture, and the soulful living all serve as inspiration for putting pen to paper under the careful guidance of Kathy's writing genius.