Ken's passion for leather work has spanned forty years. He has shown in shops in Vermont and New York and in literally hundreds of shows in the Northeast. Most recently, his work has been displayed at the Lincoln Center and Columbus Ave. shows in New York City.
Itinerary
Each day will start with a Tuscan style breakfast including fresh bread, pastry, sweet spreads, and cafe, cappuccino or tea.
Fine wines from the region or IL Rifugio's house wine is included with our meals and wine tasting event.
Please note the itinerary is subject
to change.
Arrival Day
We welcome you to Il Rifugio!
We will start with a quick tour of Il Rifugio and the grounds when you arrive. After we are settled in we will take some time to get acquainted and discuss the basic layout of the week ahead. Depending on the timing of arrivals, this could be after dinner.
Day One
To Be Announced
Day two
To Be Announced
Day Three
To Be Announced
Day Four
To Be Announced
Day Five
To Be Announced
Day Six
To Be Announced
Departure Day
Departure Day 10:00 AM - We bid you a reluctant "arrivederci". Transfer from IL Rifugio to Cortona or the train station will be provided.
Workshop Dates
Contact us for 2008 Workshop dates
Cost & Conditions
The cost of the week-long program is $2450
$200 participant discount for double-occupancy.
$650 non participant discount sharing a room.
Enrollment is $500 with the remainder due 90 days prior to the event.
Includes all meals, accommodations, local transportation, and classes. Airfare is not included.
There is no refund for workshop hours missed by students.
Cancellation and change policy: If you cancel 90 days or more prior to the arrival date there is an administration charge of $250. For cancellation less than 90 days prior to arrival date there is no refund.
You can change your workshop date and notify us of this change 90 days or more prior to the arrival date without any charge assuming we have availability.
We reserve the right to alter the program.
We reserve the right to cancel a workshop up to 90 days prior to the arrival date for under enrollment (minimum four students) or circumstances beyond our control in which case a full refund will be made.
We recommend that you purchase travel insurance in case of illnesses or any other unanticipated circumstances etc.
Cooking
Painting
Writing
Sketchbook / Collage
Textile Arts
Stone Sculpting
Cheese Making
Leather Tooling
Il Rifugio is a private Tuscan
farmhouse for rent by the owners,
located in the village of Montanare, community of Cortona, Italy