ARS FLORUM 2014

ARS FLORUM 2014
Seminar in MONTECATINI TERME
2-3-4 May 2014
Exceptional Artist will take us on a Floral Journey during
this years 2014 Ars Florum Seminar.
The voyage will take place in Tuscany at the Tettuccio Springs of Montecatini
where they will graciously host us for the second consecutive year
and where they will once again be our splendid location of our classroom
and workshop studio, rich with history and an inspirational part of our creativity.
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RS FLORUM
European Association of Floral Art Teachers
Via Casaregis 1/9 - 16129 Genova - Italia
Tel : (+39) 335 66 01 560 - Fax: (+39) 010 57 48 13 77
Email : [email protected] web site : www.arsflorum.com
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ARS FLORUM in tuscany
Tuscany has seen over 2000 years
of history: it was inhabited by the
mysterious Etruscans and the great Roman Civilization. It was not
only the home of the Renaissance
but home to some of the most celebrated artists, writers, and scientists as well.
Thanks to its rich history and its linguistic and cultural uniqueness, it
is one of the oldest most well-known Italian regions with its historical,
artistic, and literary patrimony setting it apart from the rest of the world.
Cradle not only to the Italian language and the arts but also splendid
in itself, with beautiful landscapes and villages that make the past come
alive. Lovers of tradition come here to discover the simple and genuine
flavors of its cuisine, wines and oil for which it is famous throughout the
world.
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2014 program
SEMINAR AND MEETING PLACE:
Montecatini Terme
Montecatini Terme lies in the heart of the enchanting Tuscan
countryside, the crossroads of
Etruscan, Roman, and medieval
cultures. From Montecatini Terme
you can easily reach cities famous
for their art, such as Florence, Pisa,
Siena, Lucca and San Giminiano;
coastal cities such as Viareggio
and Forte dei Marmi; natural oases to name a few Padule di Fucecchio, the Apuane Alps and the
mountains of Pistoia.
The town’s history is inextricably
linked to that of its water. However, little is known of its ancient
origins. Between the 15th and 16th
centuries, the use of its thermal
baths and the development of the
area felt the effects of the bloody
battles and raids which took place
there. In 1737 Tuscany passed into
Austrian hands and then in 1763
was awarded to Peter Leopold:
who was the true founder and patron of Montecatini as well as the
architect of its rebirth as the center
of thermal baths.
In the early 1900s Montecatini
was already one of the most talked
about thermal baths in Europe,
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host to royalty, artists, and writers of international fame such as:
Rossini, Verdi, Puccini, Mascagni,
Toscanini, Leoncavallo, sculptors,
painters, artists like Duprè, Chini, Annigoni and Dalì. Christian
Dior spent the last days of his life
at Montecatini, where he died in
1957. Montecatini became known
as « la Piccola Montecitorio » for
his constant presence in Italian politics.
The small medieval villages near
Montecatini are particularly picturesque: Montecatini Alto, which
is reachable via the ancient cable
railway and offers an extraordinary panoramic view of the Nievole
Valley.
A
creative day at Montecatini thermal baths
The thermal baths, around which
nine spas (Excelsior, Redi, Grocco, La Salute, Leopoldine, Regina,
Tamerici, Tettuccio, Torretta) have
been built, are the treasure of Montecatini. « Tettuccio » is a symbol
of the town and its glorious past,
while believed to be the oldest of
the spas. It is a real architectural
jewel and known as the « Temple
of European Spas ». The structure’s
magnificence and rich interior ornamentation represent the best of
Montecatini’s thermal architecture.
By 1300 it had become known as
“Bagno Nuovo” or the « New Baths
» and owes its name « Tettuccio »
to the small roof constructed to
protect it from the spring. After
various structural modifications,
the « Tettuccio » reached its present appearance at the hands of the
architect Giovannozzi. The most
recent modifications to be seen
are the « Portuguese Room » or «
Sala Portoghesi » and the « Living
Room » or « Sala di Soggiorno ».
Another must see is the « Crocodile Fountain » or the « Fontana dei
Coccodrilli » created by the sculptor Tofanari in the early 1900s.
Please visit www.termemontecatini.it
for all of the information regarding our prestigious meeting location.
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Our featured Guest Artist
Rosnella CAJELLO FAZIO
Teacher, Demonstrator,
international Judge
Mit INGELAERE – BRANDT
Self taught, she has dedicated herself to floral design since 1954
Author of a series of workbooks on
floral design
In 1967 she founded the first italian floral design school in Saremo,
for amateurs
Consisting of courses that examine
all aspects of the art.
In 1970 she founded the “Filantea
Garden club”.
In 1986 she inherits the school, and
the I.I.D.F.A. (Italian Institute of
floral decoration for
amateurs) which continues the tradition and has the E.D.F.A. ( Club
of Floral Decoration for amateurs)
that operates in several italian cities today.
Rosella Cajello Fazio contributed
and managed for in I.I.D.F.A. The
following books:
1. The volume “ L’art dei Fiori in
Italia” 1991
2. “Fiori Linee Strutture” 2001
3. “Il colore nell’’Arte dei Fiori”
2006
Eclectic Belgian artist, professor,
demonstrator and international
judge for the
BFAS, she is also a member of the
WAFA and professor of IkebanaSogetsu.
Teacher of floral art and decor, a
multi talented artist who has traveled and taught the art of floral decoration Worldwide. She has taught students from South Africa to
America and new Zealand.
Mit has established and organized many demonstrative workshops at the highest level in
Belgium,France,Italy,Paesi Bassi,
America,Canada,Mexico,Norway
and England.
She is the author of the successful
book on Floral décor “Scultura
Floreale”.
Teacher, Demonstrator, Iinternational
Judge, Professor of Ikebana-Sogetsu.
She is also the published author of
many successful books on floral
Decoration with the
following titles: “Argile en fleur”,
transparencies”,Ikeban
today,
contemporary Ikebana, Ikebana
through all
seasons, and soon to be published:
Whispering Flowers.
Mit has collaborated and worked
with the following caliber of arstist;
Andy Goldsworthy, Bob Verschueren, Jean-Geroges Massart,
Paul Gees, Tetsunori Kawana, Helen Escobedo and many others
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loly marsano
Teacher,
Sculptor
international
Judge, Painter,
Loly has personally designed and
created exhibitions/installations
where floral decor has been
expressed through such mediums
as sculpture and painting. She has
installed a number of important
works of floral art in such locations
as Palazzo Ducale, Genova and
Palazzo Azimut.
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gli artisti invitati
Michela PICCOLO &
Maria Rita CASAROSA
Restores, Teachers in Florence
Mariarita Casarosa -She has a degree in Art History and specialized
at the University of Pisa in
Conservation. In 1984, when she
received her Diploma in restoration from the Tuscan Regional
School for Professional Restorers,
she also attended many courses at
the Detroit museum of Fine Arts
in the U.S.A., as well as courses at
the foundation Riggisberg of Bern
Switzerland.
She focused and devoted her stuMichela Piccolo - In the 70’s she dies to restoring Antique textiles,
began her training at the restora- completing important works
tion laboratory in the
of Art Privately as well as public asdepartment of Prints and drawings signments under the direction and
in the renown Uffizi of Florence. guidance of the Historical
Then she worked with the
Arts foundation.
Workshop of Semi-precious Stones
in Florence, where she currently
operates and serves as the
restorer / conservator, and collaborates in organizing the exhibitions,
publishing studies,and
contributing to a number of articles for dedicated magazines and
catalogs.
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The artistic friendship between
Michela and Mariarita goes back
back several years. Thanks to
the specific technical knowledge
of restoration gained during their
professional experience, the
creative desire of both women becomes reality in the realization of
works of art, where
specifically old and new textiles are
the conduit to the most meaningful
achievements.
Existing materials are being recovered enhancing the strong pictorial and material character.
Textiles are glued, cut, twisted,
“Hand shaped” revealing unknown
and unpredictable potentials,
evoking influences permeated by a
feeling of time and memory
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seminar program
Terme Tettuccio Montecatini
2-3-4 May 2014
friday 2 May - Terme Tettuccio
08.00
08.30
10.30
11.00
12.30
14.00
16.00
18.30
20.30
Presentations
Begin work in small groups with Mit Ingelaere
Coffee Break
Continue working
Lunch in the « Caffè Storico »
Continue working
Coffee Break
General Assembly for the Ars Florum Members
Dinner with foods typical of Tuscany
Saturday 3 May - Terme Tettuccio – Salone Portoghesi
08.00
10.30
11.00
12.30
14.00
16.00
16.30
20.30
Conference with Loly Marsano
Coffee Break
Continue working
Lunch in the « Caffè Storico »
Presentation/Workshop with Rosnella Cajello Fazio
Coffee Break
Continue working
Cocktail and Gala dinner in the “Terme Regina”
sunday 4 May - Terme Tettuccio – Salone Portoghesi
08.00
10.30
11.00
12.30
Workshop with Michela Piccolo and Mariarita Casarosa
Coffee Break
Continue working
End of Seminar
Chance to lunch at the Hotel Belvedere (please book with us in advance)
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HOW TO REACH US
Montecatini Terme is in a central position in respect to the rest of Italy and easily reachable.
Pisa Galileo Galilei airport is approximately 55 km from Montecatini, while the Florence-Peretola airport is approximately 40 km from Montecatini, both have daily shuttles to the main national and international airports.
Montecatini can be reached by train in 55 min. from the S. Maria Novella di Firenze train station. There are no
direct connections from the Pisa Airport train station to the Montecatini train station. However, it is possible
to change trains at Lucca or at Viareggio (travel time is more than 1.5 hours).
FIRENZE airport
PISA airport
www.aeroporto.firenze.it
www.pisa-airport.com
Rails
Lazzi bus www.trenitalia.com
www.lazzi.it
Hotel Address: HOTEL BELVEDERE Viale Fedeli, 10
51016 Montecatini Terme (Pistoia)
Indirizzo x navigatore: Viale Diaz, 5
tel. +39 0572 70251
fax +39 0572 70252/ mail: [email protected]
Close the Hotel there is a large free-parking
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