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UNFORGETTABLE, INSPIRATIONAL, INFORMATIVE For the past 30 years EAS has been taking students of all ages from 8 to 80 to Venice, Florence and Rome to experience at first hand the splendour of Italian art and architecture. The 4 -5 day trips are uniquely designed to give participants not just an i ... >>

UNFORGETTABLE, INSPIRATIONAL, INFORMATIVE

For the past 30 years EAS has been taking students of all ages from 8 to 80 to Venice, Florence and Rome to experience at first hand the splendour of Italian art and architecture. The 4 -5 day trips are uniquely designed to give participants not just an in depth appreciation of each individual masterpiece but also an understanding of its wider significance in the history of art.

Our itineraries are carefully constructed to include the most important monuments in each city whilst our exclusive contacts provide access to lesser known private collections. Crucially students are taught directly in front of the relevant works of art and architecture and are encouraged to participate in the often lively discussions that ensue.

EAS courses are open to all ages and all levels of interest and are equally suitable for families, couples and individuals. Our goal is to provide a truly memorable and authentic experience. With this in mind we often arrange accommodation and events in private houses, villas and palazzi not generally open to the public.

About Ann Buchanan

Ann Buchanan has taught Art and Art History for 35 years at every level from primary to university. She is a firm believer in the value of interactive teaching and her infectious enthusiasm and passion for Italian culture mean that EAS trips abroad are always voyages of discovery.

Practical Art Teaching

The ability to draw or paint the monuments encountered on the trip often leaves a lasting impression. Ann's husband, the water colourist Hugh Buchanan, gives masterclasses in drawing and watercolour.

For more information on the prices, dates and availability of this year's EAS Tours Abroad please browse the individual courses.

2023 Programme
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Vienna Patrons and Palaces
28th May- 1st June 2024
Course Director & Guide: Ann Buchanan
Drawing master: Hugh Buchanan
 The art and architecture of Vienna is unique with outstanding works from the medieval era to the Wiener Werkstätter. The Kunsthistorisches Museum boasts a world class collection of Old Master paintings and coinciding with  our tour there is an exhibition  of Northern Renaissance ... >>

 The art and architecture of Vienna is unique with outstanding works from the medieval era to the Wiener Werkstätter. The Kunsthistorisches Museum boasts a world class collection of Old Master paintings and coinciding with  our tour there is an exhibition  of Northern Renaissance art featuring Dürer and Holbein.  The Belvedere Palace  and the Leopold Museum contain magnificent works by Gustav Klimt and Egon Schiele and  both of the magnificently restored Liechtenstein Palaces demonstrate the power of princely patronage.
May is an optimum month to visit, when the lilac is out and long days of sunlight illuminate the city. 'Faust ' and 'Turandot' are on at the Opera and a perfomance by the Spanish Riding School  at the Hofburg is also available.

Ann  has known the city since she was a child and will guide you to  important works of art and architecture and allow you to peruse at your own pace  and Hugh will provide drawing and water colour demonstrations for those keen to try their hand.

Timetable

 Tuesday 28th May

11.05 Depart Edinburgh with Ryanair 

14.45 Arrive Vienna and transfer to Palais Pertschy Hotel

16.00 General Tour of Hofburg Palace

17.00 Capuchin Crypt

19.30 dinner at Plachutta Wollzeile 

   

 Wednesday 29th May

10.00 Upper and Lower Belvedere Palaces

12.00 Karlskirche 

13.00 Lunch in Cafe Museum

14.30 Secession building and Beethoven Freize

16.00 MAK Museum focus on Vienna 1900 exhibition

19.00  Faust at Vienna State Opera 

23.00 Traditional  apres opera light supper  at Hotel Sacher 

   

 Thursday 30th May

10.00 Albertina Museum

11.30 Demel Konditorei

12.30 Academy of Fine Arts

13.30 Lunch in the Palm House

14.00 Hofburg Palace including Prunksaal and Winter Riding School

18.00 -21.00 Tour and Dinner in the Kunsthistorisches Museum 

   

Friday 31st May

10.00 Kuntshistorisches Museum Northern Renaissance Exhibition

11.30 Leopold Museum

14.00 Schönbrunn Palace meet Annelie Pichler my cousin and Vienese guide

17.00 Stephansdom kirche and Music tour with Annelie

19.00 Spanish Riding School performance  or dinner with Annelie

 

   

Saturday 1st June

6.05 Depart Vienna 

7.45 Arrive Edinburgh 

   

 

Accomodation

 We will stay in our favourite hotel,the 4 Star Pertschy Palais Hotel, in the historic centre of Vienna, next to the Hofburg Palace.

https://pertschy-palais-hotel.business.site 

 

Travel

 We will fly directly from Edinburgh  to Vienna with Ryanair.

Cost
£2650 per person for 4 nights staying at the 4 start Pertschy Palace and return flights from Edinburgh
£2250 per person for 4 nights staying at the 4 start the Pertschy Palais Hotel without flights
£1000
Booking
To book a place on this course please print and return our booking form with payment.
Enquiries
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