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Dean Fisher’s workshops are very popular and spaces fill quickly. It is recommended to reserve your place by placing your deposit for registration early.
Early bird discount of $200 until 11/15/2026 or earlier when the course reaches full enrollment.

Each week will consist of seven full days of plein air painting instruction. The workshop fee also includes breakfast at the hotel and five group dinners at restaurants in Venice. The remaining three dinners and all lunches are at the participant’s expense, providing an opportunity to explore Venice’s many restaurants and local cuisine. Lunches are unscheduled, allowing participants to take a break from painting and dine at their own pace.

In 2027 there will be two sessions of seven days each,
Course dates are; October 1 to October 9 (8 nights) and October 9 to October 17 (8 nights), 7 full days of painting and instruction.
There will be a three session (90 minute each) online “warmer-upper” course in July, 2027 for all participants. There is no extra charge for this three session bonus course.

There is a limited enrollment on a first-come, first-serve basis.
The total course fee for the 2027 Dean Fisher Venice, Italy, landscape painting workshop is $5,200 USD per week. (reduced rate of $250.00 if you choose to stay for both weeks)
There are; 7 full days of instruction, from 9am-6pm daily

Important Statement on Course Policy

Participants are not guaranteed a spot in this workshop without a paid deposit of $1,000. Payment of your deposit will be taken as your acceptance of these terms and conditions and will constitute a contract between yourself and Dean Fisher Studio. The full balance of the course fee of $4,200 is due by April 1st, 2027. The total course fee is $5,200.
Please familiarize yourself with all the terms and policies pertaining to the course, which are listed below:

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It is the sole responsibility of the workshop participants to obtain travel and health insurance as soon as you enroll in this course. This is widely available at a low cost to the participant and highly recommended in the event that you have to cancel participation for some unforeseen circumstance. We recommend Allianz insurance company, https://www.allianztravelinsurance.com

There is an additional $30 per transaction fee for all payments for this course made by bank transfer, credit card or PayPal (to cover the fees for using these services).

INSURANCE
Because of numerous early payments we have to make to reserve the villa, chef, and transportation, down payments and course fees cannot be refunded after April 1st, 2027.
Therefore;
It is the sole responsibility of the workshop participants to obtain travel and health insurance as soon as you enroll in this course. This is widely available at a low cost to the participant and highly recommended in the event that you have to cancel participation for some unforeseen circumstance.

Contact Dean Fisher to register and for more information:

203/361-6077

email deanmfisher@yahoo.com to sign up for this workshop.

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Now accepting registration for this two-week painting workshop in the glorious Italian city of Venice!

Venice, one of the world’s great architectural treasures and home to such artistic giants as Titian, Giorgione, Veronese, and many others, will be our muse during the first two weeks of October 2027.

You’re welcome to attend either the first or second week, or enroll for both weeks, as many participants choose to do.

The dates for 2027 are;

First week:  October 1st to October   9th (8 nights), 7 full days of painting and instruction

Second week:

October 9th  to October 17th  (8 nights), 7 full days of painting and instruction

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