International School of Painting, Drawing, and Sculpture

2013 Student Handbook

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Schedules and Travel
info

Montecastello
and Italy

Guidoriccio da Fogliano detail
Simone Maritni, Equestrian portrait of Guidoriccio da Fogliano (detail), 1328-30
Fresco, 340 x 968 cm, Palazzo Pubblico, Siena
in giardino Florence trip
This publication is for the use of the students, faculty and friends of The International School of Painting, Drawing, and Sculpture, in Umbria, Italy. We have tried to provide the most accurate information possible. In Italy, however, schedules change, museums close, strikes and religious holidays happen. In the land of la dolce vita, it's best to be flexible. Editor: Marc Servin. Email: © all rights reserved

SCHEDULES

June Landscape Session (with SAIC)
July School Session
August School Session
August CE
September Residence
Classes and meals

YOUR HEALTH and INSURANCE - Important

Health and Physical Considerations
Preparation and Trips
Class Assignments
Withdrawal schedule
, Credit

TRAVEL to SCHOOL

Getting from Rome to Montecastello with the group
Coming to Montecastello on your own
At the airport
Traveling from Rome to Montecastello by bus
Rome Metro
Travel tip (for serious museum-goers)
Traveling from Rome to Montecastello by train
Traveling to Montecastello by car; Driving notes
Embassies in Italy

U.S. Transportation Security Administration: Security Procedures and Prohibited Items

USEFUL PHRASES

TELEPHONE

Making and receiving calls and faxes at the school
Internet

WHAT TO PACK

Art Supplies
Translations of some materials for shopping at art supply stores

TECHNICAL SUPPLEMENT

STUDENT ART SUPPLY STORE

ITALIAN PLUG GUIDE

MOSQUITO SUPPLEMENT

VIPER SUPPLEMENT

CAR SUPPLEMENT

LIFE IN MONTECASTELLO

Travel, Recreation, Housekeeping
Some tips on not gaining weight in Italy, the Library, Emergencies
Inconveniences in Montecastello
If there is an earthquake

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Studio protocol
Departure
Shipping

TRIP GUIDE

Art Supply Stores in Italy

ROME
Rome metro map
FLORENCE
SIENA
AREZZO / MONTERCHI / SANSEPOLCRO
URBINO
PERUGIA and ASSISI
TODI and UMBRIA

Other trips to take independently

Bologna
Ravenna
Padua
Tarquinia
San Gimignano
Volterra

Currency Converter
Request information
Application for Admission
Useful Telephone Numbers

 

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