Friday, March 28, 2014
Monday, March 24, 2014
Tuscany!
Ciao! We took a coach bus to Siena yesterday and explored the city. There was a chocolate festival happening and many of you may be getting some fancy chocolates as gifts now! Amanda and Jared scaled the tiny steps of the tower in a mere 25 minutes and you see some of their great shots below! (These are the two overview shots of Siena)
We stayed the night at the beautiful Hotel Lino in Volterra after touring the city and learning about the history and people with a great tour guide. Our day ended after eating a 10 course meal at tuscan farm. Everything thing was farm to table. This was a true highlight for many on the trip!!!
This morning we enjoyed breakfast and walking the city walls of Volterra. We jumped on a bus and checked out the sights at another tuscan town, San Giamingino. We had the worlds best gelato according to Mike Huff. All would agree. Now we are in Florence and we walked around the city at sunset. We traveled to Ms. Bertarellis former apartment- 2 Via Squazza! It was a very special moment to show the students my old Art school and home.
Now we are off to bed. Exhausted and full of pasta and gelato!
We stayed the night at the beautiful Hotel Lino in Volterra after touring the city and learning about the history and people with a great tour guide. Our day ended after eating a 10 course meal at tuscan farm. Everything thing was farm to table. This was a true highlight for many on the trip!!!
This morning we enjoyed breakfast and walking the city walls of Volterra. We jumped on a bus and checked out the sights at another tuscan town, San Giamingino. We had the worlds best gelato according to Mike Huff. All would agree. Now we are in Florence and we walked around the city at sunset. We traveled to Ms. Bertarellis former apartment- 2 Via Squazza! It was a very special moment to show the students my old Art school and home.
Now we are off to bed. Exhausted and full of pasta and gelato!
Saturday, March 22, 2014
Rome Highlights
We have had a whirlwind two days. Yesterday was the Vatican - museum,
Sistine Chapel, and St. Peters Cathedral. Then we went across the Tiber to eat and see the Pantheon with some lovely churches. In thehe evening we photographed night scenes of Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps.
Today we took lots of photos of the Coliseum and drew in the Forum and Palatine HIlls. After lunch we went to the Borghese Gallery. The Bernini sculptures took our breath away! Tonight we will dine near the hotel and get ready for Siena, and Tuscany. We are staying on a farm in Volterra where we shall feast on local food, slowly savoring the experience of eating the amazing food. Internet access might be spotty...Ciao for now!
Sistine Chapel, and St. Peters Cathedral. Then we went across the Tiber to eat and see the Pantheon with some lovely churches. In thehe evening we photographed night scenes of Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps.
Today we took lots of photos of the Coliseum and drew in the Forum and Palatine HIlls. After lunch we went to the Borghese Gallery. The Bernini sculptures took our breath away! Tonight we will dine near the hotel and get ready for Siena, and Tuscany. We are staying on a farm in Volterra where we shall feast on local food, slowly savoring the experience of eating the amazing food. Internet access might be spotty...Ciao for now!
Thursday, March 20, 2014
Friday, March 7, 2014
Mrs. Bertarelli: introduction
Email: heather.bertarelli@bvsd.org
Photography website: Bertarelliphoto.com
I am very excited to experience Italia with
your students in less than two weeks! I lived in Florence to take art courses and this is my second international trip with Colorado high school students. I am also an avid fine and digital artist.
Background
A native of Columbus, Ohio Ms. Bertarelli is a proud Buckeye after graduating Magna Cum Laude from The Ohio State University with two degrees in Art Education. As a visual artist Ms. Bertarelli enjoys exploring a variety of medias including: digital art, photography, printmaking, painting, ceramics, and fused glass. Ms. Bertarelli is an active member of both the National and Colorado Art Education Associations. Years after living in Florence Italy as an art student attending Accademia Italiano, Ms. Bertarelli took 13 Peak to Peak High School students to Italy with Ms. Quinlan in March 2009. This is her seventh year teaching digital and fine art courses.
Outside of teaching Ms. Bertarelli runs a successful photography business, Bertarelli Photography. She also loves exploring the mountains and traveling with her family, including her husband who is also a teacher and her two small children: Oliver and Zoe. (picture her with Olie thanks to Emma Kay Photography)
Email: heather.bertarelli@bvsd.org
Photography website: Bertarelliphoto.com
- Digital Art and Photography 1
- Digital Art and Photography 2
- AP Studio Art: 2D Design, Drawing, 3D Design
- Student Council Advisor
I am very excited to experience Italia with
your students in less than two weeks! I lived in Florence to take art courses and this is my second international trip with Colorado high school students. I am also an avid fine and digital artist.
Background
A native of Columbus, Ohio Ms. Bertarelli is a proud Buckeye after graduating Magna Cum Laude from The Ohio State University with two degrees in Art Education. As a visual artist Ms. Bertarelli enjoys exploring a variety of medias including: digital art, photography, printmaking, painting, ceramics, and fused glass. Ms. Bertarelli is an active member of both the National and Colorado Art Education Associations. Years after living in Florence Italy as an art student attending Accademia Italiano, Ms. Bertarelli took 13 Peak to Peak High School students to Italy with Ms. Quinlan in March 2009. This is her seventh year teaching digital and fine art courses.
Outside of teaching Ms. Bertarelli runs a successful photography business, Bertarelli Photography. She also loves exploring the mountains and traveling with her family, including her husband who is also a teacher and her two small children: Oliver and Zoe. (picture her with Olie thanks to Emma Kay Photography)
Hi Young Artists, Parents, and Friends,
I am very excited to be going to Italy with 19 high school students from Peak to Peak and Boulder High Schools. This will be my fourth trip to Italy. I have been teaching art for 28 years and am a practicing fine artist of watercolors and batiks as you can see below. Please read more about me from the biography below. While in Italy, I will be encouraging students to learn about the culture, history and art that will be all around us while integrating their experiences into art during the workshops.
I am very excited to be going to Italy with 19 high school students from Peak to Peak and Boulder High Schools. This will be my fourth trip to Italy. I have been teaching art for 28 years and am a practicing fine artist of watercolors and batiks as you can see below. Please read more about me from the biography below. While in Italy, I will be encouraging students to learn about the culture, history and art that will be all around us while integrating their experiences into art during the workshops.
Education
Virginia has a master degree, Magna Cum Laude, from Lesley University, her undergraduate degree, Cum Laude from Northern Illinois University, and over sixty post-graduate hours in both studio and educational courses. She is a Nationally Board Certified teacher and has received the Marie Walsh Sharpe- Teacher as Artist, The Jared Polis Award, and the Impact on Education Winner for excellence in teaching visual art. Ms. Schick also is the BVSD facilitator for National Board Certification, Induction Coach for new art educators, and Teacher Leader 6-12 for district art teachers. Her educational and professional training includes courses in drawing, graphic design, art history, ceramics, sculpture, weaving, watercolor, oil and acrylic painting, batik, printmaking, jewelry making, computer graphics, drama, movement, theatre, storytelling, and poetry. When she is not teaching or painting, Ms. Schick enjoys running, camping, wandering the globe, riding Calixto and spending time with her sweetheart.
She currently teaches "Foundations in Art," "Studio Arts 1-3," "Drawing and Painting 1-4," "Portfolio Arts 1-4," and "AP Studio Arts: Drawing,2-D, 3-D Design."
e-mail : Virginia.schick@bvsd.org
Virginia has a master degree, Magna Cum Laude, from Lesley University, her undergraduate degree, Cum Laude from Northern Illinois University, and over sixty post-graduate hours in both studio and educational courses. She is a Nationally Board Certified teacher and has received the Marie Walsh Sharpe- Teacher as Artist, The Jared Polis Award, and the Impact on Education Winner for excellence in teaching visual art. Ms. Schick also is the BVSD facilitator for National Board Certification, Induction Coach for new art educators, and Teacher Leader 6-12 for district art teachers. Her educational and professional training includes courses in drawing, graphic design, art history, ceramics, sculpture, weaving, watercolor, oil and acrylic painting, batik, printmaking, jewelry making, computer graphics, drama, movement, theatre, storytelling, and poetry. When she is not teaching or painting, Ms. Schick enjoys running, camping, wandering the globe, riding Calixto and spending time with her sweetheart.
She currently teaches "Foundations in Art," "Studio Arts 1-3," "Drawing and Painting 1-4," "Portfolio Arts 1-4," and "AP Studio Arts: Drawing,2-D, 3-D Design."
e-mail : Virginia.schick@bvsd.org
Some key phrases you should know and practice before our trip:
Parla Inglese? | Do you speak English? |
Grazie | Thank You |
Prego | You are welcome |
Per favore / per piacere | Please |
Buon giorno | Good Morning - Good Afternoon |
Buonasera | Good Evening |
Buona notte | Good Night |
Come sta? (singular) | How are you? |
Come state? (plural) | How are you? |
Mi scusi / scusi | Excuse me |
Salve / arrivederci | Hello / Goodbye |
Quanto costa? | How much does it cost? |
Arrivederci | Goodbye |
Dov'è ... ? | Where is ...? |
Gabinetto / bagno | Lavatory/Toilet |
Mangiare | To eat (verb) |
Stazione | Train station |
Ristorante | restaurant |
Dove posso trovare un.../ | Where can I find a... |
Ho / abbiamo una prenotazione | I/we have a booking |
Vorrei qualcosa da mangiare | I would like something to eat |
Vorrei qualcosa da bere | I would like something to drink |
Come posso andare a... | How can I go to.... |
Qual è la strada per... | Which way for... |
Accettate carte di credito? | Do you accept credit cards? |
C'è la connessione ad internet nella stanza/hall/albergo | Is there internet connection in the room/lobby/hotel |
Quanto costa? / Quanto costa questo? | How much does it cost? / How much does this cost? |
Polizia / Carabinieri | Police |
Taxi | Taxi |
Fermata dell'autobus | Bus stop |
Aeroporto | Airport |
Stazione | Train station |
Posso fare fotografie? | May I take photos? |
Dove posso lasciare la mia borsa? | Where can I leave my bag? |
No grazie | No thanks |
Sì grazie | Yes thanks |
Vai via! | Go away! |
Sono allergico a... | I am allergic to... |
Dove si trova... l'ambasciata? | Where is the ... |
Thursday, March 6, 2014
We leave in less than two weeks!
Final Meetings:
Bring your packed suitcase!
- Boulder High= Friday, March 7
- Peak to Peak= Monday, March 10 at 4:30 in the art room next to the cafeteria
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Final Meetings:
Bring your packed suitcase!
- Boulder High= Friday, March 7
- Peak to Peak= Monday, March 10 at 4:30 in the art room next to the cafeteria
Italy Art Trip Packing List
Clothing:
Shirts/blouses. Bring
up to five short-sleeved or long-sleeved shirts or blouses Shirts with long
sleeves that roll up easily can double as short-sleeved. Look for a
wrinkle-camouflaging pattern or blended fabrics that show a minimum of
wrinkles. Synthetic-blend fabrics (such as Coolmax or microfiber) often dry
overnight.
Pants/shorts. Bring
three pairs: one lightweight cotton, another super-lightweight pair, and one
pair of jeans.
Modest skirt/
dress (females)
Sweater or lightweight fleece. Warm
and dark is best — for layering and dressing up.
Jacket. Bring a light and
water-resistant windbreaker with a hood.
Tie or scarf.
Underwear and socks. Bring
five sets (lighter dries quicker). Bamboo or cotton/nylon-blend socks dry
faster than 100 percent cotton, which lose their softness when air-dried.
Sleepwear/loungewear. Comfy
streetwear — such as shorts, leggings, T-shirts, tank tops, yoga pants, and
other lightweight athletic gear — can be used as pajamas, post-dinner
loungewear, and a modest cover-up to get you to the bathroom down the hall.
Shoes. Bring one pair of comfortable
walking shoes with good traction. For a second pair, consider sandals in
summer. Flip-flops are handy if you'll be using bathrooms down the hall.
Whichever shoes you bring, make sure they are well broken in before you leave
home.
Documents & Money:
Money
belt. This flat, hidden, zippered pouch — strapped around
your waist and tucked under your clothes.
Money. Bring your preferred mix of a
credit card, a debit card, and an emergency stash of hard US cash.
Address list. If you'll
want to mail postcards, consider printing your mailing list onto a sheet of
adhesive address labels before you leave. You'll know exactly who you've
written to, and the labels will be perfectly legible.
Small
notepad and pen. A tiny notepad in your back pocket or day pack is a
great organizer, reminder, and communication aid.
Toiletries and Personal Items:
Toiletries
kit. Because sinks in many hotels come with meager
countertop space, I prefer a kit that can hang on a hook or a towel bar. Before
cramming it with every cosmetic item you think you might use, ask yourself what
toiletries you can live without for a short time. Pack your own bar of soap or
small bottle of shampoo if you want to avoid using hotel bathroom
"itsy-bitsies" and minimize waste and garbage.
Medicine and vitamins. Keep
medicine in original containers, if possible, with legible prescriptions.
Glasses/contacts/sunglasses.
Sealable plastic baggies. Bring
a variety of sizes. In addition to holding your carry-on liquids, they're ideal
for packing leftover food, containing wetness, and bagging potential leaks
before they happen. The two-gallon jumbo size can be used to pack (and
compress) clothing or do laundry. Bring extras for the flight home.
Small packet of tissues. Stick
one of these in your day pack, in case you wind up at a bathroom with no toilet
paper.
Spot remover. Bring a
few Shout wipes or a dab of Goop grease remover in a small plastic container.
Travel
alarm/wristwatch. If your phone or watch doesn't have a built-in alarm,
pack a small travel alarm clock. At budget hotels, wake-up calls are
particularly unreliable.
Earplugs. If night
noises bother you, you'll love a good set of expandable foam plugs. They're
handy for snoozing on trains and flights, too.
Headphones/ earbuds. These
are a must for listening to music, tuning in to audio tours, or simply drowning
out whiny kids on the plane. (I never travel without my noise-canceling Bose
headphones.) Pick up a Y-jack so you and a partner can plug in headphones at
the same time.
Chargers and batteries.
Art Supplies:
Sketchbook
Pencil set: HB to B and charcoal
Stump blending
tool
Eraser
Pastels
Colored pencils
Digital Camera:
remember extra batteries and SD
cards
Small watercolor
set with brushes
Optional:
Water Bottle
Duct tape.
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