Mercer Island Artist, Theresa Goesling to teach in Venice

Featured on the Cover of National Geographic Traveler, Cooking-Vacations.com has teamed up with US Artists, Theresa Goesling and Cindy Briggs for the first time to teach travelers about painting and cooking in Venice.

 “Venice offers the artist inspirational sights that are a natural draw for any artist.  We add depth to the experience hosting the tour in the heart of Venice, sharing our local knowledge, team, and also our culinary expertise with a tour and hands-on cooking class,”  states Lauren Birmingham, owner of Cooking-Vacations.com . 

Joining cooking-vacations.com Professional Artists, Theresa Goesling and Cindy Briggs, who have spent over 12 years leading painting workshops overseas will bring their talents to Venice.  “This is such a wonderful opportunity for us to help students of all levels discover their personal artistic vision in one of the most picturesque locations in the world.  Inspired by the watercolors of renowned artist, John Singer Sargent, we'll explore painting fragments of local city life, the play of light and shadows on the architecture, and the magical reflections in the canals.  ” said Goesling. 

The trip will be held June 26 to July, 2, 2014.  Information can be found at www.MakeEveryDayAPainting.com or call 800-916-1152 by November 30, 2013.

“Our trips are great because they are tailored to the needs and pace of artists.  We understand what makes for an enriching painting retreat for artists; superior accommodations, planned  lessons and meaningful excursions; with visits to places like the Guggenheim (Peggy Guggenheim Collection), Saint Marco’s Square and the islands of Murano and Burano highlighting this Italian Cultural Vacation. The cooking class will also be a fun, enriching local cultural experience", said Briggs. 

Make Every Day A Painting, founded by Theresa Goesling and Cindy Briggs, leads workshops all over the world and helps their students make the most of every day.  The co-owners have been recognized in Best of American-Watercolor Artists, American Artist/Watercolor magazine, International Juried Shows, North Light Book – SPLASH, Galleries, and Museums and in “Make Every Day A Painting” available on Amazon.com.  Each with over 27 years as professional artists, Goesling and Briggs began as Art Directors in Chicago, San Francisco, Seattle and Los Angeles, and then directed their talents to painting and teaching in the studio and on location. 

Cooking-Vacations.com based in Italy and Boston, brings the best hands-on cooking classes and cultural tours in Italy’s 20 Regions.  Participants learn how to cook traditional Italian recipes with excellent chefs, local expert cooks, Nonnas,  pastry artisans and bread & pizza makers.  Their culinary, writing and artist holidays are original, authentic, and include market and cultural landmark tours.