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The photos above are selected pages of Kate B's Florentine Journal.

Kate began creating the journal before she left home, she researched places she wanted to visit and found images to incorporate.
In Italy Kate continued to add images, postcards, tickets, drawings and her own prints and now has this lovely visual record, a lasting memento of her time in Florence.
Begin your journal before you set off for Italy, start dreaming of all the experiences awaiting you.

Materials to bring:

* Two 4" hard rollers - brayers - like the one pictured below. Best to buy Essdee made in UK,  Micador or Speedball.

* A  few Sharpie brand pens invarious sizes

You can easily buy the following in Florence:
*Craft knife.*Drawing paper and pencils.
*Etching needle
*Printmaking paper

Magnani printmaking paper and a huge selection of art and printmaking supplies are available in the following stores. English is spoken at most art stores.

Zecchi - 19R Via Dello Studio,   near the Duomo

Salvini Gilberto - 127/R, Via degli Alafani.

Rigacci Fratelli - 71/R Via dei Servi.

Lory Belle Arti - 8-10 R
Piazza Frescobaldi
Near Ponte S, Trinita

Accommodation in Florence
Look for apartments rather than hotel accommodation - apartments are  more spacious and economical for a longer stay.  Often rental for 1 month costs just a little more than 2 weeks. Think about sharing with a friend it can be quite a saving and a lot more fun! It seems good value to allow yourself extra days either side of the course to soak up the atmosphere and visit wonderful galleries. churches and monuments.
Most apartments have washing machines and being able to prepare meals in your apartment makes for economical living.

• Some of the old Pallazzi have very high ceilings and upper floors can be a long climb so if that is a problem look for an apartment with a lift.

• Best areas for walking to the studio are: Historic Centre, Duomo, Santa Croce, Ponte Vecchio, Oltrano and Santa Spirito.

• Calculate price with this link; http://www.ozforex.com.au/cgi-bin/currency-converter.asp

• Il Bisonte is situated in the Oltrarno - other side of the Arno river http://www.ilbisonte.it/where.htm   It takes around 10 to 15 minutes to walk from The Uffizi and Piazza Della Signoria, and about 10 minute walk from Santa Croce.

• Federico Pieri is a reputable real estate agent  www.houseinflorence.it   we found him very helpful and reliable, we can definitely recommend Federico.

• We are very happy to help out with any questions.  If you are unsure of the proximity of any area to the studio, please email us .
  To view accommodation links click here: Links page

Useful Information
Travelling light is a great idea; two small bags are easier to carry than one large bag especially when using trains.

Look at the weather
http://www.weatherzone.com.au/world/europe/italy/florence

Help when packing:
http://www.webwombat.com.au/travel/articles/pack.htm

Extras to pack
Ear plugs,Mosquito repellent, adapter, Clock and Raincoat

Reservation and payment conditions

When you contact us we will send you the Terms and Conditions document along with details for payment, you will need to return a signed copy of this document.
Make initial payment either by direct deposit or cheque, we  will send you an email when it is received.
As further payments are required we will contact you by email.
As we get closer to the workshop date, you need to send a copy of your Travel Insurance document; scanned, faxed or posted.
Before traveling we will need information about your arrival time in Florence and where you will be staying.
Through the process if ever you have any questions do not hesitate to contact us.

Robin Ezra and Annie Day Printmaking Sisters with John Berrick Prints