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(All footage shot, edited, and produced by Daniela Anderson. All rights reserved. This video may not be used in any fashion without documented consent from Daniela Anderson and the Alpine Adventure Agency.)

OVERVIEW

Beth has never taught a land-based workshop in Italy, and she is so excited to meet knitters that might never have had a chance to enjoy a knitting vacation with her in an environment that explores the host country more thoroughly than a brief shore excursion.  Land-based vacations centered in one location are at the heart of one of the the hottest traveling trends around - Slow Travel, which encourages travelers to explore one area and region thoroughly for more than 1-3 days so you really have a chance to relax and immerse yourself in the culture!  We explore some wonderful surrounding towns and natural settings in the region and participate in unique activities every day, but always return to our homebase in the afternoon, giving our students and their traveling companions a chance to really slow down and enjoy their knitting and one another's company and friendship! By the time you leave, you will have had a chance to relax and knit all over town, enjoying the music of the cows and their tinkling cowbells nearby, and being able to greet many of the villagers and shop owners by name!  It truly is a once-in-a-lifetime experience!

We spend one entire day in Venice, Italy, exploring interesting places and activities with Beth and Daniela (your organizer, translator and recognized guide) that strip away the surface layer of Venice that prevents most tourists from experiencing the TRUE vibrant city known to Italians.  We visit one of Venice's most integral families of artisans - the family of maskmakers that revived the Carnevale in Venice that had fallen by the wayside over the last few hundred years, and even have an option for one of the rarest experiences you will ever have in this city of water - a chance to enjoy a history, demo and lesson on how to row "Venetian" style on a rare Venetian vessel both in the lagoon as well as on the canals!  You will have the chance to learn to row in the same style as the gondoliers maneuvering their gondolas through this ancient city!  Venice really deserves to be seen and appreciated from the water's view, and Daniela's special connections in Venice allows Beth's knitting group to take part in very unique activities!

Beth is one of the most respected and beloved teachers in the international knitting community!  Her wealth of knowledge, warmth and charm, and ability to explain techniques in many different ways ensures that all of her students leave her workshops proficient in the skills they came to learn!  We look forward to meeting many of you this summer and enjoying Beth's legendary workshop in the spirit of fun and friendship!

This workshop can be offered to Italian speakers too, since Daniela is there to translate the entire 18 hours of class.

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WORKSHOP LOCATION:

The workshop will be held in San Martino di Castrozza (1450m), nestled at the base of the famous Pale di San Martino mountain chain, crown jewel of the Italian Dolomites, located just 68 miles North East of Venice, Italy. Rich in history and tradition, the resort town of San Martino di Castrozza began as a cherished alpine playground over 150 years ago frequented by European aristocracy and royalty. Today, it remains a charming, highly considered, European resort destination for all backgrounds and ages.  The workshop also includes a one-day visit to Venice, Italy.

STRUCTURE:

Classroom instruction conveniently is held in the hotel after lunch, when the local stores close for "pranzo," Italy's daily celebration of the mid-day meal with their families.

• Six classroom sessions, each lasting three hours, will take place over the course of the trip for a total of 18 hours structured instruction.

• Emphasis is placed on the one-on-one, private time spent between student and instructor.

Our mornings will be reserved for unique and special outings to explore our local surroundings, and will encompass a variety of experiences, including tantalizing cooking demonstrations in a variety of settings.

• In addition to the wonderful morning excursions and our afternoon classes, you will enjoy two days with no structured class instruction. Students will have the choice of exploring on their own, or participating in some fiber arts-related guided group activities.
  
• The first day off allows you the opportunity to explore the area on your own, relax in town, or take advantage of one of our signature events, the Alpine Adventure Agency's One Day Bus Tour of the Dolomitic Passes (offered "a la carte." to our group).
  
• Venice takes center-stage for the final day of your dream, workshop vacation. If you like to ski or snowboard and are interested in spending your mornings on the slopes, you can read about our local slopes here, and view ski pass information here.

Place your deposit by November 15, 2009 and receive $100 off the package price and a $30 gift certificate for products on Beth's website, Knitting Traditions.

If you place your deposit after November 15, 2009 but before February 1, 2010, you receive the $30 gift certificate for products on Beth's website, Knitting Traditions.

We currently are accepting deposits for this workshop, and are offering a special $50 "early bird" deposit to mark your spot in the class. You won't need to put down the full $500 deposit until 120 days before the beginning of the workshop. We keep the class size "cozy," so don't wait to grab a spot before it is sold out!

Guests who participate in more than one workshop in 2010 receive a special discount. Please contact us for details.

Beth's workshop package includes ONE of the following: a copy of Beth's book, Knitting Ganseys; a $30 gift certificate for any patterns, yarn kits or other products from Knitting Traditions ; or a bottle of wine.

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