NOLA_Live_files/NOLA Live Brochure-Itinerary

Step into an enchanted world of sprawling oaks, wrought iron balconies, hidden courtyards, eclectic
personalities, and southern charm.
Immerse yourself in a unique opportunity to tour the
crescent city with her many layers of history, grit and
moxie while honing your artistic skills sketching and
painting the sites, live and on location!
Capture those special memories in your sketchbook without hurry because
someone’s waiting, ready to move on to the next place. Time to sketch and
paint as well as enjoy the tour is built into each place we’ll visit.
Sketch and paint old world plantations, witness the
creation of frivolity at a warehouse dedicated to
building the floats and decorations of Mardi Gras,
and revel in the days of bygone glamour.
Make new friends and experience the fun of sketching
and painting with like-minded folks who understand just
why you have to sketch your meal before you can eat it!
Experience the pleasures of the southern table as we taste some of the very best in
French, Cajun and Creole cuisines at world-renowned restaurants in NOLA.
Live demonstrations and one-on-one feedback from artist, Laure Ferlita, will
help you to bring your artistic skills up to a new level.
Join Laure for
NOLA Live!
An Artist’s Painting Holiday
brought to you by
Imaginary Trips Made Real, LLC
(Itinerary on Next Page)
Visiting New Orleans in November, when the humidity drops and
temperatures are mild, is just about the perfect time! The painting holiday
tour and workshop price is $1598 USD and includes lodging, most meals,
transportation to and from painting locations, entry to exhibits, guided tours,
watercolor and journaling demos, critiques and feedback.
NOLA Live!
An Artist’s Painting Holiday
Laure Ferlita is an
accomplished watercolorist who has
been painting water-
colors for 20 years.
She often paints in her studio, however,
Laure loves to paint on location! She
is seldom without her sketchbook and
enjoys taking advantage of unexpected
opportunities to sketch. You will also
find Laure teaching at ImaginaryTrips.
com where she helps students learn to
sketch and paint via virtual location!
In New Orleans, Laure will help you to
come home with a sketchbook full of sketches from the beautiful French
Quarter through live demonstrations,
critiques and feedback. She will help you
focus on the essence of a place so you
can quickly decide what captures your
heart and transfer it to the page without
overwhelm or indecision.
Imaginary Trips Made Real, LLC
was born of Laure’s love of traveling as
well as her desire to share the joys of
sketching on location with like-minded
folks.
“I’ve taken hundreds of photos,” says
Laure, “but it is the sketches, without
fail, that transport me back in time to the
place I was visiting! I can recall who I
was with, what I was wearing, the feelings,
the temperature, all the details!”
Come and join the fun!
Price is based on single occupancy. If you are interested in bringing someone
with you, additional fees will apply. Please contact Laure for more information.
$500 deposit due with reservation.
Please contact Laure at laure.ferlita@ImaginaryTrips.com to reserve
your spot today!
Imaginary Trips Made Real, LLC
NOLA Live!
An Artist’s Painting Holiday
November 6th - November 11th, 2011
Itinerary*
Independent arrival to Place d’Armes Hotel in the French Quarter, New Orleans. The Place d’Armes is an intimate,
historic hotel located in the heart of the Quarter just steps from Jackson Square, Bourbon Street, the French Market
and Café du Monde. The hotel is a collection of 18th and 19th century townhomes and combines historical charm
with the modern conveniences of high speed internet access in all rooms and wi-fi in all public areas.
Sunday, Nov. 6th - Welcome Dinner at Tujague’s, the second oldest restaurant in New Orleans. Tujague’s still
follows the Creole tradition of purchasing fresh produce daily from the French Market.
Monday, Nov. 7th - Tour a “working” Mardi Gras factory with sketching opportunities, ferry rides across the
Mississippi River, taste some of Louisiana’s finest French-Creole cuisine at Antoine’s and walk off that lunch with
a tour of the French Quarter. Dinner at Mother’s.
Tuesday, Nov. 8th - A day-long visit to a majestic sugar plantation with lunch on the grounds and plenty of time
for sketching. Dinner at the Napoleon House.
Wednesday, Nov. 9th - A guided tour of one of New Orleans’ renowned cemeteries with sketching time before
lunch. We’ll dine at the Commander’s Palace for lunch. The afternoon and evening will be free for the artist to
pursue individual interests.
Thursday, Nov. 10th - A guided tour through some of the Quarter’s historic homes and gardens followed by
sketching and painting time in the gardens. Lunch at Muriel’s, free time in early afternoon with late afternoon
sketching at a historic Mardi Gras museum. Celebratory dinner at Arnaud’s.
Friday, Nov. 11th - Early morning breakfast wrap-up in the Quarter with departures throughout the day.
Please contact Laure at laureferlita@me.com to reserve your spot today!
*Itinerary is provisional.
Please note that some of the locations we will be visiting are historical structures and do not provide
handicap access to the second floors. Access is gained by stairs only.
Included in your stay - Lodging for 5 nights at the Place d’Armes Hotel, all breakfasts (4 continental
Come join the fun!
breakfasts and 1 breakfast at a French Quarter restaurant), all lunches, 4 dinners, NOLA mass transit
system (Trolley pass), transportation to and from painting and tour sites as required, live art
demonstrations and one-on-one feedback and critiques.
Not included - Airfare, transportation to and from the airport to the Place d’Armes Hotel, land taxes,
federal inspection fees, passport fees, personal expenses such as alcoholic drinks, laundry, telephone
calls, computer-associated charges (wi-fi, internet), valet services, rental car expense, parking, meals
and beverages not listed in the “What’s Included” on the Itinerary. Optional sightseeing excursions,
services other than those specifically mentioned; accident/sickness, trip cancellation and baggage
loss, replacement and/or insurance.
Travel insurance is recommended in case of accident, illness, injury, family emergencies, trip
cancellation, and airline strikes. Imaginary Trips Made Real, LLC reserves the right to cancel the
Imaginary Trips Made Real, LLC
tour. All deposits and/or full payments will be reimbursed in these circumstances.