PUGLIA, ITALY
Maryanne Moodie | Weaving + Fibre Art
October 3 - 10, 2024
Southern Puglia is home to amazing food, stunning olive fields, captivating coastlines and quaint historic towns. Historically, Italy has a long tradition of woven arts and we invite you to join Ace Camps in this wonderful region for a mindful art retreat learning techniques used in various forms of weaving and fibre art.
Maryanne Moodie will be teaching an in-depth weaving + fibre sculpture workshop sharing her design process, colour theory, and technical approaches to modern small loom weaving. You will learn while exploring with different fibres and yarns and build multiple pieces to take home.
Trip Itinerary, Details + Important Trip Notes below.
DATES
October 3 -10, 2024 ∙ 8 Days, 7 Nights
PRICE
[SOLD OUT] Shared Twin Room $3895 USD
[SOLD OUT] Private Room from $4595 USD
Full Rooming + Pricing Details Below
This Ace Camp is currently SOLD OUT, you can register for the WAITLIST below for priority notification should a place become available
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE
Weaving + Fibre Sculpture Workshop with Maryanne Moodie
A custom Maryanne Moodie Loom*
Beautiful yarns, fibres and a wooden tool kit to use during Maryanne's workshop
Walking tour of Otranto + Lecce
Pasta making workshop
Transportation to and from included activities and meals
Chef home cooked meals featuring local dishes and produce
Travel + Learn with Maryanne Moodie
Maryanne is a fibre obsessed maker from Australia working between Melbourne and Brooklyn, NY. She divides her time between designing and creating woven wall hangings, developing weaving kits, and teaching sold out workshops across the world.
Maryanne is best known for applying unexpected color combinations to her nostalgic designs. She is inspired by the intricacies of vintage textiles, traditional costuming, modern art, and the natural world. Maryanne’s work has been featured in New York Magazine, Anthology, OMagazine, Grazia, Interwoven, and online on Design*Sponge and The Design Files. A finalist in the Martha Stewart American Made Awards in both 2014 and 2015, she sells her work on Etsy and through online shops and boutiques around the country.
You can follow Maryanne @maryannemoodie on instagram.
Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1
Welcome to Italy! Make your own way to our arrival hotel in Brindisi.
Due to many flight arrival times later in the day, there are no planned activities today. Take some time to settle in and relax this evening.
Day 2
Late morning you’ll gather in Brindisi and our driver will transfer you to our private home in Southern Puglia. Enjoy a light lunch and time to settle into the property and relax.
Later this afternoon a local guide will take the group on a walking tour to explore to small local town and introduce you to some of the special and historical aspects.
Group Dinner at the house
Day 3
Early morning optional yoga session
Today we have a full day session with Maryanne, we will be learning all the basics and making our first sampler piece. You will learn the following techniques: how to warp your loom, Tabby, Piecing the yarn, Bubbling, Rya + Sumac.
We will also have a session where we will focus on Colour theory. We will learn the basics of colour theory and how to apply it to your pieces to draw attention to your work or evoke a specific emotional conversation between the viewer and yourself.
Group Dinner at the house
Day 4
Early morning optional yoga session
We have another full day workshop with Maryanne today. We will learn about Maryanne's design process, as well as how to channel our memories and emotions as a spark to create new art. We continue with our in-depth technique learning and move into making shapes! Including: Circles and curves, Triangles, Dovetail joins, Jacquard, Open slit tapestry, DD locks + Negative space windows.
Group Dinner at the house
Day 5
Let’s explore Southern Puglia! Our local guide will take us through a few of our favourite areas in Southern Puglia. We’ll stop by the workshop of a local weaving and fabric cooperative to watch a demonstration before we arrive in the beautiful seaside town of Otranto with some time to wander. Pressed against clear Adriatic waters at Italy’s easternmost point, Otranto’s whitewashed medieval core makes a great base for exploring Salento’s windswept coast.
Group Dinner at the house
Day 6
Early morning optional yoga session
This morning we dive into fibre sculpture as Maryanne will be teaching you about many different techniques to make pieces such as tassels, wrapping and garlands. These will be elements to incorporate and add to your weaves, or create jewellery, ornaments, gift toppers, fashion accessories and more.
After lunch you will have free time to continue working on your weaving pieces. Later this afternoon local women from town will come to this house and we will have a traditional pasta making workshop!
Day 7
Today our local guide will take you to the beautiful town of Lecce, known as the “southern Florence” filled with Baroque architecture. You’ll have a guided walking tour, enjoy a local lunch and then have some free time to shop and relax before returning to the house.
This evening we have a final group dinner at the house celebrating our week together.
Day 8
Departure day: After breakfast, we say our final goodbyes and head on our way. We will have a group transfer back to Brindisi.
Nota Bene: this is a prospective itinerary. It is subject to modest modifications, dependent on local weather, new opportunities, and the desires of the group.
Where We’re Staying
Our 16th century property is located in a small town in Southern Puglia. The palazzo was renovated by architect Federico Pace, with refined character while still embracing the roots of a traditional country house. The front of the property faces onto a beautiful town square, its location makes it easily walkable to local bakeries, churches, quiet piazzas and restaurants. The back of the house features gardens, terraces and a private pool.
ROOMING OPTIONS
Please read below carefully and make your rooming selection on the booking page
Group Size: Minimum 8 guests and maximum 12 guests.
All Prices are in USD.
This Ace Camp is currently SOLD OUT, you can register for the WAITLIST below for priority notification should a place become available
Please read the room options and notes below carefully and make your rooming selection on the booking page
OPTION 1 - SHARED ROOM PRICE
SOLD OUT
The fee for this trip is $3895 per person, paid in two separate instalments.
Deposit due immediately to secure your place on the trip: $1995
Final Payment due June 5, 2024: $1900
Room Notes: Shared rooms have two guests total and have two individual beds. You will share a room + bathroom for the duration of the trip with one other guest. The style and layout of every room is unique and may not be exactly as pictured.
OPTION 2 - PRIVATE ROOM with separate private bathroom
SOLD OUT
The fee for this trip is $4595 per person, paid in two separate instalments.
Deposit due immediately to secure your place on the trip: $1995
Final Payment due June 5, 2024: $2600
Room Notes: You will have a private room + private bathroom for the duration of the trip. At the house in Puglia, your private bathroom will be located a few steps from your bedroom. The style and layout of every room is unique and may not be exactly as pictured.
OPTION 3 - PRIVATE ROOM with ensuite
SOLD OUT
The fee for this trip is $4795 per person, paid in two separate instalments.
Deposit due immediately to secure your place on the trip: $1995
Final Payment due June 5, 2024: $2800
Room Notes: You will have a private room + ensuite bathroom for the duration of the trip. The style and layout of every room is unique and may not be exactly as pictured.
Important Trip Notes + Details
CULINARY NOTES + RESTRICTIONS
Unfortunately we cannot accommodate vegan, dairy-free, egg-free or gluten-free diets on this trip. The majority of our meals will be prepared and served at the house family style and there will not be options.
While we will do our best to manage some dietary allergies with prior knowledge, during certain meals, some dishes may be served family style and will not be possible to change.
We cannot accommodate any dietary allergies if you do not advise us when you register.
Please contact us before registering if you have any questions.
WHO IS THIS TRIP FOR?
This trip is for the calm, open minded traveler who is eager to learn and work hands-on with a community of skilled artisans and curious about regional culture and cuisine.
This is an immersive adventure and best suited for those who enjoy traveling as a part of a group.
THIS ACE CAMP INCLUDES
Seven nights accommodations in Puglia (one night in Brindisi and 6 nights in Southern Puglia); transport during workshop and tours; arrival + departure day transfer from Brindisi to our property; 2.5-day hands-on weaving workshop with Maryanne Moodie; guided visit to Otranto + Lecce; most workshop supplies; seven breakfasts, six lunches and six dinners.
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
International roundtrip airfare; Personal Travel Insurance: We require all participants to have personal travel insurance that at minimum covers medical emergencies and cancellations; Alcoholic Drinks; activities not included in the trip itinerary; hotel incidentals including room service, expenses during free time; laundry service and hotel bar tabs; food and beverages not included in itinerary, additional transfers you may require before, during or after the trip; package mailing; optional yoga classes; a few workshop supplies.
SUPPLIES
*You will be mailed your wooden workshop loom + fibres in advance of this Ace Camp. You will be responsible for bringing your loom and fibres to Italy to use during Maryanne's workshop. Loom size is approximately 12" x 16" and should pack easily into luggage.
WEATHER
October is a pleasant time of year to travel to Southern Puglia. Daytime temperatures average around 22°C (72°F) with evenings around 18°C (65°F). Skies are mostly sunny with the chance of showers as the rainy season starts creeping in with the fall colours.
TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
Ace Camps will email you when it is time to make your travel arrangements. This email will be sent 90 days or more before your trip departs unless you book within 90 prior to the camp. We will also be sending you an Ace Camps Travel preparation document prior to your trip. It will include a detailed itinerary, arrival and departure information, a suggested packing list, useful country information and more.
ACE CAMPS TOUR MANAGER
An Ace Camps Tour Manager is a part of your group and is there to look out for your safety, to help resolve issues, and to make sure you get what you want from your trip. Your Tour Manager is not a local guide but will work with all local vendors and partners to insure the right combination of pace, information, and duration.
COVID DISCLAIMER
While we strive to deliver all aspects of the included itinerary and specific accommodation, due to challenges some vendors may be facing, certain aspects of your Ace Camp may be changed according to the situation beyond our control. In the small chance this does occur, we will work to offer comparable accommodations and/or activities when possible. Thank you for your understanding.
Ace Camps Inc. will not be responsible for refunding any lost trip funds if you have to miss your scheduled trip as you cannot meet the requirements determined by Ace Camps Inc. and the country you are visiting.
Please read our full COVID-19 Policies + FAQ’s HERE
ACCESSIBILITY
Please note this tour includes some walking tours where the ground may be uneven, you may be on your feet for a couple of hours at a time. You should be comfortable walking, standing or sitting for long periods. Our property and workshop space have several sets of stairs to reach rooms and no elevator.
ABOUT YOUR STAY AT THE PUGLIA HOUSE
This is a semi-rural property and therefore there are limited resources or entertainment on site or within the adjacent village. Plan to come here and relax and focus on your weaving.
WHERE DOES THIS TRIP START + FINISH?
This trip starts and ends in Brindisi, Italy.
Brindisi is serviced by a small international airport, also known as Brindisi Papola Casale Airport and Salento Airport, located 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) from the city center. If you arrive in another part of Italy you can also take the train to Brindisi to meet the group here.
On October 10th, there will be one group transfer to Brindisi Airport & Train Station.
BOOKING TERMS + CANCELLATION POLICY
You may cancel on or before June 5, 2024 and receive a full refund minus a $1000 USD per-person cancellationfee. If you cancel on or after June 6, 2024 there is a 100% cancellation fee and all funds paid are non-refundable.
Please ensure you read through our full Booking Terms + Cancellation Policy.
QUESTIONS + FAQ’S
If you have any further questions about this Ace Camp please feel free to contact us. You can also read more FAQ’s here.