My name is Cynthia Venables. I was an Art and Art History teacher for 30 years. During this time I planned and led many field trips within Canada, the U.S. and Europe for my students. Since retiring from teaching I have returned to school in Florence to learn Italian and have travelled extensively in Italy.

As well I develop and teach art history related courses for the
University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies and create and lead tours for Ellison Travel and Tours: 2004 and 2006 "La Primavera - A spring tour of Italian Art and Gardens" and in 2005 "The Pathways of the Amalfi Coast, Capri and Rome - a small group easy walking tour." I was the Tour Manager for a 2003 tour of Tuscan and Umbrian Hilltown. I also paint, deliver lectures to art and garden groups in Ontario and try to spend at least 2 months each spring in Europe and Bella Italia.