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Painting Holidays & Art Workshops in Italy

  • The courses

    Our courses include landscape painting, life-drawing, print-making, portrait painting and classical frescoe painting. We offer 7 and 10 day courses. Read more

  • Seasonal Themes

    We have given some of our landscape courses a seasonal theme, including the best time to come to paint sunflowers, olive groves, vineyards and when best to see the magic. Read more

  • Your Tutor

    John is a very experienced tutor who will introduce you to a variety of techniques, styles and media. With a positive and encouraging approach, he will inspire you. Read more

  • Self-catering & B&B

    We are now offering Self-catering and B&B accommodation. Ideal for experienced artists wanting to come to Italy and paint without having to participate in a course. Read more

  • Celebrity Coach Trip

    What an amazing day we had! In July 2011. The Retreat had been invited to hold a surprise life-drawing session for contestants of Channel 4's Celebrity Coachtrip. Read more

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27th –3rd November: Life Drawing: The Human Figure (7day)

Life Drawing November

Traditionally, Life drawing is the corner stone for all applied art practice. This course is aimed at developing the looking and drawing skills as well as passing on the scale and gauging techniques used by the Renaissance artists. You will also learn more modern “size by sight” techniques used by artists since the Renaissance period. Read the Rest…

10th – 19th November: Classical Fresco Painting (10 day)

Fresco Painting

Le Marche boasts scores of fine ancient frescoes, some dating back to pre-Templar times. Why not enjoy the chance to study them on a tour around the many historic churches that dominate the cities and ancient hill towns surrounding The Retreat. Take Crivelli at his best and then return to the studio for practical sessions Read the Rest…