Painting Workshop in Italy

IN - PERSON

Spend a week painting in the beautiful countryside of Tuscany with me.

Pricing

Participant at Villa
$2,700

Companion at Villa
$1,300

Participant with Independent Lodging
$1,700

Meals-Only Companion with Independent Lodging
$500

Deposit

$800 deposit required for participants and villa companions.

Meals-only companions pay in full.

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ZOOM

Paint live from home while I work on location in Tuscany.

Includes

Live painting demonstrations
Color mixing instruction
Composition guidance
Plein air techniques
Live feedback via WhatsApp
Recordings of each session are sent to the student

Dates:
July 6–24, 2026
Weekdays Only
Two-day notice necessary

Pricing
$60 per 2-hour session

Times
4:00–6:00 PM Italy
10:00 AM–12:00 PM EST

Recordings
All sessions are recorded and available after class, even if you are unable to attend the session

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In-Person Dates:

July 5-July 12, 2026

July 12-July 19, 2026

July 19-July 26, 2026

One week:

July 5-July 19, 2026

July 12-July 26, 2026

Two weeks:

Stay at the Villa or Nearby

Stay at the villa: full experience

Stay in a nearby town: lessons + meals only

Staying off-site offers more independence. Renting a car is recommended, and driving in the region is simple (automatic options available).

Stone house with green shutters, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering bushes, with a stone patio and a wooden pergola in the backyard.
A lush garden with colorful flowers, a stone house with green shutters, and a large terracotta pot in the foreground. There is a metal archway covered with flowers, leading to a patio area.
A backyard scene with a table set with breakfast items, surrounded by green bushes and potted plants, with trees and cloudy sky in the background.

The Experience

Mornings: Paint and Learn

Each morning features guided painting sessions with personalized instruction and demonstrations in Plein air painting, either in oils or watercolor.

We will focus on capturing the light, color, and atmosphere of the Tuscan landscape, with up to five hours of instruction devoted to technique, observation, and creative development.

Afternoons: Explore Freely

Afternoons and evenings are intentionally left open to enjoy the region at your own pace—whether that’s wandering through a quiet village, visiting a local winery, or simply relaxing at the villa.

Evenings: Dinner

After painting, we gather at the villa to relax and share meals together.

Dinner is a time to unwind, connect, and reflect on the day, though you’re always free to explore local dining options in nearby towns if you prefer.

Scenic view of rolling hills and vineyards under a partly cloudy sky, seen from a patio with green bushes in the foreground and part of a brick wall on the right.

Explore Tuscany and Beyond

Further Destinations:

  • Florence (2–3 hours by train)

  • Orvieto (1.5 hours)

  • Perugia & Assisi (2 hours)

  • Rome (perfect for a weekend trip)

Closer Destinations:

  • Pitigliano, Viterbo, Spello, Spoleto, Foligno

  • Local wineries throughout the countryside

  • Authentic villages untouched by mass tourism

Travel and Arrival

Arrival: Sunday afternoon

Departure: Sunday morning

  • Rent a car in Rome (2-hour drive)

  • Take the train to Grosseto (pickup available)

Many guests choose to explore Rome before heading to the villa.

A narrow alleyway between old stone buildings with a small truck parked underneath an archway, small windows with brown shutters, and a hanging clothesline with a white curtain. Some metal pipes run along the walls.
Front view of a grand cathedral with detailed stone carvings and colorful mosaics on the facade, a rose window at the center, and spires reaching into a blue sky. People are walking and sitting on the steps in front.
A croissant and a small glass of coffee on a wooden table at an outdoor café with umbrellas, potted plants, and a historic building in the background.