CURRENT COURSES
DRAWING & PAINTING - This week in May is the perfect time of year to explore this beautiful area and is perfect for all ages and abilities, with an opportunity to be a part of this charming and historic Tuscan hilltop town in the green heart of Italy. We will soak in the culture and history of this part of Tuscany and Umbria using our beautiful studio in the historic centre of Chiusi, which will be our base to draw inspiration from whatever captures your imagination and spend the rest of the week working to develop your ideas, whatever they may be. Our groups are small enough to ensure that you get plenty of individual and personalised tuition. The week is all about realising your potential, stretching yourself, whilst having fun trying different techniques and media and discovering new possibilities.
DRAWING & PAINTING - This week in June is the perfect time of year to explore this beautiful area and is perfect for all ages and abilities, with an opportunity to be a part of this charming and historic Tuscan hilltop town in the green heart of Italy. We will soak in the culture and history of this part of Tuscany and Umbria using our beautiful studio in the historic centre of Chiusi, which will be our base to draw inspiration from whatever captures your imagination and spend the rest of the week working to develop your ideas, whatever they may be. Our groups are small enough to ensure that you get plenty of individual and personalised tuition. The week is all about realising your potential, stretching yourself, whilst having fun trying different techniques and media and discovering new possibilities.
This is our popular extended 10-day drawing and painting course, aimed at students of all ages and abilities. You will have plenty of time to explore the local area, soak in the culture and history of Tuscany and Umbria, and create artwork you are proud of. We will work in our private art studio, drawing inspiration from anything that captures your imagination and spend the rest of the time working to develop your ideas. This extended 10 day period is all about realising your potential, stretching yourself and having fun discovering new possibilities.
This is a general drawing, painting and photography course, aimed at students of all ages and abilities, with an opportunity to explore the local area and soak in the culture and history of sights of this part of Tuscany and Umbria. We work in the studio and en plein air, drawing inspiration from anything that captures your imagination and spend the rest of the week working to develop your ideas, whatever they may be. Our groups are small enough to ensure that you get plenty of individual and personalised tuition. The week is all about realising your potential, stretching yourself, while having fun trying different ideas and discovering new possibilities.
PAINTING + DRAWING - Join us for an exciting week in Bath for plenty of inspiration around this gorgeous Georgian city as well as the neighboring countryside. We will paint and draw in our art journals and on small canvases while we also learn about this area with tours, sites, and even a trip to the Neolithic site of Avebury.
This is our popular extended 10-day drawing and painting course, aimed at students of all ages and abilities. You will have plenty of time to explore the local area, soak in the culture and history of Tuscany and Umbria, and create artwork you are proud of. We will work in our private art studio, drawing inspiration from anything that captures your imagination and spend the rest of the time working to develop your ideas. This extended 10 day period is all about realising your potential, stretching yourself and having fun discovering new possibilities.
This is our popular extended 10-day drawing and painting course, aimed at students of all ages and abilities. You will have plenty of time to explore the local area, soak in the culture and history of Tuscany and Umbria, and create artwork you are proud of. We will work in our private art studio, drawing inspiration from anything that captures your imagination and spend the rest of the time working to develop your ideas. This extended 10 day period is all about realising your potential, stretching yourself and having fun discovering new possibilities.
DRAWING & PAINTING - This week in October is the perfect time of year to explore this beautiful area and is perfect for all ages and abilities, with an opportunity to be a part of this charming and historic Tuscan hilltop town in the green heart of Italy. We will soak in the culture and history of this part of Tuscany and Umbria using our beautiful studio in the historic centre of Chiusi, which will be our base to draw inspiration from whatever captures your imagination and spend the rest of the week working to develop your ideas, whatever they may be. Our groups are small enough to ensure that you get plenty of individual and personalised tuition. The week is all about realising your potential, stretching yourself, whilst having fun trying different techniques and media and discovering new possibilities.
PAINT ITALY - On our PAINT ITALY series of retreats we take our Painting & Drawing courses on the road to other exciting Italian destinations. Venice is the backdrop of a magical retreat - with art classes, travel journal workshops, day trips, cultural tours, mask making, gondolas, gourmet meals, plein air painting & much more!
ART & WELLNESS - We are thrilled to announce a new retreat in 2026 on our continued partnership with EAT PRAY MOVE and award-winning luxury hotel group, SIX SENSES for a 5-star wellness retreat in the exotic Rajasthan, India! Our two weeks in 2025 were so popular and now we are returning during one of India’s biggest holidays: DIWALI “the festival of lights”. Explore themes through our five senses and the elements throughout the week as we participate in a nature safari, spa treatments, tastings, tours, holiday celebrations, and more.
TRAVEL PAINTING & DRAWING - Join us on this annual retreat to magical Morocco. We'll enjoy a sensory experience through Moroccan design, signs, and symbols and create our travel art books while finding new ways of seeing.
PAINT ITALY - Join us on our PAINT ITALY series of retreats where we take our Painting & Drawing courses on the road to other exciting Italian destinations. This retreat in the city of Florence, the heart of the Italian Renaissance, will be filled with art classes, travel journal workshops, day trips, cultural tours, gourmet meals, plein air painting & much more!
PAINT ITALY - On our PAINT ITALY series of retreats we take our Painting & Drawing courses on the road to other exciting Italian destinations. Sicily is our newest addition - and is the backdrop of a unique retreat - with art classes, plein air opportunities in the ancient land of southern Italy.
DRAWING & PAINTING - This week in October is the perfect time of year to explore this beautiful area and is perfect for all ages and abilities, with an opportunity to be a part of this charming and historic Tuscan hilltop town in the green heart of Italy. We will soak in the culture and history of this part of Tuscany and Umbria using our beautiful studio in the historic centre of Chiusi, which will be our base to draw inspiration from whatever captures your imagination and spend the rest of the week working to develop your ideas, whatever they may be. Our groups are small enough to ensure that you get plenty of individual and personalised tuition. The week is all about realising your potential, stretching yourself, whilst having fun trying different techniques and media and discovering new possibilities.
DRAWING & PAINTING - This week in October is the perfect time of year to explore this beautiful area and is perfect for all ages and abilities, with an opportunity to be a part of this charming and historic Tuscan hilltop town in the green heart of Italy. We will soak in the culture and history of this part of Tuscany and Umbria using our beautiful studio in the historic centre of Chiusi, which will be our base to draw inspiration from whatever captures your imagination and spend the rest of the week working to develop your ideas, whatever they may be. Our groups are small enough to ensure that you get plenty of individual and personalised tuition. The week is all about realising your potential, stretching yourself, whilst having fun trying different techniques and media and discovering new possibilities.
DRAWING & PAINTING - This week in October is the perfect time of year to explore this beautiful area and is perfect for all ages and abilities, with an opportunity to be a part of this charming and historic Tuscan hilltop town in the green heart of Italy. We will soak in the culture and history of this part of Tuscany and Umbria using our beautiful studio in the historic centre of Chiusi, which will be our base to draw inspiration from whatever captures your imagination and spend the rest of the week working to develop your ideas, whatever they may be. Our groups are small enough to ensure that you get plenty of individual and personalised tuition. The week is all about realising your potential, stretching yourself, whilst having fun trying different techniques and media and discovering new possibilities.
DRAWING & PAINTING - This week in October is the perfect time of year to explore this beautiful area and is perfect for all ages and abilities, with an opportunity to be a part of this charming and historic Tuscan hilltop town in the green heart of Italy. We will soak in the culture and history of this part of Tuscany and Umbria using our beautiful studio in the historic centre of Chiusi, which will be our base to draw inspiration from whatever captures your imagination and spend the rest of the week working to develop your ideas, whatever they may be. Our groups are small enough to ensure that you get plenty of individual and personalised tuition. The week is all about realising your potential, stretching yourself, whilst having fun trying different techniques and media and discovering new possibilities.
We are happy to announce a continued partnership with an incredible villa just over the border into Umbria! Julian has led a few amazing retreats here and with exclusive use of the extensive grounds, gardens, pool, and vistas - there is plenty of inspiration to use in our on-site studio.
This is our popular extended 10-day drawing and painting course, aimed at students of all ages and abilities. You will have plenty of time to explore the local area, soak in the culture and history of Tuscany and Umbria, and create artwork you are proud of. We will work in our private art studio, drawing inspiration from anything that captures your imagination and spend the rest of the time working to develop your ideas. This extended 10 day period is all about realising your potential, stretching yourself and having fun discovering new possibilities.
ART + WELLNESS + CULTURE - We are thrilled to announce a new retreat in 2026 on our continued partnership with EAT PRAY MOVE. We are excited to add the green country of IRELAND to our roster! We’ll enjoy walks through the lush countryside, visit to the rugged coast, plenty of culture, scenic day trip to historic ruins, plus yoga, meditation, spa treatments, and creativity classes!
This is our popular extended 10-day drawing and painting course, aimed at students of all ages and abilities. You will have plenty of time to explore the local area, soak in the culture and history of Tuscany and Umbria, and create artwork you are proud of. We will work in our private art studio, drawing inspiration from anything that captures your imagination and spend the rest of the time working to develop your ideas. This extended 10 day period is all about realising your potential, stretching yourself and having fun discovering new possibilities.
This is a general drawing, painting and photography course, aimed at students of all ages and abilities, with an opportunity to explore the local area and soak in the culture and history of sights of this part of Tuscany and Umbria. We work in the studio and en plein air, drawing inspiration from anything that captures your imagination and spend the rest of the week working to develop your ideas, whatever they may be. Our groups are small enough to ensure that you get plenty of individual and personalised tuition. The week is all about realising your potential, stretching yourself, while having fun trying different ideas and discovering new possibilities.
DRAWING & PAINTING - This week in May is the perfect time of year to explore this beautiful area and is perfect for all ages and abilities, with an opportunity to be a part of this charming and historic Tuscan hilltop town in the green heart of Italy. We will soak in the culture and history of this part of Tuscany and Umbria using our beautiful studio in the historic centre of Chiusi, which will be our base to draw inspiration from whatever captures your imagination and spend the rest of the week working to develop your ideas, whatever they may be. Our groups are small enough to ensure that you get plenty of individual and personalised tuition. The week is all about realising your potential, stretching yourself, whilst having fun trying different techniques and media and discovering new possibilities.