Painting Holidays & Art Workshops in Italy
Testimonials
“An incredibly relaxing way to paint and experience the beauty of Italy’s countryside!"
Ashley H, I stayed at the Retreat for a week in late July for one of their plein air painting holidays. The...
Amazing experience !!
Jess V. I have just returned from a fabulous week at The Retreat !! Apart from John being the perfect host and...
Florence Watercolour course
D. Oliver,I came on Easter week. There were just two of us: me from London, and Myrna from Houston. We had...
Watercolour Florence
M. Yarney, I loved my week of study with John. It was an amazing experience. I enjoyed the stay at the Convent...
Upcoming Courses
02nd-07th October 2023 Venice Watercolour Course
This course is full! Spend 6 fantastic days immersed painting the historic canals with its gondolas and grand buildings of…
07th-12th October 2023 Florence Watercolour Course
This course is full!!! Treat yourself to this fantastic opportunity to paint water colours in the beautiful Renaissance city of…
22nd-27th April 2024 Venice Watercolour Course
Spend 6 fantastic days immersed painting the historic canals with its gondolas and grand buildings of the grand…
27th April -02nd May 2024 Florence Watercolour Course
Treat yourself to this fantastic opportunity to paint water colours in the beautiful Renaissance city of Florence. It doesn’t…
02nd-07th May 2024 Cinque Terre Watercolour Course
Explore the magnificent Cinque Terre region on a fantastic artistic retreat. Monterosso al Mare its the perfect location for…
13th-18th May 2024 Sorrento & Amalfi Watercolour Retreat
Limited availability now. We are excited to announce this Brand New Watercolour Retreat on Italy's magnificent Amalfi Coast. Enjoy some…
27th May-01st June 2024 Venice Watercolour Course
Spend 6 fantastic days immersed painting the historic canals with its gondolas and grand buildings of the grand Renaissance…
01st-06th June 2024 Florence Watercolour Course
Treat yourself to this fantastic opportunity to paint water colours in the beautiful Renaissance city of Florence. It doesn’t really…
Cinque Terre Watercolour Course 06th-11th June 2024
Explore the magnificent Cinque Terre region on a fantastic artistic retreat. Monterosso al Mare its the perfect location for exploring…
24th-29th June 2024 Venice Watercolour Course
Spend 6 fantastic days immersed painting the historic canals with its gondolas and grand buildings of the grand…
29th June -04th July 2024 Florence Watercolour Course
Treat yourself to this fantastic opportunity to paint water colours in the beautiful Renaissance city of Florence. It doesn’t really…
04th-09th July 2024 Cinque Terre Watercolour Course
Explore the magnificent Cinque Terre region on a fantastic artistic retreat. Monterosso al Mare its the perfect location for exploring…
31st August -05th September 2024 Florence Watercolour Course
Treat yourself to this fantastic opportunity to paint water colours in the beautiful Renaissance city of Florence. It doesn’t really…
05th-10th September 2024 Cinque Terre Watercolour Course
Explore the magnificent Cinque Terre region on a fantastic artistic retreat. Monterosso al Mare its the perfect location for exploring…
07th-12th October 2024 Venice Watercolour Course
This course is full! Spend 6 fantastic days immersed painting the historic canals with its gondolas and grand buildings of…
Painting Holiday Italy
Painting Holiday Italy specialises in exclusive painting holidays around Italy with a truly personal touch.
Small groups and a ‘home-from-home’ atmosphere let any aspiring and experienced artist relax, indulge and create to their heart’s content.
See For Yourself
Our move to Italy many years ago, was inspired by our passion for Italian art, its food, history and culture. It was love at first sight. Starting first with art courses at our country house and art studio 'The Retreat', in the heart of the Le Marche region, where guests would find all regions of Italy combined into one – the rolling hill-sides, ancient towns and coastal scenes and beaches of the south all in one panoramic view. We soon expanded to become "Painting Holiday Italy", offering courses throughout Italy so we could offer our many new returning guests more locations to explore through the eye of an artist.
Join us in sharing our love for all things Italian around the most stunning locations and let yourself be guided by your experienced tutor throughout your creative holiday for an experience of a life-time.
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