1,700 Euros – private room (inc. 200 Euro deposit) (approx £1,400)
1,000 Euros – non painting partner
All 2026 Courses fully booked
20th-27th May
17th-24th June
15th – 22nd July
16th – 23rd September
Artists are welcome to set their own agenda, and no part of the holiday is compulsory.
Below is an outline of the elements I would expect cover.
Artists are welcome to set their own agenda, and no part of the holiday is compulsory.
Days begin with a lesson/demonstration highlighting a particular aspect of painting, and incorporating exercises to help artists use the tools, free up the hand and to give confidence. The morning continues with free painting using the lessons learnt.
In the afternoon the artists can try out new media or continue with work started on previous days. We can also set up a longer painting which can be worked on at the same time each day so the light is the same(ish).
For working in the studio we have studio easels and for work around the property and on trips out we provide portable easels and stools.
We have all the materials and equipment necessary for the major mediums, oil, watercolour, pastel, acrylic and gouache. If there is anything else you like to use, or would like to try, just let us know and I’ll get it in.
Excursion day – we spend the afternoon session out and about
Rocca d’Ajello – A lovely local castle with internationally renowned gardens
On at least two days we will make excursions to Tolentino, Rocca d’Ajello or Rocca Varano (all within 15 minute’s drive). Artists can either concentrate on swift sketches or work on larger pieces. The tutor is always be on hand to help explain the process of choosing a subject, finding a mood, and the techniques available.
Well this holiday just has to rate as one of the best weeks we have spent in a long while! We have been in the company of fine friends and the most warm and inviting host family. Caroline has steered us towards our artistic goals with patience and good humour. Andrea’s meals were so appetising and expertly prepared and cooked with the ‘love’ of a true Italian. Wonderful! We have both learnt so much with the best Art tuition, the best food and fun and laughter every day. Is it wine time yet?. A truly wonderful time in a stunning setting with you all and our lovely fellow students – We really loved it! Thank you so much.
We have had a fantastic time at your home. You are wonderful hosts. Caroline, you are a wonderful ‘art’ teacher and you taught me in a relaxed state of mind and introduced me to the world of drawing and enjoying it. I have learnt more in this week than in many years of hoping to be able to draw. Best, productive week in many, many years. Thank you. Andrea you are a wonderful chef, you made us the best Italian food we have ever had. Thank you for letting Vasanta join you in the kitchen and , of course, allowing her to cook.Thank you for everything.
I was hesitant to take a holiday alone, especially so far from home and in a part of Italy with which I was unfamiliar. From Caroline’s patient email responses, to Andrea’s ‘Goodfellas’ imitation – from Maisie’s yummy Bogtotters Chocolate cake and Letta’s heartwarming giggle (and photo of Yussien) you all made me feel so welcome. We were fortunate to have such a lively and lovely group of guests (all of whom I hope to run into in rehab). Caroline, I promise to stop seeing the world as lines. I wish you all a wonderful summer and hope you aren’t too challenged in having such a humorous gang as us in your coming sessions. Thank you Andrea, for the most amazing meals and Caroline – Thank you for a most valuable and rewarding week of art instruction and good laughs (PS you are all welcome to visit my home ANYTIME!!).
Susie, (UK)
What a magical week – until next time…
Julia (UK)
... clever, encouraging and very funny!! Thankyou
La splendissima Julie (UK)
This home has an axolotl, Whose name isn’t Aristotle...
June (USA)
What a wonderful, incredible, inspiring week..
Winifred (Netherlands)
wonderful week, full of art, good food/drinks
Sandra, Australia
kindness and generosity of spirit.... fab memories
Moira, Australia
lots of learning, laughs and brilliant food
Shirley UK
Wish I had done this course before I did the others, I wouldn’t have needed to search further afield.
Karyn, Canada
This has been the best vacation of my life!!..... I feel I now have a family in Italy.
Rob, UK
It has been great to ‘re-kindle' something that I have always loved doing.
Nancy, Canada
I produced my best paintings....
Pete, UK
my progress has been so much more than I had hoped for.
Verna,UK
Home from home with 5***** quality flair - fabulous.
Anna, Australia
Everyday has been amazing!
Sarah, UK
I have had an amazing week....
Gera, Australia
I have learnt such a lot of new techniques...
Alan , Scotland
Beautiful Italian weather and classic landscapes
Marianne & Bjorn, Norway
I couldn't have had a better teacher! I have been floating in the air for two whole weeks.
Rona, UK
You seem to attract some lovely people...
Rosemary, UK
You are so lucky to live in such a beautiful place - a painting everywhere you look.
Carole & Steve, UK
I can't believe how much I have enjoyed your painting course
Sandra, UK
I have once again found my 'art mojo'!! It feels great!
Jan & Anthea, UK
Well this holiday just has to rate as one of the best weeks we have spent in a long while
John and Alison, Guernsey
... the road to Art was paved with pasta, fig crumble, laughter and good companions
Srinath & Vasanta, UK
Best, productive week in many, many years
Tricia,NY, USA
...you all made me feel so welcome
Richard, UK
...learning, laughing and lunching....
Jan, UK
Yet another great week....
Sanni, Finland
Everything has been so great ...
Johan, Finland
Yes, I agree totally to what my beautiful and happy wife said.
(he said other things but I feel this should be immortalised!)
Val, UK
Happy days – painting, singing, laughing, laughing, laughing
Wijitha, UK
My dream of learning painting came true...
Kirsty, UK
... I cannot wait to come back
Pat, Canada
...it has turned into the best holiday I have had. (I have had lots of holidays).
Mo, Australia
Loved it from start to finish...
All 2026 Courses fully booked
20th-27th May
17th-24th June
15th – 22nd July
16th – 23rd September
€1,700 – private room (inc. €200 deposit) (approx £1,400)
€1,000 – non painting partner
Artists are welcome to set their own agenda, and no part of the holiday is compulsory. Below is an outline of the elements I would expect cover.
Days begin with a lesson/demonstration highlighting a particular aspect of painting, and incorporating exercises to help artists use the tools, free up the hand and to give confidence. The morning continues with free painting using the lessons learnt.
In the afternoon the artists can try out new media or continue with work started on previous days. We can also set up a longer painting which can be worked on at the same time each day so the light is the same(ish).
Excursion day – we spend the one of the session out and about
For working in the studio we have studio easels and for work around the property and on trips out we provide portable easels and stools.
We have all the materials and equipment necessary for the major mediums, oil, watercolour, pastel, acrylic and gouache. If there is anything else you like to use, or would like to try, just let us know and I’ll get it in.
Well this holiday just has to rate as one of the best weeks we have spent in a long while! We have been in the company of fine friends and the most warm and inviting host family. Caroline has steered us towards our artistic goals with patience and good humour. Andrea’s meals were so appetising and expertly prepared and cooked with the ‘love’ of a true Italian. Wonderful! We have both learnt so much with the best Art tuition, the best food and fun and laughter every day. Is it wine time yet?. A truly wonderful time in a stunning setting with you all and our lovely fellow students – We really loved it! Thank you so much.
We have had a fantastic time at your home. You are wonderful hosts. Caroline, you are a wonderful ‘art’ teacher and you taught me in a relaxed state of mind and introduced me to the world of drawing and enjoying it. I have learnt more in this week than in many years of hoping to be able to draw. Best, productive week in many, many years. Thank you. Andrea you are a wonderful chef, you made us the best Italian food we have ever had. Thank you for letting Vasanta join you in the kitchen and , of course, allowing her to cook.Thank you for everything.
I was hesitant to take a holiday alone, especially so far from home and in a part of Italy with which I was unfamiliar. From Caroline’s patient email responses, to Andrea’s ‘Goodfellas’ imitation – from Maisie’s yummy Bogtotters Chocolate cake and Letta’s heartwarming giggle (and photo of Yussien) you all made me feel so welcome. We were fortunate to have such a lively and lovely group of guests (all of whom I hope to run into in rehab). Caroline, I promise to stop seeing the world as lines. I wish you all a wonderful summer and hope you aren’t too challenged in having such a humorous gang as us in your coming sessions. Thank you Andrea, for the most amazing meals and Caroline – Thank you for a most valuable and rewarding week of art instruction and good laughs (PS you are all welcome to visit my home ANYTIME!!).
(for all the Austalians) Loved it from start to finish …. Your home reminds me of mine in many ways but my menus will have to improve if I’m to keep us with Andrea’s wonderful cooking. I’ll tell all my friends about this course so you can spread the love.
What a wonderful week of painting, fine dining and warm hospitality… Everyday has been amazing! A new vista to sketch, or paint (and photograph). I could have stayed here for longer. Arrivederci, I hope to return next year.
Thank you all for a beautiful week with lots of painting, laughter, delicious food and great company. And thank you to the spirits of the land, plants and animals for welcoming us
Susie, (UK)
What a magical week – until next time…
Julia (UK)
... clever, encouraging and very funny!! Thankyou
La splendissima Julie (UK)
This home has an axolotl, Whose name isn’t Aristotle...
June (USA)
What a wonderful, incredible, inspiring week..
Winifred (Netherlands)
wonderful week, full of art, good food/drinks
Sandra, Australia
kindness and generosity of spirit.... fab memories
Moira, Australia
lots of learning, laughs and brilliant food
Shirley UK
Wish I had done this course before I did the others, I wouldn’t have needed to search further afield.
Karyn, Canada
This has been the best vacation of my life!!..... I feel I now have a family in Italy.
Rob, UK
It has been great to ‘re-kindle' something that I have always loved doing.
Nancy, Canada
I produced my best paintings....
Pete, UK
my progress has been so much more than I had hoped for.
Verna,UK
Home from home with 5***** quality flair - fabulous.
Anna, Australia
Everyday has been amazing!
Sarah, UK
I have had an amazing week....
Gera, Australia
I have learnt such a lot of new techniques...
Alan , Scotland
Beautiful Italian weather and classic landscapes
Marianne & Bjorn, Norway
I couldn't have had a better teacher! I have been floating in the air for two whole weeks.
Rona, UK
You seem to attract some lovely people...
Rosemary, UK
You are so lucky to live in such a beautiful place - a painting everywhere you look.
Carole & Steve, UK
I can't believe how much I have enjoyed your painting course
Sandra, UK
I have once again found my 'art mojo'!! It feels great!
Jan & Anthea, UK
Well this holiday just has to rate as one of the best weeks we have spent in a long while
John and Alison, Guernsey
... the road to Art was paved with pasta, fig crumble, laughter and good companions
Srinath & Vasanta, UK
Best, productive week in many, many years
Tricia,NY, USA
...you all made me feel so welcome
Richard, UK
...learning, laughing and lunching....
Jan, UK
Yet another great week....
Sanni, Finland
Everything has been so great ...
Johan, Finland
Yes, I agree totally to what my beautiful and happy wife said.
(he said other things but I feel this should be immortalised!)
Val, UK
Happy days – painting, singing, laughing, laughing, laughing
Wijitha, UK
My dream of learning painting came true...
Kirsty, UK
... I cannot wait to come back
Pat, Canada
...it has turned into the best holiday I have had. (I have had lots of holidays).
Mo, Australia
Loved it from start to finish...
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