Image care of Belisario, local winemakers. whose dedication to their craft we like to encourage
A region northeast of Rome, Le Marche stretches from the Appenines in the West to the shores of the Adriatic in the East. It is famous within Italy for it’s rolling fertile hills and abundant harvest. For many years Le Marche was one of the Papal States and therefore has many stunning unspoilt medieval towns.
To the East are many miles of beaches along the Adriatic coast (30 mins). If you like it sandy, craggy, or shingley, there will be something for you. (Personally I’m more of a lake person)
Stategically situated where the Sibilini mountains meet the Appenines, Camerino is a beautiful renaissance town and the traditional seat of the Varano Family.
Image from Turismo Marche, The Sirolo coast, 1hr drive
A bustling market town bristling with chuches and abbeys. It is arranged in 3 tiers, Abbeys, museums and convents at the top, town square and civic centre in the middle – trade very much at the bottom
Often considered one of Italy’s hidden jewels, Spello is constructed out of pink marble which glows at sunset. It is famous for it’s intricate little lanes (lovely to draw) and stunning Pinturicchio frescos of the life of the young Jesus.
A beautiful, although relatively unknown pilgrimage town. In the centre of the ornate basilica you will find a tiny Palestinian house. Apparently the house where the annunciation occurred. It was flown to Loreto by angels during the crusades. Loreto is the spiritual home of the Italian Airforce. Genius Logic. Plenty to journal about there!
A charming little fishing town, with boats and seafood,
You just can’t mention Fabriano without Paper. For many years the pope held the patent for papermaking and with Fabriano having all the prerequisites (hydro power, gelatin from the leather industry) it remained the centre of the paper industry for centuries. For those of us fond of drawing the occasional cog it is a foil to all the renaissance splendour of castles.
Heart of the local leather industry, if you like shoes you’ll love Tolentino. Otherwise it houses some beautiful frescos in the chapel of the Basilica San Nicola. Along with some tranquil cloisters which we often visit.
30-minutes- the oldest commercial paper mill in Europe. They offer very good half-day workshops in papermaking. If there is enough interest, we’re happy to arrange a visit.
Sassoferrato, 30mins– the largest cave complex in the Europe and truly, truly breathtaking. Also refreshingly cool on a hot day, or warm on a cold day
A pilgrimage town, approximately one-hours drive, through the mountains. Packed full of very lovely Giottos!
A beautifully blue lake in the Sibilini mountains. No chlorine, no salt just cool. (Also a very good restaurant specializing in truffles).
15-minute drive to the center of the Verdiccio wine region.
July – August
30 minute drive
Vicolo dell'Arco
Church tower, Santa Maria in Via / the duomo
Arch, San Vernanzo
Corsa alla spada, San Vernanzo
San Vernanzo/ Maiden, Corsa alla Spada
Corsa alla spada, parade, May
Corsa alla spada, parade, May / Rocca Borgia
The fountain, Rocca Borgia
Sunny spells, Rocca Borgia
Panorama, Rocca Borgia
Window's and shutters, spring light
The Palazzo Ducal
Doors and knocker
Vicolo dell' Arco
University gates
Tower, San Erasmo
Rocca d'Ajello
Rocca d'Ajello / Rocca Varano
Camerino from the Tuseggia road, winter
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...
Image from Turismo Marche, The Sirolo coast, 1hr drive
A region northeast of Rome, Le Marche stretches from the Appenines in the West to the shores of the Adriatic in the East. It is famous within Italy for it’s rolling fertile hills and abundant harvest. For many years Le Marche was one of the Papal States and therefore has many stunning unspoilt medieval towns.
To the East are many miles of beaches along the Adriatic coast (30 mins). If you like it sandy, craggy, or shingley, there will be something for you. (Personally I’m more of a lake person)
Stategically situated where the Sibilini mountains meet the Appenines, Camerino is a beautiful renaissance town and the traditional seat of the Varano Family.
Image from Belisario, local winemakers. whose dedication to their craft we like to encourage
A bustling market town bristling with chuches and abbeys. It is arranged in 3 tiers, Abbeys, museums and convents at the top, town square and civic centre in the middle – trade very much at the bottom
Often considered one of Italy’s hidden jewels, Spello is constructed out of pink marble which glows at sunset. It is famous for it’s intricate little lanes (lovely to draw) and stunning Pinturicchio frescos of the life of the young Jesus.
A beautiful, although relatively unknown pilgrimage town. In the centre of the ornate basilica you will find a tiny Palestinian house. Apparently the very house where the annunciation occurred. It was flown to Loreto by angels during the crusades. Loreto is the spiritual home of the Italian Airforce. Genius Logic. Plenty to journal about there!
A charming little fishing town, with boats and seafood,
You just can’t mention Fabriano without Paper. For many years the pope held the patent for papermaking and with Fabriano having all the prerequisites (hydro power, gelatin from the leather industry) it remained the centre of the paper industry for centuries. For those of us fond of drawing the occasional cog it is a foil to all the renaissance splendour of castles.
Heart of the local leather industry, if you like shoes you’ll love Tolentino. Otherwise it houses some beautiful frescos in the chapel of the Basilica San Nicola. Along with some tranquil cloisters which we often visit.
July – August
30 minute drive
A beautifully blue lake in the Sibilini mountains. No chlorine, no salt just cool. (Also a very good restaurant specializing in truffles).
Vicolo dell'Arco
Church tower, Santa Maria in Via / the duomo
Arch, San Vernanzo
Corsa alla spada, San Vernanzo
San Vernanzo/ Maiden, Corsa alla Spada
Corsa alla spada, parade, May
Corsa alla spada, parade, May / Rocca Borgia
The fountain, Rocca Borgia
Sunny spells, Rocca Borgia
Panorama, Rocca Borgia
Window's and shutters, spring light
The Palazzo Ducal
Doors and knocker
Vicolo dell' Arco
University gates
Tower, San Erasmo
Rocca d'Ajello
Rocca d'Ajello / Rocca Varano
Camerino from the Tuseggia road, winter
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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