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In our commitment to making your traveling experience to Le Marche as easy and convenient as possible, your host, Piero Pagliardini, will meet you at the train station (*see time stipulations) and escort you to the hotel. - Take time to settle in, unpack and explore before we all meet up. Your accommodation is within walking distance of shops, markets, restaurants, and village life unspoiled by time. - Theresa, and our host and native Marchigiano, Piero, will welcome you over drinks and give an overview of the week to come. Then pizza time! Enjoy the best pizza in town in an authentic Italian pizzeria. End the night with a stroll, a nightcap, and a good night’s sleep. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/cd384ed1-81e2-4208-a953-26fb870e409f/20251206_231637669_iOS.jpg Theresa Black - Day 11 June Friday - Wake up to the smell of pastries and espresso. Enjoy a local breakfast at the B&B, followed by a morning workshop with Theresa 9-12noon today: Monochromatic Portrait. Exploration of watercolor techniques: wet on dry, wet on wet, pulling, paint consistency and details. - Morning time, non-painters explore village life and nearby towns visit the Domus of Myth. Archeological site with amazing mosaics. With Piero you will never get bored. - Break for a light lunch (aka in Italy – two courses only) at the studio. - Afternoon in the studio Theresa, 2-5 PM. Apply these techniques to the study of animal anatomy and shadows. - Time to relax and then meet back up for a group dinner at one of the best restaurants in town! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1572976866879-K2LNLUWAMQH6VTWPXLOD/conchiglie+valdericarte.jpg Theresa Black - Day 12 June Saturday - Enjoy a local breakfast of cappuccino and pastries (or le paste) at your B&B. - Morning in the studio 9-12noon today: Elements. Mix watercolor pigments and build ethereal color transitions. - Lunch at the studio - Non-painters will venture out for a morning truffle hunt with Piero. We will meet a local truffle hunter, and his best friend Pialla, his dog. The hunt will take us through fantastic landscapes while hunting for black truffles and learning local traditions. - Studio time at the studio. with Theresa. 2-4PM Fur your eyes only. Secrets to fur and adding life into the eyes. -Activity for the all group after the class visit to the Church of the Dead (a must) and exploring Urbania and ceramic laboratory. - Dinner at the square! Meet the locals, live like a local. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/6a26ffe8-047f-4b24-a323-835c8ab81a60/20251206_231639171_iOS.jpg Theresa Black - Day 13 June Sunday - Breakfast at the hotel then we will go to a Creative Paper Workshop in Fabriano. We will leave for the city where the art of paper making has been alive for centuries! Fabriano is the most important paper production center of Europe. We will learn directly from the master Sandro Tiberi! https://www.sandrotiberi.it/ - Light lunch in Fabriano and then return to finish our paper workshop. Opportunity for sketching and journaling on your own around Fabriano. - Then, late afternoon, travel back to relax. - Dinner time at a very authentic restaurant in town. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/096e7706-32b1-46b0-a602-259106b2df3a/20250512_190823.jpg Theresa Black - Day 14 June Monday - Leisure morning and breakfast at the B&B. - Morning workshop. Class with Theresa, on site 9-12 noon today: Loose Portrait. Creation of loose watercolor animal anatomy with a limited palette. - Usual break for lunch Non painters, we will meet for an outing to Mercatello sul Metauro. Enjoy a light walking tour revealing all the hidden treasures of this charming village, including a stroll along the river to see its lagoons and mini natural pools (swim shoes recommended if you’d like to test the water!). -Afternoon workshop with Theresa 2-5 pm Development of expressive, gestural painting. Concept to sketch. -Later Afternoon cooking class with one of the best local chefs in Urbania to make “pasta fatta a mano” and other traditional courses. Our class will be held in the spectacular Mulino della Ricavata, a 12th century mill that will leave you breath taken. Private dinner to follow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/6561c216-2fa5-4529-b817-467c700c04d0/IMG_1765.jpeg Theresa Black - Day 15 June Tuesday - Leisure morning and breakfast at the B&B. - Morning workshop. Class, on site 9-12 noon today: Putting it All Together. From concept to sketch to final piece using all learned techniques. - Usual break for lunch then back to work for your last class with Theresa. We will finish up our paintings and review lessons shared. - Free time studio in the afternoon. - Free time to pack at the hotel. - Meet that evening for a farewell happy hour and dinner. Share your art with the group and then raise a glass (or two, or three!) to our week in Le Marche. Cin-cin! Cheers! And a warm salute until next year! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/27cce73c-07e8-4e40-86c5-0396b48a01fc/20250222_191121279_iOS+%282%29.jpg Theresa Black - Day 16 June Wednesday Time Stipulations - Pick-ups at the Pesaro train station from 1:00pm to 3:00pm - Depart Hotel at 10:00 am. We will be at Pesaro train station at 11:30 am - Pick-ups and Departures from other locations, or at times outside these parameters can be arranged at an additional fee. - VERY IMPORTANT. We recommend booking a night or two in advance on the east coast of Italy (ask us for recommendations) at the beginning of your trip in order to make your arrival day more convenient. Please contact us for more details. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/5ed542b5-4ad9-405d-b1dd-6c25e5e764b5/20250222_191121279_iOS.jpg Theresa Black - theresa black People ask her all the time, “Can you teach someone like me? I’ve never painted before… I’m not artistic”. Her answer remains the same: “Absolutely.” She loves working with individuals new to art. Theresa believes art changes lives because it changed hers. Before becoming a full-time watercolor artist and instructor, she earned her BFA in Industrial Design from the College for Creative Studies in Detroit. Theresa spent years designing in the automotive industry and stepped away from her career to raise her three amazing children – a decision that ultimately led her back to her first love, painting. 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Our host and native Marchigiano, Piero, will welcome you over drinks in the town square and give an overview of the week to come. Then pizza night! Enjoy the best pizza in town in an authentic Italian pizzeria. End the night with a stroll, a nightcap, and a good night’s sleep. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1558378869383-DW99RY7GAE4DQB3RUPDK/Vita_Verde_Imports_river_Walk_Italy_Tour_Marche_Tuscany_Urbino_Collesi_Terracruda_winery_-109.jpg Summer Food and Wine Tour - Day 2 · Enjoy a local breakfast at the hotel of cappuccino and fresh pastries. · Morning in Urbania where you can peruse the travelling open-air market and acclaimed ceramic boutiques. Shop, socialize and taste everything in sight! We will explore village life, including a visit to the famous “Church of the Dead” and other historical sites. Learn about Urbania’s traditions, spanning over centuries, including its rich ceramic art culture.A light lunch (aka only two-courses) will be provided. · That afternoon we will venture into Italy’s unique countryside. Scenes will include rolling landscapes, remnants of the historical village Castello della Pieve, and conclude in a walk through the Metauro River itself. Trek through blue lagoons and navigate miniature waterfalls as you get your feet wet and learn the history of the area. Bring your swimsuit and water shoes! Traditional Italian merenda to follow in a truly off-the-beaten-path location! · Authentic dinner at Castello della Pieve, the characteristic medieval castle set 550 meters above sea level in the municipal area of Mercatello sul Metauro. In 1301 Dante Alighieri’s exile was decreed from this tiny village. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1558378807253-NXCZMON17TCDA2CWUY77/italiana_tours+%2812%29.jpg Summer Food and Wine Tour - Day 3 · Breakfast at the hotel, and then off to stroll through the traveling open-air market! From clothing to coffee cups, you can find the perfect gifts to take home, all while sampling savory olives, freshly shaved prosciutto and roasted chestnuts. · Then we will drive through the Le Marche countryside for a trip to Cartoceto, a village famous for the best and only DOP olive oil imported from Le Marche. We'll visit the inimitable Vittorio Beltrami and his famous Gastonomia. Lydia Bastianich has called Beltrami "The Einstein of Cheese," and not just because he looks like Albert Einstein but because he is a genius cheese maker. His pecorino di fossa - a sheep’s milk cheese wrapped in grape leaves and buried under stone for 90 days is indescribably intense, earthy and like nothing you have ever tasted. From the cheese cellar, we'll walk over to his shop where the family Beltrami will prepare us an in-depth sampling of cheeses, cured meats, and breads, along with wine pairings and house made sweets. - Afternoon free time, relax, or wander into town. Piero will always be around for help and suggestions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1558379033836-R1TR453A07YKDF1B6WQX/italiana_tours%2B%252868%2529.jpg Summer Food and Wine Tour - Day 4 - Morning excursion to Urbino, Raphael’s childhood home, where we kick off our adventure! In a loose yet structured manner, we'll wander the main squares and winding medieval pathways. You will be immersed in local color, texture, and flavors (while eating everything in sight) as well as examining architectural motifs, contemporary art, and historic design. - Lunch in the square at our favorite restaurant · Free afternoon to buy souvenirs, gifts and truffle-inspired goodies to stash in your suitcase. · Dinner at our favorite restaurant followed by gelato in the square. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1558379180460-HJB5A28OPUT0YN67PZFJ/italiana_tours%2B%252829%2529.jpg Summer Food and Wine Tour - Day 5 · Pastries (or le paste) and cappuccino at the hotel. · Explore village life, to Sant Angelo in Vado, including a visit to the Roman Villa, “Domus of Myths” and the “Museo dei Mestieri.” · Another delicious regional lunch will be provided. Then relax and free time. · Meet back to experience “Shopping di Sera,” an evening festival with music, pop-up-stands and dinner tables set up to dine in the streets! (available only in July) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/6950db6f-a3fa-479b-a1e0-813def0ff808/web-san-marino-Panoramica.jpg Summer Food and Wine Tour - Day 6 -Leisurely morning and breakfast at the B&B. -Visit to San Marino, one of the world’s smallest countries, hidden within central Italy. San Marino, set atop Mount Titano, 2,480ft above sea level, is said to be the world's oldest surviving republic. The historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We will have time to explore the city as well as find a secret spot where we can enjoy a delicious lunch. -Return to the Hotel and free time - Meet that evening for a farewell dinner where we will raise a glass (or two, or three!) to our week in Le Marche. Cin-cin! Cheers! And a warm salute until next year! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1558379367023-JCPXCHQCH052FIZ53UIW/italiana_tours+%2887%29.jpg Summer Food and Wine Tour - Day 7 Departures (*Please arrange departures for after 4:00 p.m.). Time Stipulations -Pick-ups at BLQ Bologna airport and Bologna Centrale Train Station will be offered between 12:00-3:00 p.m. -Departures at BLQ Bologna airport and Bologna Centrale Train Station will be offered from 2:00 p.m. onward. In order to arrive for your flight with ample time, we recommend scheduling departing flights after 4:00 p.m. -Pick-up and Departures from other locations, or at times outside these parameters can be arranged at an additional fee. -We recommend booking a night or two in Bologna at the end/beginning of your trip to explore this beautiful city and to make your departure/arrival flights more convenient. 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The hotel is within walking distance of shops, markets, restaurants, and village life unspoiled by time. · Piero will welcome you with drinks in the town square and give an overview of the week to come. Then pizza night! Enjoy the best pizza in town at an authentic Italian pizzeria. · End the night with a stroll through the village, a nightcap, and a good night’s sleep. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1559430213143-U5BXJXJRTZ6SYJBQ00XK/italiana_tours+%289+of+37%29.jpg Fall Truffle and Wine Tour - Day 2 · Pastries (or le paste) and cappuccino at your hotel. · Morning outing to Mercatello sul Metauro. An expert guide will lead us on a light walking tour revealing all the hidden treasures of this charming village. · Break for an authentic lunch at Castello della Pieve, a medieval castle in the municipal area of Mercatello sul Metauro. In 1301 Dante Alighieri’s exile was decreed from this tiny hilltop town. · Free time to relax and explore on your own. · Late afternoon we will visit a local winery for a private tasting of some of the finest examples of Marchigiano wines. These will range from biodynamic reds such as Pergola Rosso and Sangiovese dei Colli Pesaresi, to the (white) Bianchello del Metauro, named after the river that winds through Le Marche. We'll also drink the only smoked passito in the world! · Group dinner to follow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1558378807253-NXCZMON17TCDA2CWUY77/italiana_tours+%2812%29.jpg Fall Truffle and Wine Tour - Day 3 · Breakfast at your hotel. · Morning in Urbania where you can peruse the travelling open-air market and acclaimed ceramic boutiques. Shop, socialize and taste everything in sight! We will explore village life, including a visit to the famous “Church of the Dead” and other historical sites. Learn about Urbania’s traditions, spanning over centuries, including its rich ceramic art culture.A light lunch (aka only two-courses) will be provided. · That afternoon we will drive through the Le Marche countryside for a trip to Cartoceto, a village famous for the best and only DOP olive oil exported from Le Marche. We'll visit the inimitable Vittorio Beltrami and his famous Gastonomia. Lydia Bastianich has called Beltrami "The Einstein of Cheese," and not just because he looks like Albert Einstein but because he is a genius cheese maker. His pecorino di fossa - a sheep’s milk cheese wrapped in grape leaves and buried under stone for 90 days is indescribably intense, earthy and like nothing you have ever tasted. From the cheese cellar, we'll walk over to his shop where the family Beltrami will prepare us an in-depth sampling of cheeses, cured meats, and breads, along with wine pairings and house made sweets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1558380268652-MQ91O3RCPCZR3CC7XCRB/castle.jpg Fall Truffle and Wine Tour - Day 4 · Breakfast at the hotel. · Load up in our private transportation for a comfortable ride to Urbino. We will meet Paolo, who is an art historian with a deep and passionate knowledge of all things Ducale. We’ll see the frescos, frieze work, important paintings and architecture of the high Renaissance at the spectacular Palazzo Ducale. In a loose yet structured manner, we’ll wander the main squares and winding medieval pathways and pay a visit to Raphael’s childhood home. · Lunch at our favorite restaurant followed by gelato in the square. · Return to the hotel for free time to explore village life, including a visit to the Roman Villa, “Domus of Myths” and the “Museo dei Mestieri.” · Dinner on your own. Piero will be available to give suggestions and assistance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1559430153557-4Z18GBI80VWTIEO7S1AA/italiana_tours+%2836+of+37%29.jpg Fall Truffle and Wine Tour - Day 5 · Enjoy a local breakfast at the hotel (have you tried the chocolate pastries yet?) · Early Morning Outing TRUFFLE HUNT with a professional local guide. Our seasoned truffle hunter, along with his dog, will lead us on an autumn walk through the forest in search of truffles. Mud boots will be provided. If hiking isn’t your thing, spend the morning shopping, relaxing in a café and exploring local treasures in the village. · Time to wash up and then head into town for the opening of the National White Truffle Festival! Once a year, the town airs out its old wine cellars and turns these secret rooms into re-purposed wine bars. Float from one wine cellar, or cantina, to the next, enjoying the variety of local and national wines paired with savory truffle-based delicacies. · Lunch at a delicious Osteria. · Free afternoon to explore and enjoy the festivities. · Meet back up for a truffle-themed group dinner in a cantina. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1559430290487-TZI1U531IASQIQUM0RCT/italiana_tours+%2822+of+37%29.jpg Fall Truffle and Wine Tour - Day 6 · Breakfast at the hotel. · Morning outing to the White Truffle Festival. Revel in the town’s festivities which range from street artists, to market booths, to live music. Buy roasted chestnuts on the corner, or crostini with liver pate and truffle shavings from the local butcher. · Stock up on souvenirs, gifts and truffle inspired goodies to stash in your suitcase! · A professional photographer will come to provide a short photo shoot. Each person will receive 5 professionally edited, digital photos to remember your Italian experience. · Meet that evening for a farewell dinner in one of the oldest cantinas in the village where we will raise a glass (or two, or three!) to a week in Le Marche. Cin-cin, cheers, and a warm salute until next year! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1558379367023-JCPXCHQCH052FIZ53UIW/italiana_tours+%2887%29.jpg Fall Truffle and Wine Tour - Day 7 Departures (*Please arrange departures for after 4:00 p.m.). Time Stipulations -Pick-ups at BLQ Bologna airport and Bologna Centrale Train Station will be offered between 12:00-3:00 p.m. -Departures at BLQ Bologna airport and Bologna Centrale Train Station will be offered from 2:00 p.m. onward. In order to arrive for your flight with ample time, we recommend scheduling departing flights after 4:00 p.m. -Pick-up and Departures from other locations, or at times outside these parameters can be arranged at an additional fee. -We recommend booking a night or two in Bologna at the end/beginning of your trip to explore this beautiful city and to make your departure/arrival flights more convenient. 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Learn how to cook authentic italian dishes with a local chef and meet the man that Food and Wine Magazine calls the “einstein of cheese.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1560712582543-DPGPI6S88CVYOP2GCC5K/gelato1.png Custom Tours - Gelato Class with Master Francesco in his Caffe del Corso established in 1814. You simply can’t come to Italy without tasting gelato. But what’s better than tasting gelato? Making gelato! This class will teach you the art and science of making gelato. Try your hand at finding the perfect flavor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1560711418808-UW98YT5A5IUXS5FM04M8/culinary_tours_italiana_tours3.png Custom Tours - Wine Tasting at Terracruda The Terracruda Winery Produces only quality wines from native grapes. Small harvests picked by hand are part of the company's philosophy. Their wines bear the signature of the master winemaker Giancarlo Soverchia. Enjoy an extensive tasting in their breathtaking tasting room or a special dinner in the heart of the vineyard. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1560712275442-5PYFALYGENATM1ZGO4XY/culinary_tours_italiana_tours.png Custom Tours - Cooking Demonstration Join chef Massimo for a grocery trip in the open-air market where you will see and sample some of the best delicacies Le Marche has to offer. Next, visit the best boutique winery in town to learn for a food and wine pairing class before heading to Massimo’s kitchen for a delicious cooking class. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1560711858125-08M5VFAX2AAO9DA0N15L/culinary_tours_italiana_tours2.png Custom Tours - Wine Tastings at La Montata and Ca Icardo Experience the only smoked Passito in the world, the local delicacy of a flavorful dessert wine, Santangiolino , and and other wonderfully crafted wines unique to the Le Marche region. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1560712099269-44TG9UIAH1KS8UMXOUKC/culinary_tours_italiana_tours5.png Custom Tours - Lunch at Castello della Pieve Lunch at the medieval castle, set 550 meters above sea level in the municipal area of Mercatello sul Metauro. In 1301 Dante Alighieri's exile was decreed from this tiny village. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1560724232022-Q4P0FHW3H4GTUHQYVUR6/MIC_8265.jpg Custom Tours - Brewery Tour in Apecchio Take a visit to three different breweries producing craft beer in in the town known as Italy’s “Capital of Beer;” Fabbrica della Birra (which also distills grappa), the Amarcord, and the Venere microbrewery. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1560711381624-AAG5LS9EIQY1L797QZMU/culinary_tours_italiana_tours4.png Custom Tours - Cheese Tasting at La Gastronomia Di Vittorio Beltrami Famous New Yorker food expert and cookbook author, Lidia Bastianich calls Vittorio Beltrami the “Einstein of Cheese”, and not just because he looks like Einstein, but because he is a genius cheese maker. His pecorino di fossa - a sheep’s milk cheese wrapped in grape leaves- is buried for 90 days, resulting in an indescribably intense, earthy cheese unlike anything you have ever eaten. We’ll visit his cheese cellar and shop where the family Beltrami will prepare an in-depth sampling of the famous cheeses, cured meats, and breads., all hand paired with local wines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1560735153404-WF324X1HVYONM8NW7YZ4/DD4_6084.jpg Custom Tours - Italian Adventures Package Outdoor activities abound! This package focuses on the those of us who long for fresh air, rolling hills, and bright flowers. Bring your hiking boots, swimsuits and spirit for exploring. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1560725788660-F7AACYV2KBJS6IR5AEXT/DD4_6446.jpg Custom Tours - Guided Truffle Hunt Join a professional truffle hunter and his dog on this tour through the forest. You’ll search for truffles and learn where and how truffles are gathered. On any given day we’ll collect more than enough to shave a little on the pasta. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1560725301966-FJKHY1KZTMD4I3K715GW/IMG_3272.JPG Custom Tours - Sunflower Hunt This tour features a portrait and custom photo shoot is an iconic sunflower setting. You’ll be swept away by the fields of sunflowers blooming in vibrant yellow and orange colors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1560725362975-V65QUJCQVIW95G96U6UW/italiana_tours+%2816+of+37%29.jpg Custom Tours - Hot Air Balloon Ride We’ll organize a tour for you in hot air balloon. Can you think of a better way to capture the beauty of the region than by flying high above the hills? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1560726135786-Q9VJZIEGI7HP14R2UQ3Z/DD4_6068.jpg Custom Tours - Coalman Tour did you know charcoal can be handmade? In Le Marche, perhaps one of the last artisans of his kind, this coalman or carbonai prepares burners that produce a non-toxic form of charcoal. This tour will show you his process passed down to him through generations of previous carbonai. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1560725506518-3BXP3N68VYIPSV648JUH/IMG_2978.JPG Custom Tours - Orienteering Orienteering is a sport that is practiced in the open air, in the historic centers of cities, parks and the natural environment. We’ll join the Italian Orienteering Federation and Picchio Verde Agency to participate in an orienteering course. You will explore and learn how to orient yourself in scenario using city parks and historical center as ground fields, the surrounding woods and forest using a paper map and compass. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1560725457733-U0JP3DUDKYY8C7HMRD12/IMG_3104.JPG Custom Tours - Biking,Hiking, and Trekking The region features endless trails and paths to immerse yourself in nature. We’ll organize a tour and send you on your way, either alone, or with a botanical & historian expert. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1560726257911-LFUCX7IXAI1I5UA160EZ/MAT_8875.jpg Custom Tours - River Swimming Trek through blue lagoons and navigate miniature waterfalls as we get our feet wet and learn the history of the area. Traditional Italian merenda to follow in a truly off-the-beaten-path location! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1560735425255-8V4EUWX35XFGA1E3T6AQ/italiana_tours%2B%252832%2Bof%2B37%2529.jpg Custom Tours - Cultural Exploration Package with all the medieval castles, churches, and an unesco world heritage site, le marche has a lot to offer for folks who want to focus on history. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1560726759298-1NTZZYOGOSE27GALAHXZ/italianatours_cultureandromance1.png Custom Tours - Urbino UNESCO World Heritage Site The city was considering the Zen of Renaissance, thanks to great Duke of Urbino and hometown of the painter of Raphael. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1560727694746-QY6U61VIZI9HKP5O21TV/italianatours_cultureandromance5.png Custom Tours - Bell Tower Tour in the heart of San Angelo in Vado is a bell tower that dates back to the 13th century. We’ll guide you to the top for spectacular views of the town and surrounding landscape. We’ll see how the bells are played and learn why they are so important to the town. We’ll have a professional photographer with us for a photo shoot and an opportunity to use a drone to capture panoramic views. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1562102552158-4R5FLVXRTGSD9JPVY5K4/piobbico.png Custom Tours - Visit Piobbico This town is an interesting little bump in the road. It's famous for its World Association of Ugly People, the Club dei Brutti. There is also a festa dei brutti, a festival celebrating ugly--along with the dish called Polentone alla Carbonara, the big polenta, the way the charcoal burners might make it. This town is both ironic and fun! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1560727127174-PFRSTCNIJVDQWUBORL1N/italianatours_cultureandromance2.png Custom Tours - Millenary Abbey and Museum of Natural Colors Nicknamed by the locals, “Luoghi del silenzio” (places of silence), the Abbey features a solar clock that’s truly unique as it’s on the inside of the building. Depending on the direction of the sun, light coming in from the window covers or touches the columns. Each column is unique, and from this they’re able to know time and dates. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1560726972447-5WXLTUY3WIYE5KISI7Z1/DD4_6093.jpg Custom Tours - Church of the Dead See with your eyes the mysteries of “The Church of the Dead”. Have you ever seen a mummified heart or hair? One of the most rarely natural mummification processes in the World. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1562102569135-SPH2CIS43HGS0JJEHC3T/sanmarino.png Custom Tours - San Marino Tour Bring your passport and visit one of the smallest counties in the world. San Marino is known for its walled old town and medieval cobblestone streets. It’s an iconic picture, this small republic perched high on the hill. Also, his little Italian brother, San Leo merits a visit too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1560727627465-51BUZ6X3WTDULZNKNNOI/DD4_6201.jpg Custom Tours - Domus del Mito, or House of the Myth Take a visit to a Roman Villa with some 1,000 square meters of polychronic mosaics in the heart of Sant’ Angelo in Vado. The “Domus del Mito was build in the 1st century AD. This is one of the great archeological discoveries of the last 50 years in Central Italy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1560736190874-PL4KIVMWYVD1TLLBHRT9/MAT_8869.jpg Custom Tours - “Live Like a Local” Package Looking to immerse yourself in another culture? want to experience italy like you lived there? look no further than this package which offers a rotating selection of cultural ACTIVITIES year round. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1560728988198-L1EKVNW7OM8QTNNVB7I6/italianatours_cultureandromance6.png Custom Tours - Palio Del Somaro The event involves the entire population organizing and participating in bag races, gastronomic events, "birucini" races (small cars with wooden and pedal wheels), the cocagne tree, at the cut of the trunk and finally the race of the donkey. Musicians, animations and games. The winner is the donkey that crosses the finish line first (with or without a rider). The palio (flag) is awarded to the winning "contrada" who will keep it until the following year when it will be put back into play. Recommended for family and children! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1560736652614-W64DWSWI2DL13O7P3X7W/MIC_8298.jpg Custom Tours - Le Marche Truffle Festival Once a year, the town airs out its old wine cellars and turns these secret rooms into re-purposed wine bars. Float from one wine cellar, or cantina to the next, enjoying the variety of local and national wines paired with savory truffle-based delicacies. Each cantina has its own theme – from traditional (eat and drink at long, wooden picnic tables), to indulgent (buy the cantina mug, and enjoy free refills the rest of the weekend), to extreme (these cantinas have been known to pack in DJ’s, dance floors, and motorcycles into the limited 100 sq.ft. space). There is something for everyone at the International Festival of White Truffles of Le Marche and a reason why it has put Sant’Angelo in Vado on the map! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1560736529623-WG1RNQRNU52NJD59G736/MAT_7604.jpg Custom Tours - Food Festivals In Le Marche we have a Festivals in different towns with just about any kind of delicious food! Are you ready? Go! Festivals with, Honey, Nutmeg, Pig, Donkey, Frog, Mushroom, Truffle, Beer, Wine, Polenta, Fish Soup, Prosciutto, Olive Oil, Asparagus, Potatoes, Steak, Spaghetti, Snail, Bread, Broad Bean, Cheese, Pheasant and Strawberry, Peach, Pear, Grape, Chocolate and Visciola, Ice Cream. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1560728919165-M88L6RGNRF679ORQGM7Z/italiana_tours+%288+of+37%29.jpg Custom Tours - Easter Festival During Passover, Easter is celebrated with specialty foods, like the Easter bread, Torta Brusca. It’s a savory bread made with cheese, pecorino, or more expensive, Parmigiano Reggiano. During this time, try the traditional Easter breakfast, which includes all manner of offal and their juices—from tripe to lamb intestine, liver and lung, and then on to snails and boiled eggs in green sauce. On Easter morning, people all ages start to eat and drink at a big table in the square. General stands line the square and streets in the historical center, and restaurants and bars open their doors to welcome visitors. There will be music, dancing, and food all around the square and streets in the historical center. If you’ll be in Le Marche during Easter, we’d loved to help organize a reservation at a restaurant or transportation to the event. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1560728787303-2USS9SU4HTWDHX2Y50PT/SantAng+Night.JPG Custom Tours - Valantine’s Day in Sassocorvaro City People from around the world visit the village to mark one of the most important festivities in the town, Valentine’s Day. This little village contains a relic of Saint Valentine in the local Church. They welcome visitors and celebrate the day with many exhibitions and events. On Valentine’s day, the Village turns off the street lights and is lit with candles. https://www.italianatours.com/bookyourartworkshop daily 0.75 2026-11-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1560738228351-QO5B1X7EVV49Q9Z4PFZ5/edited_italiana+%286+of+1%29.jpg Book Your Art Workshop https://www.italianatours.com/justin-worrell-tour daily 0.75 2026-11-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1736851913892-G3W3I29YDBIAPNKAFP04/Screenshot+2025-01-13+2.15.31+PM.png Justin Worrell https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1f2d4c4a-eea0-4a4a-8261-d50bc08dadf3/Screenshot+2025-01-13+2.18.50+PM.png Justin Worrell https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1571848465128-JIAOVNS4LARLSDAIN5YE/italiana_tours+%2868%29.jpg Justin Worrell - Day 1 -Arrival (*Bologna BLQ is the recommended airport). In our commitment to making your traveling experience to Le Marche as easy and convenient as possible, your host, Piero Pagliardini, will meet you at the airport (*see time stipulations) and escort you to the B&B. https://www.ilparcoducale.it/ -Take time to settle in, unpack and explore before we all meet up. Your accommodation is within walking distance of shops, markets, restaurants, and village life unspoiled by time. -Justin, and our host and native Marchigiano, Piero Pagliardini, will welcome you over drinks and give an overview of the week to come. Then pizza time! Enjoy the best pizza in town in an authentic Italian pizzeria. End the night with a stroll, a nightcap, and a good night’s sleep. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/73362f08-1a68-493a-8646-14b584e6e8e5/Screenshot+2025-01-13+2.14.22+PM.png Justin Worrell - Day 2 - Wake up to the smell of pastries and espresso. Enjoy a local breakfast at the B&B, followed by a morning workshop with Justin! Walk next door to your private studio in the Duke of Urbino’s summer palace, a historical landmark and your creative hub for the week. Morning discussion and demonstration by Justin. 9-12 noon Non-painters explore village life and nearby towns visit to Domus of Myth. Archeological site with amazing mosaics. With Piero you will never get bored. - Break for a light lunch (aka in Italy – two courses only). - Afternoon group painting session with Justin, 2-4 p.m. - Time to relax and then meet back up for a group dinner at “Da Doddo” one of the best restaurants in town! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1e9aaa21-ca04-4f71-803f-abe46ae64f1d/Beltrami.jpg Justin Worrell - Day 3 - Enjoy a local breakfast of cappuccino and pastries (or le paste) at your B&B. - Morning studio time with Justin, where we will continue our discussion on fundamentals of landscape painting including, values, composition, color and color relationships, edges, and details. 9-12 noon. Non-painters will venture out for a morning truffle hunt with Piero. We will meet Andrea, local truffle hunter, and his best friend Pialla, his dog. The hunt will take us through fantastic landscapes while hunting for black truffles and learning local traditions. - Break for group lunch. - Afternoon group painting session with Justin 2-4 p.m. - Later Afternoon cooking class with one of the best local chefs in Urbania to make “pasta fatta a mano” and other traditional courses. Our class will be held in the spectacular Mulino della Ricavata, a 12th century mill that will leave you breath taken. - Private wine tasting to follow. - Dinner at the square! Meet the locals, live like a local. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/51cbfa8f-00a5-4f97-aed3-3a486f9fef42/urbino.jpg Justin Worrell - Day 4 - Morning excursion to Urbino, Raphael’s childhood home, where we kick off our adventure! In a loose yet structured manner, we'll wander the main squares and winding medieval pathways. You will be immersed in local color, texture, and flavors (while eating everything in sight) as well as examining architectural motifs, contemporary art, and design, all the while collecting ideas that will inspire your art. Please bring your sketchbook and/or materials for an amazing plein air session in the city center and at a panoramic lookout. - Entrance to Raphael’s childhood home. - Lunch near the town square. - Return to the B&B for down time to rest or work independently on your project. - Dinner at the “Braveria” restaurant. By this point, you will know why! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/eef1afbb-ebbd-4652-8e55-1187fc67b21d/Screenshot+2025-01-13+2.14.02+PM.png Justin Worrell - Day 5 - Enjoy a local breakfast at the hotel (have you tried the chocolate pastries yet?) - Dive into village life in Urbania, including a visit to the famous “Church of the Dead” and other historical sites. Learn about Urbania’s traditions, spanning centuries, including its rich ceramic art culture. - Lunch at a local, family-owned restaurant. This place makes the kind of food an Italian grandmother would make! - Afternoon group painting session with Justin, 2 -5 p.m. Non-painters have free time to explore or relax. - Private wine tasting at a tiny, local winery (a secret, local gem!) that makes the only smoked Passito wine in the world! - Group dinner in town at “La Loggia” , one of the most popular restaurants. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/414d4f3e-2030-4c76-bec5-dee2dc9078e2/Screenshot+2025-01-13+2.19.44+PM.png Justin Worrell - Day 6 - Leisure morning and breakfast at the B&B. - One last discussion and demonstration with Justin in the studio. 9-12 noon - Usual break for lunch. - Afternoon back to work for your last class with Justin. We will finish up our paintings and review lessons shared 2-4 p.m. Non-painters grab your passport! Visit to San Marino, one of the world’s smallest countries. The historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Set atop Mount Titan, 2480 ft above sea level is said to be the world’s oldest surviving republic. - Free time to pack at the hotel. - Meet that evening for a farewell happy hour and dinner. Share your art with the group and then raise a glass (or two, or three!) to our week in Le Marche. Cin-cin! Cheers! And a warm salute until next year! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/0ba35353-ccde-426a-a8da-246c744ffe86/Screenshot+2025-01-09+10.14.34+AM.png Justin Worrell - Day 7 - We recommend booking a night or two in Bologna at the end/beginning of your trip to explore this beautiful city and to make your departure/arrival flights more convenient. Please contact us for recommendations. Time Stipulations - Pick-ups at BLQ Bologna airport and Bologna Centrale Train Station will be offered between 12-3 p.m. - Depart the B&B at 10:00 AM. Departures at BLQ Bologna airport and Bologna Centrale Train Station will be offered from 1:00 pm onward. In order to arrive for your flight with ample time, we recommend scheduling departing flights after 3:00 p.m. - Pick-up and Departures from other locations, or at times outside these parameters can be arranged at an additional fee. https://www.italianatours.com/carolyn-sheather-2027 daily 0.75 2026-11-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/7e6b79dd-e776-448d-b8f5-5a4494c81ca9/Hats+off+to+You.jpeg Carolyn Sheather https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/cf0553a4-a282-4674-8f45-6d3b004413d3/italiana-tours-barco-2.jpg Carolyn Sheather - Day 1, Sunday 2nd - Arrival Pesaro train station. In our commitment to making your traveling experience to Le Marche as easy and convenient as possible, you will be met and picked up at the train station (*see time stipulations) and escort you to the hotel https://www.ilparcoducale.it/. - Take time to settle in, unpack and explore before we all meet up. Your accommodation is within walking distance of shops, markets, restaurants, and village life unspoiled by time. - Carolyn, and our host and native Marchigiano, Piero, will welcome you over drinks and give an overview of the week to come. Then pizza time! Enjoy the best pizza in town in an authentic Italian pizzeria. End the night with a stroll, a nightcap, and a good night’s sleep. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/3dc9bf49-e210-4dfd-a803-8b8165192fad/IMG_5330.jpeg Carolyn Sheather - Day 2, Monday 3rd - Wake up to the smell of pastries and espresso. Enjoy a local breakfast at the B&B, followed by a morning workshop with Carolyn 9-12:30 noon - Non-painters explore village life and nearby towns visit the Domus of Myth. Archeological site with amazing mosaics. With Piero you will never get bored. - Break for a light lunch (aka in Italy – two courses only). - Afternoon in the studio with Carolyn, 2-6PM. - Time to relax and then meet back up for a group dinner at one of the best restaurants in town! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/0c117f3d-23a8-4b3e-998d-8afff001a2fb/IMG_4092.JPG Carolyn Sheather - Day 3, Tuesday 4th - Enjoy a local breakfast of cappuccino and pastries (or le paste) at your B&B. - Morning in the studio 9-12:30noon - Non-painters will venture out for a morning truffle hunt with Piero. We will meet a local truffle hunter, and his best friend Pialla, his dog. The hunt will take us through fantastic landscapes while hunting for black truffles and learning local traditions. - Group lunch in the studio. - After lunch, step inside Urbania’s fascinating Church of the Dead, home to its remarkable collection of naturally mummified bodies, and discover one of the town’s most intriguing historical treasures. - Studio time with Carolyn. 4:30-6:30PM - Dinner at the square! Meet the locals, live like a local. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/a5d9c49b-9f8f-4795-949e-290231b494ea/Venice+Canal.jpeg Carolyn Sheather - Day 4, Wednesday 5th - Breakfast at the hotel then we will go to a Creative Paper Workshop in Fabriano. We will leave for the city where the art of paper making has been alive for centuries! Fabriano is the most important paper production center of Europe. We will learn directly from the master Sandro Tiberi! https://www.sandrotiberi.it/ - Light lunch in Fabriano and then return to finish our paper workshop at Sandro’s studio. Opportunity for sketching and journaling on your own around town. - Then, late afternoon, travel back to Urbania to relax. - Dinner time at a very authentic restaurant in town. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/f53dc3fe-13d9-43f5-894a-fa6bc0487548/Monterosso+-+Pink+House+Cinqueterre.jpeg Carolyn Sheather - Day 5, Thursday 6th - Enjoy a local breakfast at the hotel (have you tried the chocolate pastries yet?) - Morning excursion to Urbino, Raphael’s childhood home. In a loose yet structured manner, we'll wander the main squares and winding medieval pathways. You will be immersed in local color, texture, and flavors (while eating everything in sight) as well as examining architectural motifs, contemporary art, and design, all the while collecting ideas that will inspire your art. Please bring your sketchbook and/or materials for an amazing plein air session in the city center and at a panoramic lookout. - Entrance to Raphael’s childhood home. - Light lunch on site on your own, ask Piero for suggestions! - After lunch, get ready for a bookbinding workshop at an antique print shop: http://www.stamperiadartecavirginio.it/en/ - Carla, an artist and printer, will lead us in this unforgettable experience where you will bind the paper made in Fabriano into your own handmade book. Participate in this ancient tradition in an inspirational location for your book in Italy. - Return to Urbania. - Group dinner in town. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/9053d95d-18e2-466a-b9f5-087657714076/Vita_Verde_Imports_river_Walk_Italy_Tour_Marche_Tuscany_Urbino_Collesi_Terracruda_winery_-88.jpg Carolyn Sheather - Day 6, Friday 7th - Leisure morning and breakfast at the B&B. - Full workshop day. Class, on site 9-12:30 noon - Usual break for lunch then back to work for your last class with Carolyn. We will finish up our paintings and review lessons shared. - Studio time in the afternoon. - Free time to pack at the hotel. - Non painters, we will meet for an outing to Mercatello sul Metauro. Enjoy a light walking tour revealing all the hidden treasures of this charming village, including a stroll along the river to see its lagoons and mini natural pools (swim shoes recommended if you’d like to test the water!). - Meet that evening for a farewell happy hour and dinner. Share your art with the group and then raise a glass (or two, or three!) to our week in Le Marche. Cin-cin! Cheers! And a warm salute until next year! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/fc0d6b39-fa82-45e6-82f8-13ca21ba8938/Amalfi+Coast.jpeg Carolyn Sheather - Day 7, Saturday 8th - We recommend booking a night or two in Bologna at the end/beginning of your trip to explore this beautiful city and to make your departure/arrival flights more convenient. Please contact us for recommendations. Time Stipulations - Pick-ups at the Pesaro train station from 1:00pm to 3:00pm - Depart Hotel at 10:00 am. We will be at Pesaro train station at about 11:30 am - Pick-ups and Departures from other locations, or at times outside these parameters can be arranged at an additional fee. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/16179ca8-2c5d-4124-8aec-3e8fa6599b79/IMG_5435.jpeg Carolyn Sheather - carolyn sheather Carolyn Sheather is a well known and celebrated Australian artist known for her beautifully rendered creations, with a clear eye for discovering the magic in each moment. She describes her style as Contemporary Realism and honours her subjects by capturing the essence and summarising the most important elements, like gestures and characteristics, often elevating their status by playing with eye levels. She draws, paints, designs and sculpts often with media made by herself. She draws inspiration from travel sketching and noticing the new, animals antics and their gracious forgiveness…and the stillness of architecture and still life. Her creative practice includes oils, acrylics, watercolour, inks, clay and drawing mediums, with works now held in private collections around the world. Her work has been featured in the Australian Artist Magazine twice, she’s held numerous solo and group exhibitions and been awarded several Artist in Residencies. Since 2011 Carolyn has taught and studied in Germany, Argentina, the Greek Islands, Italy, Sicily and France, her travel sketching tours and painting workshops are internationally valued. This award winning Artist and passionate Tutor loves sharing her time worn art practices and success to those who will benefit the most. Her enthusiasm and experience are resources she offers whole heartedly in a friendly, supportive environment. She will do what it takes to assure you understand the next step for your evolution as an artist. 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Meeting point at Novo Hotel Rossi in Verona. Based on our experience last year, when many of our participants traveled from far away, we’ve decided to make the first day a relaxed arrival day. This gives everyone plenty of time to travel, settle in, and recover from long journeys and jet lag without feeling rushed. Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. - Take time to settle in, unpack, get some rest and relax. - 6:00 PM our host Piero will welcome you over drinks and give an overview of the 10 days to come. Then pizza time! Enjoy the best pizza in town in an authentic Italian pizzeria. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/31792310-f1b2-4e37-9c5b-fbe0374e3732/hotel+gardenia+al+lago+gargnano.png John Cosby Lake Garda workshop 2027 - Day 2 - Wednesday 21th April - Wake up to the smell of pastries and espresso. Enjoy a local breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, you can leave your luggage at the hotel and enjoy the morning at your leisure. Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Morning stroll in Verona 10:00 AM -3:00 PM Visit the iconic Verona Arena, one of the city’s most impressive landmarks. Entrance tickets are included. Sketching plein-air / free time to explore the city of Verona. Free lunch on your own. Please regroup at the hotel by 3:30 PM for a 4:00 PM departure to Hotel Gardenia al Lago, where we’ll continue our Lake Garda experience. Check-in at Hotel Gardenia al Lago is at approximately 5:30 PM. At 6:00 PM, meet our master artist, John Cosby, and officially begin our creative journey together. Enjoy a refreshing glass of Prosecco before heading into town for a delicious dinner together. - Time to relax and then meet back up for a group dinner at one of the best restaurants in town! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/9238d1ce-f505-42fe-928e-679d09debf98/sal%C3%B2+photo.png John Cosby Lake Garda workshop 2027 - Day 3 - Thursday 22th April Morning breakfast at Hotel Gardenia al lago. Non painters: Join Manuela on a meditative guided walk. Beginning in Villa di Gargnano, you will listen—through a special device—to the subtle energy of selected trees, transformed into gentle music. Along the hidden paths of Gargnano, you will discover the quiet melodies of the surrounding plant life. Enjoy a private transfer to our first plein-air location in Salò, where you’ll spend the day painting alongside John Cosby. Plein-air painting: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Focus: Perspective and architecture -Depth and storytelling. Free lunch in Salò on your own. Afternoon break for a short walk and gelato! Back to Hotel Gardenia by 6;30 PM. Group dinner at the Hotel in the balcony. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/961415b5-a35c-420a-9c3a-194e8018218e/malcesine+photo.png John Cosby Lake Garda workshop 2027 - Day 4 - Friday 23th April - Have you tried the pistachio pastries yet? After breakfast, you will have a full day plein-air workshop with John. Ferry boat to Malcesine. A picturesque medieval town beneath Monte Baldo. Demo: simplifying complex landscapes Free lunch on your own Afternoon: Continue with John’s demonstration and painting session. In the late afternoon, regroup before returning to the hotel by boat, enjoying the beautiful views of Lake Garda along the way.. Enjoy a group dinner at a local restaurant in Gargnano, experiencing the town’s welcoming atmosphere and delicious cuisine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/8d1f63cb-4396-4033-9597-e88b5119590b/gargnano+photo.png John Cosby Lake Garda workshop 2027 - Day 5 - Saturday 24th April - Leisurely morning and breakfast at the hotel Full studio day and/or a nearby plein-air session, within easy walking distance of the hotel. Painting session: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Free lunch on your own. Non-painters: Step into the fragrant world of Lake Garda’s lemon groves on a private, flexible tour. Explore at your own pace as your guide brings the rich history of the limonaie to life. The experience includes a full tasting of local products! Continue with your plein-air painting and/or studio session at the hotel through the afternoon, with the session running until 5:00 PM. Take some time to relax and recharge until 7:30 PM, when we’ll head out for a special dinner at a Michelin-starred restaurant. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/fb53f2d6-bca3-4025-86da-98faec31401e/gargnano+lake+garda.png John Cosby Lake Garda workshop 2027 - Day 6 - Sunday 25th April - Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a morning plein-air painting session in the charming town of Gargnano, just a short walk from the hotel. You’ll also have the opportunity to join the locals in celebrating April 25th – Liberation Day, Italy’s national holiday, and experience this special day as part of the local community. Free lunch on your own. Afternoon: Continue your plein-air painting session in the same beautiful location in Gargnano, making the most of the afternoon light and surroundings. Group dinner at the hotel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/2dfe3b9b-ece6-4ca8-a701-d574f1171379/gargnano+view.png John Cosby Lake Garda workshop 2027 - Day 7 - Monday 26th April -After breakfast, put on your comfortable walking shoes, grab a hat, and get ready for a special plein-air painting session from a spectacular panoramic viewpoint. We’ll travel by private bus to our plein-air location, perched on a hilltop with breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. Non-Painters: Iconic Drives A scenic drive through Lake Garda in a vintage car. We’ve mapped out the perfect roads to match the spirit of your car — from winding mountain roads and dramatic gorges to relaxed lakeside cruising. Sit back, enjoy the scenery, and experience Lake Garda from behind the wheel of a true classic. A light lunch will be provided today, followed by an afternoon of plein-air painting at the same location until 5:00 PM. Return to the hotel and enjoy some time to relax and unwind before gathering together for dinner at the hotel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/cb3e755e-fe24-4ee8-b643-4d8527c0504a/sirmione+photo.png John Cosby Lake Garda workshop 2027 - Day 8 - Tueasday 27th April - Breakfast at the hotel and then ready for another authentic Lake Garda iconic spot, Castello Scaligero in Sirmione. Visit the magnificent Castello Scaligero, with entrance included in your experience. Spend the morning exploring the castle and historic center, with time to browse the shops, soak up the atmosphere, and enjoy some well-deserved relaxation. Lunch on your own. Afternoon: Join John for a plein-air painting session, from 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM, making the most of the beautiful surroundings and afternoon light. Return to our hotel relax and dinner https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/def14bce-01c6-4760-8584-d029a4b3b05d/limone+sul+garda+photo.png John Cosby Lake Garda workshop 2027 - Day 9 - Wednesday 28th April Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the hotel, taking your time to savor a final morning in beautiful Lake Garda. Depart for our final plein-air destination: Limone sul Garda, a picturesque lakeside village renowned for its lemon groves and soft, luminous atmosphere. Morning: Enjoy a plein-air painting session surrounded by the beauty of Lake Garda. Free lunch on your own. Afternoon: Continue working on your paintings and take advantage of individual mentoring with John. At 4:00 PM, we’ll depart Limone sul Garda and return to the hotel. Meet that evening for a farewell happy hour and dinner. Share your art with the group and then raise a glass (or two, or three!) to our week in Lake Garda. Cin-cin! Cheers! And a warm salute until next year! - Group in dinner in town in one of the best restaurants! - https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/dbccd105-d8f7-4e0f-a5b9-5a3335573932/italiana-tours-marche.webp John Cosby Lake Garda workshop 2027 - Day 10 - Thursday 29th April Please contact us before scheduling your flights - Departures , hotel check-out at 11:00 AM After breakfast, enjoy a private transfer to Verona Airport or Verona train station. Please allow approximately one hour for the journey, with an expected arrival in Verona at around 12:15 PM. - Pick-up and Departures from other locations, or at times outside these parameters can be arranged at an additional fee. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/8a24b266-e262-4a34-8bd4-9dc01384dd3f/jhon-cosby.jpg John Cosby Lake Garda workshop 2027 - john cosby John Cosby is an american impressionist painter "While standing on location in a place I have never visited, I begin to recognize what is different about it from all the other places I have been. I try to capture that, the uniqueness," says Cosby When you paint a scene in any medium there are many decisions that need to be made, both before and during the execution of the painting. In my years of teaching I have found that growth comes most quickly from both in studio and outside instruction, skills that are best delivered in the studio environment and then applied in nature. We will be studying the landscape, architecture and people of this wonderful hill town and the surrounding area. I will present a design and color talk and with animated graphics and lecture to build your understanding of how to control the eye in a painting. I will also teach through Demonstration at my easel and a lot of personal attention at yours. Painting requires making many decisions and if you have the tools to implement them you can capture the look you want in your work, I do my best to put those tools at your disposal. Refer to the website for details but this 10 days trip will have 5 days of painting and instruction plus 5 days of some interesting side trips. We will take most meals as a group. Look forward to sharing this special time with you and your plus one if you bring one. With his bold contemporary style Cosby has captured the imagination of some very important collectors. His work can be found in many private, public and corporate collections around the world. Cosby is recognized internationally. Currently there is a documentary being made about Cosby’s life adventures and accomplishments. This will be released in late 2022 or early 23 You can find out more about John Cosby https://www.cosbystudio.com/ https://www.italianatours.com/meredith-martin-workshop daily 0.75 2026-11-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/17097f5a-117c-41bd-a8a3-a7b3b7b7be17/Emerging+Antelope.jpg Meredith Martin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/284e8938-0a31-418e-9baf-ab2e187d356c/entrance.jpeg Meredith Martin - Day 1 - Arrival Bologna train station or airport. In our commitment to making your traveling experience to Le Marche as easy and convenient as possible, you will be met and picked up at the train station/airport (*see time stipulations) and escort you to the hotel. https://www.ilparcoducale.it/. - Take time to settle in, unpack and explore before we all meet up. Your accommodation is within walking distance of shops, markets, restaurants, and village life unspoiled by time. - Meredith, and our host and native Marchigiano, Piero Pagliardini, will welcome you over drinks and give an overview of the week to come. Then pizza time! Enjoy the best pizza in town in an authentic Italian pizzeria. End the night with a stroll, a nightcap, and a good night’s sleep. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/4aeea5a3-6831-423e-888f-e065ec2c9ef6/Bearbear+with+YellowToy.jpg Meredith Martin - Day 2 - Wake up to the smell of pastries and espresso. Enjoy a local breakfast at the B&B, then morning workshop with Meredith! - Walk next door to your private studio in the Duke of Urbino’s summer palace, a historical landmark and your creative hub for the week. 9-12:30 PM Non-painters will venture out for a morning truffle hunt with Piero or Alex. We will meet Nico, a local truffle hunter, and his best friend Stella, his dog. The hunt will take us through fantastic landscapes while hunting for black truffles and learning local traditions. - Break for a light lunch (aka in Italy – two courses only). - Afternoon session with Meredith, 2-3:30 PM. - At about 4PM, the whole group will go to Valdericarte for hands-on creative workshops inspired by the colors and beauty of the natural world, followed by a delightful dinner shared together. Workshops: From Plant to Colour: Learn the basics of extracting pigments from plants, create a natural colour extract, and use it to make your own watercolor paint. Plantagraphy: Discover the art of botanical printing by transferring the shapes and natural pigments of plants onto fabric. Create your own printed tote bag to take home as a unique keepsake. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/5756b3d6-c6cd-4df2-b62f-678da23a9e2f/Four+Dudes.jpg Meredith Martin - Day 3 - Enjoy a local breakfast of cappuccino and pastries (or le paste) at your B&B. - Morning studio time 9-12:30 PM. - Non-painters: Dive into village life in Urbania, including a visit to the famous “Church of the Dead” and other historical sites. Learn about Urbania’s traditions, spanning centuries, including its rich ceramic art culture. - Break for group lunch on site - Afternoon session with Meredith. 2:30-4:30 PM - As the day winds down, the whole group will head to the enchanting Mulino della Ricavata in Urbania, an atmospheric 12th-century mill nestled in the countryside. Steeped in history and tradition, it provides the perfect backdrop for an authentic pasta-making experience. After crafting fresh pasta by hand, we'll gather for a leisurely dinner, enjoying the flavors of the region in one of the area's most distinctive and memorable settings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/dc2d5003-a3db-46ce-81c8-c65543264839/20230621_105722.jpg Meredith Martin - Day 4 - Breakfast at the hotel then we will go to a Creative Paper Workshop in Fabriano. We will leave for the city where the art of paper making has been alive for centuries! Fabriano is the most important paper production center of Europe. We will learn directly from the master Sandro Tiberi! https://www.sandrotiberi.it/ - Light lunch in Fabriano and then return to finish our paper workshop. Opportunity for sketching and journaling on your own around town. - Then, late afternoon, travel back to Urbania to relax. - Dinner time at “Doddo’s” restaurant! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/d7b3537b-3aad-4f8e-bb63-407687c1cca3/Rural+Reflections.JPG Meredith Martin - Day 5 - Enjoy a local breakfast at the hotel (have you tried the chocolate pastries yet?) - Morning excursion to Urbino, Raphael’s childhood home, where we kick off our adventure! In a loose yet structured manner, we'll wander the main squares and winding medieval pathways. You will be immersed in local color, texture, and flavors (while eating everything in sight) as well as examining architectural motifs, contemporary art, and design, all the while collecting ideas that will inspire your art. - Entrance to the Ducal Palace where you can admire the National Gallery of Le Marche. Walking through the halls of one of the finest Renaissance courts in Italy, participants will have the opportunity to study masterpieces by Federico Barocci and other great artists in the very city that inspired them. More than a museum visit, this is an immersive experience that connects art, history, and place, offering inspiration and insight that can directly enrich your own creative practice. - Lunch at the Artists’ Tavern - Entrance to Raphael’s childhood home. - The afternoon is free to continue exploring Urbino at your own pace—whether revisiting favourite corners, discovering hidden viewpoints, visiting galleries, or simply soaking up the timeless beauty of the city. Bring your sketchbook and/or materials for an amazing plein air session in the city center and at a panoramic lookout. - On our way back, stop for a surprise!! - Return late in the afternoon and relax. - Group dinner in town. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/f82a8686-f070-460a-b8cf-210e5f4621e9/Bob%27s+favorite0059.jpg Meredith Martin - Day 6 -- Leisure morning and breakfast at the B&B. - Full workshop day. Class on site 9-12:30 PM. You’ll be able to incorporate many of the pastel techniques you learned throughout the week as you complete your final pastel painting during these two studio sessions. - Non-painters, we will meet for an outing to Mercatello sul Metauro. Enjoy a light walking tour revealing all the hidden treasures of this charming village, including a stroll along the river to see its lagoons and mini natural pools (swim shoes recommended if you’d like to test the water!). Followed by lunch at a beloved countryside restaurant nestled in the hills of our region. Known for its warm hospitality, seasonal ingredients, and authentic local cuisine, it offers a true taste of the Marche. Surrounded by nature and breathtaking views, it is the perfect setting to relax and enjoy a memorable meal inspired by the traditions of the region. - Usual break for lunch then back to work for your last class with Meredith. We will finish up our paintings and review lessons shared. - Studio time in the afternoon. 2:30-5:30 PM - Free time to pack at the hotel. - Meet that evening for a farewell happy hour and dinner. Share your art with the group and then raise a glass (or two, or three!) to our week in Le Marche. Cin-cin! Cheers! And a warm salute until next year! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/224109f7-6909-49de-af58-8b9de94a2093/michal-jasiewicz-img-5.jpg Meredith Martin - Day 7 - We recommend booking a night or two in Bologna at the end/beginning of your trip to explore this beautiful city and to make your departure/arrival flights more convenient. Please contact us for recommendations. Time Stipulations - Pick-ups on arrival day at Bologna airport and train station from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM - On departure day, depart the Hotel at 10:00 am. We will be in Bologna at about 1:30 PM. We suggest scheduling trains after 2:00 PM and airplanes after 3:00 PM. - Pick-ups and Departures from other locations, or at times outside these parameters can be arranged at an additional fee. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/e9be4a80-d680-49c3-bef6-82181b02d7a5/meredith.jpg Meredith Martin - meredith martin Meredith Martin has been an established artist in the Columbus, Ohio, area since 1996. Her work in pastels, oil, and oil pastels reflects her experience living in both the Western U.S. and Mexico and has been influenced by her studies in pre-Columbian art and architecture. Energy, color, and the inspiration of nature are hallmarks of her paintings. A Fine Arts graduate of Otterbein University in Westerville, Ohio, Meredith also holds an M.A. in Adult Education from The Ohio State University. She has shown work and is in collections throughout the United States. Starting as a member of Studios on High in Columbus, she established her own gallery, Sunbear Studios and Gallery, in 2003. This gallery enjoyed three separate locations, expanded to over 40 artists, and, after 20 years in business, closed in 2022. Meredith and Sunbear Studio have recently been part of the Front Porch Guild, an artist’s collective in Granville, Ohio, where Meredith has displayed work and has taught pastels and drawing. She focuses on showing at The All-American Quarter Horse Congress in Columbus where she specializes in personally commissioned works. Throughout her many years of exhibiting, and 20+ years of gallery ownership, Meredith taught countless art classes for adults through her own gallery, as well as through public schools, museums and art organizations. Her proudest accomplishments are the many students she has influenced to become artists, create art, and share her love of pastels, drawing and painting. When Meredith teaches, she brings the experience of being a professional educator along with decades of commitment to art and artists. With her Passion for Pastels , she works to inspire that passion in others. Artist: “I have lived more than 7 decades without war, violence, or fear haunting my personal doorstep. How very fortunate I am to have my link on this planet’s fragile chain of life – in the place and time I live! I treasure life’s colors, shapes, textures, and personalities. Art allows me to explore and share everything from the exalted to the mundane. For me, painting is a prayer and a thank you note rolled into one.” www.sunbearstudio.com https://www.italianatours.com/keiko-tanabe-workshop-2027 daily 0.75 2026-11-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1710763374728-MBQS3JQJLWSMLGLS9UW2/Keiko-Tanabe-1.jpg Keiko Tanabe Salento https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/d7dde212-b2c5-4240-a557-a8262fb5866e/borgoterra+entrance.jpeg Keiko Tanabe Salento - Day 1- Sunday 9th - Arrival Brindisi BDS is the meeting point for arrival on the 9th of May (*see time stipulations, contact us for any reasons) and transfer by bus to the Hotel. - Take time to settle in, unpack and explore before we all meet up. The hotel is within walking distance of shops, markets, restaurants and village life unspoiled by time. - Keiko, and our host and native Italian, Piero Pagliardini, will welcome you over drinks and give an overview of the week to come. Then pizza time! Enjoy the best pizza in town in an authentic Italian pizzeria. End the night with a stroll, a nightcap, and a good night’s sleep. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1d4d2101-0b0c-42ff-9e2c-1b9e68047d71/Keiko-Tanabe-6.jpg Keiko Tanabe Salento - Day 2 - Monday 10th - Wake up to the smell of pastries and espresso. Enjoy a local breakfast at the hotel followed by our first full day studio painting class with Keiko, which includes a full studio set up in the stunning location at Palazzo Micali. 3 hrs. 9-12 noon. - Break for lunch - Afternoon plein air session in town within walking distance, 2-5 pm Plein air locations are carefully selected to be near basic amenities such as public restrooms and establishments to buy water. Non-painters will have the opportunity to discover the Grecìa Salentina: scenic drive to visit nearby villages, to sit with the locals for an espresso and gelato. With Piero you will never get bored! -Dinner at the square! Meet the locals, live like locals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/e41ef8bb-60fd-4b07-83d5-6eb4f9fe096d/trulli.jpeg Keiko Tanabe Salento - Day 3- Tuesday 11th - Enjoy a local breakfast of cappuccino and pastries at your hotel. - Full studio day with Keiko , 9-12 noon. Keiko will carefully take you through tips and techniques using the unique architecture of the area as your inspiration. Non-painters will venture out for a visit to the Trulli, the traditional dry stone huts with a corbelled roof. We’ll go to visit Alberobello. (1 hr drive). Lunch in Alberobello! - Painters break for lunch. - Afternoon: more studio time with Keiko, 2-5 pm. Work in-depth on your projects with Keiko as your guide. - Late afternoon private workshop of carving Lecce stone with Master Luigi Nocco at our studio! - Dinner in town! Leave like a local eat like a local! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/07bdd4d7-bfbd-4e79-a3ac-e9b81f76e2e7/boat+tour+Otranto.jpeg Keiko Tanabe Salento - Day 4 - Wednesday 12th - Grab your swimsuit and sunscreen: a boat day trip to the seaside is awaiting you! - Enjoy the marvelous sea in Puglia: this unpolluted and crystal clear water will take your breath away. We will be able to explore the coastline from multiple points of view, while sipping a nice glass of wine and delicious aperitif. - Lunch in Otranto - Afternoon plein air session in Otranto - Late afternoon return to our hotel for a plein air session with Keiko. Enjoy the change in lighting in this beautiful area. - Dinner on your own. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/8e6e8937-7ee6-45df-90f8-02211567eb96/Keiko-Tanabe-7.jpg Keiko Tanabe Salento - Day 5 - Thursday 13th - Leisurely morning and breakfast at the Hotel. - Full studio day with Keiko. 9-12 noon - Break for lunch then return to the studio for your class with Keiko. - Afternoon Landscape session 2 - 5pm Non-painters we will visit the west coast. on the Ionic side. Completely different landscape from the coast of the day before, here soft sandy beaches. Visit to Gallipoli! Return in the afternoon for relaxation time. - Late afternoon we will visit a typical masseria, where olive oil, wine and other traditional Apulian products are produced. You will taste them all and try to decide which one is your favorite. Dinner at the Masseria! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/a9f1aceb-fb83-412c-b6da-1d697408cd53/Keiko-Tanabe-8.jpg Keiko Tanabe Salento - Day 6 - Friday 14th - Breakfast at the hotel followed by half studio day! Last day of class with Keiko! We will finish up our paintings and review lessons shared. 9-12 noon - Break for lunch at the hotel restaurant. -- Afternoon Free Time – Artists can continue painting or relax and share your art with the group also enjoy shopping or exploring at leisure. Non-painters free time. Ask Piero for any suggestions! -Meet that evening for a farewell dinner where we will raise a glass (or two, or three!) to our week in Puglia. Cin-cin! Cheers! And a warm salute until next year. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/fcaa451a-a197-4232-b5db-c48404718026/it.trapani.sunset.2024.9x12.jpg Keiko Tanabe Salento - Day 7- Saturday 15th - We recommend booking a night or two in Brindisi at the end/beginning of your trip to explore this beautiful city and to make your departure/arrival flights more convenient. Please contact us for recommendations. - Departures , hotel check-out at 11:00 am Time Stipulations: - Arrival day pick-ups at BDS Brindisi airport will be offered between 12:00-3:00 p.m. - Departure day, in order to arrive for your flight with ample time, we recommend scheduling departing flights after 4:00 p.m. - Pick-ups and departures from other locations, or at times outside these parameters can be arranged at an additional fee. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/48d9d702-0235-4382-b506-70f0b7230279/keiko.jpg Keiko Tanabe Salento - keiko tanabe AWS, NWS, AIS, SDWS-MA www.ktanabefineart.com Often working en plein air, Keiko Tanabe creates atmospheric watercolors that capture a strong sense of time and place. Through her nuanced use of color, texture, and expressive brushwork, her landscapes and cityscapes convey both the poetry of the everyday and the character of the places she travels. A largely self-taught artist, Keiko began painting in 2005 and soon dedicated herself fully to her practice. Since then, she has developed a distinctive voice in watercolor, approaching the medium with both discipline and intuition. Since 2011, Keiko has taught numerous workshops and conducted live demonstrations internationally. Her work has been featured in leading art publications, and she is the author of several books and DVDs. https://www.italianatours.com/rod-moore-cornwall daily 0.75 2026-11-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1710770889120-UL42AMHMU55J6TIPBK9M/rod-moore-3.jpg Rod Moore Cornwall https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/13f7b6d9-3cdf-4e16-b4d9-28677ad8260e/Truro+Realistic.png Rod Moore Cornwall - Day 1 – Sunday, 20 June | Arrival in Cornwall - Arrival: meet your host Piero and transfer to Hotel Vara in Truro. - Take time to settle in, unpack and explore Truro at your leisure. The hotel is conveniently located for discovering the city centre, with its historic streets, independent shops, cafés and restaurants. - In the late afternoon, Rod Moore and your host will welcome everyone with drinks at the hotel and give an overview of the week ahead. - Welcome dinner: Walk into the centre of Truro for a relaxed dinner at a local restaurant. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1baad39e-c7cf-4c0f-b99a-b4c30980348d/rod-moore-4.jpg Rod Moore Cornwall - Day 2 – Monday, 21 June | Truro – Getting to Know Cornwall - Wake up to a traditional English breakfast at Hotel Vara. - Morning workshop in the studio with Rod – 9:00 am–12:00 noon - Introduction to the workshop - Sketchbook basics and materials - Demonstration by Rod - Drawing and painting exercises inspired by Truro and its historic architecture - Non-painters activity in Truro Healey’s Cornish Cyder Farm near Newquay, Cornwall . Enjoy a behind-the-scenes cider farm experience, followed by a fun Orchard tractor ride! After the ride, enjoy a special tasting of Cornish treats. - Group lunch in Truro. - Afternoon: Explore Truro together, with a plein air sketching session with Rod in and around the historic centre. - Non-painters free afternoon - Group dinner in Truro. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/4a751579-67ce-43ed-beaf-551bc0af6d9c/porthleven+realistic.png Rod Moore Cornwall - Day 3 – Tuesday, 22 June | Falmouth & Porthleven - Enjoy a traditional English breakfast at Hotel Vara. - Full-day group excursion to Falmouth and Porthleven. - Explore the lively harbour town of Falmouth together, with time to discover its historic streets, waterfront, harbour and picturesque coastal scenery. - Plein air sketching session with Rod in Falmouth, focusing on the harbour, boats, architecture and everyday Cornish life. - Non-painters activity in Falmouth Private sea safari around Falmouth. The route will include: Falmouth Harbour, Pendennis Point, Carrick Roads, St Mawes, views of the castles, coastline and beaches, wildlife/seabirds, with a commentary about Falmouth's maritime history. After the boat trip, enjoy some coffee overlooking the harbour and explore Falmouth’s independent shops and galleries. - Group lunch in Falmouth. - Afternoon departure for Porthleven. - Explore this charming fishing village and its beautiful harbour. - Afternoon plein air session with Rod, with opportunities to sketch the harbour, fishing boats, traditional cottages and surrounding coastline. - Time for photography and independent exploration. - Non-painters activity in Porthleven - Explore the harbour and harbour wall. The harbour is really the heart of Porthleven, and the town has a particularly strong local art scene. So, enjoy a gallery crawl, followed by a coastal walk towards Loe Bar. Then, relax and have Cornish cake or cream team overlooking the harbour. - Return to Truro. - Group dinner in Truro. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/e8c8542c-5c39-4909-8f79-f9be09283afb/land%27s+end.png Rod Moore Cornwall - Day 4 – Wednesday, 23 June | St Ives & Land’s End - Early breakfast at Hotel Vara and then depart for St Ives. - Morning exploration and plein air sketching in St Ives with Rod. - Non-painters activity in St Ives Visit Barbara Hepworth Museum & Sculpture Garden, it will give you some understanding of why St Ives became such an important artists' colony. Then, guided "Artists of St Ives" walking tour, exploring the artists who made St Ives famous. - Group lunch in St Ives. - Continue to Land’s End. - Afternoon sketching session with Rod overlooking the dramatic Atlantic coastline. - Non-painters activity in Land’s end Visit to the Minack Theatre: perched dramatically on the cliffs above the Atlantic Ocean, the Minack Theatre is one of Cornwall’s most extraordinary sights. Carved into the granite cliffs overlooking Porthcurno Beach, this open-air theatre offers breathtaking views and a fascinating glimpse into Cornwall’s unique cultural heritage. We’ll explore this remarkable setting and enjoy time to take in the spectacular scenery. - Return to Truro. - Group dinner in Truro. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/2900654c-41cc-419f-92a2-a6f93b820920/port+isaac.png Rod Moore Cornwall - Day 5 – Thursday, 24 June | Port Isaac & Tintagel Castle - Breakfast at Hotel Vara, then depart for Port Isaac. - Morning exploration of this beautiful fishing village, famous for its harbour, traditional stone cottages and narrow lanes. - Morning plein air session with Rod. - Activities for the whole group in Port Isaac Enjoy a spectacular boat trip and see seals, dolphins, occasional whales, seabirds, dramatic cliffs and coves, Port Quin, Pentire Point, The Rumps. - Group lunch in Port Isaac. - Continue to Tintagel Castle. - Activities for the whole group : Tintagel castle Cross the bridge and enjoy the spectacular footbridge, medieval ruins, the Gallos sculpture, early-medieval remains and views over the Atlantic. Participate in a private King Arthur guided tour and discover the story of King Arthur, Merlin and the origins of the legend. To follow, cream tea and Cornish cake in the village. - Return to Truro. - Group dinner in Truro. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/56ee987a-1611-4f3e-87d9-558f50678171/st+michael%27s+mount.png Rod Moore Cornwall - Day 6 – Friday, 25 June | St Michael’s Mount, Penzance, Newlyn & Mousehole - Breakfast at Hotel Vara, then depart for St Michael’s Mount. - Morning visit to the island and castle, subject to tide times. - Non-painters activity in St Michael’s Mount At low tide, you walk across the medieval cobbled causeway; when it is covered, you take a small boat from Marazion. Explore St Michael's Mount castle, the terraced gardens and harbour. - Group lunch: traditional Cornish Cream Tea experience. - Continue to Penzance. Non-painters: Relaxed walk along the seafront and historic centre, with time for cafés and independent shops. - Continue to Newlyn. - Non-painters: Visit the working fishing harbour and explore the village’s fishing heritage. This is particularly nice for photography. - Continue to Mousehole. - Afternoon plein air session with Rod around the harbour and village. - Non-painters activity in Mousehole Mousehole has retained its original fishing-village character, with galleries and craft shops tucked into the narrow streets. - Return to Truro. - Group dinner in Truro. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/c385b3ac-83df-45e1-91e7-a14e9a292355/Truro+streets.png Rod Moore Cornwall - Day 7– Saturday, 26 June | Final Truro Sketching - Breakfast at Hotel Vara. - Morning workshop in the studio with Rod – 9:00 am–12:00 noon - Final demonstration. - Urban sketching and composition. - Working from sketches and photographs gathered throughout the week. - Time to develop unfinished work - Non-painters activity in Truro Visit to Trelissick Estate. It sits on a peninsula overlooking the Fal Estuary, with gardens, woodland, parkland and spectacular water views. Enjoy a guided garden exploration, house/estate history, woodland and estuary views, browse the local crafts gallery, coffee/tea break. - Group lunch in Truro - Afternoon free to pack / do some shopping for souvenirs - Farewell dinner: celebrate the end of the workshop with a relaxed dinner together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/2b99d945-5737-46c9-8959-e97060eeecf4/WhatsApp+Image+2025-09-11+at+14.47.46_b773150a.jpg Rod Moore Cornwall - Day 8 – Sunday, 27 June | Departure Day - Breakfast at Hotel Vara. - Check out at 10:00 a.m. Time stipulations - On arrival day, pickups at Newquay airport will be offered between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. - On departure day, we will depart the Hotel at 10, so we will be at the airport around 11:00 a.m., and the train station at about 11:30 a.m. -We recommend allowing plenty of time for the journey to the airport and booking departure flights accordingly. - Pick-up and Departures from other locations, or at times outside these parameters can be arranged at an additional fee. - We also suggest booking a night or two in the area at the end/beginning of your trip to explore and to make your departure/arrival flights more convenient. Please contact us for recommendations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/2f735e56-af45-4fdd-9168-90bf4e7f4cd6/rod-moore-1.jpg Rod Moore Cornwall - rod moore Using your sketchbook to gather valuable reference materials when you are traveling locally or abroad. Students will develop the skills of capturing a moment in time in their sketchbook with quick spontaneous sketches that focus on the key elements. These captured memories then serve as valuable reference materials for larger paintings back in the studio. Combined with your reference photos you will then be armed with materials to create amazing paintings back in your studio. You will discover the essence of Sketching and keeping a Sketchbook and how to incorporate it into your travels locally and abroad. The topics we will cover include: * Sketchbook basics * How to layout the design of your sketchbook and what information to capture * Simplifying complex scenes for spontaneous sketching * Looking for the magic in the subject and focusing on that * Sketchbook materials - Inks, pens, brushes, watercolour, and gouache * The importance of tone to create depth and atmosphere in your sketches * Adding movement and life to your sketches * How to take amazing reference photos on location * Developing your quick spontaneous sketches on location into larger studio sketches * Sketching from photos so you re-capture the magic of the moment Rod Moore is a contemporary Impressionist landscape and seascape artist based in Queensland, Australia. A professional artist for more than a decade, Rod’s goal has always been to capture a moment in time and paint the atmosphere and mood of a place. Together with his wife Sue, Rod is the star of two TV programs in Australia. “Plein Air Painting TV” and “Yes You Can Paint” both have 13 episodes and broadcast in prime time around Australia. Rod’s greatest skill is in teaching others to start painting. His motto of “Just have a go” is reflected in his unique approach to teaching known as the Moore Method of Painting. As the founder of the online art school Learn To Paint Academy, Rod has helped more than 100,000 students globally on their painting journey. A workshop with Rod is full of in depth learning and sharing of knowledge, combined with fun, laughter and joy guaranteed to create lasting memories. His many repeat students are testimony to his unique ability to bring out the true artist residing deep within all of us. https://www.italianatours.com/landscape-hunters daily 0.75 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1715589200635-T9TBSGTUZ14BYMPV7SK7/vedute-rinascimentali-montefeltro-1.jpeg Landscape hunters https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/53a5cb9d-7e91-49ce-85e2-6f50080bb19a/foto+bio+5D+tour.jpg Landscape hunters https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/e92be507-d65c-41e5-bb06-0575b544b2ec/Carla+foto+BIO.jpg Landscape hunters - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/f67073c8-29fb-4fd7-94f1-313fea80ba57/Fabriano.jpg Landscape hunters - Day 1 Arrival. In our commitment to making your traveling experience to Le Marche as easy and convenient as possible, your host, Piero Pagliardini, will meet you and escort you to the Hotel in Fabriano to settle in, unpack and explore before we all meet up. Your accommodation is within walking distance of shops, markets, restaurants, and village life unspoiled by time. -Our host and native Marchigiano, Piero Pagliardini, will welcome you over drinks and give an overview of the week to come. Then pizza time! Enjoy the best pizza in town in an authentic Italian pizzeria. End the night with a stroll, a nightcap, and a good night’s sleep. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/15731245-01bb-40eb-a7d3-518a9e6ca90e/landskape-3.jpg Landscape hunters - Day 2 - Wake up to the aroma of fresh pastries and espresso. Enjoy a local breakfast at the hotel before starting our morning workshop. - We will visit a Creative Paper Workshop in Fabriano, a city where the art of papermaking has thrived for centuries. As the most important paper production center in Europe, Fabriano is renowned for its craftsmanship. We’ll learn directly from master papermaker Sandro Tiberi! https://www.sandrotiberi.it/ - Light lunch in Fabriano, followed by the second part of our paper workshop. Opportunity for sketching and journaling around town, a visit to the Museum of Paper, and an art show. - Late afternoon: Free time to relax and explore at your own pace. Non-painters will embark on a breathtaking visit to the famous "Grotte di Frasassi"—one of Italy’s most spectacular show caves. - Dinner at one of our favorite restaurants! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/c7656369-1b7a-4b65-9488-ea676beb6a97/urbino.jpg Landscape hunters - Day 3 - Enjoy a local breakfast of cappuccino and pastries (le paste) at the hotel. In the morning, we’ll depart for our permanent location for the rest of the journey. Ready to explore the land of Raphael? The transfer takes approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes, arriving in Urbino. Once we arrive, there will be time to settle in and enjoy a lunch break. 2:00 PM – Presentation by our landscape hunters, Rosetta Borchia and Olivia Nesci. - Afterwards, we will visit Urbino, the birthplace of Raphael, where our adventure truly begins! - In a relaxed yet engaging manner, we’ll explore Urbino’s main squares and winding medieval streets, immersing ourselves in the city's rich colors, textures, and flavors (while indulging in local delicacies along the way!). We’ll also take in architectural motifs, contemporary art, and design, all while gathering inspiration for our creative work. Our visit includes a guided tour of the Ducal Palace. (Please note: An English-speaking guide for the Ducal Palace is available by reservation only—let us know in advance if you'd like to book this!) - Group dinner and wine tasting at one of the most exclusive venues, Tenuta San Giacomo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/efe9c4ff-8ab0-48e3-bbee-fd17eb801d28/Landscape-1.jpg Landscape hunters - Day 4 - Breakfast at the hotel. - Ready for our first plein air session! We’ll visit the exact locations where, 500 years ago, Piero della Francesca found inspiration for one of his most famous and iconic paintings, the Diptych of the Dukes (Dittico dei Duchi), now housed at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence. - Lunch at Agriturismo Pieve del Colle, a charming countryside restaurant just 100 feet away from our painting location. - After lunch, if you’re up for more inspiration, we’ll visit another stunning site that Piero della Francesca used for one of his masterpieces: Volto del Duca. -In the afternoon, non-painters will take a scenic drive through the Le Marche countryside to Cartoceto, a village famous for producing the only DOP-certified olive oil from Le Marche. We’ll visit the legendary Vittorio Beltrami and his famous gastronomia. Lydia Bastianich once called Beltrami “The Einstein of Cheese”—not only because he resembles Albert Einstein but because of his genius in cheesemaking. His pecorino di fossa—a sheep’s milk cheese wrapped in grape leaves and aged underground for 90 days—is earthy, intense, and unlike anything you've ever tasted. From the cheese cellar, we’ll head to his family-run shop, where the Beltrami family will treat us to a tasting of artisanal cheeses, cured meats, breads, and house-made sweets, all paired with local wines. - Return in the late afternoon for free time and relaxation at the hotel, which is conveniently within walking distance. - Dinner at one of our favorite restaurants! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/90285bec-8b52-46dd-8d00-163e5f6b4782/landskape-4.jpg Landscape hunters - Day 5 - Enjoy a local breakfast at the hotel (have you tried the chocolate pastries yet?). - Our second landscape-hunting session, where we will visit the exact locations that Raphael used 500 years ago to create the background for “Madonna del Cardellino”, now housed at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence. - Our expert team—Rosetta, Olivia, and Carla—will guide you through an immersive learning experience. You’ll step into the very spots where some of history’s greatest painters once stood, connecting with the past in a deeply emotional and artistic way. This unique 4D experience allows you to walk through history, while our 5D approach brings the essence and inspiration of these places to life, creating unforgettable memories that will stay with you forever. Our workshop will take place from 10 am to 3 pm, with lunch on-site. Back to our studio for work independently on your paint and share the experience of the day. - After returning to our studio, you’ll have time to work independently on your painting and share the day’s experiences with the group. Non-Painters Morning: Dive into village life in Urbania, including a visit to the fascinating Church of the Dead and other historical sites. Discover Urbania’s centuries-old traditions, from its renowned ceramic art culture to its hidden local gems. Lunch: Enjoy a meal at a family-owned restaurant, where the dishes are just like those an Italian grandmother would make—authentic, homemade, and full of tradition. Afternoon: Non-painters will have free time to explore or relax. Need ideas? Ask Piero for suggestions! - Dinner in Urbino. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/59981f7f-2175-4c6a-b610-4bc5b1665d10/landskape-5.jpg Landscape hunters - Day 6 -Enjoy a local breakfast at the hotel (have you tried the chocolate pastries yet?). - This morning, we’ll set out for a landscape session at the very locations where, 500 years ago, Leonardo da Vinci painted the background for the “Monna Lisa (Gioconda)”, now displayed at the Louvre Museum in Paris. - Carla, Rosetta, and Olivia will share their discoveries about the most famous painting in the world. Together, we will attempt to capture the essence of Leonardo’s vision, recreating the fifth dimension of pure inspiration and artistic essence. - Lunch on-site, followed by more landscape painting time. - The workshop will take place from 10 am to 4 pm. Afterwards, we’ll regroup with the non-painters and return to our base. Non-Painters Morning: We’ll explore San Leo, the legendary town where the alchemist Cagliostro, famous for his alleged ability to turn lead into gold, was imprisoned in a doorless cell! Then, grab your passport—we’re heading to San Marino, one of the world’s smallest countries. Its historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, sits atop Mount Titano, soaring 2,480 feet above sea level. San Marino is believed to be the world’s oldest surviving republic. Lunch in San Marino, followed by free time to explore at your own pace. Return mid-afternoon for relaxation and leisure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/4d6222c7-8857-4024-9770-edd4f19a3f88/unnamed.jpg Landscape hunters - Day 7 - Wake up to the smell of pastries and espresso. Enjoy a delicious local breakfast at the hotel. - Full studio day with Carla! Get ready for an incredible bookbinding workshop at an antique print artisan studio: http://www.stamperiadartecavirginio.it/en/ - Carla, an artist and master printer, will guide us through this unforgettable experience, where you’ll bind the Fabriano paper you painted on into your very own handmade book. Participate in this ancient tradition in a truly inspirational setting—a unique way to create a lasting memory of your time in Italy. Non painters will venture out for a morning truffle hunt with Piero. We will meet Andrea, local truffle hunter, and his best friend Pialla, his dog. The hunt will take us through fantastic landscapes while hunting for black truffles and learning local traditions. - Break for lunch - in the afternoon continue working on your bookbinding project, adding the final touches to your handmade book. Time for reflection and sharing! Discuss and critique your artwork and book, celebrating the first-ever 5D art tour experience in the world! - Gather for a farewell happy hour and dinner. Share your artwork and experiences with the group, then raise a glass (or two, or three!) to our incredible week in Le Marche. Cin-cin! Cheers! And a warm salute until next year! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/772d562c-c7ad-43c3-9cf0-869468d967df/Panorama.jpg Landscape hunters - Day 8 Enjoy a free day to explore and unwind! For ideas, ask Piero—he’ll make sure you’re never bored. If you’d like a customized day trip, we can arrange one for an additional cost. Feel free to contact us for more details—we’re happy to help! Our studio will also be available, so if you’d like to continue working on your projects, you’re more than welcome to do so. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/a07bb97d-4ff1-4e97-a8ab-9ccad1810e21/jhon-cosby-3.jpg Landscape hunters - Day 9 - We recommend booking a night or two at the end/beginning of your trip to explore Italy and to make your departure/arrival days more convenient. Please contact us for recommendations. Time Stipulations - Pick-ups will be offered all around Italy. - Check-out the Hotels at 10:00 am. Departures will be offered all around Italy. https://www.italianatours.com/our-history-banner-maple daily 0.75 2025-05-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5898b93886e6c0c6ce82f191/1494616014407-DDDF0FFC4KFQ9HSECNUW/01_20161004S1_BOUTIQUE_HOTEL_HASBROUCK_HOUSE_READING_ROOM_014.jpg Banner https://www.italianatours.com/new-page-46 daily 0.75 2026-06-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/091a284c-52c5-4291-ae7a-958163844fd2/palazzo+micali.JPG coming soon - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.italianatours.com/joseph-lorusso-2027 daily 0.75 2026-11-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1737397977390-R184PDLFZJJY0V7MTH7D/IMG_6892+copy.jpg Joseph Lorusso https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/5dece0a1-05bd-4886-98f1-187a3435d720/Screenshot+2025-01-09+1.57.49+PM.png Joseph Lorusso - Day 1 - Arrival Pesaro train station. In our commitment to making your traveling experience to Le Marche as easy and convenient as possible, you will be met and picked up at the train station (*see time stipulations) and escort you to the hotel. https://www.ilparcoducale.it/. -Take time to settle in, unpack and explore before we all meet up. Your accommodation is within walking distance of shops, markets, restaurants, and village life unspoiled by time. - Joseph, and our host and native Marchigiano, Piero Pagliardini, will welcome you over drinks and give an overview of the week to come. Then pizza time! Enjoy the best pizza in town in an authentic Italian pizzeria. End the night with a stroll, a nightcap, and a good night’s sleep. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/4aa23176-8162-4ac8-a190-ee9a9b2ef978/Andiamo+35x45.jpg Joseph Lorusso - Day 2 - Wake up to the smell of pastries and espresso. Enjoy a local breakfast at the B&B, followed by a morning workshop with Joseph! Walk next door to your private studio in the Duke of Urbino’s summer palace, a historical landmark and your creative hub for the week. 9-12 noon - Non-painters explore village life and nearby towns visit to Domus of Myth. Archeological site with amazing mosaics. With Piero you will never get bored. - Break for a light meal at the studio - Afternoon plein air session with Joseph, 2-4 p.m. *plein air locations are carefully selected to be near basic amenities such as public restrooms and establishments to buy water. - Time to relax and then meet back up for a group dinner at “Da Doddo” one of the best restaurants in town! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/fdfc1083-0a66-4cca-8fa6-6e01af6483b7/IMG_6892+copy.jpg Joseph Lorusso - Day 3 -Enjoy a local breakfast of cappuccino and pastries (or le paste) at your B&B. -Morning studio time with Joseph, 9-12 noon. - Non-painters will venture out for a morning truffle hunt with Piero. We will meet Andrea, local truffle hunter, and his best friend Pialla, his dog. The hunt will take us through fantastic landscapes while hunting for black truffles and learning local traditions. - Break for a light meal at the studio - Afternoon plein air session with Joseph 2-4 p.m. - Later Afternoon cooking class with one of the best local chefs in Urbania to make “pasta fatta a mano” and other traditional courses. Our class will be held in the spectacular Mulino della Ricavata, a 12th century mill that will leave you breath taken. - Private wine tasting to follow. - Dinner at the square! Meet the locals, live like a local. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/bbe8a78a-f776-4300-b8d9-5d9ac7183a3e/urbino.jpg Joseph Lorusso - Day 4 - Morning excursion to Urbino, Raphael’s childhood home, where we kick off our adventure! In a loose yet structured manner, we'll wander the main squares and winding medieval pathways. You will be immersed in local color, texture, and flavors (while eating everything in sight) as well as examining architectural motifs, contemporary art, and design, all the while collecting ideas that will inspire your art. Please bring your sketchbook and/or materials for an amazing plein air session in the city center and at a panoramic lookout. - Entrance to Raphael’s childhood home. - Free to have lunch on your own. - Return to the B&B for down time to rest or work independently on your project. - Dinner at the “Braveria” restaurant. By this point, you will know why! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/83740a02-95aa-4319-a297-c1ab4714b219/IMG_1405.JPG Joseph Lorusso - Day 5 - Enjoy a local breakfast at the hotel (have you tried the chocolate pastries yet?) - Dive into village life in Urbania, including a visit to the famous “Church of the Dead” and other historical sites. Learn about Urbania’s traditions, spanning centuries, including its rich ceramic art culture. - Break for a light meal at the studio. - Afternoon plein air session with Joseph, 2-5 p.m. - Non-painters have free time to explore or relax. - Private wine tasting at a tiny, local winery (a secret, local gem!) that makes the only smoked Passito wine in the world! - Group dinner in town at “La Loggia” , one of the most popular restaurants. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/8da73485-ad7b-426f-8c28-f0a4799f0252/san+marino2.JPEG Joseph Lorusso - Day 6 - Leisure morning and breakfast at the B&B. - Morning workshop with Joseph , plein air session in the morning, on site 9-12 noon - Usual break for a light meal at the studio. - Afternoon back to work for your last class with Joseph. We will finish up our paintings and review lessons shared 2-4 p.m. - Non-painters grab your passport! Visit to San Marino, one of the world’s smallest countries. The historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Set atop Mount Titan, 2480 ft above sea level is said to be the world’s oldest surviving republic. -Free time to pack at the hotel. -Meet that evening for a farewell happy hour and dinner. Share your art with the group and then raise a glass (or two, or three!) to our week in Le Marche. Cin-cin! Cheers! And a warm salute until next year! -Meet that evening for a farewell dinner where we will raise a glass (or two, or three!) to our week in Le Marche. Cin-cin! Cheers! And a warm salute until next year! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/7cf21e62-5da6-41bd-a380-8999ba710cd0/Sling+Back++36x36.jpg Joseph Lorusso - Day 7 - We recommend booking a night or two in Bologna at the end/beginning of your trip to explore this beautiful city and to make your departure/arrival flights more convenient. Please contact us for recommendations. Time Stipulations Pick-ups at the Pesaro train station from 1:00pm to 3:00pm - Depart Hotel at 10:00 am. We will be at Pesaro train station at 11:30 am - Pick-ups and Departures from other locations, or at times outside these parameters can be arranged at an additional fee. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/5069ee20-823f-4694-b721-1ff4beeb27cc/Joseph077+copy+a.jpg Joseph Lorusso - joseph lorusso Joseph Lorusso was born in Chicago, Illinois, in 1966 and received his formal training at the American Academy of Art. He went on to receive his B.F.A. degree from the Kansas City Art Institute. While in school, Lorusso majored in watercolor and considers himself self taught as an oil painter. He learned to paint by studying the works of master painters, often losing himself in the halls of the Chicago Art Institute during lunch hours, which frequently turned into afternoons of self-study. The main focus on Lorusso’s mostly narrative work is to provide the viewer with a starting point, a place of engagement for the viewer to then reinterpret the scene as they see it. As telling a story has always been an important vehicle for human interaction, Lorusso believes in the ability and power to tell a story through his image making , being able to connect with the viewer in the process. Says Lorusso, "I believe truly great art serves as a trigger into something deeper within all of us". The mood and emotion conveyed in Lorusso’s paintings evokes a deep sense of beauty found in the quiet times of daily living. His people are mysterious, lonely, romantic and yet familiar, placed in settings we often see ourselves. Lorusso’s paintings have gained notoriety by their ability to connect with the viewer, resonating in a way that is intimate and personal. While in school, Lorusso was recruited by Hallmark Cards, Inc. and from 1988 to 1999 served as an artist in their greeting card division. Lorusso has served as instructor of painting and drawing at the Kansas City Art Institute and the Scottsdale Artists School. Lorusso’s work has been shown internationally and has won numerous awards and honors, he is considered a leading figure in the field of contemporary figurative realism. He has been featured in American Artist magazine, Southwest Art, U.S. Art, Art & Antiques, The Artists Magazine, Art News, American Art Collector, International Artist and Art Talk magazines. Lorusso’s work is part of many private collections; his work is in the permanent collections of the Albrecht-Kemper Museum, St.Joseph, Missouri, the Beach Museum at Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas, and the Wichita Museum of Art, Wichita, Kansas. Joseph Lorusso is currently represented by McLarry Fine Art, Santa Fe, NM, Bonner-David Gallery, Scottsdale, AZ, Cavalier Galleries, New York, Jones and Terwilliger Galleries, Carmel, CA, Hancock Gallery, United Kingdom. www.josephlorussofineart.com https://www.italianatours.com/tim-oneill-2027 daily 0.75 2026-11-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/ce2273ee-ffe6-477b-af15-d1916b147e34/SkyDancer.jpg Tim O'Neill https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/cf4f1cb3-be18-435f-9708-44dfd6817be0/Lakota+Princess.png Tim O'Neill - Day 1 - Arrival Pesaro train station. In our commitment to making your traveling experience to Le Marche as easy and convenient as possible, you will be met and picked up at the train station (*see time stipulations) and escort you to the hotel. Castello della Pieve - Take time to settle in, unpack and explore before we all meet up. Your accommodation is near villages unspoiled by time. - Tim, and our host and native Marchigiano, Piero Pagliardini, will welcome you over drinks and give an overview of the week to come. Then pizza time! Enjoy the best pizza in town in an authentic Italian pizzeria. End the night with a stroll, a nightcap, and a good night’s sleep. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/f69ae682-72b2-42c8-80cd-5d2cb69250b9/2_graceful+Nature.jpg Tim O'Neill - Day 2 - Breakfast at the hotel, then we will go to a Creative paper workshop in Fabriano. We will leave for the city where the art of paper making has been alive for centuries! Fabriano is the most important paper production centre of Europe. We will learn directly from the master Sandro Tiberi! https://www.sandrotiberi.it/ - Light lunch in Fabriano - Plein air session in Fabriano square - Return and relax - Dinner together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/8186812a-4330-4b01-995b-0004f5434cd5/Innocence+of+Shadows_Tim+ONeill.jpg Tim O'Neill - Day 3 - Enjoy a local breakfast at the hotel (have you tried the chocolate pastries yet?) - Morning excursion to Urbino, Raphael’s childhood home. In a loose yet structured manner, we'll wander the main squares and winding medieval pathways. You will be immersed in local color, texture, and flavors (while eating everything in sight) as well as examining architectural motifs, contemporary art, and design, all the while collecting ideas that will inspire your art. - Entrance to Raphael’s childhood home. - Please bring your sketchbook and/or materials for an amazing plein air session in the city center and at a panoramic lookout. - Lunch near the town square. - Ready for a bookbinding workshop in the afternoon at http://www.stamperiadartecavirginio.it/en/ Carla, an artist and printer, will lead us in this unforgettable experience where you will bind the paper made in Fabriano into your own handmade book. Participate in this ancient tradition in an inspirational location for your story in Italy. - Dinner together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/79222e69-47f8-487d-b191-de17cc55ee36/1_Echoes+of+Resilience.jpg Tim O'Neill - Day 4 - Morning drive through the Le Marche region, trip to Cartoceto and Velltorio Belltrami, with opportunities to sketch, photograph, or reflect. - Lunch together, followed by an afternoon of solo exploration and optional studio experiences. - Stations set up for mark-making, journaling, intuitive art-making, or rest. Optional group collaboration activity. - Dinner together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/48ec68ed-9341-475e-8301-3fcaffa6c022/IMG_1309.jpg Tim O'Neill - Day 5 - Morning in the studio Non painters TRUFFLE HUNT with a professional, local guide. Our seasoned truffle hunter, along with his dog, will lead us on a walk through the forest in search of truffles. Mud boots will be provided. If hiking isn’t your thing, spend the afternoon shopping, relaxing in a café and exploring local treasures in the village. - Break for lunch -Dive into village life in Urbania, including a visit to the famous “Church of the Dead” and other historical sites. Learn about Urbania’s traditions, spanning centuries, including its rich ceramic art culture. - Private wine tasting at a tiny, local winery (a secret, local gem!) that makes the only smoked Passito wine in the world! - Dinner together https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/82e54521-6c14-4eed-b1e9-8276e1ce436a/5_Ascend_Mixed+Media_16x20+copy.png Tim O'Neill - Day 6 - Morning in the studio - Visit to the last and famous charcoal makers in Italy. We will visit the famous coal makers in the small village of Parchiule along the Auro river. Meet the last charcoal artisans carrying out this traditional practice amongst breathtaking scenery. - Free time to pack at the hotel. - Meet that evening for a farewell happy hour and dinner. Share your art with the group and then raise a glass (or two, or three!) to our week in Le Marche. Cin-cin! Cheers! And a warm salute until next year! - Group dinner in town . https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/fde4597c-236f-4034-8435-690f53b15956/panoramic+Castello.jpg Tim O'Neill - Day 7 -We recommend booking a night or two in Bologna at the end/beginning of your trip to explore this beautiful city and to make your departure/arrival flights more convenient. Please contact us for recommendations. Time Stipulations Pick-ups at the Pesaro train station from 1:00pm to 3:00pm - Depart Hotel at 10:00 am. We will be at Pesaro train station at 11:30 am - Pick-ups and Departures from other locations, or at times outside these parameters can be arranged at an additional fee. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/39eba184-1880-464d-a439-fb7a6f1aa280/close+up+headdshot.jpg Tim O'Neill - tim o’neil Artist, Educator, Creative Coach Tim O’Neill began his journey in the arts as a Navy combat photographer, learning to see the world through both a technical lens and a storyteller’s eye. Over four decades later, his creative practice has grown to include oil and cold wax, resin, encaustic, acrylics, and digital media, with works now held in private collections around the world. Beyond the studio, Tim has spent much of his career teaching, coaching, and studying the psychology and neuroscience of creativity. He draws on research in flow science and learning to help artists understand the mental traps that hold them back, perfectionism, imposter syndrome, comparison, procrastination, fear, and self-doubt. His teaching reframes these challenges not as personal failings but as predictable barriers every artist can learn to navigate. Through his workshops, writings, and Rogue Artist Brigade community, Tim creates spaces where artists of all levels can break through resistance, reconnect with play, and rediscover the joy of making. https://www.italianatours.com/bobbi-dunlop-2027 daily 0.75 2026-11-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/4f0e929d-e8db-4811-a5c5-e5dcb9a2b8d5/roses-and-daisies.jpg Bobbi Dunlop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/596b61e5-0eea-4e4d-aec1-2f05d6398c8d/Old+Centurions.jpg Bobbi Dunlop - Day 1 - Arrival Pesaro train station. In our commitment to making your traveling experience to Le Marche as easy and convenient as possible, your host, Piero Pagliardini, will meet you at the train station (*see time stipulations) and escort you to the B&B. Castello della Pieve - Take time to settle in, unpack and explore before we all meet up. Your accommodation is within walking distance of shops, markets, restaurants, and village life unspoiled by time. - Bobbi, and our host and native Marchigiano, Piero Pagliardini, will welcome you over drinks and give an overview of the week to come. Then pizza time! Enjoy the best pizza in town in an authentic Italian pizzeria. End the night with a stroll, a nightcap, and a good night’s sleep. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/2a9d3ee3-039f-4185-b16d-a0b5703e1cec/VeniceShop_BobbiDunlop.jpg Bobbi Dunlop - Day 2 - Wake up to the smell of pastries and espresso. Enjoy a local breakfast at the hotel, followed by a morning studio workshop with Bobbi! Full Studio day / Plein Air Session: - Introduction to our workshop. Bobbi will begin our week with a painting demonstration explaining her simple approach and discuss methods and supplies. 9-noon Non-painters explore village life and nearby towns visit The Domus of Myth. Archeological site with amazing mosaics. With Piero you will never get bored. - Break for a light lunch (aka in Italy – two courses only). - Afternoon plein air session in the unique town of Peglio with Bobbi, 2-4pm. *plein air locations are carefully selected to be near basic amenities such as public restrooms and establishments to buy water. - Later afternoon cooking class with one of the best local chefs in Urbania to make “pasta fatta a mano” and other traditional courses Our class will be held in the spectacular Mulino della Ricavata, a 12th century mill that will leave you breath taken. Private wine tasting to follow with dinner at Mulino della Ricavata. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/912f6f29-ffca-4f1e-b55a-c7f674b86158/Sandro+Tiberi+workshop.jpg Bobbi Dunlop - Day 3 Plein Air Session (& Creative Paper Workshop): - Breakfast at the hotel then we will go to a Creative paper workshop in Fabriano. We will leave for the city where the art of paper making has been alive for centuries! Fabriano is the most important paper production centre of Europe. We will learn directly from the master Sandro Tiberi! https://www.sandrotiberi.it/ - Light lunch in Fabriano - Plein air session in Fabriano square - Return and relax -Dinner at one of the best restaurants in town! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/67fd6d93-8ad4-4d32-9436-60883798fb0c/watercolour-journalling-org.jpg Bobbi Dunlop - Day 4 Plein Air Session - Enjoy a local breakfast of cappuccino and pastries (or le paste) at the hotel - One-hour morning discussion and/or demonstration with Bobbi in the studio. Non-painters will venture out for a morning truffle hunt with Piero. We will meet Andrea, a local truffle hunter, and his best friend Pialla, his dog. The hunt will take us through fantastic landscapes while hunting for black truffles and learning local traditions. - Late morning and afternoon: excursion to Parchiule and plein air session along the river. - Break for group lunch. Non-painters visit to the last and famous charcoal makers in Italy. We will visit the famous coal makers in the small village of Parchiule along the Auro river. Meet the last charcoal artisans carrying out this traditional practice amongst breathtaking scenery. - Back to Mercatello. Dinner at the square! Meet the locals, live like a local. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/749c21ee-9162-463e-948f-190911874d7a/urbno2.jpg Bobbi Dunlop - Day 5 Plein Air, Raphael’s Childhood Home, Bookbinding - Enjoy a local breakfast at the hotel - Morning excursion in Urbino, Raphael’s childhood home. In a loose yet structured manner, we'll wander the main squares and winding medieval pathways. You will be immersed in local color, texture, and flavors (while eating everything in sight) as well as examining architectural motifs, contemporary art, and design, all the while collecting ideas that will inspire your art. - Entrance to Raphael’s childhood home. - Please bring your sketchbook, watercolor journals, and/or materials for an amazing plein air session in the city center and at a panoramic lookout. - Lunch near the town square on your own. - Ready for a bookbinding workshop in the afternoon at http://www.stamperiadartecavirginio.it/en/ Carla, an artist and printer, will lead us in this unforgettable experience where you will make a handmade book. Participate in this ancient tradition in an inspirational location for your story in Italy. - Group dinner in town https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/30ba7a1e-bc51-4dae-9053-60e26b5abf5b/Venice+Boat.JPG Bobbi Dunlop - Day 6 Full Studio/ Plein Air Day - Leisure morning and breakfast at the hotel - Morning workshop with Bobbi, plein air session in the morning, on site. 9-noon - Usual break for a light meal at the studio. - Afternoon back to work for your last class with Bobbi. We will work on our paintings in the studio for that finishing touch! 2-4 p.m. Non-painters grab your passport! Visit to San Marino, one of the world’s smallest countries. The historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Set atop Mount Titan, 2480 ft above sea level is said to be the world’s oldest surviving republic. - Free time to pack at the hotel. - Meet that evening for a farewell happy hour and dinner. Share your art with the group and together we’ll celebrate our successes and lessons learned - then raise a glass (or two, or three!) to our week in Le Marche. Cin-cin! Cheers! And a warm salute until next year! - Meet that evening for a farewell dinner where we will raise a glass (or two, or three!) to our week in Le Marche. Cin-cin! Cheers! And a warm salute until next year - Group dinner in town https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/b45b0560-70c2-4c5b-93e9-5fbd2849f95c/quotfresh-from-the-treequot-org.jpg Bobbi Dunlop - Day 7 -We recommend booking a night or two in Bologna at the end/beginning of your trip to explore this beautiful city and to make your departure/arrival flights more convenient. Please contact us for recommendations. Time Stipulations - Pick-ups at the Pesaro train station from 1:00pm to 3:00pm - Depart Hotel at 10:00 am. We will be at Pesaro train station at 11:30 am - Pick-ups and Departures from other locations, or at times outside these parameters can be arranged at an additional fee. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/dffdbe52-24ae-4adb-a43c-7a767536cba6/BOBBI+DUNLOP+PHOTO.jpg Bobbi Dunlop - bobbi dunlop From a young age, Bobbi Dunlop discovered a deep connection with art that has grown into a lifelong passion and personal identity. Encouraged early on by her loving parents, and later supported wholeheartedly by her husband and children, Bobbi’s artistic journey has evolved through every chapter of her life, each stage bringing new creative depth and insight. Largely self-taught, Bobbi has also enriched her practice through study with several master artists she greatly admires. This blend of independent exploration and formal training has shaped a distinctive voice in her work. Driven by a sincere passion for painting and learning, Bobbi brings a unique vision to each canvas. Her approach is thoughtful and intuitive, emphasizing simplicity in execution while allowing complexity in meaning. Though her subjects are diverse, her paintings consistently convey a beautiful balance of form, light, and spirit - often resonating with symbolic undertones. Unwaveringly, the Glory of her Creator has always been the main driver of her work and to which she is so grateful for each insight and breakthrough. In addition to her studio practice, Bobbi is a respected and sought-after instructor. She teaches both in-person and online workshops, mentoring hundreds of students through a refined curriculum focused on foundational principles and joyful, purposeful painting. Her teaching style reflects her own learning path - accessible, engaging, and grounded in a love for the craft. Bobbi’s work has been exhibited in numerous national and regional shows, including with the Oil Painters of America, and she has been represented by galleries in both Canada and the United States. Her paintings are held in private and corporate collections across Canada, the U.S., and the United Kingdom. bobbidunlop.com - Website @bobbidunlopart - Instagram @bobbidunlop5223 - YouTube https://www.italianatours.com/achintya-hazra-workshop-2027 daily 0.75 2026-11-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/597b05ad-b066-49a6-aa12-b588f6c3ec9c/IMG_7533.jpeg Achintya Hazra https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/284e8938-0a31-418e-9baf-ab2e187d356c/entrance.jpeg Achintya Hazra - Day 1 - Arrival Pesaro train station. In our commitment to making your traveling experience to Le Marche as easy and convenient as possible, you will be met and picked up at the train station (*see time stipulations) and escort you to the hotel. https://www.ilparcoducale.it/. - Take time to settle in, unpack and explore before we all meet up. Your accommodation is within walking distance of shops, markets, restaurants, and village life unspoiled by time. - Achintya, and our host and native Marchigiano, Piero and Alex, will welcome you over drinks and give an overview of the week to come. Then pizza time! Enjoy the best pizza in town in an authentic Italian pizzeria. End the night with a stroll, a nightcap, and a good night’s sleep. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/d6b571f1-b80f-470d-9537-bf1c85ac52ee/WhatsApp+Image+2026-09-15+at+8.11.30+AM.jpeg Achintya Hazra - Day 2 - Expressive Landscape & Watercolor Fundamentals - Wake up to the smell of pastries and espresso. Enjoy a local breakfast at the B&B, followed by a morning workshop with Achintya. Morning Studio Session (9:00 AM – 12:30 PM) - Understanding watercolor materials and paper - Composition and perspective - Transparent washes and color harmony Main Demonstration: Expressive Landscape Painting Non-painters explore village life and nearby towns visit the Domus of Myth. Archeological site with amazing mosaics. With Piero you will never get bored. - Break for a light lunch in the studio (aka in Italy – two courses only). - Afternoon Plein Air session (3:30 PM – 6:30 PM) Painting the beautiful landscape of Urbania. Light, atmosphere, and mood in watercolor. - Meet back up for a group dinner at one of the best restaurants in town! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/5fdd8059-adcb-43a6-a1f5-6ff1a483f49d/IMG_8948.jpeg Achintya Hazra - Day 3 - Flowers & Still Life - Enjoy a local breakfast of cappuccino and pastries (or le paste) at your B&B. Morning Studio Session (9:00 AM – 12:30 PM) Expressive Floral Painting: Loose brushwork and vibrant color mixing Creating depth with light and shadow Afternoon Studio Session (2:00 PM – 3:30 PM) Still Life Watercolor: Glass, metal, fabric, fruits, and everyday objects Composition, values, and storytelling - Non-painters will venture out for a morning truffle hunt with Piero or Alex. We will meet Nico, a local truffle hunter, and his best friend Stella, his dog. The hunt will take us through fantastic landscapes while hunting for black truffles and learning local traditions. - Later afternoon cooking class with one of the best local chefs in Urbania to make “pasta fatta a mano”, handmade pasta, and other traditional courses. Our class will be held in the spectacular Mulino della Ricavata, a 12th century mill that will leave you breath taken. - Group dinner at the Mulino. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/83b98104-198f-4c49-99b8-91b306205a72/IMG_7775.jpeg Achintya Hazra - Day 4 - Sculpture & Architectural Studies - Enjoy your breakfast at Parco Ducale Morning Studio Session (9:00 AM – 12:30 PM) Painting sculptures in watercolor: Understanding form, volume, texture, and dramatic lighting. - Non-painters free time to explore the surroundings or enjoy a swim in the pool - Break for lunch on site - Free time after lunch or more time painting until 3:30 PM - Architectural sketches - Perspective and expressive brushwork - The whole group will leave for ValdericArte for hands-on creative workshops inspired by the colors and beauty of the natural world, followed by a delightful dinner shared together. Workshops: From Plant to Colour: Learn the basics of extracting pigments from plants, create a natural colour extract, and use it to make your own watercolor paint. Clay modeling: Learn how to shape clay using the coil-building technique and create your own ceramic artwork. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/2f3a0f93-8eeb-4596-8d0b-37ae86447671/IMG_7849.jpeg Achintya Hazra - Day 5 - Plein Air Painting in Urbino - Enjoy a local breakfast at the hotel (have you tried the chocolate pastries yet?) - Morning excursion to Urbino, Raphael’s childhood hometown, where we kick off our adventure! In a loose yet structured manner, we'll wander the main squares and winding medieval pathways. You will be immersed in local color, texture, and flavors (while eating everything in sight) as well as examining architectural motifs, contemporary art, and design, all the while collecting ideas that will inspire your art. Please bring your sketchbook and/or materials for an amazing plein air session in the city center and at a panoramic lookout. - Urban sketching - Composition from life - Architecture, streets, and historic buildings - Entrance to Raphael’s childhood home. - Light lunch on your own in Urbino’s city centre. - Plein air watercolor session after lunch and time to explore the city. - Capturing atmosphere, people, and city life. Personal guidance throughout the session. - Return late in the afternoon and relax. - Group dinner in town. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/d0db8945-6917-4750-adeb-4129978c421f/IMG_7663.jpeg Achintya Hazra - Day 6 - Leisure morning and breakfast at the B&B. - Full workshop day. Class, on site 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM - Expressive Watercolor Portrait - Skin tones - Facial features - Light and character - Non-painters, we will meet for an outing to Mercatello sul Metauro. Enjoy a light walking tour revealing all the hidden treasures of this charming village, including a stroll along the river to see its lagoons and mini natural pools (swim shoes recommended if you’d like to test the water!). - Usual break for lunch then back to work for your last class with Achintya. We will finish up our paintings and review lessons shared. - Plein air session in the afternoon. 2:00 - 5:00 PM - Semi-Abstract Landscape - Personal artistic expression - Daily painting review - Individual feedback - Final critique and Q&A - Free time to pack at the hotel. - Meet that evening for a farewell happy hour and dinner. Share your art with the group and then raise a glass (or two, or three!) to our week in Le Marche. Cin-cin! Cheers! And a warm salute until next year! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/224109f7-6909-49de-af58-8b9de94a2093/michal-jasiewicz-img-5.jpg Achintya Hazra - Day 7 - We recommend booking a night or two in Bologna at the end/beginning of your trip to explore this beautiful city and to make your departure/arrival flights more convenient. Please contact us for recommendations. Time Stipulations - Pick-ups at BLQ Bologna airport and Bologna Centrale Train Station will be offered between 12:00-3:00 PM. - Depart Urbania at 10:00 AM. Departures at BLQ Bologna airport and Bologna Centrale Train Station will be offered from 1:00 PM onward. In order to arrive for your flight with ample time, we recommend scheduling departing flights after 3:00 PM. - Pick-ups and Departures from other locations, or at times outside these parameters can be arranged at an additional fee. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/587d9cb1-6412-40fc-8f3c-1df35e8b982b/IMG_7856.jpeg Achintya Hazra - achintya hazra Achintya Hazra is an internationally acclaimed watercolor artist celebrated for his expressive brushwork and exceptional mastery of color. A proud veteran of the Indian Army, he brings the discipline, resilience, and dedication of a soldier into every aspect of his artistic journey. From an early age, Achintya was drawn to the world of art, driven by a deep passion to express himself through brush and pigment. His works have earned him recognition and accolades on numerous international platforms, where his unique style and artistic voice continue to captivate audiences. As the founder of Kalaarambh, he actively mentors emerging artists and conducts workshops, contributing to the global art community with his experience and creative vision. 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In our commitment to making your traveling experience to Le Marche as easy and convenient as possible, you will be met and picked up at the train station (*see time stipulations) and escort you to the hotel. https://www.ilparcoducale.it/. - Take time to settle in, unpack and explore before we all meet up. Your accommodation is within walking distance of shops, markets, restaurants, and village life unspoiled by time. - Harley and we will welcome you over drinks and give an overview of the week to come. Then pizza time! Enjoy the best pizza in town in an authentic Italian pizzeria. End the night with a stroll, a nightcap, and a good night’s sleep. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/16ed9db0-a65d-42ac-8291-22eacc7a2727/Picasso2024.jpg Harley Langberg food art workshop - Day 2, September 14 PICASSO - Before starting the workshop, we will go to the market in the morning after breakfast to pick the ingredients for your first pieces of art! Then, morning workshop opens with a simple Picasso-inspired piece, designed as an engaging entry point into food art. Picasso serves as the creative reference, helping participants explore bold shapes and expressive composition. The session begins with Harley demonstrating the full process from start to finish. As he builds the piece step by step, the group observes closely while he explains his choices, techniques, and approach in real time. After the demonstration, each participant creates their own interpretation, applying what they’ve just seen while experimenting with their own style. - Non-artists/ companions will venture out for a morning truffle hunt with Alex or Piero. We will meet Nico, a local truffle hunter, and his best friend Stella, his dog. The hunt will take us through fantastic landscapes while hunting for black truffles and learning local traditions. Afterward, we’ll make our way to Peglio, where a spectacular panoramic viewpoint awaits. Perched high above the surrounding countryside, it offers breathtaking vistas that stretch as far as the eye can see—the perfect spot to pause, take in the beauty of the region. And to make the experience even sweeter, we’ll enjoy a delicious cappuccino while soaking in the stunning scenery. - Group lunch at the studio. - In the afternoon, you and Harley will move onto a bit more advanced Picasso piece. This time he won't show the group how to do it but will guide you through it. - Dinner in town. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/d72a91d9-b8b5-44c0-8311-1ecc3995314f/Tiger.jpg Harley Langberg food art workshop - Day 3, September 15 ANIMALS - In the morning you and Harley will start with a realistic giraffe. Harley will show the class and then you will make your own. - While artists focus on their creative work, companions can enjoy a leisurely exploration of local village life and the picturesque nearby towns. The experience includes a visit to the extraordinary Domus of Myth, an archaeological treasure featuring stunning ancient mosaics that bring centuries of history vividly to life. - Group lunch at the studio. - In the afternoon you and Harley will create a colorful parrot. Harley will guide you through how to create it. - As the day winds down, the whole group will head to the enchanting Mulino della Ricavata in Urbania, an atmospheric 12th-century mill nestled in the countryside. Steeped in history and tradition, it provides the perfect backdrop for an authentic pasta-making experience. After crafting fresh pasta by hand, we'll gather for a leisurely dinner, enjoying the flavors of the region in one of the area's most distinctive and memorable settings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/bd30e4d4-bbad-4794-a83c-d634537aa1b9/Positano.jpg Harley Langberg food art workshop - Day 4, September 16 ITALIAN LANDSCAPE - In the morning you will create the beautiful and colorful Positano. Harley will create the piece and then each student will create their own. - Companions will enjoy a leisurely morning to relax and embrace the beauty of the Italian countryside. Unwind by the pool, bask in the gentle morning sunshine, take in the panoramic views, or simply savor a peaceful coffee surrounded by nature. It’s the perfect opportunity to slow down, recharge, and experience the tranquility and charm of rural Italy. - Group lunch at the studio. - In the afternoon the students will create Le Marche. Harley will guide you through everything. - At about 3:30, the whole group will go to Valdericarte for hands-on creative workshops inspired by the colors and beauty of the natural world, followed by a delightful dinner shared together. Laboratories: - From Plant to Colour: Learn the basics of extracting pigments from plants, create a natural colour extract, and use it to make your own watercolor paint. - Plantagraphy: Discover the art of botanical printing by transferring the shapes and natural pigments of plants onto fabric. Create your own printed tote bag to take home as a unique keepsake. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/62da6202-6ac1-4911-ae0c-ec71fcf58d8a/StarryNight.jpg Harley Langberg food art workshop - Day 5, September 17 RECREATION OF FAMOUS ITALIAN PAINTINGS - In the morning you and Harley will create Raphael's Cherubs. Harley will demonstrate and the students will create their own pieces. - While artists focus on their creative work, companions will explore the historic town of Urbania, celebrated for its vibrant artistic heritage and exquisite handcrafted ceramics. Wander through charming artisan shops, meet local makers, and admire their distinctive creations before visiting the remarkable Church of the Dead, an iconic and unforgettable landmark that reveals a fascinating chapter of the region’s cultural history. - Group break for lunch at the studio. - For the final piece, you and Harley will draw inspiration from the renowned Italian artist Giuseppe Arcimboldo, famous for his imaginative portraits composed entirely of fruits, vegetables, flowers, and other natural elements. This will be a more challenging and creative project, and rather than demonstrating it step by step, Harley will work closely with the group, offering guidance and individual support throughout the process to help everyone create their own unique Arcimboldo-inspired masterpiece. - Group dinner in town. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/b2bd9d30-5ceb-418b-9989-614d32529b9d/Mufasa.jpg Harley Langberg food art workshop - Day 6, September 18 GELATO-MAKING CLASS AND TRIP TO URBINO - Enjoy your breakfast at Parco Ducale and then get ready for a gelato-making class! - Learn how to make authentic Italian gelato with award-winning local artisan gelato makers. During this hands-on experience, you'll use fresh local ingredients, prepare classic (or unusual, if you like!) flavors, and enjoy tasting your own creations. - Light lunch on your own in Urbania. - After lunch, we’ll go to Urbino, the enchanting Renaissance city and childhood home of Raphael. In a relaxed but guided exploration, we’ll wander through its elegant piazzas and winding medieval streets, taking in the rich atmosphere of local life, architecture, art, and design—collecting impressions, textures, and inspiration along the way. - Entrance to Raphael’s childhood home. - The afternoon is free to exploring Urbino at your own pace—whether revisiting favourite corners, discovering hidden viewpoints, visiting galleries, or simply soaking up the timeless beauty of the city. - After our trip to Urbino, we return to Urbania, where you’ll have some time to relax and unwind before dinner. You will also have time to pack your luggage and prepare for departure the following morning. - In the evening, we come together for a memorable dinner at La Braverja restaurant, known for its warm atmosphere and outstanding local cuisine, offering a fitting final gathering of the journey. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1b2b059b-b6ef-4895-a6fd-cd8d028bebc8/il+parco+ducale.jpg Harley Langberg food art workshop - Day 7, September 19 - We recommend booking a night or two in Bologna at the end/beginning of your trip to explore this beautiful city and to make your departure/arrival flights more convenient. Please contact us for recommendations. Time Stipulations Pick-ups at the Pesaro train station from 1:00pm to 3:00pm - Depart Hotel at 10:00 am. We will be at Pesaro train station at 11:30 am - Pick-up and Departures from other locations, or at times outside these parameters can be arranged at an additional fee. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/53e57cc0-c93c-4861-b20d-7eb6f3e531ec/Harleyactionshot.jpg Harley Langberg food art workshop - harley langberg Harley Langberg is a world-renowned food artist who has been creating food art for the past 12 years. He has built up an Instagram following of almost 41,000 followers and has partnered with many global brands including Netflix, Apple, and Crayola. He's been featured on the Today Show, the Tamron Hall Show, People Magazine and a number of other prominent media outlets. He lives in NYC with his husband Zach and his two children, his 5 year old daughter Blake and his 5 month old son Cameron. www.harleysfoodart.com Harley Langberg Instagram https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1782560375017-WBSK70I1SN0016W720Q0/breakfast+area.jpeg2.jpeg Harley Langberg food art workshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1782560375019-JVVKB699PH6UX7ZIMQ9R/breakfast+area.jpeg2.jpeg3.jpeg Harley Langberg food art workshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1782560376357-O9OB1H26F5G07DI0710Y/breakfast.jpeg Harley Langberg food art workshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1782560376526-A6F6ETI4WWAJZOCDFNDT/entrance.jpeg Harley Langberg food art workshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1782560377629-T6K20XX2L48H41U7MTBL/outside.jpeg Harley Langberg food art workshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1782560377774-XAY72MI2611TZWB64JOI/room2.jpeg Harley Langberg food art workshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1782560378785-SBLTF0CBOKZTM6V1BKEN/room4.jpeg Harley Langberg food art workshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1782560379261-9WBYY7JTJEOZ2XRC1N2Q/WhatsApp+Image+2026-06-16+at+1.jpeg Harley Langberg food art workshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1782560380035-7FBWH9HNEYZUK3U3VW3A/WhatsApp+Image+2026-06-16+at+10.3.jpeg Harley Langberg food art workshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1782560380593-P0ZDHN31QI0OGAUU5PCA/WhatsApp+Image+2026-06-16+at+10.31..jpeg Harley Langberg food art workshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1782560381598-SYGN0PNWTP3EB21FEHEQ/WhatsApp+Image+2026-06-16+at+10.31.39+AM.jpeg Harley Langberg food art workshop https://www.italianatours.com/stewart-white daily 0.75 2026-11-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/65d38fa8-9907-4c53-b459-c0ca2f25ea7a/IMG_6835.jpeg Stewart White https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1f8553fa-8759-4ffd-bbe8-9a7131061676/IMG_7354.jpeg Stewart White - Day 1, Sunday October 3rd - Arrival at Pesaro train station. In our commitment to making your traveling experience to Le Marche as easy and convenient as possible, you will be met and picked up at the train station (*see time stipulations) and escort you to the hotel. https://www.ilparcoducale.it/ -Take time to settle in, unpack and explore before we all meet up. Your accommodation is within walking distance of shops, markets, restaurants, and village life unspoiled by time. - Stewart and our host and native Marchigiano, Piero Pagliardini, will welcome you over drinks and give an overview of the week to come. Then pizza time! Enjoy the best pizza in town in an authentic Italian pizzeria. End the night with a stroll, a nightcap, and a good night’s sleep. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/c25b2c60-8500-4217-86cc-353f135ce9d4/2_Stewart+White_USA.jpeg Stewart White - Day 2, Monday October 4th - Wake up to the smell of pastries and espresso. Enjoy a local breakfast at the B&B, then a morning workshop in the studio with Stewart! 9-12:30 PM - Walk next door to your private studio in the Duke of Urbino’s summer palace, a historical landmark and your creative hub for the week. - Non-painters will venture out for a morning truffle hunt with Piero or Alex. We will meet Nico, a local truffle hunter, and his best friend Stella, his dog. The hunt will take us through fantastic landscapes while hunting for black truffles and learning local traditions. - Break for a light lunch (aka in Italy – two courses only). - Afternoon in the studio with Stewart. 2:30-6:30 PM - Dinner in town https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/7a5f4161-8990-4ea6-84e4-07267a32f3ff/IMG_2310.jpeg Stewart White - Day 3, Tuesday October 5th - Enjoy a local breakfast of cappuccino and pastries (or le paste) at your B&B. - Morning studio time with Stewart. 9-12:30 PM. - Non-painters: Dive into village life in Urbania, including a visit to the famous “Church of the Dead” and other historical sites. Learn about Urbania’s traditions, spanning centuries, including its rich ceramic art culture. - Break for group lunch at the studio. - After lunch, more studio time with Stewart. 2:30-5:30 PM. - Late afternoon private wine tasting at a local winery (a secret, local gem!) - Dinner in town https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/2ffc7b90-3799-4d2d-902e-2f934d30dc02/IMG_5459.jpeg Stewart White - Day 4, Wednesday October 6th - Enjoy breakfast at Parco Ducale - Morning in the studio with Stewart. 9-12:30 PM. - Non-painters, we will meet for an outing to Mercatello sul Metauro. Enjoy a light walking tour revealing all the hidden treasures of this charming village, including a stroll along the river to see its lagoons and mini natural pools (swim shoes recommended if you’d like to test the water!). Lunch in a very iconic place! - Break for lunch on site - Afternoon in the studio 2:30-5:30 PM - Later Afternoon cooking class with one of the best local chefs in Urbania to make “pasta fatta a mano” and other traditional courses. Our class will be held in the spectacular Mulino della Ricavata, a 12th century mill that will leave you breath taken. - Group dinner at the Mulino. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/78560979-b2c0-43d8-b643-5aee8babf5d8/IMG_7301.jpeg Stewart White - Day 5, Thursday October 7th - Enjoy a local breakfast at the hotel (have you tried the chocolate pastries yet?) - Morning trip to Fano: Discover one of the Marche region's most charming fishing harbors, where colorful working boats, weathered nets, and the lively waterfront provide endless inspiration for sketching and painting. - Lunch in Fano at a very authentic fish restaurant. - After a leisurely lunch together, you may continue painting by the harbor or return to Urbania for an afternoon studio session until 6:30 PM. - Dinner in town at one of the best restaurant in Urbania https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/500c3a8d-25e8-46a1-adae-178868b67e2e/%234+Tee+Box%2C+Essex+CC.jpeg Stewart White - Day 6, Friday October 8th - Breakfast at the hotel - Morning excursion to Urbino for the whole group, Raphael’s childhood home, where we kick off our adventure! In a loose yet structured manner, we'll wander the main squares and winding medieval pathways. You will be immersed in local color, texture, and flavors (while eating everything in sight) as well as examining architectural motifs, contemporary art, and design, all the while collecting ideas that will inspire your art. Please bring your sketchbook and/or materials for an amazing plein air session in the city center and at a panoramic lookout. - Entrance to Raphael’s childhood home. - Light lunch on your own in Urbino’s city centre. - After lunch, plein air session with Stewart, 2-4:30 PM - Return to Urbania, time to pack - In the evening, we'll celebrate our wonderful week together with a farewell dinner at one of Urbania's finest restaurants. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/f3a491ea-4136-4dd7-9aa5-a61ed33e5374/urbania.jpg Stewart White - Day 7, Saturday October 9th Time Stipulations - On departure day, depart the Hotel at 10:00 AM. We will be at Pesaro train station at 11:30 AM. - Pick-ups at Pesaro train station from 1:00 pm to 3:00 PM on arrival day. - Pick-ups and Departures from other locations, or at times outside these parameters can be arranged at an additional fee. - VERY IMPORTANT. We recommend booking a night or two in advance on the east coast of Italy (ask us for recommendations) at the beginning of your trip in order to make your arrival day more convenient. Please contact us for more details. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/b5b9827a-8cb4-4a69-b84f-ec5ed06d5f3a/24081_1955261w750.jpg Stewart White - stewart white Stewart Burgess White currently resides in Easton, MD. He has travelled extensively throughout his life. He is also an award-winning Architectural Illustrator and past President of the American Society of Architectural Illustrators. Stewart is a member of the American Impressionists Society, and a Signature member of The American Watercolor Society (AWS), The National Watercolor Society (NWS) and past President of the American Society of Architectural Illustrators ASAI (2012). President of the Mid-Atlantic Plein Air Painters Association (MAPAPA). He currently teaches Art Classes at The Easton Art Academy. Stewart was a Senior Associate at Design Collective, Inc., working as an architectural illustrator in Baltimore, Maryland. Adjunct Professor of Technical Illustration at Maryland Institute College of Art. He has painted murals in major museums and Sports Facilities in the US including, The National Museum of American History 10 murals for the permanent exhibit “America On The Road”, 70 murals for The Ballpark in Arlington for the Texas Rangers, The U.S. Naval Academy and The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History. All 12 murals for the Baltimore City Life Museum. awards of note Best of Show in Wayne Plein Air Festival 2013 2nd place Plein Air Richmond 2013 The only watercolor painter to win the Grand Prize in Plein Air Easton 2009 Grand Prize winner of the Plein Air Salon 2013-2014 Annual Competition 2014 Members Choice Award from ASAI Best of Show and an Award of Excellence from the 2016 Olmstead Invitational artist statement My interest in painting and particularly painting outdoors “en plein air”, began as an inquiry into the nature of light and its interaction with objects in space. From those initial sketches, studies and paintings, I was further led to inquire about other formal elements of painting and the question what makes a good picture and what inspires me about a particular image or view of nature? By painting outdoors, I am constantly in the middle of this inquiry and from time to time, I occasionally get answers. Each medium has its own voice and its own eloquence and one cannot effectively imitate the other. I enjoy drawing, painting with watercolor and with oils outdoors. But, by far, watercolor holds my interest the longest. It is an all consuming period of focused painting and observation. There is the observation of nature and the observation of what the paint and water are doing before me. My challenges are to integrate the natural world observations and translate my impressions on paper being attentive to the flow of water, pigment, the absorption rate of paper the humidity in the air, the limits of the brush, the quality of edges, the illusions of space, the mixing of color, the list goes on. Painting from life continues to fascinate for this reason, that there are no lack of challenges. 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In our commitment to making your traveling experience to Le Marche as easy and convenient as possible, you will be met and picked up at the train station (*see time stipulations) and escort you to the hotel. https://www.ilparcoducale.it/. -Take time to settle in, unpack and explore before we all meet up. Your accommodation is within walking distance of shops, markets, restaurants, and village life unspoiled by time. - Viktoria, Slawa, and our host and native Marchigiano, Piero Pagliardini, will welcome you over drinks and give an overview of the week to come. Then pizza time! Enjoy the best pizza in town in an authentic Italian pizzeria. End the night with a stroll, a nightcap, and a good night’s sleep. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/ef8d8096-5bc6-4dcc-961a-917d1e91a7ee/5.+Slawa+Prischedko%2C+_der+Bick_+Aquarell+76x56cm.jpg Viktoria & Slawa Prischedko - Day 2 - Wake up to the smell of pastries and espresso. Enjoy a local breakfast at the B&B, then a morning workshop in the studio with Vicktoria and Slawa! 9-12:30 PM - Walk next door to your private studio in the Duke of Urbino’s summer palace, a historical landmark and your creative hub for the week. Non-painters will venture out for a morning truffle hunt with Piero or Alex. We will meet Nico, a local truffle hunter, and his best friend Stella, his dog. The hunt will take us through fantastic landscapes while hunting for black truffles and learning local traditions. - Break for a light lunch (aka in Italy – two courses only). - Afternoon studio/plein air session with Viktoria and Slawa, 2-6 PM. *Plein air locations are carefully selected to be near basic amenities such as public restrooms and establishments to buy water. - Non-painters. Take a visit to a Roman Villa with some 1,000 square meters of polychronic mosaics in the heart of Sant’ Angelo in Vado. The “Domus del Mito" was built in the 1st century AD. This is one of the great archeological discoveries of the last 50 years in Central Italy - Dinner at the square in one of our favorite restaurants. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/50a65a8e-113f-4a3d-9531-47c0307607f7/2.V.Prischedko-Nachdem+Regen-76x56cm-2024-Aquarelle+2.jpg Viktoria & Slawa Prischedko - Day 3 - Enjoy a local breakfast of cappuccino and pastries (or le paste) at your B&B. - Morning studio time with Viktoria and Slawa. 9-12:30 PM. - Non-painters: Dive into village life in Urbania, including a visit to the famous “Church of the Dead” and other historical sites. Learn about Urbania’s traditions, spanning centuries, including its rich ceramic art culture. - Break for group lunch at the studio. - After lunch, a landscape session on site with Viktoria 2-5 PM. - Return to the accommodation - Late afternoon private wine tasting at a tiny, local winery (a secret, local gem!) that makes the only smoked Passito wine in the world! - Dinner in town https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/26be55e3-c2f8-4ab2-91fa-d9f98c52e20d/4.+Slawa+Prischedko%2C+_Kafe_+Aquarell+102x102cm.jpg Viktoria & Slawa Prischedko - Day 4 - Enjoy breakfast at Parco Ducale - Morning in the studio with Viktoria. 9-1 PM. - Non-painters free time to explore the surroundings or enjoy a swim in the pool - Break for lunch on site - Afternoon in the studio 3-5 PM - Later Afternoon cooking class with one of the best local chefs in Urbania to make “pasta fatta a mano” and other traditional courses. Our class will be held in the spectacular Mulino della Ricavata, a 12th century mill that will leave you breath taken. - Group dinner at the Mulino. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/409b7b05-b136-4e12-896a-4a19f6311e5f/5.+Viktoria+Prischedko%2C+_A+cup+of+coffee_%2C+Watercolor%2C+120x90cm.+2026.jpg Viktoria & Slawa Prischedko - Day 5 - Enjoy a local breakfast at the hotel (have you tried the chocolate pastries yet?) - Morning excursion to Urbino, Raphael’s childhood home, where we kick off our adventure! In a loose yet structured manner, we'll wander the main squares and winding medieval pathways. You will be immersed in local color, texture, and flavors (while eating everything in sight) as well as examining architectural motifs, contemporary art, and design, all the while collecting ideas that will inspire your art. Please bring your sketchbook and/or materials for an amazing plein air session in the city center and at a panoramic lookout. - Entrance to Raphael’s childhood home. - Light lunch on your own in Urbino’s city centre - Plein air session after lunch and time to explore the city. - Return late in the afternoon and relax. - Group dinner in town. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/e2c3e155-b909-475b-98d7-0df87f1d2485/2.+Slawa+Prischedko%2C+_Emilia_+Aquarell+56x38cm.JPG Viktoria & Slawa Prischedko - Day 6 - Leisure morning and breakfast at the B&B. - Morning class, on site 9-1 PM - Non-painters, we will meet for an outing to Mercatello sul Metauro. Enjoy a light walking tour revealing all the hidden treasures of this charming village, including a stroll along the river to see its lagoons and mini natural pools (swim shoes recommended if you’d like to test the water!). Lunch in a very iconic place! - Usual break for lunch at the studio. - Free time to pack at the hotel. - Meet that evening for a farewell happy hour and dinner. Share your art with the group and then raise a glass (or two, or three!) to our week in Le Marche. Cin-cin! Cheers! And a warm salute until next year! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/01bd2ca3-405b-416b-b50b-2af9501c8307/1.Viktoria+Prischedko-Abendstimmung-56x38cm.jpg Viktoria & Slawa Prischedko - Day 7 Time Stipulations - Pick-ups at Pesaro train station from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM - Depart Hotel at 10:00 AM on day 7. We will be at Pesaro train station at 11:30 AM. - Pick-ups and Departures from other locations, or at times outside these parameters can be arranged at an additional fee. - VERY IMPORTANT. We recommend booking a night or two in advance on the east coast of Italy (ask us for recommendations) at the beginning of your trip in order to make your arrival day more convenient. Please contact us for more details. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/4f853bd3-2f49-4fb9-a601-6440e807b19c/Slawa+Prischedko1.jpg Viktoria & Slawa Prischedko - slawa prischedko Graduated in Scenography and Painting from the Academy of Fine Arts in Kyiv, Ukraine, the artist is a member of BBK Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. Over the years, he has received numerous national and international awards, including the Grand Prix at the International Watercolour Salon in Uckange (France) Prize of Public Watercolour Painting Awarding in Namur (Belgium),the Grand Prix at the 8th Biennial Art and Matter in Saint-Pierre-lès-Nemours (France), the Taylor Foundation Special Watercolour Prize at the Grand Palais in Paris (2020), Special Watercolour Prize, Grand Palais, Paris, France (2019) and the Géant des Beaux-Arts Prize (2026). His work has been exhibited internationally in Europe, Asia, North America, and Indonesia, with exhibitions in countries including France, Germany, Belgium, Italy, Spain, Japan, China, Canada, and the United States. His paintings have also been featured in international art magazines such as International Artist, The Art of Watercolour, L'Art de l'Aquarelle, Univers des Arts, Art Profil, Palette, and Galerie. www.prischedko.de instagram.com/slawaprischedko facebook.com/slawa.prischedko https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/b112450d-bdbc-454d-a1ab-53c2cd94b980/Viktoria+Prischedko.jpg Viktoria & Slawa Prischedko - viktoria prischedko Graduated in Architecture and Painting from the Academy for Visual Arts in Kyiv, Ukraine, the artist is a member of the Professional Association of Visual Artists (BBK) in Germany. Her artistic career has been distinguished by numerous national and international awards, reflecting her dedication to watercolor painting and her distinctive artistic language. Among her most notable achievements are the Southwest German Watercolour Painting Award, the State Prize of Aiguillon (France), the Watercolour Painting Award at the Salon l’Hivernal de Lyon, First Prize at the IWS Indonesia, Prize of Public / Salon de l'Aquarelle de Belgique in Brussels/ Belgium, Prize of Jury / Salon de peinture et sculpture Annet sur Marne, Paris / France, as well as several jury and public choice awards in France, Belgium, and Germany. Her paintings have been presented in numerous solo and group exhibitions throughout Europe, Asia, and North America, including France, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Spain, Austria, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Japan, China, Moldova, Ukraine, Finland, Canada, Indonesia, and the United States. Her work is recognized for its expressive use of color, luminous atmosphere, and sensitive interpretation of landscape and nature. Her artwork has been featured in international art magazines, including International Artist (USA), The Art of Watercolour (United Kingdom), L’Art de l’Aquarelle and Univers des Arts (France), Art Profil and Palette (Germany), as well as Galerie (Luxembourg). www.prischedko.de instagram.com/viktoriaprischedko facebook.com/viktoria.prischedko facebook.com/prischedko https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1784206959755-QM46Y9DJGJIIAIMUPA9E/il+parco+ducale.jpg Viktoria & Slawa Prischedko https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1784207003017-QYZXP9WL32M05H1YS6WF/breakfast+area.jpeg2.jpeg Viktoria & Slawa Prischedko https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1784207003013-ZE9QQD8QRHMHFEOTW0JU/breakfast+area.jpeg2.jpeg3.jpeg Viktoria & Slawa Prischedko https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1784207004251-QTWYKMKKN4ABU5YFK5Z4/breakfast.jpeg Viktoria & Slawa Prischedko https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1784207004446-LAAW0YMK0B8F7KZOL68J/entrance.jpeg Viktoria & Slawa Prischedko https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1784207005510-VDMWRNICZKPK774MHJHZ/outside.jpeg Viktoria & Slawa Prischedko https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1784207005973-W7EZU75UU7SYO07U3LRY/room2.jpeg Viktoria & Slawa Prischedko https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1784207006594-OF1JXHDPA8CXEE25W8TK/room4.jpeg Viktoria & Slawa Prischedko https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1784207007222-42FYJHDUMXTMLNLE2HWC/WhatsApp+Image+2026-06-16+at+1.jpeg Viktoria & Slawa Prischedko https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1784207007752-WBHL3L265NTFSHCAFR5Q/WhatsApp+Image+2026-06-16+at+10.3.jpeg Viktoria & Slawa Prischedko https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1784207008401-T91TTXDLHQGD28VRG2SR/WhatsApp+Image+2026-06-16+at+10.31..jpeg Viktoria & Slawa Prischedko https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1784207008971-CEP1BL5K0GW1MP9KT9CO/WhatsApp+Image+2026-06-16+at+10.31.39+AM.jpeg Viktoria & Slawa Prischedko https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1784207009771-WCROT8G3CBDOKVE7VW2B/WhatsApp+Image+2026-06-16+at+10.31.39.jpeg Viktoria & Slawa Prischedko https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1784207010294-X7A4VCQKA8QTBFZITVA1/WhatsApp+Image+2026-06-16+at+10.31.40+.jpeg Viktoria & Slawa Prischedko https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1784207010994-ZBBIRCGCGI26F8DO0DND/WhatsApp+Image+2026-06-16+at+10.31.40+AM.jpeg Viktoria & Slawa Prischedko https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1784207011452-825EPDAOTM08Q4T7NT8P/WhatsApp+Image+2026-06-16+at+10.31.40+AM0.jpeg Viktoria & Slawa Prischedko https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1784207012199-E8UM99NMI7XCG0YRC1LU/WhatsApp+Image+2026-06-16+at+10.31.jpeg Viktoria & Slawa Prischedko https://www.italianatours.com/karen-olson-2027 daily 0.75 2026-11-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/30ddba72-70fa-47bd-baae-ae7e593ea0a8/karen2.jpg Karen Olson Salento https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/ffa5bc5e-a05b-433c-9386-fd38e10a9319/borgoterra+entrance.jpeg Karen Olson Salento - Day 1, October 3rd - Arrival Brindisi BDS is the meeting point for arrival day (*see time stipulations, contact us for any reasons) and transfer by private bus to the Hotel. -Take time to settle in, unpack and explore before we all meet up. The hotel is within walking distance of shops, markets, restaurants and village life unspoiled by time. -Together we will begin exploring the week ahead, the ideas behind sculptural books, and the creative possibilities that emerge when form, place, and story come together. Then pizza time! Enjoy an evening of introductions over the best pizza in town in an authentic Italian pizzeria. End the night with a stroll, a nightcap, and a good night’s sleep. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/ba1abdf4-3829-43cc-9991-4ebd7fe9e4de/Karen+Olson-8.jpg Karen Olson Salento - Day 2, October 4th - Wake up to the smell of pastries and espresso. Enjoy a local breakfast at the hotel followed by our first full day studio class with Karen in the stunning Palazzo Micali. 9-12:30 PM. - Morning Theme: Artist Books & Sculptural Books We begin by exploring contemporary examples that blur the boundaries between book, object, and sculpture. Presentation: Techniques for Creating Structure & Form Through demonstrations and discussion, Karen will introduce methods for sculpting, shaping, folding, and layering paper. Participants will explore a variety of approaches for transforming photographs, drawings, prints, or other works on paper into sculptural pages that move beyond the traditional book format. Non-artists will have the opportunity to discover the Grecìa Salentina: scenic drive to visit nearby villages, to sit with the locals for an espresso and gelato. With Piero you will never get bored! - Break for lunch - Afternoon studio time 2:30-6 PM . Theme: Connecting Concept & Structure How does the story you wish to tell influence the structure that holds it? Together we will consider books as vessels, landscapes, and immersive experiences, where every structural decision contributes to meaning. Presentation: Joining & Binding Methods A range of joining techniques—from simple stitched bindings to elegant paper hinges and concealed connections—will be demonstrated, offering participants a flexible vocabulary for creating books that open, unfold, and reveal themselves in unexpected ways. Karen will work individually with each participant to develop the conceptual direction of their project and create an initial mock-up that will serve as the foundation for the days ahead. - Evening Excursion Before dinner, we will take a guided walk through the city’s honey-coloured limestone streets, ornate Baroque facades, hidden courtyards, and shifting Mediterranean light. Together we will observe how architecture, shadow, relief, layering, and the passage of time can inspire sculptural thinking. Over dinner, we will reflect on how place can influence not only the imagery within a book, but also its physical structure. -Dinner at the square! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/b81b78bc-f8cf-4e5a-b830-23119a4f2640/Karen+Olson-1-2.jpg Karen Olson Salento - Day 3, October 5th - Enjoy a local breakfast of cappuccino and pastries at your hotel. - Full studio day with Karen, - Morning Theme: Form Carries Meaning 9-12:30 PM. The relationship between story, material, and structure becomes the focus as participants begin developing their individual books. Presentation: Foundational Structures Karen will introduce several adaptable sculptural book structures that can be modified to support a wide range of artistic concepts. The remainder of the morning will be devoted to studio practice, with individual mentoring and technical guidance. Non-artists will venture out for a visit to the Trulli, the traditional dry stone huts with a corbelled roof. We’ll go to visit Alberobello. Lunch in Alberobello! - Artists break for lunch. - Afternoon: more studio time with Karen, 2-5 PM. Theme: The Book as Place Landscape can become more than subject matter—it can become the structure through which a story unfolds. Presentation: Sequencing & Movement Through discussion and demonstration, participants will explore pacing, rhythm, scale, repetition, texture, and the movement created through page turns and unfolding forms. These compositional decisions become powerful narrative tools within the sculptural book - Late afternoon private Aloe Plant workshop on the Aloe farm Naturalis bio resort - Dinner on site at the Aloe farm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/70dd24de-e561-44d4-9788-b7a0c077e2f7/Karen+Olson-14.jpg Karen Olson Salento - Day 4, October 6th - Grab your swimsuit and sunscreen: a boat day trip to the seaside is awaiting you! - Enjoy the marvelous sea in Puglia: this unpolluted and crystal clear water will take your breath away. We will be able to explore the coastline from multiple points of view, while sipping a nice glass of wine and delicious aperitif. - Lunch in Otranto - Afternoon return to our hotel for studio time with Karen. 4-6 PM Open Studio & Individual Mentoring This dedicated studio session allows participants to continue developing their projects with Karen providing individual guidance, technical assistance, and conceptual feedback as each book begins to take its final form. Inquiry — What Holds Structure Together Before It Exists? Through conversation and making, we will consider the unseen frameworks that support both our creative process and the works we create. - Dinner on your own. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1707445b-e568-4c9d-a964-c5ff8fbde347/Karen+Olson-22.jpg Karen Olson Salento - Day 5, October 7th - Breakfast at the Hotel. - Full studio day with Karen - Morning Theme: Material as Meaning 9-12:30 PM As the primary structures are established, attention shifts to the subtle decisions that transform a well-made book into a compelling work of art. Surface, texture, rhythm, transparency, and the interaction of light become active participants in the narrative. Presentation: Layering, Depth & Transformation Karen will demonstrate ways to enrich sculptural books through the thoughtful integration of materials and imagery. Topics may include: incorporating prints, photographs, drawings, and handmade papers creating depth through layering and relief using transparency, shadow, and negative space. Participants will spend the remainder of the morning continuing construction while receiving individual mentoring and technical guidance. Non artist morning free time to relax and enjoy village life. - Break for lunch then return to the studio for your class with Karen. - Afternoon in the studio 2-5 PM Theme: Books as Experiences Rather than simply presenting information, a sculptural book invites discovery through movement, surprise, rhythm, and interaction. Presentation: Refining the Reader’s Journey Together we will explore how viewers physically experience a sculptural book. Discussion topics include: pacing and moments of pause, surprise and revelation. Karen will continue working individually with each participant, helping resolve both conceptual and structural questions. - Late afternoon we will visit a typical Masseria, where olive oil, wine and other traditional Apulian products are produced. You will taste them all and try to decide which one is your favorite. - Dinner at the Masseria! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/c931f2f7-d86d-4052-aada-135e33c3566d/Karen+Olson-4.jpg Karen Olson Salento - Day 6, October 8th - Breakfast at the hotel followed by half studio day! We will finish up our artworks and review lessons shared. - Morning Theme: Refining the Work 9-12:30 PM As projects near completion, we shift our attention from making to seeing. Presentation: Critical Reflection Participants will learn practical approaches for evaluating their own work by asking thoughtful questions: What does the work need? What can be removed? Where can space, silence, repetition, interruption, or sculptural expansion strengthen the experience? Karen will provide individual feedback as participants complete their books and prepare them for exhibition. - Break for lunch. Non-artists, we will visit the west coast. on the Ionic side. Completely different landscape from the coast of the day before, here soft sandy beaches. Visit to Gallipoli! Return in the afternoon for relaxation time. - Afternoon critique. Closing Exhibition The workshop concludes with an informal exhibition celebrating the work created throughout the week. Before our farewell dinner, participants are invited to share their sculptural books over wine and light refreshments, reflecting on both the creative journey and the connections formed during our time together in Salento. - Then, private Lecce stone carving class in the late afternoon to create a fantastic memory of your journey in Puglia. - Meet that evening for a farewell dinner where we will raise a glass (or two, or three!) to our week in Puglia. Cin-cin! Cheers! And a warm salute until next year. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/b494d836-e367-428f-ae96-cced6db66d62/Screenshot+2025-01-09+10.45.51+PM.png Karen Olson Salento - Day 7, October 9th - We recommend booking a night or two in Brindisi at the end/beginning of your trip to explore this beautiful city and to make your departure/arrival flights more convenient. Please contact us for recommendations. - Departures , hotel check-out at 11 AM Time Stipulations: - On arrival day, complimentary group transportation to our Salento accommodations will be offered between 12–3 PM, with pick-up available at BDS Brindisi Airport or our designated hotels in Brindisi: https://www.palazzovirgilio.it/ https://www.albergointernazionale.it/ - Departure day, in order to arrive for your flight with ample time, we recommend scheduling departing flights after 4 PM - Pick-ups and departures from other locations, or at times outside these parameters can be arranged at an additional fee. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/b973ce23-a6bc-47a0-8a4e-9f038f722aee/Head+shot+-+Karen+Olson.jpg Karen Olson Salento - karen olson Artist Statement When trees converse, the air is charged with fragrances, hormones, and electrical exchanges. Placing myself in the middle of this conversation, I am illuminated by it. These experiences—shaped by hours spent walking the trails near my home in Midcoast Maine—form the foundation of my creative inquiry. I explore the intersection of human emotion and the natural world, investigating how our connection with nature supports mental health and interpersonal communication. My work is driven by a desire to understand both the scientific and the soulful dimensions of this relationship. As a lens-based artist, papermaker, mentor, and educator, I weave together photography, handmade paper, and place-based practices to explore how perception is shaped through material engagement. Informed by my training as a forest therapy guide, my teaching emphasizes relationship with the landscape, resonance, and attunement—a shift from mastery toward dialogue, where making becomes a form of listening and the work emerges through sustained attention, presence, and reciprocity. Through workshops, retreats, and online offerings, I extend this same approach to learning environments. I invite artists to slow down, work with care and curiosity, and cultivate practices rooted in observation, patience, and collaboration with materials. I support artists in developing a deeper trust in process—where making becomes a conversation, and where both the work and the maker are shaped by sustained attention, presence, and place. karen@karenolsonphotography.com Karen Olson Photography https://www.italianatours.com/kelvin-okafor daily 0.75 2026-11-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/807aa872-c24c-49d9-9028-56acd7eac3fd/Mia%E2%80%99s+Interlude.jpg Kelvin Okafor https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/b455cdc0-4dba-4e4a-bbc2-262f304e1343/urbania.jpg Kelvin Okafor - Day 1 - Arrival at Pesaro train station. In our commitment to making your traveling experience to Le Marche as easy and convenient as possible, you will be met and picked up at the train station (*see time stipulations) and escort you to the hotel. https://www.ilparcoducale.it/. -Take time to settle in, unpack and explore before we all meet up. Your accommodation is within walking distance of shops, markets, restaurants, and village life unspoiled by time. - Kelvin and our host and native Marchigiano, Piero Pagliardini, will welcome you over drinks and give an overview of the week to come. Then pizza time! Enjoy the best pizza in town in an authentic Italian pizzeria. End the night with a stroll, a nightcap, and a good night’s sleep. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/007030fe-fbfa-4d19-8958-4bd49df3a3fb/John+Lennon.JPG Kelvin Okafor - Day 2 - Wake up to the smell of pastries and espresso. Enjoy a local breakfast at the B&B, then a morning workshop in the studio with Kelvin! 9 AM-12:30 PM - Walk next door to your private studio in the Duke of Urbino’s summer palace, a historical landmark and your creative hub for the week. - Non-participating companions will venture out for a morning truffle hunt with Piero or Alex. We will meet Nico, a local truffle hunter, and his best friend Stella, his dog. The hunt will take us through fantastic landscapes while hunting for black truffles and learning local traditions. - Break for a light lunch (aka in Italy – two courses only). - Afternoon in the studio with Kelvin. 2:30-6:30 PM - Dinner in the studio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/f82b6dae-62a7-413f-920b-3087b6cae9de/Shimbe+Avalumun+Queen.jpg Kelvin Okafor - Day 3 - Enjoy a local breakfast of cappuccino and pastries (or le paste) at your B&B. - Morning studio time with Kelvin. 9 AM-12:30 PM. - Non-participating companions: Dive into village life in Urbania, including a visit to the famous “Church of the Dead” and other historical sites. Learn about Urbania’s traditions, spanning centuries, including its rich ceramic art culture. - Break for group lunch at the studio. - After lunch, more studio time with Kelvin. 2-5:30 PM. - Late afternoon private wine / beer tasting at a tiny, local winery (a secret, local gem!) - Dinner in town on your own, ask us for suggestions! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/0024a358-1549-418d-a83c-120c52394977/Seal.jpg Kelvin Okafor - Day 4 - Enjoy breakfast at Parco Ducale - Morning in the studio with Kelvin. 9 AM-12:30 PM. - Non-participating companions, we will meet for an outing to Mercatello sul Metauro. Enjoy a light walking tour revealing all the hidden treasures of this charming village, including a stroll along the river to see its lagoons and mini natural pools (swim shoes recommended if you’d like to test the water!). Lunch in a very iconic place! - Break for lunch on site - Afternoon in the studio 2:30-5:30 PM - Later Afternoon cooking class with one of the best local chefs in Urbania to make “pasta fatta a mano” and other traditional courses. Our class will be held in the spectacular Mulino della Ricavata, a 12th century mill that will leave you breath taken. - Group dinner at the Mulino. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/99af7d90-0749-4bff-842e-05ac245a25f5/Mich%C3%A9ll%C3%A9+Brown.jpg Kelvin Okafor - Day 5 - Enjoy a local breakfast at the hotel (have you tried the chocolate pastries yet?) - Morning excursion to Urbino for the whole group, Raphael’s childhood home, where we kick off our adventure! In a loose yet structured manner, we'll wander the main squares and winding medieval pathways. You will be immersed in local color, texture, and flavors (while eating everything in sight) as well as examining architectural motifs, contemporary art, and design, all the while collecting ideas that will inspire your art. Please bring your sketchbook and/or materials for an amazing plein air session in the city center and at a panoramic lookout. - Entrance to Raphael’s childhood home. - Light lunch on your own in Urbino’s city centre - Return to the studio in Urbania. 3:30-6:30 PM - Dinner in town at the best restaurant in Urbania https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/91d78589-44f5-4dbc-ad64-2fc46e86ba7e/Zelda+Burborough.jpg Kelvin Okafor - Day 6 Departure day. Time Stipulations - Pick-ups at Pesaro train station from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM on arrival day. - On departure day, depart the Hotel at 10AM. We will be at Pesaro train station at 11:30 AM. - Pick-ups and Departures from other locations, or at times outside these parameters can be arranged at an additional fee. - VERY IMPORTANT. We recommend booking a night or two in advance on the east coast of Italy (ask us for recommendations) at the beginning of your trip in order to make your arrival day more convenient. Please contact us for more details. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/d94abfa4-0c70-4228-8d6c-1d82ee747446/Twiggles-KelvinOkafor_IMG_8437.jpg Kelvin Okafor - kelvin okafor Kelvin Okafor is a British artist born in London in 1985, celebrated for his highly detailed graphite and charcoal portraiture. His work goes beyond physical likeness to explore presence, identity and human connection. He studied Art and Design at City & Guilds Art School before graduating with a BA (Hons) in Fine Art from Middlesex University. Drawing has been central to Okafor’s life since childhood. His fascination with the pencil began at around the age of eight and developed into a deeply meditative practice. Working through an intensive process of observation and gradual construction, he often creates a portrait in sections, studying individual features before bringing them together as a whole. The slow nature of this process allows him to look beyond surface appearance and consider the emotional presence, lived experience and individuality of each sitter. Okafor describes his practice as “Emotional Realism.” Although his drawings are renowned for their technical precision, realism is not the destination of his work. Instead, detail becomes a means of encounter: an invitation to look more closely, remain with another person and recognise the humanity that exists beyond first impressions. This philosophy lies at the heart of Drawing Awareness, Okafor’s ongoing body of work exploring visible difference, identity and our shared humanity. Through large-scale portraits and the personal voices of the people represented, the project draws attention to experiences including vitiligo, burns, albinism, arteriovenous malformation and scarring. Sitters have included Winnie Harlow, Seal, Nikki Lilly, Katie Piper, Catrin Pugh and others. The work does not seek sympathy, but instead creates space for each person to be encountered on their own terms. Drawing Awareness has been presented in London and internationally, including a major solo presentation at Hope 93 Gallery in Fitzrovia in 2025 and a presentation in Paris later that year. In 2026, the project was exhibited alongside other works from Okafor’s practice at Beecher’s Gallery in Herefordshire. His work has also taken him to Nigeria, where in 2025 he completed and unveiled a commissioned portrait of Professor Benedict Oramah for Afreximbank before an audience of thousands in Abuja. Alongside his studio practice, Okafor is committed to education, artistic exchange and the development of emerging artists. Through the Kelvin Okafor Academy and in-person workshops, he teaches the observational and technical processes behind his drawing practice while encouraging artists to develop patience, sensitivity and their own visual language. His recent teaching and public engagement have included workshops and talks in the United Kingdom, Italy and Nigeria. Okafor’s work and journey have been featured by major international media, including the BBC and CNN Style. In 2026, he has also taken on prominent roles within the wider arts community, including serving as an invited selector for the ING Discerning Eye exhibition and as a judge for the British Art Prize. Across portraiture, exhibitions, education and collaboration, Okafor’s practice remains rooted in a simple belief: that sustained attention can transform the way we see one another. His work asks the viewer to move beyond appearance, assumptions and labels, and to encounter the individual with greater curiosity, compassion and presence. Artist Statement “I love to draw faces. Each face, to me, tells an intriguing story regardless of age, gender, race or background. In the process of putting pencil to paper, I begin by drawing in sections and stages. I visually dissect facial features, study them, and then bring them back together like pieces in a puzzle. This method helps me understand expression and appreciate the lengthy, meditative process each portrait requires.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1786610265457-OP0QDARY08HOE9DVMY6Z/il+parco+ducale.jpg Kelvin Okafor https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1786610263863-MDDV4SYOB2DBVBHFRKPA/entrance.jpeg Kelvin Okafor https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1786610266917-50G2JUHIQRGH6N461ZLV/outside.jpeg Kelvin Okafor https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1786610259650-FSLESJAS2D3QFSO2ICCK/breakfast+area.jpeg2.jpeg Kelvin Okafor https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1786610261015-Z0U5F454QHVCG3299E8X/breakfast+area.jpeg2.jpeg3.jpeg Kelvin Okafor https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1786610262420-IIM6UV4EDHJKK1T324QY/breakfast.jpeg Kelvin Okafor https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1786624339322-14QP5A1B0Y0VMPU401OC/room2.jpeg Kelvin Okafor https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1786624339244-5QVZZNIROW7GE9XFA3MI/room4.jpeg Kelvin Okafor https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1786624340459-VTU0RIRGZ5DSL32JH1MJ/WhatsApp+Image+2026-06-16+at+1.jpeg Kelvin Okafor https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1786624340511-C0QJCHPLF74179VXVNNF/WhatsApp+Image+2026-06-16+at+10.3.jpeg Kelvin Okafor https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1786624341741-NXI79KYX0Q47OQ2GSO3W/WhatsApp+Image+2026-06-16+at+10.31..jpeg Kelvin Okafor https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1786624342219-KBZ9I3CEHKXTP55OEG45/WhatsApp+Image+2026-06-16+at+10.31.39+AM.jpeg Kelvin Okafor https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1786624343056-D869GBKL6YRHRM64IL0Q/WhatsApp+Image+2026-06-16+at+10.31.39.jpeg Kelvin Okafor https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1786624343546-KZXNYBA6UNNPHR0WI01F/WhatsApp+Image+2026-06-16+at+10.31.40+.jpeg Kelvin Okafor https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1786624344252-3SEKHHSKG1RQJPJ3M4KG/WhatsApp+Image+2026-06-16+at+10.31.40+AM.jpeg Kelvin Okafor https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1786624344785-5SIE6V9BJSKPQTA1Z2BS/WhatsApp+Image+2026-06-16+at+10.31.40+AM0.jpeg Kelvin Okafor https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/1786624345468-FQP8HSX4X49BYUVOHWHO/WhatsApp+Image+2026-06-16+at+10.31.jpeg Kelvin Okafor https://www.italianatours.com/yossi-kotler-salento-2027 daily 0.75 2026-11-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/94b1efc6-5909-4457-b015-fe3e299a04ec/124366_6532939xl.jpg Yossi Kotler Salento https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/ced8e996-caaa-45e6-9c98-34fb8ac3f106/IMG_8608.jpeg Yossi Kotler Salento - Day 1 - On arrival day, Brindisi BDS airport is the meeting point. In our commitment to making your traveling experience to Salento as easy and convenient as possible, your host, Piero Pagliardini, will meet you at the airport and Brindisi train station and escort you to the hotel https://www.borgoterra.com -Take time to settle in, unpack and explore before we all meet up. The hotel is within walking distance of shops, markets, restaurants and village life unspoiled by time. -Yossi, and our host and native Italian, Piero Pagliardini, will welcome you over drinks and give an overview of the week to come. Then pizza time! Enjoy the best pizza in town in an authentic Italian pizzeria. End the night with a stroll, a nightcap, and a good night’s sleep. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/38ae1059-130c-4a84-8353-0e46457db378/IMG_8618.jpeg Yossi Kotler Salento - Day 2 - Wake up to the smell of pastries and espresso. Enjoy a local breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, head to the beautiful Adriatic coast for a full day of plein air painting* in Santa Cesarea Terme with Yossi, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Lunch will be on your own. Santa Cesarea Terme is a picturesque coastal town perched above the Adriatic Sea, known for its dramatic cliffs, crystal-clear waters and distinctive Moorish-style architecture. Its elegant villas, white buildings and spectacular coastal views provide wonderful inspiration for capturing the colours, light and atmosphere of Salento. (*plein air locations are carefully selected to be near basic amenities such as public restrooms and establishments to buy water.) In the morning, non-painters will have the opportunity to discover the Grecìa Salentina: scenic drive to visit nearby villages, to sit with the locals for an espresso and gelato. With Piero you will never get bored! Lunch will be included at a restaurant near the accommodation. In the afternoon, enjoy a special Lecce stone carving class in Martano, where you'll have the opportunity to discover the traditional craftsmanship of this beautiful local stone and create a unique souvenir of your journey. After the class, enjoy some free time to explore Martano at your own pace. -Dinner at the square! Meet the locals, live like locals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/7c157d99-3ca1-4b2b-8381-86ce0d68e38f/IMG_8615.jpeg Yossi Kotler Salento - Day 3 - Enjoy a local breakfast of cappuccino and pastries at your hotel. - After breakfast, enjoy a full day of watercolor instruction with Yossi at the beautiful private studio in Palazzo Micali. From 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and again from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Yossi will guide you through new techniques, demonstrations and individual instruction, helping you develop your paintings and explore your own artistic expression. Lunch will be on your own. Non-painters will venture out for a visit to the Trulli, the traditional dry stone huts with a corbelled roof. We’ll go to visit Alberobello. Lunch in Alberobello. - Late afternoon, private Aloe Plant workshop on an Aloe farm. - Dinner on site at the Aloe farm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/7199184c-9ac7-478e-8777-2d63ac1dd947/IMG_8612.jpeg Yossi Kotler Salento - Day 4 - Grab your swimsuit and sunscreen: a boat day trip to the seaside is awaiting the whole group! - Enjoy the marvelous sea in Puglia: this unpolluted and crystal clear water will take your breath away. We will be able to explore the coastline from multiple points of view, while sipping a nice glass of wine and delicious aperitif. - Lunch together in Otranto - In the afternoon, take out your watercolors for a plein air painting session with Yossi. Otranto offers an inspiring combination of seaside scenery and historic architecture. Its charming old town, enclosed by ancient walls, features narrow stone streets, picturesque harbour views and the impressive Aragonese Castle. A wonderful setting to capture the character of this historic coastal town through watercolor. - Dinner will be on your own in Martano, giving you the opportunity to discover one of the local restaurants at your own pace. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/0965823e-f29c-45b1-bf1f-a1e4c6d4206e/IMG_8610.jpeg Yossi Kotler Salento - Day 5 - After breakfast, enjoy a plein air painting day in Castro with Yossi, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Perched above the Adriatic Sea, Castro is one of Salento's most picturesque coastal villages. Its historic stone centre, ancient castle, panoramic terraces and beautiful marina offer a wonderful variety of subjects. The rugged coastline, deep blue waters and spectacular natural scenery make this an especially inspiring location for landscape painting. - Lunch will be on your own. Today, non-painters discover Lecce, often called the Florence of the South, famous for its extraordinary Baroque architecture. Explore the historic centre, admire the richly decorated churches and palaces, wander through charming streets and enjoy the lively atmosphere of this beautiful city. Lunch will be on your own. - Late afternoon we will visit a typical masseria, where olive oil, wine and other traditional Apulian products are produced. You will taste them all and try to decide which one is your favorite. - Group dinner at the Masseria! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/18e1c90a-3b6a-4b3c-bf94-0f50e134907b/IMG_8609.jpeg Yossi Kotler Salento - Day 6 - Breakfast at the hotel. - Today, we visit Gallipoli, one of the most charming towns along the Ionian coast of Salento. The morning will be dedicated to exploring this beautiful seaside destination, with its historic old town, picturesque harbour and fascinating coastal scenery, and we have a plein air painting session. - Lunch will be on your own. - Continue with an afternoon plein air painting session with Yossi, finishing around 4:00 PM. Gallipoli's old town is built on a small limestone island connected to the mainland by a historic bridge. Its maze of narrow streets, white and golden stone buildings, fishing boats and waterfront views offer endless inspiration. The lively harbour and traditional fishing atmosphere provide wonderful opportunities to capture everyday life and the Mediterranean light in watercolor. Non-painters join the painters in Gallipoli and enjoy the day discovering the historic centre, the harbour and the beautiful surroundings. -Meet that evening for a farewell dinner where we will raise a glass (or two, or three!) to our week in Puglia. Cin-cin! Cheers! And a warm salute until next year. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/224109f7-6909-49de-af58-8b9de94a2093/michal-jasiewicz-img-5.jpg Yossi Kotler Salento - Day 7 - We recommend booking a night or two in Brindisi at the end/beginning of your trip to explore this beautiful city and to make your departure/arrival flights more convenient. Please contact us for recommendations. - Departures , hotel check-out at 11:00 AM Time Stipulations: - Arrival day pick-ups at BDS Brindisi airport will be offered between 12:00-3:00 PM - Departure day, in order to arrive for your flight with ample time, we recommend scheduling departing flights after 4:00 PM - Pick-ups and departures from other locations, or at times outside these parameters can be arranged at an additional fee. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce0616e7fc3b40001518977/9f866846-b3fa-4e98-859b-06fa09e5fd49/yossi+kotler.jpg Yossi Kotler Salento - Yossi Kotler | International Award-Winning Watercolor Artist & Instructor Yossi Kotler is an award-winning watercolor artist and international instructor with over three decades of artistic experience. His creative journey began in graphic design, evolved through mixed-media painting, and eventually led him to watercolor, which has become his primary artistic expression. His paintings explore the relationship between light, atmosphere, color, and the fleeting beauty of everyday moments. Inspired by nature, coastal landscapes, fishing boats, village streets, and people, his work combines expressive brushwork, fluid washes, and a sensitive observation of the world around him. Yossi’s artistic approach emphasizes spontaneity, simplification, and the freedom of watercolor. Rather than reproducing every detail, he seeks to capture the essence of a place — its unique light, mood, movement, and atmosphere. His artwork has been exhibited internationally, including exhibitions in London, China, the United States, and Israel, and is held in private collections worldwide. Alongside his artistic practice, Yossi teaches watercolor workshops, demonstrations, and plein air painting sessions internationally, both in person and online. His teaching encourages artists to develop confidence, strengthen their understanding of composition and tonal values, and discover their own expressive language through watercolor. 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