Set in the inspiring Tuscan and Umbrian countryside, Artist in Italy is offering painting holidays and art workshops for people who love art, Italy, good food and wine. The week-long painting and drawing courses include photography and some basic printmaking.
To give you a flavour of our painting holidays, have a look at this short video.
The courses have been carefully designed for both beginners and intermediate artists who would like to improve their skills and techniques.
We are a family-run business. I am Julian, and do all the teaching, as well as running the painting workshops. My wife is called Mandy; she does everything else. We have two small children, a dog, and a couple of cats.
If you would like to find out more about us, please read the recent article published in The Observer
My studio is always friendly and relaxed and I have over 15 years experience teaching students of all ages and abilities
My aim is to inspire you and to build your confidence in a range of methods, both traditional and modern, and to ensure that you leave here having had a wonderful experience.
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