12 Day Painting Holiday

This has been a unique, very successful experience for both of us.  I, Marianne, had one goal: to learn as much a possible.  That goal has been achieved thank to Caroline’s teaching abilities.  She has really given all of herself and taught me things I always wanted to do.  I couldn’t have had a better teacher!  I have been floating in the air for two whole weeks.  Andrea’s wonderful cooking and caretaking and the relaxing atmosphere created by the whole group has made it into a marvellous stay!  I am thankful that Bjorn was here and could enjoy himself with his trumpet playing, telling his jokes!!  Altogether it has been great fun and far more than we expected!  Thank you all.  

These last ten days were the dog’s b******. Great fun and geat tuition and great food.  Thank you. 

I can’t believe how much I have enjoyed your painting course.  But it’s more than that, it’s a house party which lasts for 12 days.  Nothing is ever too much trouble for any of you and I marvel at your patience, Caroline, especially with my drawing and paint splattering.  I’ve learned a lot and hope to go home and put new skills into practice.  You’ve sold oils to me for certain.  As for Andrea’s cooking, it was second to none.  Carefully thought out menus and perfectly cooked.  Steve thoroughly enjoyed his ‘adventures’ in the car and feels he knows your beautiful area inside out.  We have both enjoyed the mealtimes as a group and have many happy memories of the fun we had together.  Good luck to all of you for the future.

Wow! 12 days has certainly flown by and I’ve enjoyed it all.  After more than 25 years I have once again found my ‘art mojo’!! It feels great!  Thank you so much for being patient, supportive and for sharing your skills as an artist to help me learn. My painting  technique has developed in such a short time and you have given me confidence to continue back in the UK.  Thank you!  Above and beyond this is the astounding hospitality from you and your family.  Andrea’s meals are second to none and for the first time I feel like I am eating genuine Italian food.  The added bonus it that we can all get together as a group and have a laugh at the end of a hard day of painting.  My time with you all has been a memorable one and it’s been great fun!  Long may it continue!  

Thank you so much for a wonderful, memorable holiday! I’m so sorry my friend couldn’t come but you have helped me to enjoy myself so much anyway. I’ve learnt a lot (have to remember everything to report back), have seen new places, eaten lots of beautiful food and enjoyed plenty of wine. Definition of a good holiday fulfilled. It has been great meeting all of you and the other members of the group – such a happy, friendly set of people. They and you have made the stay a real success! You are so lucky to live in such a beautiful place – a painting everywhere you look. Thanks,