We returned this year to our house at Gorgiano. In the end, no amount of ensuite bathing makes up for gorgeous views and our beautiful old house. Events, however, overtake us once again and the 2020 season has gone. Just today I have published the calendar for 2021. Fingers crossed. Stay Safe. Read More
I see that it is over a year since I last fulfilled my blogging duties. Fortunately Andrea seems unaware how important all this social media is. So, a year ago we moved to Montegemmo which has proved very popular with our friends, both new and returning, especially those fond of ensuite facilites and fewer...Read More
Ever since we moved here 10 years they have been building a road through the mountains to Umbria. It seems to have inched forward but then suddenly was finished. Since July we have been nipping over to Foligno with the gay abandon. A trip which did take over an hour of agonising twists and turns...Read More
To be honest I have often considered pastels a rather insipid sort of a medium, now, thanks to Jean who came on our July painting holiday, I have changed my mind. She introduced me to very rough paper, hers came from Sennelier and costs £5 a sheet, mine comes from the local hardware shop and...Read More
Here is the photobook for our Journaling Course. Despite the weather, which was really not going according to plan, everyone made great journals. See buttons below for their work Apologies for the standard of the photos – If I had known that I was going to do that, I would have taken better pictures...Read More
The weather was a bit hit and miss, but hey ho, plenty of fun to be had in the studio. And Bjorn to play ‘Stormy weather’ or ‘Oh what a wonderful morning’ – to order. I can’t believe how much I have enjoyed your painting course. But it’s more than that, it’s a house party...Read More
Here is a copy of the photobook made for our first course of the year, Drawing for Beginners, great people and great fun We have had a fantastic time at your home. You are wonderful hosts. Caroline, you are a wonderful ‘art’ teacher and you taught me in a relaxed state of mind and introduced...Read More
