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A unique retreat surrounded by art, Italian food and wine

Stunning holiday in the centre of italy. A week in an italian farmhouse villa with private pool.

Get ready for a journey through italy’s art and cuisine. Group art lessons and private consultations, catered to your style and level, with an experienced resident artist. With excursions and painting alfresco, in the beautiful italian countryside. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks prepared by a live-in, professional chef. With bottomless wine and cocktails!

what’s included

All tuition with materials and equipment
food and drink
accommodation
pick up from Perugia or Ancona airport or from Foligno train stationTravel
Drop off, as above
scheduled social activities,
excursions to italy’s beauty spots

The House and Studios

Accommodation at Gorgiano Studios, an 18th century stone farmhouse villa. With multiple guest houses and private swimming pool. Art holidays have run here for 20 years. There is a large studio fully equipped with everything you could ask for.

We are 5 minutes from the beautiful town of Camerino situated where the Sibilini mountains meet the Appenines, a 15-minute drive from the center of the Verdiccio wine region.

The pool to relax in during your painting holiday

Our Rooms

Your Creativity

with Nicoletta Crawford

Art Lessons: Morning & Afternoon Sessions

Each day, dive into tailored art lessons – one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Our sessions are designed for all levels, ensuring you learn and grow at your own pace.

Discover a variety of mediums, including watercolor, oil, acrylic, pastel, charcoal, and sketching.

Lessons will be held in our studio and around breathtaking Italian towns or countryside. All art materials are provided.

Nicoletta is currently an art teacher in Bristol, UK. She grew up in this part of Italy and, although currently living in the UK, still has a wide social reach in the area. She is completely bi-lingual.

Cocktail hour

Painting at Rocca d'Ajello

Making ravioli

Scene from 8 1/2, Fellini, (Local boy) Film Night

Activity for Palette, Painting Holiday in Italy

Canoeing on Lago di Fiastra

Fireworks, Ferragosto 14 August

Scene from City of Women, Fellini, Film Night

Star gazing from Rocca Varano, Camerino

Making Tagliatelle

Lago di Fiastra

Events at a local bar

Food festival

Entertainment

Enjoy evenings and free moments with our curated activity suggestions. Sip on local wines or spirits at tastings, watch movies under the stars, visit local clubs and festivals, or relax with other optional activities designed for pure enjoyment. With complete freedom to join, each experience is crafted to enrich your holiday in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.

Things to do, Places to go