Retreats

An opportunity for art, exploration and culture

WOULD YOU LIKE TO COME

AND ENJOY ITALY WITH US?

“Join renowned artist and printmaker Francesco Geronazzo in the picturesque landscape of the Apennine hills surrounding Florence and Bologna. Make etchings with Francesco in his fully equipped printmaking studio. Discover the secrets of this ancient craft with individualised tuition ( a maximum of 3 students at the same time). Francesco is a passionate printmaker that loves to share everything he had learned along his career. He is a fluent English speaker in addition to his native Italian.”

– Shana James –

 

You can pick the period that best suits you between May and August every year!
  • Long weekend Printmaking retreat
  • 1 week Printmaking retreat
  • 10 days Printmaking retreat
  • Custom made longer period 10+

 

  • Long weekend Drawing retreat
  • 1 week Drawing retreat
  • 10 days Drawing retreat
  • Custom made longer period 10+

 

  • Long weekend Textile art+mixed media retreat
  • 1 week Textile art+mixed media retreat
  • 10 days Textile art+mixed media retreat
  • Custom made longer period 10+

Long weekend

A great opportunity to leave the hustle of the city for a long weekend in the Apennine hills surrounding Florence and Bologna. This workshop gives artists of any level the space to create a series of prints, drawings or a mixed media art piece  while immersed in the Italian countryside. Every day we will enjoy sunset Aperitivo while recapping our day in the studio! Arrival Friday afternoon and departure Monday morning.

 

  • $1450 Solo room double bed (euro 880)
  • $1350 Shared room double bed (euro 820)
  • $1195 Dorm single bed (euro 725)

The cost (AUD) is inclusive of: Accommodation, airport transfers, all meals (breakfast – lunch – dinner), materials for the project, studio time and Aperitivo!

1 Week

A week in our studio gives you the perfect moment to relax into country lifestyle and nurture your creativity. Develop your project from sketching through planning to executing a series of prints, drawing or a mixed media art piece.

Our week long workshop provides established artists the freedom to evolve their practice through traditional and experimental printmaking techniques and other mediums.

For those who are new to printmaking or artistic practice you will be guided though techniques and leave with a series of prints and a thirst for more!

A day is set aside to explore the city of Bologna or Florence and experience the culture, flavours and architecture.

 

  • $3450  Solo room double bed (euro 2090)
  • $3150 Shared room double bed (euro 1910)
  • $2950 Dorm single bed (euro 1789 )

The cost (AUD) is inclusive of: Accommodation, airport transfers, all meals (breakfast – lunch – dinner), materials for the project, studio time and Aperitivo!

10 Days

10 days  is for those who want to grow and expand the perimeters of their own artistic practice, a rare opportunity to generate a professional body of work.

We believe that experiencing an authentic creative Italian lifestyle with country walks, meditation and food is as important as creating art.

Arrival on Monday and departure Thursday week. This retreat is for those who appreciate a slower pace and want to expand their own art practice.

 

  • $5250 Solo room double bed (euro 3184)
  • $4750 Shared room double bed (euro 2880)
  • $4550 Dorm single bed (euro 2770)

The cost (AUD) is inclusive of: Accommodation, airport transfers, all meals (breakfast – lunch – dinner), materials for the project, studio time and Aperitivo!

Based on the availability we are happy to find a way to make your journey easy and enjoyable!