Name: Cinque Terre Retreat
Start: 2025-10-02
End: 2025-10-07
Location: Cinque Terre, Italy

Painting Holiday Italy

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38 reviews

Oct 2 - 7, 2025

Group size: 1 - 25

Cinque Terre Retreat

Cinque Terre, Italy

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Painting Holiday Italy

Email address verified

38 reviews

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Oct 2 - 7, 2025

Group size: 1 - 25

Thursday, October 2nd
Thursday, October 2nd
Day 1 - Arrival and Course Orientation
3pm onwards Arrival

early arrivals can store their luggage with reception and explore Monterosso or relax in the gardens, etc

6:30pm - Meet and greet in reception at Villa Adriana, followed by course orientation and welcome drink.

7:30 pm dinner
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Friday, October 3rd
Friday, October 3rd
Day 2 Monterosso al Mare
· 7:30pm - 8:30 am Breakfast

· 8:30 am Morning Tutor led Painting Demonstration at the studio or terraces

· 10 am student practical painting exercise in Monterosso with tutor

· 12:30 pm Lunch in the piazza

· 2 pm- 3:30 pm Afternoon Tutor led demonstration
with Student practical painting time followed by critique

· 7 pm Dinner

· 8:30 pm - 10 pm Tutor Lead Watercolour Demonstration on techniques and
practices
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Saturday, October 4th
Saturday, October 4th
Day 3 Riomaggiore
7:30 pm - 8:30 am Breakfast

8:30 am Morning Tutor lead Painting Demonstration in the studio

10 am practical painting exercise in Riomaggiore with tutor

1:00 pm Lunch in the piazza

2 pm- 3:30 pm Afternoon Tutor led demonstration
with Student practical painting time followed by critique

3:30pm free time for exploring Riomaggiore or continue painting

7 pm Dinner

8:30 pm - 10 pm Tutor Lead Watercolour Demonstration in the studio
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Sunday, October 5th
Sunday, October 5th
Day 4 Vernazza
· 7:30-8:30 am Breakfast

· 8:30 am Morning Tutor lead Painting Demonstration in the studio

· 10 am student painting excursion and tutor-led practical exercise in Vernazza

· 12:30 pm Lunch in the piazza

· 2 pm- 3:30 pm Afternoon Tutor led demonstration

· with Student practical painting time followed by critique

· 7 pm Dinner

· 8:30 pm-10 pm Tutor Lead Watercolour Demonstration in the studio
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Monday, October 6th
Monday, October 6th
Day 5 Corniglia & Manarola
· 7:30 pm - 8:30 am Breakfast

· 8:30 am Morning Tutor lead Painting Demonstration at the Monastery

· 10 am student practical painting exercise in Monterosso with tutor

· 12:30 pm Lunch in the piazza

· 2 pm- 3:30 pm Afternoon Tutor led demonstration

followed by independent un-supervised Student practical painting time-time or exploration of the town and relaxation

· 6:15 pm Review and Celebration of Work

· 7 pm Dinner

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Tuesday, October 7th
Tuesday, October 7th
Day 6.- Departure
· 7:30 am – 9 am Breakfast

· 11 am - Check out
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Thursday, October 2nd

Day 1 - Arrival and Course Orientation

Jana and john the owners of Retreat couldn’t be more helpful and understanding with the booking , johns art classes are amazing he has so much patience with everyone , even a beginner with his tutoring will produce a work of art , because of his demos and Encouraging manor Thank you John and Jana .

By Ann d for Watercolour Class on Dec 11, 2025

The sunday afternoon watercolour class was very enjoyable. It was nicely paced and challenging enough to eb worthwhile.

By Dominic C for Watercolour Class on Nov 11, 2025

Thank you for your kind comments Domenic. I am glad you enjoyed the class.

By Painting Holiday Italy on Nov 11, 2025

Oh my gosh. I thought I had done this. Im not sure which trip but both Cinque Terre and Venice watercolor retreats were beyond fantastic!!! Accommodations were central but out of crazy crowded areas and very comfortable. The painting locations were stunning and made so much more memorable by studying, drawing and painting them. I would do both all over again!!!! Thank you so much, John and Yana!!!!

By Kate C for Watercolour Class on Nov 04, 2025

Great tutor, who builds confidence.

By Linda W for Goldster Painting & Drawing Group on Oct 22, 2025

John was fully dedicated during all the time. His experience is obvious and I guess that his suggestions and instructions helped me to move forward with my painting. The most important aspect of this experience is, that I had great time during the artistic retreat with John and my class mates. I am for sure interested to have another one in a future.