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

Painting Holiday Italy

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45 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

45 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

Having done online art lessons with John Skelcher for a few years now, I have learnt so much, and the lessons are excellent, from drawing to painting in all mediums and the teaching has to be the best ever.

By Susan H for Art Club on Mar 13, 2026

Very professional and interesting Sunday watercolor classes. Extremely happy with the tutor . Recommended.

By Diana D for Watercolour Class on Mar 11, 2026

Thank you for your kind review Diana. I am glad you are enjoying the classes.

By Painting Holiday Italy on Mar 11, 2026

I'm so grateful for the art and techniques I've learned over the years with wonderful instruction from John Skelcher. My journey began during a time when things were quite different and I was eager to explore my creativity. It's been an amazing experience growing as an artist and discovering new ways to express myself. I truly appreciate the guidance and support I've received throughout this process and I'm proud of all the progress I've made.

By Mu R for Watercolour Class on Mar 03, 2026

Thank you so much for your kind words. You have grown and excelled so much over the course of the course that you should indeed be very proud of your progress.

By Painting Holiday Italy on Mar 11, 2026

John Skelcher is an excellent tutor. Classically trained and patiently instructs in the finer techniques of water-colour painting which is my preference. His eye for colour in a subject is remarkable and his ability to make drawing and perspective less daunting is commendable.