Name: Florence Watercolour Retreat
Start: 2025-05-24
End: 2025-05-29
Location: Florence, Italy

Painting Holiday Italy

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44 reviews

May 24 - 29, 2025

Group size: 1 - 25

Florence Watercolour Retreat

Florence, Italy

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Painting Holiday Italy

Email address verified

44 reviews

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May 24 - 29, 2025

Group size: 1 - 25

Saturday, May 24th
Saturday, May 24th
Day 1 - Arrival
From 3pm arrival and check-in.
For earlier arrivals, you can ask to have your luggage stored in the secure room by reception and explore the area.

6 pm Meet & greet and course orientation in the reception.

7 pm Dinner at a local restaurant

8:30 pm guided evening walk
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Sunday, May 25th
Sunday, May 25th
Day 2 - 'Il Duomo' - Saint Mary of the Flower
7:30 pm - 8:30 am Breakfast

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

10 am Painting the Duomo - practical painting exercise at Via Servi with tutor guidance

12:30 pm Lunch in the piazza

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

7 pm Dinner

8:30 pm - 10 pm Tutor Lead Watercolour Demonstration Casa Oblate
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Monday, May 26th
Monday, May 26th
Day 3 'Piazza Annunciata' - Where the Florentine Gathered
7:30-8:30 am Breakfast

8:30 am Morning Tutor led Painting Demonstration at the Casa Oblate

10 am student practical painting exercise at the Piazza Annunciata with tutor

12:30 pm Lunch in the piazza

2 pm- 3:30 pm Afternoon Tutor led demonstration

3:30-5 pm with Student practical painting time unsupervised.

6:15 pm critique of afternoon practical painting at Casa Oblate with aperitivi

7 pm Dinner

8:30-10 pm Watercolour Demonstration Tutor Led at Casa Oblate
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Tuesday, May 27th
Tuesday, May 27th
Day 4 'Santa Croce' - Where Art, History and Spirituality meet
7:30-8:30 am Breakfast

8:30 am Morning Tutor led Painting Demonstration at the Casa Oblate

10 am student practical painting exercise at the Piazza Santa Croce with tutor

1 pm Lunch in the piazza

3pm - 5 pm unsupervised directed practical painting time in the Piazza Santa Croce

6:15 pm Critique with aperitivi at the Casa Oblate

7 pm Dinner

8:30 pm - 10 pm Watercolour Demonstration Tutor Led at Casa Oblate
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Wednesday, May 28th
Wednesday, May 28th
Day 5 'Ponte Vecchio' The Oldest Symbol of Florentine Grandeur
7:30 am - 8:30 am Breakfast

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

10 am tutor guided practical painting exercise at the Rose Gardens or Villa Bardini from where we have all of Florence in one stunning panoramic view.

12:30 pm picnic in the garden or lunch at the tea-rooms

2 pm- 3:30 pm Painting views of the 'Ponte Vecchio' Bridge - The 'Old Bridge' dating back to the 14th Century, replaced an old roman bridge nearby. steeped in mystery and architectural ingenuity, it hides a secret passageway between Palazzo Vecchio and the Patti Palace, 'Il Corridorio'.

7 pm Dinner

8:30 pm-10 pm Farewell evening drinks in one of Florence's iconic rooftop bars.
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Thursday, May 29th
Thursday, May 29th
Day 6
· 7:30 am – 9 am Breakfast

· 11 am - Check out
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Saturday, May 24th

Day 1 - Arrival

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.

By Lynda C for Watercolour Class on Feb 10, 2026

Thank you for your kind review Lynda.

By Painting Holiday Italy on Feb 10, 2026

Brilliant tutor

By Judi S for Watercolour Class on Feb 10, 2026

The watercolour class with John was great fun as well as providing very useful tips and instructions on completing artworks eg creating a window, working on proportion, perspective and placement as well as watercolour techniques, colour mixing, choice of brush etc. Highly enjoyable and absorbing. Would definitely recommend.

By Eleanor M for Watercolour Class on Feb 10, 2026

Hi Eleanor, thank you so much for your lovely reviews! I have passed it on to John who is thanking you also. I hope you are all well. Lovely to know you are enjoying the classes. Love from us both, John & Jana

By Painting Holiday Italy on Feb 10, 2026

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