Impressionism for Beginners, The Retreat in Le Marche

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Impressionism for Beginners, The Retreat in Le Marche
Painting Holiday Italy
Aug 29 - Sep 4, 2026
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Painting Holiday Italy
€2,250
Deposit: €500

About this trip

This course is designed for beginner and intermediate artist who wish to paint like their favourite impressionist artists! 
Learn to mix and apply the colours that your favourite artists used in their paintings! Whether its landscape, still-life, portraits or figure studies learn the Impressionist Approach.

During this course, you will learn:

  • How to simplify subject matter to silhouette with sidelight.

  • How to mix colour cleanly!

  • How to mix colours to values ranging from light to dark.

  • How to use the power of complimentary colour.

  • How colour fusion works and creates interesting atmospheres and feel to your artwork.

Enjoy experimenting with different brushes to create a range of brushstrokes just like your favourite artists.
So give your inner Monet, Cassat, Renoir, Degas or Pissaro creative freedom to make Impressionist paintings like a master in this intensive painting experience.

In this workshop you will be given the opportunity to work in Oils, acrylics and pastel
All materials supplied. 
You can paint landscape and portrait, still-life and figure.
Artists covered: 
Monet, Renoir, Sisley, Suerat, Cassat and Degas.

A well balanced and curated program of demonstrations, plein-air opportunities, cultural and culinary explorations of the area, make this a perfectly relaxing and creative adventure in one of Italy’s most beautiful and varied regions, Le Marche. 

ABOUT THIS RETREAT

The tranquil and relaxed atmosphere of the country house setting, is the perfect location for an inspirational and productive art holiday spent in the company of like-minded people. Nestled amidst rolling hills, sunflower fields, vineyards and olive groves, there is an abundance of inspiration everywhere you look.  


With views this good, there may not seem much need to head anywhere, but of course, we venture out to explore the area  through the eye of an artist and to experience some of the local traditions. On our trips to historic towns, like the Renaissance city of Ascoli Piceno, boasting Italy’s finest Travertine Squares and ancient little towns, we’ll explore the local culture and experience in some traditional events like summer festas and sample some of the local cuisine. During a fun and vibrant hands-on Cooking Class, will  discover the healthy secrets of the Mediterranean Cuisine for the creative brain. Our curated program, also includes a fantastic vineyard paint and sip. On our excursions to historic local towns and villages, you may just feel like pitching yourself in a cafe, capturing the spirit and atmosphere of typical daily scenes in the the piazzas and the beautiful scorcios (view points) all around you.

A well balanced and curated program of demonstrations, plein-air opportunities, cultural and culinary explorations of the area, make this a perfectly relaxing and creative adventure in one of Italy’s most beautiful and varied regions, Le Marche. 

What's included

Accommodation

7 nights/6 days

Meals

daily breakfast, lunch*, dinner, aperitivi, coffee/Tea breaks at The Retreat. *Lunch on excursion day not included

Tuition & demonstrations

Excursions

Ascoli Piceno, historic, villages and towns, scenic painting locations around the area

Cooking Class

Mediterranean Cuisine for the Creative Brain

Vineyard Paint & Sip

Painting ‹ wine tasting in local vineyard

All day excursion

sea-side town of San Benedetto del Tronto

Art Materials

pick-up/drop-off

at specified times and locations for airport and trainline transfers

What's not included

One Lunch

Lunch is not included on Excursion Day

Air-fare

Travel Insurance

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