Name: Sorrento and Amalfi Watercolour Retreat
Start: 2025-05-12
End: 2025-05-17
Location: Sorrento, Italy

Painting Holiday Italy

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May 12 - 17, 2025

Group size: 1 - 25

Sorrento and Amalfi Watercolour Retreat

Sorrento, Italy

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Painting Holiday Italy

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May 12 - 17, 2025

Group size: 1 - 25

Monday, May 12th
Monday, May 12th
Day 1 - Arrival & Course Orientation
14:00 onwards check in at Villa Crawford

17:00 group orientation and course outline and material distribution

20:00 Welcome Dinner
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Tuesday, May 13th
Tuesday, May 13th
Day 2 Sorrento & the Gulf of Naples
7:30-9:00am Breakfast

9:00-12:30
Demonstration and practical session in the gardens and on the terraces overlooking the Gulf of Naples

Theory and Demonstration session
Drawing foundation
3 value ‘road’ map demonstration of scene in pencil
Followed on by demonstrations of how to take this into painting.

15:00-17:00 Vecchio Marina, Sorrento

practical painting study on location demonstrating principles learnt in the morning
18:00 Critique with focus on agreeing and setting targets

19:30 Dinner
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Wednesday, April 14th
Wednesday, April 14th
Day 3 Positano
7:30-8:30 Breakfast

9:00-12:30

Capturing the dappled light and the atmosphere of a typical Positano scene

12:30 Lunch and time to explore

Theory and Demonstration sessions

Colour theory

Colour and value map relationships

Practical demonstrations on location
15:00-17:00 Cliff Top view point towards the Church and Bay

18:00 Return to Villa Crawford

19:30 Dinner
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Thursday, May 15th
Thursday, May 15th
Day 4 The Marina Grande
7:30-9:00 Breakfast

9:00-12:00 Marina Grande

Painting Boats and Capturing reflections

12:30 Lunch in the marina

15:00-17:00

Painting in the Grounds of Villa Crawford

demonstration and practical painting session

Critique and target setting

19:30 Dinner
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Friday, May 16th
Friday, May 16th
Day 5 Praiano
7:30-8:30 Breakfast

9:00-12:00 Praiano and Conca dei Marini

Capturing the spectacular beauty of the colourful houses and winding stairways. Praiano was the stunning location favoured by the Venetian doges for their summer residences.

12:30 Lunch and free-time

15:00-17:00

optional visit to the Emerald Grotto or continues painting practice

18:30 Review and Celebration of our artistic achievements during this retreat

19:30 Farewell Dinner
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Saturday, May 17th
Saturday, May 17th
Day 6 - Departure
· 7:30 am – 9 am Breakfast

· 11 am - Check out
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Monday, May 12th

Day 1 - Arrival & Course Orientation

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.

By Martin B for Venice Watercolour Retreat on Oct 22, 2025

The Venice retreat was spectacular. We stayed in a quiet neighborhood very close to wonderful local restaurants. We painted in beautiful locations, enjoyed walks through the city and took in the fabulous sights that only Venice can provide. John is an excellent teacher. He teaches in a supportive and easy to follow manner with humor and understanding. My painting skills have improved immensely. I highly recommend this extraordinary painting retreat.