Our course offers an opportunity for artists to spend a week making art in the Sabine Hills.

The traditional farmhouse, just an hour north of Rome, is ideally located to give artists of all abilities the chance to explore the local history and landscapes while having a drawing and painting holiday.

The week is facilitated by artist Charlotte Andrew whose own practice includes investigation of materials and processes used to make frescoes. The simple methods that I demonstrate in daily workshops, such as preparation of oak gall ink, gesso, and gentle earth colours, and how to enrich them through contrasting colours can be useful, not just for frescoes, but also when painting or drawing. We also grapple with challenges such as how to represent the landscape and culture in two or three dimensions.

An Italian cook is on hand to make the experience even more enjoyable. Later in June the pool may also be ready for swimming.

Dates:  

Mid June 2025 (date yet to be set, open to suggestions).

SABINE HILLS: Art Workshop

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Price

  • £1,300 per person based on a shared apartment

  • Early bird price £1,200

  • Early bird booking is 3 months prior to departure

  • Deposit is non-refundable

  • Group discount available for 4 or more people

The week includes

  • Transportation to and from site visits

  • 4 nights accommodation

  • 4 breakfasts and four lunches

  • 4 evening meals

  • There will be separate pricing arrangements on requests for guests choosing single occupancy

  • Basic materials and sketchbook

Transport

i) Transportation to and from Rome’s Fiumicino or Ciampino airports can be arranged and is included if the group is arriving and leaving together. PM arrival and AM departure.

ii) Guests are welcome to arrange their own car rental or taxi from the airports and directions to the house will be provided.

ii) Transportation is available to and from Poggio Mirteto, the local station, which has a direct link to Rome and to Fiumicino airport. Collection and drop off at the station can be arranged. 

Art Course in the Sabine Hills

Dates: June 2025

Please make contact, using the form on the contact page, with any enquiries. If you have a group of up to 8 people and would like to suggest the date that suits you best in June we will accommodate you as much as possible.

A deposit of 25% is payable on confirmation of a booking.

A local B&B can be booked for additional guests over the 8 who sleep at the house, for guests who would prefer to sleep off site. It is five minutes drive away and is available with a discount.