Course Dates
Listed below are our course dates and prices for all of our courses with Arte Umbria and Painting in Europe and other exotic locations.
All courses run for one week, unless stated otherwise, seven nights with five and a half days tutoring, including optional tours.Accommodation for courses at Arte Umbria Italy.
We will allocate rooms on the basis of the nature of the bookings
made, but, with lots of space (10 bedrooms) couples, singles and friends
can easily be accommodated with ample space for privacy and
contemplation if required.
Individual rooms can be reserved.
Not all of the rooms are en-suite. It is possible to reserve an
ensuite, or apartment with tea and coffee making facilities for an extra
charge, but these have to be allocated on a first come first served
basis.
DRS: Private DRS (Private Double bedroom with shared bathroom).
AES: Double bedroom en-suite apartment with tea and coffee facilities
Non Painting Partners
Non participating partners
are welcome if sharing a room with partner at Tenuta di Poggiolame, for
the amazing price of £750 for all courses. Still no single room
supplement.
For guests returning to a course at Arte Umbria you are entitled to a 5% discount. Please contact us for your Discount Code to use when booking via the website.
All our courses are priced and charged in Great British Pounds Sterling
How to book
Book now and pay your deposit online:
There are 3 ways to pay.
If paying by Pounds Sterling UK please see our UK Bank account details when you click the payment button below and make a bank transfer.
If paying by Euros please use our French Bank account. Contact us for the current exchange rate and correct Euro payment amounts.
You are able to use your Credit Cards with PayPal even if you do not have an account.
(Please be aware there is a 3.5% PayPal Surcharge)
Or... you can download a pdf of our booking form and email/post it to us.
Click Booking Form 2020
Courses for 2020 in Italy at Tenuta di Poggiolame
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| Date | Tutor | Course | DR S | AES |
| 8th May | Adele Wagstaff | Portrait,still life in oil, and printmaking, | £985 | £1085 |
| 15th May | Seraphina Moody | Watercolour, Oil and Drawing | £985 | £1085 |
| 3rd June | Paul O'Kane | En Plein Air Oil/Watercolour | £985 | £1085 |
| 12th June | Maggie Sadullah | Oil and Watercolour | £985 | £1085 |
| 23rd June | Jamie Sugg | Acrylic and Watercolour Plein Air and Wildlife | £985 | £1085 |
| 3rd July | Liz Chaderton | Exhilarating Watercolours | £985 | £1085 |
| 14th July | Paula Haughney | Stone Carving | £1100 | £1200 |
| 24th July |
Belinda Biggs
Sue Moorcroft |
Flavours of Art and Italy and Writing Retreat | £985 | £1085 |
| 31st July | Claudia Tulifero | Illuminated Manuscript, Fresco and Miniatures | £1100 | £1200 |
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Painting in Europe and other exotic locations in 2020/21 |
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| Date | Tutor | Course | ||
| 14th February |
Judy Bentinck |
Fabulous Fascinators and Millinery Brittany, France 7 nights |
£1875 | |
| 27th May |
Paul O'Kane
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Paint Venice Oil and Watercolour 6 nights |
£1975 | |
| 4th September | Paul O'Kane |
Paint Unspoilt Gozo, Malta 7 nights |
£1860 | |
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23rd September
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Tony White | 'Plein Air' Brittany France | £1875 | |
| 20th October |
Belinda Biggs/
SeraphinaMoody |
Paint Enigmatic Japan in the Fall 10 Nights |
£4799
per person sharing a room including flights from London |
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| 20th November | Claudia Tulifero |
Game of Thrones inspired Illuminated Manuscript Course, Brittany France 7 nights |
£1875 | |
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1st February |
Seraphina Moody
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Paint Peru, Chile and Easter Island |
£7499 per person sharing a room including flights from London |
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Booking a course with Arte Umbria begins with choosing the week that best suits your creative goals and personal schedule. Each course runs for a full week, offering seven nights of accommodation and five and a half days of dedicated tutoring, with optional guided tours woven into the programme. The teaching covers a wide range of disciplines, from painting and drawing to sculpture, mosaic, stained glass, and even illuminated manuscripts, so there is something to inspire artists of every level. Whether you are a complete beginner or a practised artist looking to explore new potential, the tutors tailor their approach to the needs of each participant, ensuring a rewarding and personally meaningful experience.
The accommodation at the Umbrian estate is designed with the artist in mind. With ten bedrooms spread across the property, there is ample space for couples, singles, and groups of friends to stay comfortably while still finding quiet corners for privacy and contemplation. Individual rooms can be reserved for those who prefer a more solitary retreat, and the generous layout means that no one ever feels crowded. The atmosphere of the surrounding countryside, with its rolling hills and historic villages, adds to the sense of calm and inspiration that defines the whole experience, making it easy to focus on your creative work between sessions.
Beyond the studio time, the week is enriched by the local landscape and culture of Umbria. Optional tours introduce participants to nearby towns, artistic heritage sites, and the warm hospitality of the region, offering a chance to absorb fresh perspectives that feed back into your own work. The food is a highlight in itself, with meals prepared from local ingredients and shared in a convivial setting that encourages conversation and friendship among participants. Many guests find that these shared moments become as memorable as the artwork they produce, and the supportive community that forms during the week often lasts long after the course has ended.
The range of tutors who lead the courses brings a wealth of experience and distinct artistic voices to the programme. Each tutor works with small groups, allowing for close personal attention and constructive feedback that helps you develop your skills at your own pace. Whether your interest lies in the bold strokes of oil painting, the delicate detail of illuminated manuscripts, the physicality of stone carving, or the precision of mosaic and stained glass, you will find a specialist ready to guide you. The materials are included in the course, so you can arrive without the burden of transporting equipment and simply immerse yourself in the creative process from the first day.
Arte Umbria also extends its reach beyond Italy through its Painting in Europe programme, offering courses in other inspiring locations for those who wish to explore further afield. Gift vouchers are available, making these creative weeks a thoughtful present for a friend or loved one who would treasure the experience. The booking process is straightforward, and the team is happy to answer questions about dates, availability, and any special requirements you might have. With a range of dates spread across the year, there is likely to be a course that fits your calendar, and the peaceful, inspirational setting of the Umbrian estate awaits your arrival.
Painting in Europe Courses
We also have some exciting painting courses, in addition to our courses here in Italy.
Fabulous Fascinators and Hats with Judy Bentinck 14 February 2020
Venice in 2020 with Paul O'Kane 27 May 2020
Gorgeous Gozo with Paul O'Kane 4th September 2020
' Plein Air' Brittany, France with Tony White 23rd September
J apan in the Fall and the Snow Monkeys 2020 with Belinda Biggs and Seraphina Moody 20 October 2020
Peru, Chile and Easter Island with Paul O'Kane and Seraphina Moody 1st February 2021
Click on the button below to visit our siter site PaintinginEurope.com
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