Abstract painting workshops – clarity of process – local experiences
In 2026, I’m hosting a series of five-day abstract painting retreats in Italy, set in the hills of Le Marche, at Chiaraluce Country House, near the Adriatic Sea.
These retreats are designed as focused, studio-led experiences that bring together painting, conversation and time away from daily routines — in a calm, supportive environment.
They are open to all levels: practicing artists, beginners, and also those who don’t identify as artists but feel drawn to painting as a form of expression.
The retreats are not about learning how to paint in a few days or following fixed formulas. They are about creating the right conditions to work with clarity, listen to your instincts and move your work forward with intention.
Each retreat has its own rhythm, shaped by the group and the work in progress. I will share and demonstrate my own process — including layering techniques, color fields and raw, intuitive marks — as a way of offering visual guidance, not rigid rules.
Chiaraluce is a family-run country house set on a hillside, surrounded by olive groves and open views. With a restaurant, a pool and just six rooms, the atmosphere remains intimate, calm and personal.
The Italian cucina follows the seasons and can accommodate dietary needs with prior notice.
Register interest for the July & September Italy Art Retreats
Join the reservation list to receive early access when registration opens.
July Art Retreat — July 3 – 9, 2026
Le Marche · Chiaraluce Country House
September Art Retreat — September 16 – 22, 2026
Le Marche · Chiaraluce Country House
What’s included
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5 days of abstract painting sessions
- studio materials (canvas, acrylic paint, markers, tools)
- 6 nights of accommodation + meals & beverages
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Art conversations: composition, color, process, finding your visual language
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Local excursions (villages, viewpoints, time by the sea)
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Local food tastings and relaxed shared meals
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Space for rest: slow mornings, warm evenings and the landscape doing its work