Abstraction in Tuscany

August 21st to September 4th 2025

 

The idea behind each course is to explore the town of Casole D’Elsa, its surrounding landscape, small streets and the Verrocchio Centro itself. The views out of the many windows, terraces and snippets of landscapes viewed through, combined with the rich interiors, can provide us with endless inspiration for our studies and paintings. We will be a small group of approximately 7 people, working in the studio space and creating side by side, and exploring  this wonderful building. It is really one of my favourite things to do and I look forward to sharing it all with you.

 

Each course will include:

  • 8 mornings tuition

  • Self-study tasks set

  • One on one tutorials

  • Group discussions

  • Studio space

  • Talks in lecture theatre with ‘slides’ of different artist’s work

  • Artist Talks – a chance to share our own work together, ask questions, in a very informal way

  • Most of the art equipment you will need, working in acrylics and water based mixed media approach

 

Extras

  • Flights and travel to and from Verrocchio, to be arranged by Liz, with times and flight details to follow

  • Day Trip in mini bus taxi, to San Gimignano, or Siena or a different venue, this is pre booked by me, cost shared between us

  • Local bus trip to Colle Market, ticket 4 euros

  • Eating in with chef Loredana, 10 nights (alternating  dinners 25 euro and  longer 3 to 4 courses 35 euros)

  • Master pasta Making Class with Loredana costing an extra 40 euros

  • Eating out 3 times in the village sampling the local Tuscan food and wine – averaging 20 to 35 euros depending on what you order

  • Accommodation booked with Hannah, to look at the rooms visit  www.verrocchio.co.uk or phone +447981700396

  • Swimming opportunities are available at the village’s lovely communal pool nearby, with sun loungers and small café or for the in house experience in the Roman Style plunge pool off the sculpture studios downstairs in the Centro itself. 

The August Course is 14 night’s accommodation and my tuition fee is £975.

For those of us travelling from the UK, I will coordinate EasyJet flights from London Gatwick so we can fly together and share a large taxi to and from Pisa Airport, we have found this the easiest, most cost effective and most stress-free way to arrive and depart, or you are welcome to make your own way if you prefer. 

If you would like any further information at this stage please don’t hesitate to get in touch through my contact page,

Best wishes,

Liz