Painting Holiday in Tuscany

02.09.2019 - 12.09.2019 Tuscany | Katerina Ring painting, landscape, culture, history , plein air 3549 USD

Discover the authentic essence of the towns, villages and countryside of Tuscany, one of the world’s great cultural destinations, through the joy of on location painting. Few regions in the world offer such a rich travel experience, and capturing your journey in oil colours takes that experience to new heights. Through painting, we will go beyond simply capturing a photographic likeness of a place, to capturing your personal interpretation of its life and energy. Through plein air studies, we see more clearly and connect more deeply; you will make the lessons of Tuscany’s history, culture, architecture and landscape your own.

You will also experience the best of Tuscany’s food, wine, and cultural riches. Don’t miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in one of the world’s great places. Join artist, instructor and world traveler Katerina Ring for a fun and enlightening 10 days that will enhance both your on-location painting skills and your appreciation for this remarkable region that holds such a very special place in the hearts of the world.

Your Tuscan Experience

Our 10-day courses are held at the beautiful Casa Fiori, on the idyllic Cappella hill overlooking the city of Lucca.

Tuscany is one of Italy’s most cherished regions. Its beautiful countryside is reminiscent of the landscapes of Renaissance masterpieces. Along with rolling hills and vineyards, it also offers a rich artistic heritage including exquisite art and architecture – not forgetting premium wines and delicious cuisine.

Set between the blue-green Apennine Mountains and the turquoise Tyrrhenian Sea, Tuscany is the heart and soul of Italy. Known and loved for its splendid landscapes, charming low hills, olive groves, vineyards, and beautiful old farmhouses, Tuscany is the ideal location for any artist.

The weather in October is beautiful  filled with sunny days . The air is clear, making for excellent views and great painting weather. Your days will be divided between painting at home with Katerina and daytime excursions to local points of interest where you will have your painting sessions and time to discover Tuscany.

As an immersive cultural experience, we also offer activities including a classical Puccini concert, cooking class with our Chef who specializes in Tuscan cuisine, and wine tasting in our favourite local vineyards. These are only a few of our many close-by attractions.

•  Painting instruction by Katerina • All painting supplies • Outstanding Italian food during entire stay  with best local wines • Day trip to Ligurian coastal village of Artists • Day trip to San Gimignano • Cooking Lesson with personal Chef • Lucca town tour • Barga day trip heading up towards the

Apuan Alps • Wine Tasting • Puccini concert in a Romanesque church • Glamorous Tuscan farewell dinner

About Casa Fiori

Your home Casa Fiori is situated on a small hill called Cappella, just above the 16th century church of Saint Lorenzo. It offers beautiful views of the Valley and the city of Lucca. It’s ideally positioned for a number of excursions, including to the towns of Lucca, Volterra, Pisa, and the Cinque Terre.

Casa Fiori is a 400 year-old stone house, surrounded by 150 acres of olive vineyards and colourful gardens. The house itself is divided into several sections, to offer places to work individually or as part of a group. You can paint, read a book from our home library, or simply enjoy the landscapes. The house is arranged over four levels and features seven comfortable double rooms with en-suite bathrooms. It is adapted to meet all of your modern needs, boasting air conditioning and Wi-Fi.

The house also offers a stunning infinity heated swimming pool with a spacious deck area to relax and soak up Tuscany’s beautiful air

The heart of the house is our dining room, with a beautiful teak table and wood burning fireplace that makes it perfect for celebrating every meal. For your comfort, we have two kitchens; one adapted for cooking lessons, and one situated in the garden. The garden kitchen offers incredible views of the valley as well as a shady pergola where you can enjoy dinner and a glass of wine. Here you’ll also find a wood-fired pizza oven, where our pizza chef will teach you to make your own personalised pizzas.

With our magnificent views, food and services, our fantastic crew will make your visit so special that you will want to stay forever…



Painting Holiday in Tuscany
Katerina Ring