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Botanical Art Retreat, Italy
May/June, 2025
Quattro Archi Studio
Join Australian Artist/Educator Jo Horswill for a
Botanical Art Retreat to the beautiful medieval town of Barga in Northern Tuscany, Italy.
There will be two retreats offered in 2025
MAY 28 - JUNE 2 Fully booked (Wait List Only)
JUNE 11- JUNE 16 Fully Booked (Wait list Only)
Our home for the week, both studio and accommodation will be within the walls of the wonderful Quattro Archi (Four Arches) artist venue in the medieval town of Barga, Northern Tuscany, Italy.
After leisurely breakfasts, you will spend your days immersed in printmaking local foliage, exploring various printmaking techniques, that can then be used to create a collage, scroll or book, as a very special keepsake of this incredible time and beautiful place.
Explore botanical printing techniques. Inspired by a never ending source of inspiration from the old walls, historical architecture, warmth of the people, beautiful food and of course foliage from local plants and trees that surrounds us here in Barga.
Jo, is a passionate educator, who has many years of experience with printmaking techniques and running art workshops.
This retreat will be suitable for anyone who would love to spend a week immersed in Tuscany, creating beautiful works on paper under Jo’s guidance.
Included:
6 day workshop in the studio
Most materials
7 nights accommodation at the beautiful Quattro Archi art venue, Barga, Italy
6 breakfasts
Welcome dinner
Walks around town
Not included:
International airfares
Travel insurance
Transfers
Meals & drinks not specified in itinerary
Contact Jo for an information pack including how to book your place
***Spaces are limited***
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