Botanical Art Retreat, Italy

May/June, 2026

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 2026

DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED

• 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 with Jo

• 7 nights accommodation at the beautiful Quattro Archi art venue, Barga, Tuscany, Italy

• All breakfasts

• Welcome dinner

• Excursions

  Not included:

• International airfares

• Travel insurance

• Transfers

• Meals & drinks not specified in itinerary

  PLEASE EMAIL TO BE PUT ON THE INTEREST LIST

  EMAIL HERE

  ***Spaces are limited***