Botanical Art Retreat: Italy 2027

An opportunity to spend a week in the rolling hills of Tuscany creating botanical works on paper.

Retreat One: June 3rd - June 13th Fully Booked

Retreat Two: June 14th -June 21st Few Spaces Left

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Immerse, art, connection, food, culture, Tuscany

  • Botanical printing techniques: Experimental botanical contact printing & cyanotype

  • Immersive structure: Discover and use beautiful local foliage for printmaking.

  • Expert Facilitation: Retreats led by Jo Horswill, an experienced artist and educator with years of experience in printmaking and running art workshops.

  • Supportive Space: A supportive and safe space to create beautiful prints and connect with others.

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Retreat Location

Both studio and accommodation is within the walls of Quattro Archi (Four Arches) artist venue in the medieval town of Barga, Northern Tuscany.

 

  • "Jo's Italian art retreat was a highlight of my year. Gorgeous studio, great accommodation and incredible views."

    - 2024 retreat student

  • "It was exceptional week. I've even called it magical, and that's not a word usually in my vocabulary. I also think Jo is a fantastic teacher and wonderful human being."

    -Di

  • "It is a creative oasis of wellbeing. That's why I'm looking forward to May, my second retreat there with Jo."

    -Sabeen

  • “Deliverables arrived ahead of schedule, enabling us to accelerate our own client commitments without risk.”

    Recent Client

Inclusions

6 or 9 day workshop. After leisurely breakfasts, spend your days immersed in printmaking local foliage and exploring various printmaking techniques.

  • Accommodation at Quattro Archi art venue

  • Italian-style breakfast for the duration of the retreat, including cheese, cold meats, breads and pastries. Cereal, yoghurt and fruit also available.

    Drinks include juice, tea and coffee.

  • Welcome dinner on the first night of the retreat on the studio terrace with a view

    • Botanical contact printmaking

    • Mono printmaking

    • Experimental cyanotype

    • Book binding

❋ International airfares and travel insurance not included. Meals and drinks not outlined in the itinerary not included.

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