Botanical Art Retreat: Italy

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

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❋ 3 botanical printing techniques

Experimental botanical contact printing via 3 techniques. 

❋ IMMERSIVE structure

Discover and use local foliage for printmaking, and explore surrounding area.

❋ Expert Facilitation

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

❋ Supportive Space

A supportive and safe space to create beautiful prints and connect with others.

Immerse, art, connection, food, culture, Tuscany

Retreat Location

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

 

Quattro Archi (Four Arches)
Barga, Northern Tuscany, Italy

Itinerary

6 Day Workshop

30 May - 6 June 2026

After leisurely breakfasts, spend your days immersed in printmaking local foliage and exploring various printmaking techniques to create a collage, scroll or book - a very special keepsake of from this very special place.

❋ bOTANICAL CONTACT PRINTMAKING
❋ Mono printmaking
❋ EXPERIMENTAL CYANOTYPE
❋ excursions
❋ final exhibition

9 Day Workshop

7 JUNE - 17 JUNE 2026

After leisurely breakfasts, spend your days immersed in printmaking local foliage and exploring various printmaking techniques to create a collage, scroll or book - a very special keepsake of from this very special place.

❋ bOTANICAL CONTACT PRINTMAKING
❋ Mono printmaking
❋ EXPERIMENTAL CYANOTYPE
❋ excursions
❋ final exhibition
❋ book binding

Testomonials

"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

Inclusions

  • 6 or 9 days in studio with Jo (depending on which retreat)

  • 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

  • To be disclosed.

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