Spend 10 days La Romita devoted to your artistic process. Free from daily distractions and fueled with inspiration from the Italian atmosphere. For over 60 years La Romita School has been hosting workshops and retreats from its home, a 16th Century monastery nestled among olive groves in Umbria. The region is an extraordinary destination for […]
We’ll travel through Umbria and Tuscany with an intimate group of just 4–8 participants, capturing golden light, slow moments, and soulful stories, supported with my photography mentorship both on-location and through daily workshops, meditations/ mindfulness exercises, and feedback sessions. The exact content and itinerary will be customized to the participants' goals and interests. More Information […]
In Michael’s workshop, you will immerse yourself in the splendor of the Umbrian villages and countryside, to drink in and capture the beauty and wonder of it all! You will learn and practice maintaining awareness of the principles of painting and the focus that painting on location takes. You will come away with incredible memories […]
Spend 10 days La Romita devoted to your process, shared with an intimate group of other artists! For over 60 years La Romita School has been hosting workshops and retreats from its home, a 16th Century monastery nestled among olive groves in Umbria. The region is an extraordinary destination for artists, photographers, and poets, with […]
Beth Ostapiuk first attended La Romita in 2009, and was invited to return in 2011 to lead her own workshop. Beth loved every minute of her experience there, and now returns to once again to provide a choice experience to other fellow artists. “Live creatively everyday” is her motto. Beth fell in love with watercolor […]
Should we have stayed at home and thought of here?The answer, of course, is an emphatic, No! Carpe diem—seize the day—as the Roman poet Horace declared. Come to La Romita and join poets Kim Addonizio and Tracey Knapp for a workshop inspired by the landscape, the food, the history, and the poets who have come […]
In this workshop - the first of its kind at La Romita - David Shevlino will lead the group in exploring the human figure both in the studio and out. For the first several days, you will work in the studio, painting both figure and portrait from a nude model. For the second, the group […]
Join tapestry artist Shelley Socolofsky for La Romita’s first workshop in the fiber arts! You will begin your workshop by sourcing local plants and sheep’s wool from the Umbrian landscape, then dye the wool using the very recipes dating back to the 10th century. The natural dyeing of wool and linen during Medieval Europe regularly […]
Piano Per Favore! Slow Down Please - Mindful Drawing and Printmaking In these times of instant everything, Katherine Brimberry and Suzi Davidoff's sixth Italian Intensive Printmaking and Drawing workshop invites you to slow down and appreciate the world around you. This session will include direct polymer gravure etching – using the sun to help etch […]
This workshop explores the expressive choices of the artist, focusing on composition, space, and color. The group will take inspiration from artists like Bonnard, Hockney, Van Gogh, Morandi, and Klee. The workshop is designed for artists of all experience levels, combining sketch-book and plein air mixed-media techniques. On-site and studio sessions will focus on composition, expressive color use, and basic drawing techniques. Carol will work with you to refine your personal vision, aiming to develop skills and explore new expressive pathways.
Taste the richness of Umbria while opening to the spirit of creative self-expression. Envision a travel and journaling experience where poetry and art merge with ample opportunities for hands-on exploration and experimentation. Imagine La Romita as your home base, on the site of our monastery, and your studio in a church built in the 1500s […]
Should we have stayed at home and thought of here? Elizabeth BishopThe answer, of course, is an emphatic, No! Carpe diem—seize the day—as the Roman poet Horace declared. Come to La Romita and join poets Kim Addonizio and Flower Conroy for a workshop inspired by the landscape, the food, the history, and the poets who […]
Nancie's goal, as an instructor, is to help you create dramatic, expressive paintings. Examine space, perspective, and design through practical hands-on lessons that help you build confidence. While the villages and villas located in one of Italy’s most picturesque regions provide the perfect point of interest in landscape work, the drawing must be right to […]
“Art creation is a way to give myself a voice without speaking.” Rita Carpenter is passionate about art and travel, always taking the opportunity to capture, express - and teach! - the excitement of being abroad through travel journaling. Since 2018 she has been organizing art-travel trips where artists can share the joy of creating. […]
In this workshop, Nancy takes you from painting still life to landscape and even figures. While concentrating on understanding basic shapes and light source, you will learn that most representational painting is based on these two concepts and there is no need to limit yourself on subject matter! Drawing is important and Nancy will show […]
Join abstract artist Ruth Armitage in Umbria and for a hybrid workshop incorporating both plein air and studio work. You’ll emerge with confidence and inspiration. Conquer one of the greatest challenges of plein air painting by learning to simplify. Plein air sketching combined with studio work in mixed water media will give you the advantage […]
This ten-day immersive tour to the heart of Italy promises to be the sketching adventure of a lifetime, and La Romita is thrilled to be partnering with Leslie for her first Umbrian workshop. Leslie’s classes are as unique as her style of journaling. A dazzling array of page layouts, lettering styles, borders, and design ideas […]
In Michael’s workshop, you will immerse yourself in the splendor of the Umbrian villages and countryside, to drink in and capture the beauty and wonder of it all! You will learn and practice maintaining awareness of the principles of painting and the focus that painting on location takes. You will come away with incredible memories […]
As La Romita School caters to multiple levels of instruction and various forms of the arts, prices will vary by session, season, instructor, and offerings.