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 […]
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 […]
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 Tracey Knapp for a workshop inspired by the landscape, the food, the history, and the poets who […]
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 […]
Join Robert Minervini for a 10 day workshop exploring the history of Umbria through the artists' eye. Through observation and storytelling, you’ll develop a personal series of pictures from Umbria. Students will create drawings, paintings, and mixed-media pieces inspired by the archetypes, icons, and legends of Italian life. You’ll explore the colors and symbols in […]
Join artist Holly Nowak on a 14-day workshop adventure focusing on creating your own watercolor and gouache sets using organic, rich natural pigments. Delve into the world of organic materials and natural pigments to explore their vibrant colors and learn expressive techniques. You will learn how to create your own pigments from various plant and […]
La Romita welcomes preeminent painter and teacher Thomas Kegler, whose approach draws on Tonalism and Luminsim to blend the expressive modes of 19th century Romantic Impressionists with Contemporary Realism. Modeled after the techniques and philosophy of the Hudson River School of the mid 1800s, this landscape painting workshop will focus on understanding the anatomy of […]
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.
