Travel to Tuscany and experience an art adventure like no other. Explore Florence, Pisa, Lucca, Siena, San Gimignano, and San Leo, learn fun and easy artistic techniques in several mediums, admire masterpieces of the Renaissance period, visit magnificent churches and hidden Tuscan villages — all while enjoying fantastic accommodation, local wines, and delicious meals.
 
Location: Tuscany, Italy
Instructor: Bethany Ekblad
Cost: $3995
Sponsor: UpTrek
Website, email, +40 0757 302 302

Thought-provoking and inspirational art workshop open to artists of all levels and all media (oils, acrylics, watercolors, etc.). Nine full days of plein-air painting, art history/theory lectures, touring, group discussions, and gastronomy in the most beautiful area of Tuscany. We limit the size of our groups to eight participants and we offer personalized instruction and a stimulating learning environment. Cost of CAD 3375 (around US$ 2500) includes art instruction, 9-night double accommodation, all breakfasts, 8 lunches, 8 gourmet dinners including wine, transportation from and to the Arezzo train station, transportation to all painting sites (Montepulciano, Cortona, Pienza, Lucignano, etc.) train ticket to Florence and entrance to the Uffizi Museum. Please read testimonials from former participants on our website.
 
Location: Lucignano, Italy
Instructor: Prof. Yves M. Larocque
Cost: US$2500
Sponsor: Walk the Arts
Website, email, 800-611-4789