Oil Painting Workshop in Tuscany (Full)

I am so excited about holding the 2026 workshop at a fabulous venue in the Chianti region of Tuscany - La Chiara di Prumiano. We've had the workshop there the past 2 years, and I can easily say it is the best place ever for a workshop!

Come learn to create loose, passionate paintings of Italian still lifes, landscapes and/or portraits in the Russian Impressionist tradition. Each student will be led at their own pace through the basics of oil painting – exploring value, color temperature, intensity and edges. All levels of painters are welcome –from absolute beginners to advanced. We'll provide all your painting materials (from brushes & paint to easels & palettes), your scrumptious meals and your ground transportation to and from the train station in Florence.

You'll stay seven nights at La Chiara di Prumiano (https://www.prumiano.it/en/) - a villa dating back to the 1600's, surrounded by vineyards, olive groves and wonderful woods.

The first evening Pam will paint a demonstration painting. The next mornings and afternoons class will be held in our studio and/or in the surrounding countryside. We will ask local residents to model for us, if you are interested in portraits. The studio will be available to paint in 24/7. This will be a small workshop limited to 12 students or less. 

We’ll help you with all the information you’ll need for a wonderful experience painting in Tuscany. We’ll even ship your paintings home to you at the conclusion of the workshop. 

The food, the light, the people & the atmosphere of Italy can't help but inspire you. Once you try this, you'll be dreaming of it the rest of your life. It really is a fantastic experience.

       Artist (double occupancy)             $2,800      

       Artist (single room)                         $4,500   

       Non-Artist companion (double)     $2,000    

Contact Sarah Alexander for more information - and to make your 20% deposit                        

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Package includes:
~30 hours of art instruction with Pam Ingalls;
~All painting supplies you’ll need for the workshop: paint, canvases, painting medium, brushes, palette & easel;
~Seven nights' accommodation at La Chiara di Prumiano, https://www.prumiano.it/en/
~Transfers from/to the train station in Florence, Italy at beginning and end of the workshop. (The station is just a few minutes tram ride from the Florence airport.)

~All meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner)  featuring Tuscan cuisine and fresh local ingredients. Vegetarian options will always be available and we will try our best to accommodate special diet restrictions. Self-serve refreshments and snacks will be available throughout the day in the common area. 

-A "field trip' one afternoon to Florence for a tour of the Opificio delle Pietre Dure's restoration studio. (Such an experience!!!) And another outing yet to be determined.

What’s not included:
~Airfare to/from Florence, Italy
~Transfer requirements beyond our scheduled transfer times to/from La Chiara di Priumiano/Florence
~Expenses of a personal nature not mentioned above such as transportation and sightseeing on your own,  and alcoholic beverages.

Below are a few photos of the villa to inspire you.  It's quiet with stunning vistas, charming buildings & very welcoming. I know you'll love it there!

Hope you can make it!

"The Painter" oil on board, 10x8"