Vacation Art Courses - Learn a New Skill - Relaxing Creative Environment - Painting - Printmaking
Creative holidays are popular for many people interested in the arts. For some it is about finding the space and time to be creative while for others it is about looking for inspiration from the local surroundings. And for some it's about learning a new skill in a relaxed social environment. Either way, Barga is a great location for this with both stunning countryside and beautiful townscapes. And Quattro Archi provides studio space and gallery/performance space within Barga.
Residential art courses are offered typically for about a week. The format is to work on a range of personal pieces under the guidance of a professional artist/tutor. Typically the main part of the instructed course is in the morning, followed by lunch and then an opportunity to explore or work individually in the afternoon. Tutors may have a review at the end of the day where students can ask for feedback and discuss experiences together. Depending on the course, there may be a common theme for the week or day or students can follow their own plans but with the benefit of the tutor’s guidance.
The first courses which were fully subscribed ran in September 2022. The course schedule for 2023 is below. If you would like to book, please get in touch. If the dates don't suit you, let us know as there may be an opportunity to schedule another course in April or June/July.
Please email to book.
Barga in Lino
Sunday 21st - Saturday 27th May 2023
Sunday 27th Aug - Saturday 2nd Sept 2023
Tutor: Jane Richardson
A lino printing course in the historic Italian town of Barga full of inspiration. During the week you will gather inspiration, develop and image, create the master and make multiple prints...finishing off with an exhibition of work. Lots of fun. Suitable for beginners as well as those with some experience.
This is a residential course. Accommodation options including the course, materials and breakfast and self catering facilities:
1. 1 person in an ensuite room £730
2. 1 person in a room with shared bathroom £660
3. 2 people sharing an ensuite room £1200
4. 2 people sharing a room with shared bathroom £1110
A discount is available if the second person in a shared room is not doing the course.
Further information is here. If you would like to book or have further questions, please message us here
Painting & Drawing
-Materials Matter
Sunday 3rd - Saturday 9th Sept 2023
Tutor: Helen Bruce
Learn how to create different types of sketchbooks and develop the ideas into finished work using different materials and techniques. The opportunity to display your work with other provides a valuable sense of context and feeds your creativity
This is a residential course. Accommodation options including the course, materials and breakfast and self catering facilities:
1. 1 person in an ensuite room £730
2. 1 person in a room with shared bathroom £660
3. 2 people sharing an ensuite room £1200
4. 2 people sharing a room with shared bathroom £1110
A discount is available if the second person in a shared room is not doing the course.
Further information is here. If you would like to book or have further questions, please message us here
Drawing to Print
Sunday 17th - Saturday 23rd Sept 2023
Tutor: Bryan Angus
A lino printing course taking you from the local inspiration provided by the medieval town of Barga to finished print. Join Bryan Angus, a very well established and regarded printmaker to travel the magical journey of possibility to print
This is a residential course. Accommodation options including the course, materials and breakfast and self catering facilities:
1. 1 person in an ensuite room £730
2. 1 person in a room with shared bathroom £660
3. 2 people sharing an ensuite room £1200
4. 2 people sharing a room with shared bathroom £1110
A discount is available if the second person in a shared room is not doing the course.
Further information is here. If you would like to book or have further questions, please message us here
Feedback from previous courses
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Jane is a very helpful and patient teacher! Feel very lucky to have come to this special place
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An amazing place
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Loved my room -spacious, great view
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Beautiful location -loved Barga
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Pace of the course was good -I would do it all again
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The exhibition was fun
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Excellent value
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We really enjoyed our week. Excellent course, good company, great food