Botanical Printmaking
🕝 6 days
There are two consecutive botanical printmaking courses at Quattro Archi run by Jo Horswill of Paper Cloth Studio in Melbourne, Australia. For inforation and booking direct with Jo. https://www.paperclothstudio.com/
Description
Spend your days immersed in printmaking local foliage, exploring various printmaking techniques, AND...learn how to make them into a book as a personal creation to take home under the guidance of our bookbinder, Victoria
Join us for an immersive retreat in the heart of Tuscany. This workshop offers a unique opportunity to develop your skills in Leaves and natural dyeswhile surrounded by the inspiring beauty of medieval Barga.
Retreat Details
Medium:
Leaves and natural dyes. Cyanotype. Bookbinding
Skill Level
All levels
Availability
Open
What's Included
5 full studio days/classes
Welcome drinks
6 nights accommodation with a good breakfast
Materials and a variety of papers (others available to buy)
Self catering kitchens if you wish to cook
Duomo tour
Short walk to shops, restaurants and cafes
Tea, coffee, soft drinks, snacks in the studio
Sample Schedule
Getting Here
What's Not Included
𝐗 Flights, lunch, dinner, travel insurance, return travel to airport
Accommodation
We offer comfortable rooms in the heart of Barga, each thoughtfully designed to provide a peaceful retreat after your studio time. All rooms feature traditional Tuscan character with modern amenities.
☞ Quattro Archi
Nearest airport is Pisa with taxi, train, bus and car connections to Barga.
Most guests arrive via Pisa or Florence airports and continue by train to Fornaci di Barga station (plus short taxi ride) or take the E5 bus from Lucca which drops you just a short walk from Quattro Archi. We're happy to help you plan the easiest route and can arrange local transfers if needed.