Panicale, Italy·Retreat
Non-Toxic Etching & Drypoint Retreat, Umbria, May 2027
How to join this workshop
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Who runs the workshop
- Taught by
- Megan Hunter
- Hosted at
- Villa LeMura
- Organised by
- Ink & Paper Italy
About this opportunity
The space
Spend six nights at Villa LeMura developing an image through drypoint and copper-plate etching with Megan Hunter. The small-group studio sessions cover drawing or transferring an image, preparing marks, inking, proofing and printing on a press. Beginners can start with the fundamentals while returning printmakers can deepen an existing practice. The week also includes village visits and local tastings.
Surroundings
Villa LeMura is set in the beautiful Umbrian countryside near the medieval hill town of Panicale, overlooking the Lake Trasimeno area. Excursions explore nearby Umbrian and Tuscan villages. Transfers from Chiusi-Chianciano Terme railway station are included.
Good to know
Arrive on 5 May and depart after breakfast on 11 May 2027. The €500 deposit secures a place; the organiser arranges the balance individually. Airfare, insurance, personal expenses and some food on the excursion day are excluded. Transfers to and from Chiusi–Chianciano Terme station are included.
What's included
Included
- 6 nights accommodation in the villa
- Daily printmaking sessions
- All printmaking and art materials and equipment
- Exclusive use of the villa and grounds
- Excursions to local towns and villages
- Private wine tasting and olive oil tasting
- All meals at the villa prepared by on-site chefs (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Wine with on-site meals
- Welcome aperitivo and selected aperitivo gatherings
- Transfers during scheduled excursion days
- Transfer to/from Chiusi–Chianciano Terme station
- Taxes and service charges
Not included
- Airfare
- Travel and medical insurance
- Personal expenses
- Some meals and refreshments on the excursion day
Itinerary
Arrival and orientation
Settle into the villa, meet the group and visit the studio before a welcome dinner.
Drypoint and first prints
Explore mark-making on a plate, learn to ink and wipe, and make initial prints on the press.
Copper-plate etching
Develop an image on prepared copper, etch the marks, and make proofs with guidance.
Umbrian excursion
Visit nearby villages and markets, with time for observation and sketching.
Editioning and departure
Complete a small edition, share work informally, and leave after breakfast on the final day.
Practical details
Cost
Six nights' accommodation at Villa LeMura; daily printmaking tuition; all art materials and equipment; chef-prepared meals, wine with dinner and aperitivo; wine and olive-oil tastings; excursions to U
Accommodation
Private room and Shared rooms
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