Bettolle, Italy
Renaissance art techniques retreat in Tuscany
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Who runs the workshop
- Taught by
- Carey Mortimer
- Hosted at
- Casa Ezio Marchi
- Organised by
- Casa Ezio Marchi
About this opportunity
The space
Casa Ezio Marchi hosts this seven-night retreat in Bettolle for a maximum of five participants. Artist Carey Mortimer teaches Renaissance methods through six days of workshops, talks and excursions. The programme includes preparing lime plaster for fresco, processing coloured earths into pigments, making egg tempera paintings and trying silverpoint drawing, alongside visits to works by Piero della Francesca.
Life during a stay
Seven nights of single-occupancy accommodation at Casa Ezio Marchi are included, along with meals and drinks including local wine. A separate rate is available for non-participating partners.
Good to know
The 2027 retreat runs 10–17 October. The €2,700 participant fee includes six days of tuition, accommodation, all meals and drinks, and daily excursions. Contact Casa Ezio Marchi directly to book.
What's included
Included
- Six days of tuition
- Seven nights of single-occupancy accommodation
- All meals and drinks
- Daily art excursions
Not included
- Travel to Tuscany
- Non-participating partner fee
Itinerary
Fresco and natural pigments
Visit Piero della Francesca frescoes, prepare lime plaster on terracotta and paint with natural pigments.
Egg tempera and silverpoint
Process coloured earths, make egg tempera work and practise silverpoint drawing on prepared paper.
Practical details
Cost
€2,700 per participating guest in single occupancy; €950 for a non-participating partner.
Skills needed
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