Dates: October 10-17, 2026
Venue: Castello di Petroia, Gubbio, Umbria, Italy
Medium: All (Patty will demonstrate in oil and gouache)
Level: Open to all experience levels
Imagine painting in a stunning 11th-century castle, surrounded by rolling hills, ancient towns, and the unforgettable light of Umbria. In Fall 2026, join award-winning artist Patty Voje for a week-long retreat designed to help you find your artistic voice while enjoying the simple joys of painting in Italy.
Experience Italy through the eyes of an artist. Each day, capture gestures, fleeting moments, and the spirit of place in small alla prima studies. With a mix of indoor instruction and outdoor plein air sessions, you’ll refine your skills and build confidence wherever you paint.
What You’ll Learn
Workshop Format
Why Join
Combine travel and painting in an unforgettable Italian setting. Return home with a collection of studies, new skills, and a renewed artistic vision—ready to paint with clarity and joy wherever you go.
The venue for this week-long art immersion is the 10th Century Castello di Petroia, an authentic medieval fortress perched on a hilltop between the towns of Perugia and Gubbio, with inspiring views of the surrounding landscape. The castle, birthplace of Federico da Montefeltro, Duke of Urbino (b.1422), is surrounded by a 600-acre traditional Umbrian farm with beautiful olive groves, hiking and horse-riding trails, meadows, woods and abundant wildlife.
What’s Included:
With over 10 years of experience organizing art tours, and with part of our team, my daughters Anne and Amy, living in Europe and fluent in Italian and Spanish, we maintain long term relationships with the owners and staff of our favorite venues. We personally participate in every travel workshop to ensure the quality and to coordinate all the needs of an art instruction program.
If you have any questions, please use the form below, phone 206-715-6663 or email martha@winslowartcenter.com to contact us.
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