7-Day / 6-Night Non-Toxic Etching & Drypoint Retreat in Umbria - Italy

Ink & Paper Italy is a six-night etching and printmaking retreat set in the Umbrian countryside, designed for both complete beginners and artists wishing to deepen or refresh their practice. Small group sizes allow for individual guidance, making the retreat suitable for those new to printmaking as well as those with prior printing experience. Daily hands-on studio sessions focus on non-toxic intaglio techniques, with all materials provided.

The retreat balances focused creative work with the pleasures of Italian life. Participants enjoy delicious shared meals prepared by on-site chefs using local organic produce, with wine included at dinner, alongside private wine and olive oil tastings. There are excursions to explore nearby lakeside villages, medieval hilltop towns and a dinner by the beautiful shores of Lake Trasimeno.

The retreat offers time to learn a new skill, create a small edition of original prints to take home with you, and return with lasting memories of Italy shaped by art, shared meals, culture, and community.