PATTY VOJE FINE ART

​​​Find Yourself in Italy: A Painting Retreat

October 10 - 17, 2026

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Find your artistic voice while enjoying the joys of painting in Italy!

 

Offered through Winslow Art Center

Venue: Castello di Petroia, Gubbio, Umbria, Italy
Medium: All (I'll demonstrate in oil and gouache)
Level: Open to all experience levels

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Imagine painting in a stunning 11th-century castle, surrounded by rolling hills, ancient towns, and the unforgettable light of Umbria. In Fall 2026, join me for a week-long retreat designed to help you find your artistic voice while enjoying the simple joys of painting in Italy.

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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.

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What You’ll Learn

• Travel light & paint fearlessly: simplify your gear and palette for enjoyable outdoor sessions.

• Composition & design: create balanced, impactful paintings.

• Color harmony & mixing: use a limited palette to achieve luminous, expressive results.

• Alla prima painting & brushwork: capture the moment with energy and confidence.

• Plein air techniques: tools, mindset, and methods for painting on location.

 

Workshop Format

• Daily demonstrations and guided plein air sessions

• Personalized feedback and critiques to develop your artistic voice

• Connection and camaraderie over meals, outings, shared critiques and discussions

 

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. To learn more or register see link below.