Traditionally, Life drawing is the corner stone for all applied art practice. This course is aimed at developing the looking and drawing skills as well as passing on the scale and gauging techniques used by the Renaissance artists. You will also learn more modern "size by sight" techniques used by artists since
the Renaissance period. This workshop is studio based with a life model. Suitable for anyone wishing to improve their drawing and observation techniques. We will also be doing some work in other media.

The Retreat 2011 Painting Holidays
Our new 2011 program has lots new features, including:

Rome - the eternal city. Join us for a history packed week of painting and exploring this breath-taking city. Complete with accommodation in a former monastery with its own archeological site. Don't be surprised if you find yourself sketching from Dusk 'til Dawn on this course.

Seasonal themes - With lots of previous visitors having taken delight in the many seasonal features this beautiful area of Le Marche has to offer, we have now included a seasonal theme to lots of our courses.

Self-catering and B&B weeks - Having welcomed many painters who enjoyed staying for extra weeks after participating in one of our courses we are now offering this great option for experienced artists or anyone who enjoys painting by themselves using our facilities. We are of course at hand for artistic support and any help you need to make your holiday a perfect experience. A great way of experiencing a painting holiday on a small budget.

Course Dates:

· 17th - 22nd April Life Drawing Course (5days)
· 1st - 7th May Templar History & Classical Architectural Features
· 22nd - 29th May The Italian Landscape
· 11th - 18th June Firefly Magic & Landscape Painting
· 25 June - 2 July Painting in Rome - An Artistic Pilgrimage
· 25th June - 30th July Self-catering and B&B weeks for experienced painters
· 30th July - 6th August Opera Nights & Landscape Painting
· 13th - 20th August Starry Nights & Sunflower paintings
· 3rd - 10th September Vineyards & Olive Groves – Watercolours
· 18th - 24th September Painting in Rome - An Artistic Pilgrimage
· 24th September - 1st October Italian Autumn Landscapes
· 2nd - 7th October Life Drawing Course (5 days)

For more information on all our courses visit our website: www.lemarcheretreat.com
or contact us dircetly: email: theretreat@rocketmail.com or phone: 0039 334 903 4401

We also welcome painting guests who don’t want to participate in any courses but want to book self-catering or full-board accommodation and use our studio during their stay. Please contact us with your requirements.