This is an en plein air painting course in Cilento for those who have never painted — or stopped. Three days in Bosco di San Giovanni a Piro, overlooking the Gulf of Policastro, with Cesare Siboni: a classically trained painter, founder of the Accademia del Cilento, with works in collections across Italy, Japan and Belgium. Not a course to learn art — a course to start seeing it.
You will have an easel, a palette with five colours, and a master who demonstrates before letting you begin. You will learn how light changes colour, the difference between impasto painting and glazing, and how to build an initial sketch. The second day is entirely dedicated to the workshop; on the third day, Cesare takes you to Bosco: you will enter the home of Ortega, the Spanish painter from Picasso’s circle who was exiled here during Franco’s regime. You will see his painted papier-mâché works and the ceramic mural depicting the 1828 uprisings. You return home with your own canvas and a story that very few people know.
At Rifugio del Contadino everything is included: easels, paints, brushes, and local organic food. Groups are limited to a maximum of twelve participants.
Do I need painting experience to join? No. The course is designed for complete beginners — or those starting again. The only requirement is curiosity.
The final confirmation of the course is subject to reaching the minimum number of participants. The remaining balance must be paid directly to the partner provider at the beginning of the course. Services will be provided only upon payment of the remaining balance.
Cancellation Policy: Moderate.
For details, please refer to the Cancellation Policy.
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