Join award-winning artists and art tutors, Jeanne Cotter and Cindy MacDonald,
for a once-in-a-lifetime Art Tour in beautiful Italy!
Dates: 7th - 16th April 2027
We’ve curated an unforgettable cultural Art Tour in beautiful Umbria, Italy, and we’d love you to join us!
With the guidance of a professional Australian tour guide who has lived and worked extensively in Italy, you’ll be expertly hosted on a truly inspiring journey filled with art, history, food, and friendship.
Spend 10 days and 9 nights discovering the magic of Orvieto and Florence. We’ll be sketching and drawing both in a studio set inside a beautiful old convent and out on the streets and surrounding landscapes, capturing the atmosphere of Italy as it unfolds before us.
You’ll experience a 9th Century Italian castle perched high above the Umbrian countryside, with sweeping views of rolling green hills. Here, we’ll meet a Master Maiolica Artist, watch him at work, and create our own painted ceramic tiles in his studio. We’ll enjoy professionally guided educational walking tours, with entry into historic sites, museums, and breathtaking cathedrals in both cities.
Of course, no Italian journey would be complete without incredible food and wine. You’ll taste authentic regional flavours, enjoy unforgettable meals, sketch stunning vistas, and visit the Valley of Assisi for a winery tour and a hands-on Umbrian cooking class, followed by a beautiful long lunch with wine (of course).
Accommodation is hotel-style with twin-share rooms and daily breakfast included. Some lunches and dinners are also included, with plenty of free time built in for you to explore, shop, relax, and wander at your own pace. All train and coach travel during the tour is included, making your experience seamless and stress-free.
✨ This is more than a trip — it’s a creative, cultural escape designed to inspire.
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Join award-winning artists and art tutors, Jeanne Cotter and Cindy MacDonald, for a creative weekend at their Drawn Away Art Retreat in the beautiful Scenic Rim, Boonah!
Thur 23 - Sun 26 April 2026
You’ll get to dive into fully tutored art workshops using charcoal and pastel, with all materials provided—so no need to bring a thing.
Jeanne’s sisters, Claire and Sally, will be there too, whipping up a delicious and nutritious menu for the weekend, catering to gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegetarian needs. Plus, if you’re up for it, Claire (a yoga instructor) will be offering an optional yoga class on the lawn or deck—just bring your own yoga mat if you’d like to join in!
As for accommodation, expect shared rooms (2-3 single beds per room) and shared bathrooms, along with a communal kitchen, dining room, a large workshop space, and a covered deck. Linen is provided, so all you need to bring is yourself, your clothes, toiletries, and your favourite drinks.
Expect a creative weekend of friendship, art workshops, beautiful home-cooked food, comfy beds, crisp Autumn days, a dash of yoga and relaxation exercises (if you want), kangaroos and gorgeous views. Why not bring a friend?
It’s the perfect chance to unwind, get away to be creative, and enjoy great company—we’d love to have you there!