Paint With Me In Tuscany - HEIDI WILLIS
Overview
Come and Paint with Me in Tuscany
Lucignano, Italy — May 28 to June 5, 2026Step into the timeless beauty of Tuscany and join me over 9 days/8 nights of painting, adventure, culture, and beauty in the medieval hilltop town of Lucignano. Famous for its rustic streets, ancient walls, and sweeping countryside views, this experience invites you to paint, explore, and immerse yourself in one of Italy’s most charming regions.
Heidi Willis is a professional Australian artist celebrated for her detailed botanical and wildlife watercolour paintings. With decades of experience and international recognition as a fine artist and tutor, she brings experience, expertise and a warm, supportive teaching style to her workshops. Heidi’s classes focus on practical techniques, creative growth, and helping each student gain confidence while enjoying the process of painting.
Our Tuscan studio for the week is an ancient stone chapel on the edge of town, providing a uniquely atmospheric space for our painting sessions together. Here, you’ll enjoy a relaxed, supportive environment where you can focus on your watercolour practice while soaking in the historic surroundings.
Easily accessible from Rome or Florence, the drive and roads are easy and beautiful to Lucignano. Or, the main train line runs right through this region with a transfer planned for you at Arezzo station, a main and straight forward stop on this line.
Accommodation is booked independently to give you as much freedom and options as you please, but rooms have been held for you here at Residenza d’Epoca Il Cassero, a beautifully restored residence that sits right beside the studio with several configurations available for you there. The accommodations wonderful stone walls bound the towns outer edges, and opens up to the village on the other as well. Alternative accommodation options in Lucignano are available at a range of prices, and can be booked directly with local hosts. Email Massimo to book @ residenceilcasserolucignano@gmail.com
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WHAT IS INCLUDED: AUD$1650 (approx €930)
- Studio access in an ancient stone, private chapel space situated at the entrance of the medieval town of Lucignano, Tuscany.
- Guided watercolour sessions over the week, including a mix of half and full painting/studio days.
- Support and guidance throughout your creative Italian experience
NOT INCLUDED:
- Flights
- Accommodation (see notes above on what has been reserved for you)
- Transfers are arranged, paid on the day
- Tours are arranged, paid on the day
- Travel Insurance
- Car hire
- Meals are not included, but Lucignano offers a variety of cafés and restaurants at your fingertips (allow approx €10-20 for standard lunch/dinner)
PAID AT THE EVENT DIRECTLY
- Transfers from Arezzo Station will be arranged for you if you need it (allow approx. €50 pp between Lucignano and Arezzo Station)
- Full-day Tuscan tour including sightseeing (allow approx. €110 pp)
- Special highlight: Ive coincided our stay with the Maggiolata Flower Festival, a vibrant celebration where the streets of Lucignano burst into colour with floral floats, music, and parades, an unforgettable cultural experience to enjoy alongside your painting practice.
WOULD YOU LIKE TO JOIN ME?
So whether you’re looking to refine your watercolour skills, enjoy the Tuscan lifestyle, or simply immerse yourself in a week in a magical place with a perfectly creative focus, this experience offers a fabulous blend of learning, inspiration, fun, relaxation and cultural exploration. I hope to see you there!
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Highlights
- 7 hours
- In person
- Free parking
Refund Policy
Location
Via Rosini, 7
7 Via Rosini
52046 Lucignano Italy
How do you want to get there?
May 28 - Arrival Day
Arrive in Lucignano and settle in to our accommodation and studio space. Transfers from Arezzo Station at 2PM will be arranged for those who need it (allow €50 pp) Lets start with a group dinner relax and enjoy, shall we!
May 29 - Studio Day
Settle in to our studio space and enjoy a full day in the studio, learning about realistic watercolour painting, drawing on bounty of spring botanical inspiration we have on offer to us in our Tuscan surroundings.
May 30 - Studio Day
Enjoy another full, creative studio day in our chapel venue, exploring our creative sides, discovering more about nature illustration, realistic watercolour painting and our surroundings.
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