Artisan Retreats in Italy

Connect with master artisans in immersive stays. Learn ancient techniques while living the Italian lifestyle.

Discover our Retreats

Special Edition Retreats

One-time-only events with specific dates, designed for a unique cultural and artistic experience.

Special Edition:

Tai Chi, Qi Gong & Perfume Making, Milazzo, Sicily

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Family retreat, Milazzo, Sicily

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Natural Perfumery, Milazzo, Sicily

Our Retreats with an Italian Artisan

Textile & Fashion Retreats

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Bobbin lace retreat, Milazzo, Sicily

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Textile & Embroidery Retreat, Ancona, Marche

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Fashion Upcycling Retreat, Giarre, Sicily

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Venetian Lace Retreat, Burano, Italy

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Textile Art Retreat, Milazzo, sicily

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Shoemaking Retreat, Florence

Clay, Ceramics & Sculpture Retreats

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Contemporary Ceramics Retreat, Ragusa, Sicily

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Ceramic Retreat with Raku, Santro Stefano di Camastra, Sicily

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Pottery Retreat, Perugia, Umbria

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Sculpture Retreat, Roma

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Sculpture Retreat, Pietrasanta, Toscana

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Porcelain and Jewellery Retreat, Todi, Umbria

Visual Arts & Impression techniques Retreats

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Fresco Painting Retreat, Sardinia

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Creative Art Retreat, Cefalù, Sicily

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Engraving & Etching Retreat, Urbino

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Street Art Retreat, Rome

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Roman Mosaic Retreat, Siracusa, Sicily

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Papier-Mâché art Retreat, Bitonto, Puglia

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Eco Art Retreat, Milazzo, Sicily

Jewelry and Craftsmanship in Fine Materials

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Jewellery Making Retreat, Todi, Umbria

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Glass Making Retreat, Venice

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Wood Inlay Retreat, Sorrento, Campania

Wellness, Nature & Sensory Retreats

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Natural Perfumery Retreat, Milazzo, Sicily

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Tai Chi, Qi Gong & Perfume Making, Milazzo, Sicily

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Herbalism Retreat, Palermo, Sicily

Family Retreats

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Family Retreat, Milazzo, Sicily

The Value of Immersion

Learn through presence, not performance
Time slows down. You learn by observing, practicing, and repeating—inside real workshops, guided by artisans who share their craft as it truly is.

Discover Italy beyond the obvious
Our retreats take place in both known and hidden gems, offering a different perspective of Italy—one that invites you to be part of a more conscious, meaningful way of travelling.

Build a human exchange that transforms both sides
What begins as learning becomes connection—growing into mutual respect, understanding, and lasting impact for both artisan and participant.

Our Apprentices Say

We adored the bobbin lace lessons! It was so special to learn this beautiful craftsmanship and we feel we were able to grasp it relatively quickly. Everyone was so lovely and it was such a beautiful place to work.

My sister and I will definitely be in touch to organise more sessions.

Thank you again.

Sabrina and Mia

We retruned from Sicily back to our normal lifes and forgot to send you our feed back.

We want to say to you that we had a incredible experience with our classes with Sebastiano, an incredible artist and person that inspired us to chalenge our knowledge and produce beautiful pices and deeply connect with the sicily pottery .

The entire experience was amazing, he welcomed us incredibly well and helped us with everything and worked really hard after the course to finish our pieces for us to be able to bring it with us.

Hi Laura,

Thank you so much for organizing the glass blowing course and for navigating all the challenges that came with it. I truly appreciate the effort and care you put into making this happen.

It was, without doubt, one of the most enriching weeks of learning I have experienced. I enjoyed every single minute of it and honestly found myself wishing I had stayed on for at least one more week. The entire process was fascinating from start to finish.

Thank you! Shoba

Hi Laura-

I really enjoyed the course with Annette! She was patient and very easy to talk to. She showed me a lot and I never knew how patient one needs to be with glassworks!

The course did meet my expectations, it was pricey, as I am finding most things in Europe!! I am glad I took it and met Annette!

Thanks-Sheri

The artisans Valeria and Emanuela were very skilled in their craft and had an excellent ability to guide us to create an appropriate project that we were very happy and proud to have made. Although I acquired many skills in sewing, needlework and knowledge of textiles, I would come again to create another piece to once again have access to the artistic process, the antique textiles available to us and be tutored by Valeria and Emanuela.

The arrangements by Laura all added to the experience as the hotel was in a brilliant location by the sea and an enjoyable tree lined walk to the workshop in central Ancona.

Jude

I think the misunderstanding was more my expectation of a throwing instruction week..working on the wheel and excercising. But as I said in the end I did quite a lot of exercising as Sebastiano kindly let me use his wheel as much as I wanted! Anna and Sebastiano both lovely people.

It was wonderful and thank you again for taking care of many things for me!

Caroline

Retreat with Artisan Ceramic - Santo Stefano di Camastra

Hi Laura

The artisans were both very talented and well prepared. Since the first moment we started to work and every day (only 3hours) were very productive. I was very impressed about the results in only a few days. At a personal level it was very enriching due to the hospitality and generosity of the sicilians. I very satisfied with the experience!

5stars

Thanks for all!!

Margarida

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Hi Laura-

I was SO HAPPY with this experience. I got along beautifully with both teachers, learned so much, loved the environment of learning, really learned so much. When people have asked me how I was able to connect with the teachers I tell them about your business and everyone agrees its an amazing service that we wish existed all over the world. Thank you for being so accommodating and patient with me as we worked out the details. I absolutely recommend working with you and with the teachers I had. Thank you!! Caitlin

Caitlin

Retreat with artisan - Lampworking Murano