Tuscany Sketchbook Experience 2027

A 9-Day Artist-Led Renaissance Art & Drawing Tour

June 14–22, 2027 | Tuscany, Italy

Experience Tuscany from an artist’s perspective through guided drawing, historical materials and direct encounters with Renaissance masterpieces.

Led by artist and educator Luis Borrero, this nine-day cultural and educational tour combines museum visits, historical sites, observational drawing and the creation of a personal travel sketchbook.

Open to all skill levels, from complete beginners to experienced artists. No prior drawing experience is required.

Florence · Siena · Pisa · San Gimignano · Arezzo · Colle di Val d’Elsa

Program Overview

• Dates: June 14–22, 2027

• Duration: 9 days / 8 nights

• Accommodation: Hotel Ristorante Alcide, a four-star family-operated hotel in Poggibonsi, Tuscany

• Group size: Limited to provide personal guidance and a close creative community

• Language: English and Spanish

• Program director and artistic guide: Luis Borrero

• Pre-trip preparation: Five online meetings before departure

• Daily schedule: Guided visits, drawing sessions and cultural activities according to the official itinerary

Who Is This Experience For?

The Tuscany Sketchbook Experience welcomes adults with different backgrounds and levels of artistic experience.

Complete Beginners

No prior drawing experience is required. Beginners will receive clear guidance in observation, basic drawing, composition and the use of each material. The emphasis is on learning to see and developing confidence, not on producing perfect drawings.

Developing Artists and Art Students

Participants with some experience will strengthen their observational drawing, composition and understanding of historical techniques while studying directly from original works of art.

Experienced and Professional Artists

Advanced participants may use the tour to deepen their visual research, explore unfamiliar historical materials and develop more personal and sophisticated sketchbook studies.

Art Lovers and Cultural Travelers

The program is also appropriate for people who appreciate Renaissance art, museums, architecture and Italian culture and would like to experience Tuscany through an artist’s perspective.

Each participant will work at an appropriate level while sharing the same cultural visits, materials and artistic environment.

Artistic and Cultural Focus

During the tour, participants will:

• Study Renaissance masterpieces directly in museums, churches and historic sites

• Draw from paintings, sculpture, architecture and the Tuscan landscape

• Examine how historical artists used line, value, composition and materials

• Create a personal travel sketchbook documenting the experience

• Work with silverpoint, sanguine, quill and dip pen, ink wash and charcoal on toned paper

• Receive guidance and commentary from Luis Borrero

• Develop a closer connection between observation, art history and personal expression

• Participate in a serious, supportive and professional creative environment

This is not a conventional sightseeing tour. Each location becomes a place for careful observation, artistic reflection and sketchbook practice.

Destinations

The official itinerary includes scheduled visits to:

• Florence

• Siena

• Pisa

• San Gimignano

• Arezzo

• Colle di Val d’Elsa

• Poggibonsi

Museum and cultural destinations may include the Uffizi Gallery, Palazzo Pitti, the Basilica della Santissima Annunziata, the Siena Cathedral, the Pinacoteca Nazionale di Siena, the Pisa Camposanto and Sinopie Museum, and a special visit to Zecchi Colori Belle Arti in Florence.

Specific museums and activities remain subject to the final itinerary, operating schedules and availability.

Registration Deposit

A US$895 deposit per participant is required to reserve a place.

• The deposit is applied toward the total program price

• The deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable according to the program policy

• The deposit deadline is February 1, 2027

• Space is confirmed only after the deposit has been received

• Availability is limited

• Participants must follow the established payment schedule to maintain their reservations

Program Pricing

Single-Participant Package

US$3,950

This package is for one participant and includes single-room accommodation according to the program arrangements.

After the US$895 deposit, the remaining balance is US$3,055.

Two-Person Package

US$6,700 total

This package covers two participants traveling together, equivalent to US$3,350 per person, with accommodation according to the selected two-person room arrangement.

Each participant must submit a US$895 deposit, for a combined deposit of US$1,790.

The remaining combined balance is US$4,910.

Payment Schedule

After the initial deposit, the remaining balance will be divided according to the following schedule:

• First payment: February 28, 2027

• Second payment: March 31, 2027

• Final payment: May 1, 2027

Strict payment deadlines apply. Failure to complete a scheduled payment may result in cancellation of the reservation according to the program policy.

What Is Included

• Eight nights of accommodation at Hotel Ristorante Alcide in Poggibonsi

• Daily buffet breakfast

• Daily hotel dinner according to the program itinerary

• Scheduled private transportation

• Scheduled Trenitalia transportation to Florence

• Museum and cultural-site admissions listed in the official itinerary

• Guided artistic and cultural activities with Luis Borrero

• Drawing and sketchbook guidance appropriate to each participant’s level

• Historical drawing materials prepared and curated for the program

• Personal sketchbook

• Five online preparatory meetings before departure

• Special visit to Zecchi Colori Belle Arti in Florence

• Group discussion and closing review of the sketchbook experience

Not Included

• International airfare

• Travel insurance

• Lunches

• Passport, visa or immigration-related expenses

• Personal purchases and expenses

• Optional activities not included in the official itinerary

• Transportation or admissions outside the scheduled program

• Additional hotel nights before or after the official program dates

Travel Insurance

Travel insurance is required for every participant.

Before departure, participants must provide proof of coverage that includes, at minimum:

• Medical emergencies

• Accidents

• Trip interruption

• Trip cancellation

• Lost or delayed baggage

• Emergency transportation or evacuation

Participants are responsible for understanding the coverage, exclusions and claim procedures of their selected insurance policy.

Passport and Entry Requirements

Each participant is responsible for:

• Having a valid passport

• Confirming the passport-validity requirements applicable to the trip

• Meeting all immigration and entry requirements

• Obtaining any necessary visa or travel authorization

• Ensuring that personal travel documents remain valid throughout the program

Failure to obtain the required travel documents does not qualify the participant for a refund.

Program Environment

The Tuscany Sketchbook Experience maintains a respectful, educational and professional atmosphere.

Participants should be prepared for:

• Walking through cities, museums and historic locations

• Standing or drawing for reasonable periods

• Traveling by private vehicle and train

• Following established meeting times

• Working independently and as part of a group

• Respecting museum regulations and cultural sites

• Participating in an alcohol-free educational program

Reasonable accommodations should be discussed before registration so that the program can determine whether individual needs can be appropriately supported.

Next Steps

1. Review the complete program information and policies.

2. Contact Atelier School Online with any questions.

3. Submit the US$895 reservation deposit per participant.

4. Receive the detailed itinerary, payment instructions and preparatory information.

5. Join the private participant group and attend the five online pre-trip meetings.

Reserve Your Place

Tuscany Sketchbook Experience 2027
June 14–22, 2027

Don’t just visit Tuscany. Learn to see it like an artist.

For information and registration:

Atelier School Online
Luis Borrero, Director
admin@atelierschoolonline.com
www.atelierschoolonline.com