What You’ll Learn

Discover how studying art in person can enrich the way you see and draw.

Study Original Masterpieces
Join Luis Borrero for guided museum discussions exploring composition, light, color, and the techniques behind Renaissance masterpieces.

Explore Historical Drawing Techniques
Work with silverpoint, sanguine, quill and ink, ink wash, and charcoal. Learn how hatching, toned grounds, and white highlights create form and depth.

Draw Tuscany on Location
Develop your observation, proportion, and perspective while sketching the architecture and landscapes of Tuscany.

Receive Personalized Guidance
Learn through demonstrations, individual feedback, and guided practice adapted to your experience.

Return home with a sketchbook filled with studies, discoveries, and ideas to bring into your own artistic practice.

What’s Included in Your Package

June 14–22, 2027 · 9 Days / 8 Nights

Your Tuscany Sketchbook Experience includes:

• Eight nights of hotel accommodation in Poggibonsi, Tuscany, serving as our base throughout the program.

• Daily buffet breakfast featuring American and Italian options.

• Three-course evening dinners with water or wine, including welcome and farewell dinners.

• Personalized art instruction with Luis Borrero, with demonstrations, guided studies, and individual feedback.

• Drawing materials according to your package: Package 1 includes historical drawing materials for the participating art student. The discounted Package 2 bundle does not include the historical drawing materials kit; basic drawing materials are included for participants joining as art students. Materials are not included for non-artist companions.

• Museum admissions included in the official itinerary.

• Private group bus transportation for scheduled excursions to San Gimignano, Siena, Arezzo, Pisa, and Colle di Val d’Elsa.

• Trenitalia transportation for both scheduled Florence days.

• Group transportation according to the official itinerary.

*What’s Not Included

International airfare, lunches, gratuities, personal purchases, passport expenses, mandatory travel insurance, and any activities or services not specifically listed as included.

Travel insurance is required for every participant and must be purchased separately before departure.

Secure your place with Early Bird registration: just $895 USD per person. Your non-refundable deposit will be applied toward your total package price. Registration deadline: November 30, 2026.