Printmaking & Art Retreats
Italy
I n k & P a p e r I t a l y
P r i n t m a k i n g & A r t R e t r e a t s i n I t a l y
Treat yourself to a creative retreat in Italy focused on traditional and contemporary printmaking, culture, delicious food, wine, and connection
Next retreat: Wild Botanicals: Botanical Monoprinting & Plant Lore October 4–9, 2026.
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About Our Retreats
Come and join us for a creative escape in the heart of Italy!
Set in the Umbrian countryside near Lago Trasimeno, Ink & Paper Italy offers immersive printmaking and art retreats, that bring together creativity, place, delicious food and meaningful connection.
Hosted within a beautiful historic villa surrounded by olive groves, rolling hills and timeless hilltop villages, our retreats invite you to slow down, observe closely and reconnect with the creative process in a relaxed and welcoming environment.
Each artist led retreat explores a different printmaking approach — from copper etching and various intaglio techniques to botanical monoprinting and relief printing — combining traditional and contemporary methods in an accessible and thoughtful way.
Whether you’re completely new to printmaking or an experienced artist looking for dedicated studio time and inspiration, you’ll be guided step-by-step through the creative process by your host with more than 25 years experience as an artist and printmaker.
You will learn to:
• Transfer drawings onto copper plates
• Explore line, texture, tonal and layering techniques
• Learn drypoint, etching, various intaglio techniques, monoprinting and relief printing methods
• Ink, wipe and print using a traditional etching press and hand-printing techniques
• Create your own original prints and small editions to take home
If you enjoy drawing, mark making, texture, pattern or working with your hands, these retreats will feel like a natural extension of what you already love. Come with an image in mind — or simply respond to what surrounds you. All materials are provided — just bring yourself!
Your Home for the Week
Your villa, once the noble summer residence of a Perugian family, is the perfect setting for creativity and rest. Guests will have the entire Villa, the studio and the grounds to themselves.
Enjoy:
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Original frescoes and elegant interiors
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Lavender gardens and rose-filled terraces
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Sunlit stone pathways
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A limonaia, gazebo & tiny chapel
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A pool nestled among olive trees
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Wide views to the medieval town of Panicale
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Beautiful Olive Groves
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Plenty of beautiful rooms to relax and be inspired in
Every corner invites sketching, dreaming, and slowing down.
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6 nights accommodation
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Full use of villa, grounds & pool
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All printmaking/art materials
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Daily guided printmaking workshop in etching and intaglio techniques, monoprinting or relief printing including:
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Demonstrations
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Individual instruction
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Supported studio practice
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Breakfast, lunch & dinner at the villa
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Wine during on-site meals
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Welcome drink & select aperitivo hours
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Private wine tasting
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Olive oil sampling
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Excursions to Tuscan & Umbrian towns
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All transport on tour days
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Transfers to/from Chiusi–Chianciano Terme station
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Tips & taxes
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Airfare (nearest airports: Rome, Florence, Perugia)
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Personal expenses or extra beverages
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Selected meals and beverages during excursion days
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Travel and Medical insurance are highly recommended
What's Included
Not Included
'Nature is the art of God.' Dante Alighieri
More than a workshop ....
These intimate, hands-on printmaking retreats are for those seeking something deeper than a holiday.
Here, you won’t just observe —
you’ll create.
With thoughtful support throughout the process, you’ll develop ideas through the printmaking process such as drawing, layering, carving, or mark-making and print your own small edition or collection of prints in a peaceful Umbrian setting.
Beyond the studio, the week unfolds gently:
•Chef-prepared meals shared together
• Visits to medieval villages and Lake Trasimeno
• Encounters with local wines and olive oils
• Time to sketch, wander, and rest.
There is no rush —only thoughtful making, cultural immersion, easy conversation, and the kind of shared moments that naturally include laughter.
Expect:
• A calm and inspiring environment
• A warm, welcoming atmosphere
(solo travellers feel at home)
• Slow, meaningful art-making
• Time for both connection and quiet
• Evenings of conversation, good food, and the simple pleasure of being together.
You leave with more than just new skills — You leave with your own set of original prints, and the memory of a beautiful week in Italy where art, place and people simply came together.
A Week at the
Retreat
Day 1 — Welcome to the Villa
Arrive, settle in; meet your hosts and group; Week's overview in the studio; Aperitivo in the limonaia followed
by a welcome dinner at the Villa.
Day 2 — Nature walk & studio
Morning walk to local village with lake views.
After Lunch. Print demonstration and studio time.
Day 3 — Studio-wine tasting
Morning walk and studio time. Evening Wine Tasting in a private vineyard.
Day 4 — Snap-eat-Explore
A day out exploring villages, local markets and other sights Sunset aperitivo and dinner by the shores of Trasimeno.
Day 5 — Olive Oil & printing
Studio time followed by early evening private olive oil tasting. Dinner at the Villa.
Day 6 — Final Printing & Celebration
Final printing day, group critique during aperitivo hour, celebratory farewell dinner at the Villa.
Day 7 — Departure
Breakfast, goodbyes, and transfer to Chiusi station.
The opulent main sala in Villa LeMura graced with original frescoes painted by Mariano Piervittori.
One of several beautiful parlours at the villa, tastefully decorated with a mix of eclectic pieces and antiques. Aside from their large bedrooms, there are many such rooms in the villa where attendees can go to relax in private.
Our chefs are not only lovely people but excellent cooks! Our guests are throughly spoiled-as you should be!
The opulent main sala in Villa LeMura graced with original frescoes painted by Mariano Piervittori.
All-Inclusive Retreat Pricing (Based on Room Choice)
HUGE PRIVATE VIP BEDROOM
SHARED VIP bedROOM
SHARED TWIN | TRIPLE ENSUITES
Double ensuite bedroom with salon. (one includes a huge terrace)
€3,100-Etching Retreat
€3,200 Monoprinting Retreat
Deposit: €500
Double ensuite bedroom with salon for couples / two friends sharing a double bed
€2,600 per person
Deposit: €500
Twin/Shared Bedrooms with ensuite -Beautiful Bedrooms with ensuites to share with 2-3 people
€2,700 per person
Deposit: €500
Non participating partner
Participates in all activities except the studio course €2000 Deposit: €500
All retreat prices include accommodation, meals, workshops, materials, excursions and activities; only room choice affects the final price.
Our fabulous group: May 2023 Combined Painting and Printmaking Retreat with Julian Hyzler, from Easels and Lens and Megan Hunter, artist and printmaker.
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Next retreat: October 4–9 2026 (See Retreats Tab)
Wild Botanicals: Botanical Mono Printing & Plant Lore
Next Etching retreat: May 5–11 2027
Your Tutor and Host
Megan Hunter is a printmaker and artist with over 20 years of experience practising and teaching printmaking. She holds a Fine Arts degree from Monash University, a Master of Teaching from Deakin University, and completed further studies at Il Bisonte printmaking studio in Florence.She has taught printmaking across Australia and Europe, managed the Firestation Print Studio in Melbourne, and exhibited both nationally and internationally. Passionate about all art forms, but in particular; drawing, etching, and the meditative, transformative nature of printmaking, Megan loves guiding students through each stage of their artistic journey to create an etching and a small edition of prints they will be proud to take home.
“One of the most rewarding parts of teaching is witnessing the moment a student pulls their first print — the joy, wonder, and sense of accomplishment. It’s a privilege to share my love of this art form in such a beautiful part of Italy.”
Coming By Yourself ?
You Won’t Be The Only One...
“I came to the retreat on my own and was really looking forward to it. The atmosphere was warm and easy from the start, and I felt completely comfortable throughout. After travelling through Europe and spending time in Florence, the calm of the countryside was exactly what I needed. I especially loved the balance — time in the studio, shared meals, and also quiet moments to myself by the pool or in the gardens.”
Margot Allatt, South Coast, NSW, Australia
Enquire or Secure Your Place
“If you think this sounds too good to be true — that’s exactly what I thought before I signed up. But it was even better than I hoped for.”
— Jan Conradi, Rochester NY
With only a few places now remaining, I’d love to hear from you if you’re considering joining.
If you’d like to check anything first — whether it’s the studio, the accommodation, or simply whether it feels right for you — you’re very welcome to get in touch.
Speak to a past participant
I am happy to connect you with a past participant. You can speak directly with a former attendee about their retreat experience.
I personally respond within 48 hours, and if it helps, we can arrange a relaxed call to talk things through.
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Balance payments are arranged individually.
