Dina Wakley
9:00 - 4:30
Sept 28 - Oct 6
$0.00
Join Dina for artistic play that is all about personal expression. You will work on your visual literacy skills to create artistic stories that are meaningful to us. I adore the way that a line or brushstroke can tell a story, and I adore the written word on artwork. Let's combine line and text and play with the way they interact. We'll start with journal play and translate our experiments into a little art book that will fit fine into your suitcase on the way home.
Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned artist, Dina's unique methods will ignite your creativity and inspire you to take your art to new heights.
Please bring to the class:
Your art journal
Stabilo All pencil in black and a good pencil sharpener
Small watercolor paper (6x9), 10 sheets
A small assortment of acrylic paints in your favorite colors, including white. Don't bring too many. Limit your palette.
White and black posca pens or other paint pens
Scribble Sticks or Neocolor 2 or the like
Notebook and pencil
Small scissors
Water sprayer
Glue/gel medium
Teacher will supply:
Class kit and handout
Swag and goodies
Some Dina Wakley Media supplies to share
Reserve your spot now and let Dina & Gubbio inspire your Art and Soul!
For further info and schedule, click on the ACTIVITES page
To register, email info@artandsoulretreat.com. You cannot registerr on line for this class/event
SINGLE: $4999
DOUBLE: $4799
Partners are welcome to join us for group meals and activities: $4299
Pamela Sue Johnson
9:00 - 4:30
Sept 28 - Oct 6
$0.00
With the backdrop of Gubbio, Italy, participants will focus on watercolor painting, sketching, and collage art. Pamela will demonstrate loose and free approaches to capturing form and place with ink and watercolor, with sketching exercises in and outside of the classroom with her thoughtful instruction. No drawing experience is needed, as Pamela guides the process of loose lines and color to help you create lasting impressions of local scenes and self-expression. There will be structured time in the art studio to paint watercolor artworks with multiple layers of mixed-media, including stencils and various water-soluble mediums.
Participants will also create oracle cards with mixed-media collage art and inspirational words. Oracle cards are small 5x7 artworks that will include written insights mined from your creative wisdom with Pamela’s guidance to inspire and empower you during your time in Gubbio and beyond.
This week of art making and excursions will be rich for creative magic for the heart, mind, and soul, a time to rewild your imagination as you make the leap into a highly curated experience designed to fan the flames of your creative brilliance.
SUPPLIES PROVIDED for you to KEEP
An art kit designed and assembled by Pamela will be provided to each participant that includes a travel-friendly pro-grade watercolor palette, professional paint brushes, watercolor sketchbook, paper, pens and pencils, as well as an artist pouch to keep it all together during class and to take home with you.
Pamela will also be gifting each student with an original small painting as well as other art treats intended to delight and inspire.
SHARED SUPPLIES
Included from Pamela’s art studio are shared supplies such as collage papers, gel medium, various mark-making mediums, as well as rubber stamps and stencils.
WHAT TO BRING
To help nurture creative camaraderie, each participant is asked to bring a small memento from home to add to the studio altar of gratitude that will be in the classroom. This might be something like a small stone or gem that means something to you, a trinket from your travels, an empty perfume bottle you treasure, a photo, something that will lend your presence to our group’s altar of gratitude.
No need to bring any art supplies unless you choose to. Everything is provided for your convenience and designed to travel home with hassle-free ease. I GOT YOU!
BONUS ART SOCIAL
There will be a time set aside for retreat participants to gather for a big group art making social with all three instructors during this week. Pamela, along with artists Stephanie Burton and Dina Wakely, will lead a casual creative session that will be brimming with laughter as these three instructors collaborate to create a memorable experience. A rare opportunity!
From Pamela
I have been designing meaningful creative experiences for women for years and have seen over and over again the magic that happens when we witness and celebrate one another. Every class, workshop, and retreat I design is intended to support creative self-expression. With the backdrop of Gubbio, Italy, we will not only experience each other’s creative magic, we will also have the shared experience of the rich culture and communal meals featuring Italian food and wine in this beautiful region. I look forward to sharing this extraordinary time of art, community and culture with you.
Reach out with any questions about joining me for Creative Magic in Italy at pamelasuejohnson11@gmail.com
SINGLE: $4999
DOUBLE: $4799
Partners are welcome to join us for group meals and activities: $4299
Stephanie Burton
9:00 - 4:30
Sept 28 - Oct 6
$0.00
Create, Wander, Remember: An Immersive Art Retreat in Gubbio, Italy
Step into an Italian rhythm of life and creativity in the medieval hilltop town of Gubbio, Italy, where centuries of history, rolling Umbrian hills, and everyday Italian beauty become part of your art-making process. This retreat is designed to be both inspiring and deeply doable, whether you’re a seasoned artist or a curious beginner ready to say YES to something meaningful.
Day One:
You will begin by creating our own hand-made collage papers using a cohesive, thoughtfully curated color palette. Stephanie will demonstrate a variety of fun & exciting new techniques including: mark-making, stamping, image transfers, stenciling, and layering with multiple mediums. We’ll work on a range of papers, including delicate tissue that creates stunning translucent overlays (a favorite technique students always love). The focus is ease, exploration, and joy. By the end of the day, you’ll have a beautiful personal stash of collage papers rich with texture, color, and creative potential.
Day Two:
Your papers come to life as we create a cohesive collage painting series on watercolor paper. Stephanie will guide you through her approach to building a series—how to select, layer, and compose with intention, so your work feels cohesive, expressive, and uniquely yours. You’ll leave with finished pieces and techniques you can immediately apply to your mixed media practice long after the retreat ends.
Day Three:
Participants will create a Concertina Travel Journal, pre-assembled together as a group. Inspired by our Umbrian surroundings, you’ll design your own covers for your Concertina Travel Journal.
Day Four:
We will fill our Concertina Travel Journal with watercolor sketches, collage elements, and sweet visual memories documenting your time in Gubbio. This timeless keepsake is designed to tuck easily into your carry-on.
A treasure you’ll revisit again and again as a reminder of your Italian creative journey!
Instructor will supply:
-An art kit including collage papers, travel watercolors, stabile pencil & handouts
-Preassembled Concertina travel Journals,
Shared Supplies:
A variety of paint brushes, gel medium, stamps, stencils & gel medium
Supplies to Bring:
-8.5 x 11 Mixed Media sketch book 80lb or 98lb
-apron or old shirt
BONUS ART SOCIAL
There will be a time set aside for retreat participants to gather for a big group art making social with all three instructors during this week. Stephanie, along with artists Pamela Sue Johnson and Dina Wakely, will lead a casual creative session that will be brimming with laughter as these three instructors collaborate to create a memorable experience. A rare opportunity indeed!
Imagine this:
Creating art in a stunning medieval hill town, wandering ancient stone streets, soaking up local traditions, and enjoying incredible food alongside the people who call this place home. Add in the everyday magic of Italian life, and you’ve got the perfect backdrop for a truly unforgettable creative experience.
Surrounded by fellow creatives, you’ll share laughter, conversation, and encouragement along the way. Stephanie has taught hundreds of students and never tires of sharing her love of art and the creative process. You’ll leave with new skills, fresh confidence, beautiful artwork, and memories forever tied to this magical place. This isn’t just a class—it’s an experience you’ll carry with you long after you leave Italy.
Please feel free to contact with any questions about joining me in Italy at: steph.l.burton@gmail.com
Reserve your spot now for this truly unforgettable creative experience!
For further info and schedule, click on the ACTIVITES page
To register, email: info@artandsoulretreat.com. You cannot register for this class/event online. Email only
SINGLE: $4999
DOUBLE: $4799
Partners are welcome to join us for group meals and activities: $4299
Lisa Bebi
9:00 - 4:30
Oct 10 - Oct 17
$0.00
Welcome to Gubbio, Italy
A Special Retreat with Lisa Bebi
Oct 9 -17, 2026
For over three decades, Lisa Bebi, an internationally recognized artist, has combined her love of snapshots and painting to create art that is both expressive and unique. Her work blends bold color, storytelling, and personal history, transforming everyday images into extraordinary works of art.
First, dive into the luminous world of encaustic painting, where you’ll layer hot wax and texture to create dreamy, vibrant pieces that capture light and emotion. Next, explore Lisa’s innovative approach to painting over vintage-style photographs, where you'll learn to seamlessly adhere paper to your canvas and transform black-and-white photocopies into colorful visual stories.
Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned artist, Lisa’s unique methods will ignite your creativity and inspire you to take your art to new heights.
Why Choose Art & Soul with Lisa in Gubbio?
This time with Lisa is more than an opportunity to make art—it’s a celebration of creativity, tradition, and connection. You’ll be surrounded by like-minded individuals, enjoy exquisite local meals, and have the chance to explore the beautiful Umbrian countryside. It’s an experience that will leave you refreshed, inspired, and with art that truly reflects the beauty of Italy.
Reserve your spot now and let Lisa inspire your Art and Soul!
For further info and schedule, click on the ACTIVITES page
To register, email info@artandsoulretreat.com
You cannot register for this class online
SINGLE: $4999
DOUBLE: $4799
Partners are welcome to join us for group meals and activities: $4299
Rochelle Gaukel
9:00 - 4:30
Oct 10 - Oct 17
$0.00
Rochelle Gaukel has been creating with her hands all her life. Her love of history, culture, and vintage elements from long ago show up in the soldered creations she makes. Her pieces speak with a steadfast voice, forever graced with stories and secrets of the past tucked neatly inside. She stays true to herself and her love of vintage and this is reflected in her art and jewelry which appeals to both young and old alike.
Twenty years ago she visited Italy for the first time and fell in love with the lifestyle there and all the beauty it holds. Each time she visits, her heart and soul feel “at home” and she can’t wait to return again. She knows that Italy will speak to you too and the beauty will reflect in the projects you create.
Over the course of this week, Rochelle will guide you in the art of soldering as well as bookbinding. Our project begins with creating our soldered metal cover for our journal. There will be many options for the metal cover, all of which are supplied to you. If you wanted to personalize the cover, you are welcome to bring anything with you to do that. We will also be creating our jewelry bezels on this day as well.
The second class day we will create our journals with watercolor paper learning the basics of bookbinding. Once we finish putting our journals together we will attach our front metal cover with rivets and the back cover with decorative paper. We will have time to fill our journals with mixed media or watercolor painting if you choose.
The third class day we will put our necklaces together and work on the inside pages of our journals.
This retreat is more than an opportunity to make art - it’s a celebration of creativity, tradition, and connection. You’ll be surrounded by like-minded individuals, enjoy exquisite local meals, and have the chance to explore the beautiful Umbrian countryside. It’s an experience that will leave you refreshed, inspired, and with art that truly reflects the beauty of Italy.
Please bring to the class:
Large watercolor paper pad (11 x 15 - 140 pound)
Metal ruler
Pencil
Awl
Scissors
Embroidery thread & needle
Spool of lead free solder
Watercolors (if you are going to paint inside your journal)
Jewelry pliers set (flat nose/round nose/flush cutters)
Cookie sheet tray
Teacher will supply:
Soldering irons
Class kit & handout
Metal supplies
Flux
Papers, images, book pages
Waxed thread
Rivets
Reserve your spot now and let Italy & Rochelle inspire your Art and Soul!
For further info and schedule, click on the ACTIVITES page
To register, email: info@artandsoulretreat.com. You cannot register for this class/event online. Email only
SINGLE: $4999
DOUBLE: $4799
Partners are welcome to join us for group meals and activities: $4299
Chris Karpiak
9:00 - 4:30
Oct 10 - Oct 17
$4999.00
Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature and Italian landscape during this transformative art retreat designed to awaken your creativity and ignite your inner soul. Surrounded by medieval landscapes and the Italian hills of Umbria, you’ll explore the connection between the natural and world and your inner self through guided mixed media art sessions. Using elements of the environment as both inspiration and material, you’ll create a beautifully expressive collection of art that reflects your personal journey. This retreat offers a nurturing space to reconnect with yourself, explore creativity, and discover the “you within” through the healing power of art and nature.
You will:
Re-discover the “you within” as you ignite your inner soul through nature and mixed media art.
Create freely and uninhibited.
Find harmony and balance within.
Ignite your soul.
Freely express the real you.
Explore the connection between nature and your inner self.
Explore feelings, emotions and thoughts through guided meditation, gentle movement and creativity.
Find your inner light.
Let Chris gently and lovingly guide you through meditation and creative expression where you can come “home” to yourself and reconnect with who you really are through your own explored creativity. You are invited to slow down, make time for YOU and feel deeply alive.
Journey to the “Heart of Your Inner Forest” as you use inks, paints, paper, fibres, fabric, and natural materials to explore your inner authentic self. Freely express yourself through journaling and create metaphorical layers of growth, exploration and healing. Sketch natural or man made elements that call to you.
Find inner clarity as you honor and explore your “Inner Season” through color and collage exploration. Discover “The Spark Beneath the Soil” as you begin to uncover your hidden fire- the bold, raw, untamed part of you that lives beneath the surface, as you express yourself through the creation of raw, earthy mixed media pieces using paper, fabric, pigment and natural elements from the earth.
Stitch, collage, paint, layer, sketch and affirm your way through self expression as you explore “Shining my Light Within” to end your week feeling empowered, uplifted and transformed.
What needs tending in your internal forest? What’s ready to bloom?
This retreat isn’t just about making art. It’s about making space for transformation.
Retreat into nature. Return to yourself.
.Why Choose Art & Soul with Chris in Gubbio?
This time with Chris is more than an opportunity to make art—it’s a celebration of creativity, tradition, and connection. You’ll be surrounded by like-minded individuals, enjoy exquisite local meals, and have the chance to explore the beautiful Umbrian countryside. It’s an experience that will leave you refreshed, inspired, and with art that truly reflects the beauty of Italy.
Reserve your spot now and let Chris inspire your Art and Soul!
SINGLE: $4999
DOUBLE: $4799
Partners are welcome to join us for group mea class onlinels and activities: $4299
For further info and schedule, click on the ACTIVITES page
To register: email info@artandsoulretreat.com
Clarissa Callesen
9:00 - 4:30
Oct 19 - Oct 27
$0.00
Immerse yourself in the artistry of Italy with Essence of Italy, an exclusive mixed media workshop designed to capture the soul of weathered plaster, peeling paint, and centuries-old patinas. Over the course of this one-of-a-kind experience, you’ll learn to bring the timeless textures of Italy into your art, guided by an internationally recognized artist and instructor with over 30 years of professional experience.
What to Expect:
This workshop blends technique, creative exploration, and the freedom to develop your own artistic voice. Together, we’ll build a rich visual language through layered textures, mark-making, and innovative mixed media processes. You’ll work with bespoke textured papers, learn the elusive gel plate transfer technique, and explore my personal tricks for creating an authentic, cracked, ancient surface—textures that feel as if they’ve weathered centuries of sun, wind, and story. Through these processes, we’ll uncover how to infuse your work with a sense of depth, mystery, and timelessness.
Whether you choose to express your work within an artist book format or on individual mixed media paintings, you’ll gain the tools to compose, edit, unify, and refine your imagery with confidence. My teaching emphasizes flexibility and personal vision—allowing each participant to shape their experience to fit their unique creative path.
New for this retreat: Each participant will also receive a private one-on-one creative coaching session. This is the first time Art & Soul has offered this special opportunity. Drawing on 27 years as a professional artist and more than a decade of coaching experience, I’ll meet with you individually to focus on whatever matters most to your practice—whether that’s moving through creative blocks, strengthening your studio habits, refining technical skills, or preparing to share your work professionally. These sessions are separate from class time, designed to support your personal creative growth.
What Makes This Workshop Special:
Down-to-Earth, Fun Instruction: With a teaching style that blends humor, creativity, and a touch of brain science, this workshop promises to be both engaging and inspiring.
All Materials Provided: From hand-curated papers to specialized tools, everything you need is included—just bring yourself and your sense of exploration!
Designed for All Skill Levels: Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a curious beginner, you’ll gain new skills, insights, and inspiration.
International Expertise: Learn from an artist who has taught thousands of students worldwide, sharing innovative techniques and a passion for creative experimentation.
Creative Connection and Community: Artmaking is often a solitary practice—but this immersive retreat offers the rare gift of connection. Surrounded by fellow creatives, you’ll find inspiration, laughter, and deep conversation that continue long after class hours. Many participants form lasting friendships as the creativity and camaraderie flow beyond the studio, into shared meals, quiet walks, and the shared joy of making art in the heart of Italy.
Why Choose Art & Soul in Gubbio?
This retreat is more than an opportunity to make art—it’s a celebration of creativity, tradition, and connection. You’ll be surrounded by like-minded individuals, enjoy exquisite local meals, and have the chance to explore the beautiful Umbrian countryside. It’s an experience that will leave you refreshed, inspired, and with art that truly reflects the beauty of Italy.
Reserve your spot now and let Italy inspire your Art and Soul!
SINGLE: $4999
DOUBLE: $4799
Partners are welcome to join us for group meals and activities: $4299
Jacqueline Newbold
9:00 - 4:30
Oct 19 - Oct 27
$0.00
Join Jacqueline for an unforgettable watercolor workshop in the heart of Umbria—where art, travel, and Italian charm come together in the medieval town of Gubbio. Bring your journal, a handful of favorite painting supplies, and a spirit of curiosity. From the moment you arrive, you’ll be surrounded by inspiration: sun‑washed stone buildings, winding cobblestoned streets, terracotta rooftops, and sweeping views of vineyards and olive groves.
Our studio sessions and excursions to charming villages will flow together like a beautiful tango—learning to create rich, glowing color combinations, painting bright sunshine and expressive shadows, and preparing journal pages that invite creativity, setting the stage for your on-location sketches.
What You’ll Learn
Throughout the workshop, you’ll build a toolkit of techniques that will serve you long after the trip ends:
• Sketching essentials for capturing architecture, landscapes, and everyday moments
• Watercolor techniques for luminous washes, mingling colors, and atmospheric effects
• Color mixing strategies to create vibrant, harmonious palettes inspired by Umbria
• Pen and ink perspective to bring structure and character to your drawings
• Travel journaling approaches that blend art, writing, and personal storytelling
These skills will come alive as we step outdoors together, painting in quiet piazzas, along medieval walkways, and in lively café settings where the rhythm of Italian life becomes part of your artwork.
Inspiration Everywhere
Italy offers endless scenes to fill your journal:
• Windows overflowing with colorful flowers and trailing vines
• Weathered stone walls textured by centuries of sun and rain
• Charming doorways with ornate ironwork
• Bustling cafés where locals gather for espresso and conversation
• Rolling hills patterned with vineyards, cypress trees, and golden fields
Each day brings new opportunities to observe, sketch, and paint—capturing not just what you see, but how it feels to be there.
A Shared Creative Experience
This workshop is as much about community as it is about art. We’ll learn together, explore together, and celebrate the joy of creating in a place where history, beauty, and inspiration meet at every turn. Whether you’re new to watercolor or a seasoned journal keeper, you’ll return home with a sketchbook full of memories, techniques, and stories that will continue to inspire your art.
Suggested Watercolor Supply List for Jacqueline Newbold Gubbio, Italy Workshop
Top quality watercolor paints (not student grade!) I suggest you start with at least 6 colors, a warm and a cool of yellow, red, and blue. I would recommend top-quality brands such as Daniel Smith, Windsor Newton, Holbein, or Sennelier.
Suggested colors:
COOL YELLOW: Lemon Yellow, Azo Yellow, or Hansa Yellow Light
WARM YELLOW: New Gamboge or Quinacridone Gold
COOL RED: Permanent Rose or Quinacridone Rose
WARM RED: Permanent Red or Windsor Red
COOL BLUE: Cobalt Blue, Cerulean Blue, or Manganese Blue
WARM BLUE: French Ultramarine Blue
Fun Optional colors include Manganese Blue, Quinacridone Purple, French Vermilion, Quinacridone Burnt Orange, Bordeaux, Permanent Orange, Manganese Violet (by MaimeriBlu), Sodalite, Cobalt Teal Blue, Buff Titanium, Hematite Burnt Scarlet, Aussie Red Gold, Leaf Green, and Rich Green Gold.
Check out my blog post for ideas of a well-rounded watercolor palette: http://djnewbold.blogspot.com/2017/12/a-well-rounded-watercolor-palette.html
A small watercolor travel palette. These are the two that I like because it is easy to change out different watercolor paint colors:
MEEDEN Empty Watercolor Tins Palette Box Paint Case, 12 wells (you can actually get about 20 ½ pans in the small one by adding ½ pans in the middle.
Art Tool palettes, I have 2 of the pocket palette size with about 12 colors in each.
Watercolor brushes in a variety of sizes such as Princeton Brush & Co. Series 4050: round #3, round #8, round #12, ½ inch flat, and a liner brush size #2 or #4.
Optional - A scrubby brush such as Cheap Joe’s Fritch Scrubber brush, size 6 or 8
Fabriano Watercolor Journal from Hartem.
Pencil and kneaded eraser
Small cotton cloth or washcloth
Mini Spray Mister
Faber Castell Water Cup
Your favorite pens for pen-and-ink sketches
Glue stick or double-sided tape
Small mini spray bottle
Small cotton cloth
SINGLE: $4999
DOUBLE: $4799
Partners are welcome to join us for group meals and activities: $4299