Our artists are highly skilled teachers passionate about sharing their skills and insights with you. Their years of experience will help you improve and learn new technique and gain confidence en plein-air and in the studio. We have specifically selected a range of artists with extremely high-level skills in a range of mediums, techniques and genres. Each one is a highly experienced art teacher that not only enjoys sharing knowledge but wants to have fun with the process and the class.

Planning your art holiday with us is made easy through our fluent English-speaking local Concierge service. From accommodation and tours to the best food and wine, we will ensure that your stay in beautiful Todi is carefree. Whatever level of accommodation you require, we will advise you on the best options and ensure a streamlined booking process. Tours and transfers are made easy, and we can recommend the best and most economical car hire, where GPS makes it all so easy to get around. And what’s even better is that our local concierge, Violetta Chiara Frederici, resides in Todi, has the insider knowledge on the best that the region has to offer, and is always available to assist you personally during office hours.

All students will have an opportunity, if they desire, to exhibit their art class finished works within a Graduate Exhibition. We have secured the use of professional gallery spaces for these Graduate exhibitions. Local artists, local ex-pats and supporters in the Todi community at large will be invited to attend the exhibition opening on the last night of the class. You can even have your artwork for sale, if you wish and return home with an international exhibition on your CV.

Todi boasts a community of many English-speaking ex-pats who support the local art scene. Not only will you meet many of these, but also the local Umbrian artists and enthusiasts. Your time in Todi will be memorable as a time of cultural exchange with your teacher, fellow students and the many personalities of Todi. The after-class gatherings in restaurants and cafés create opportunities for lively and entertaining diversion and long-term friendships. There will also be two key organised opportunities at the beginning and at the end of your stay to meet the locals.

Violetta Chiara Frederici is the human face of ArtEX, Todi’s international art exchange association, who provides our Concierge service. ArtEX has developed a list of reputable accommodation and transfer providers to suite all levels, locations and tastes and makes your accommodation selection easy. Transfers from Rome, Milan and even Perugia airports as well as local Umbrian railway stations are made hassle free if organised by us. In addition to budget and mid range villa and hotel accommodation in the Town close to the class studio, there is five star ‘Palazzo’ accommodation and Agritourismo lodgings in close proximity.

Travelling with a partner, companion or family? Because our Concierge is a local, Violetta can recommend a range of authentic, exciting and stimulating activities for your partner whilst you are slaving away at easel! In fact Umbria is one of Italy most remarkable travel destinations. Not only are such incredible world heritage centres such as Florence, Siena and Assisi in easy driving distance, the spectacular countryside of lakes and mountains and national parks offers a wide range of activities. Many of these activities are not widely known by tourists and are sure to surprise! Try an Italian cooking or language class, nature walks, wine tours and cellar door visits, truffle hunting or guided art and historical tours of significant churches, palazzi, parks and ancient ruins – underground! Our Concierge will help you tailor a program for your partner to rival your own art experience!