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En Plein Air Landscape Painting with Pete Sinjin
Castiglione della Valle (PG), Italy
September 26 - October 4, 2025
Pete is a Brooklyn based Artist and oil painter.
“Primarily I love painting en plein air, working outside, having direct engagement with the scenery I’m painting while absorbing the atmosphere around me. The climate, the sounds, the people, the myriad experiences, all become a source of inspiration that I find utterly magnificent and even life affirming.
Most days I can be found out on the streets of New York, painting the life of the city. I am humbly grateful to have my work found in private collections all over the US and overseas as well as often showing in NYC. At this time, I have now taught numerous workshops in NYC with the historic Art Students League as well as teaching plein air workshops in Europe.. I remain passionate about art making and helping to inspire students and the community I have the privilege to interact with, whether on the streets of New York or in my European travels.
You can find a number of entertaining documents of my painting experiences on my YouTube series ‘Painting with Pete’, as well as through my website www.petesinjin.com and Instagram @petesinjin.
I look forward to meeting you!”
THE EXPERIENCE
What’s Included
Roundtrip transfer from Rome airport to the Castle
8 days/7 nights accommodation in a single or double room, with ensuite bathroom
6 days of painting instruction
All meals and drinks, including local wine
A painting excursion & wine tasting event at a nearby vineyard
A 2-hour cooking class
A painting excursion to nearby towns
The Full 8 Day Itinerary:
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Airport pick-up in Rome at Fiumicino Airport
Transfer to Castiglione della Valle (1:45 min by bus)
Arrive at the Castle at 2:00pm
Orientation, welcome & light lunch
Aperitivo & dinner at the Castle
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• Breakfast
• Morning painting instruction
• Lunch at the Castle
• Afternoon painting instruction
• Aperitivo & dinner at the Castle -
• Breakfast
• Morning painting instruction
• Lunch at the Castle
• Afternoon painting instruction
• Aperitivo & dinner at the Castle -
• Breakfast
• Morning painting instruction
• Lunch at the Castle
• Afternoon painting instruction at local vineyard
• Wine tasting and charcuterie
• Dinner at the Castle -
• Breakfast
• Excursion to Panicale & lunch
• Afternoon painting instruction
• Aperitivo & dinner at the Castle -
• Breakfast
• Morning painting instruction
• Lunch at the Castle
• Afternoon painting instruction
• Dinner at the Castle -
• Breakfast
• 2 hour cooking class & lunch
• Afternoon painting instruction & lecture
• Farewell aperitivo & exhibit of work
• Dinner at the Castle -
• Breakfast
• Depart for Rome at 7:00 AM
• Arrive in Rome at Fiumicino Airport
The Venue: Castello Monticelli
Castello Monticelli is a historic residence,
protected by the Italian Ministry of Art and Culture.
From 593 to 774 A.D. it was a fortress to defend Perugia from the Longobards, then it became a Benedectine Monastry for about 500 years and from about 1470 was a summer and hunting residence of aristocratic families.
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Castello Monticelli
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Castello Monticelli
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Castello Monticelli
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Castello Monticelli
This 8-day Italian Artist Workshop with all the above inclusions for….
Pricing: $2,900 - 3,400
$2,900 Shared Twin Bedroom with private bathroom (shared with one other participant)
$3,200 Private Bedroom with a double bed and private bathroom
$3,400 Private Suite with 1 double bed and 2 twin beds, private bathroom
$1,500 Non-Participating Partner to share a private bedroom or private suite with you
TERMS & CONDITIONS
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
A deposit of $500 is due upon registration. Final payment must be received 3 months before workshop start date.
It can be paid via PayPal or Zelle, kindly send email for details.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
Full refunds are given up to 60 days before workshop start date. Thereafter and until 30 days before start date participants will forfeit deposit.
ANY CANCELLATION/CHANGE OCCURRING WITHIN 30 DAYS OF START OF WORKSHOP WILL NOT BE REFUNDED, BUT CAN BE CREDITED TOWARDS FUTURE WORKSHOPS.
WAIVER:
Kindly note that we are not responsible for any loss or damage participants may suffer in the course of the workshop due to theft, accident, illness or bodily injury.
