September 22-27, 2026 — Piedmont, Italy
Join Irena Spector for a 6-day immersive sketching retreat in the romantic town of Varallo Sesia in northern Italy. Nestled at the foot of the Italian Alps and crowned by the UNESCO World Heritage Sacro Monte, Varallo offers classical Italian piazzas, frescoed facades, bridge views, and alpine rivers.
Program Highlights
- Architectural sketching & perspective in historic Italian arcades and piazzas.
- River and mountain landscapes — blending natural water flows with stone architecture.
- Café & street life sketching — quick figures and capturing authentic Italian daily life.
- Sacro Monte excursion — panoramic mountain sketches and Renaissance chapels.
