Landscape Painting with Joshua Press at Rignana Estate in Chianti, Tuscany
July 19th to 25th 2026
6 nights based on room choice & single or shared occupancy.
Tutor's fee £500 + accommodation (rates below).
Bookings via Hampstead Art Society will receive a complimentary wine tasting. Receive your code for
free wine tasting by clicking the enquire button.
Course Description
Join Joshua Press this July for five days of landscape painting in the beautiful surroundings of Rignana Estate.
The workshop will begin with an introductory lecture on landscape painting, followed by four hours of daily tuition. Each day will conclude with a group critique of the work produced during the session.
This workshop will focus primarily on the pursuit of colour within the Italian landscape. Students will be introduced to fundamental ideas for composing paintings outdoors, including the practice of drawing with a brush.
About Joshua Press
Joshua Press is a figurative painter based in London. He is represented by Galerie Grégoire Mercier in Paris. He is a founding member of the Hampstead Art Society and regularly serves on its judging panel. He also runs the North London Group, an art school based in London and online.
Bedroom with ensuite:
Single occupancy: €2,220
Double occupancy: €3,220
Superior bedroom with ensuite:
Single occupancy: €2,480
Double occupancy: €3,480
Small bedroom shared bathroom:
Single occupancy: €1,500
Double occupancy: €1,920
Bedroom with shared bathroom:
Single occupancy: €1,970
Double occupancy: €2,970
What's included
6 nights accommodation
Daily breakfast, 5 lunches and
5 dinners with wine
Pizza making experience
Daily Aperitivo
Painting Easel
Paper
Transfers
Infinity pool
Tennis court
Wifi
Laundry facilities
VAT tax
FREE wine tasting if booked via the Hampstead Art Society
What's not included
Painting materials
Wine Tours
Massage
City tax (€2.50 per person per day to be paid in cash on arrival)