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)