Spring landscape painting in VenicE, Italy

April 6 - 14, 2025

Join the Leo Marchutz School of Painting & Drawing for a one-week painting program in Venice, Italy in April 2025. This program, intended for participants of all ages and experience levels, will take place in Venice, Italy where participants will find inspiration in the famed canals, the Giudecca, and other motifs that have influenced artists for centuries. Students will be provided all materials, transportation, expert instruction, and in-depth guidance on how to transport their paintings back home.

Details

Dates: Sunday, April 6 - Monday, April 14, 2025

Price: $2,575.00 | Deposit: $750 enrollment deposit due at time of acceptance (goes toward total cost of program)

Deadline to Apply: March 1, 2025

View a PDF program flyer here.

Program Itinerary

Venice

  • Sunday, April 6: Arrival in Venice, Walking Tour, Group Dinner

  • Monday, April 7: Introduction to Venice, Group Drawing in the Streets

  • Tuesday, April 8 - Saturday, April 12: All-Day Painting Sessions at Various Motifs Around Venice (Giudecca, Giardini, Arsenale, San Giorgio, etc.)

  • Sunday, April 13: Last Day Painting, Packing, Farewell Dinner

  • Monday, April 14: Departure according to participants’ own schedules

Testimonials

“I honestly don’t know where to begin; Every moment has stuck with me, from the first meeting and walk, through the color lessons, the drawing, the sleepless nights, every painting session, every group meal. All of it right to the sad farewell. I did feel as if I changed. I feel as if I have discovered a new approach, a new attitude, and a new confidence. I had never painted en plein air with oils before, and was very wary of it. But that was the least it; I felt that I grew as an artist, and am just beginning to experience that growth. I’ve participated in classes and uninstructed workshops at many different art centers and private workshops and no experience I’ve ever had comes close to the Marchutz Experience; the incredible warmth and wisdom of faculty, and participants, the incredible organization, the materials provided, the teaching philosophy, and most of all the spirit is unlike anything I’ve been a part of.” - Jonathan, Venice 2024 participant

“Painting in Venice with the Marchutz School was an amazing experience for me. I hadn't painted in awhile and this was freeing and allowed me to paint large (canvas wise) and try new things. I felt free to try new things and allow myself to immerse into the experience of mixing and painting, when time disappears. This week will stay with me for a long time. This is a deep, profound experience where you can let yourself go into your personal world of growth through art and painting. The group is help in loving, sensitive, and caring hands, allowing one to delve deeper into one's art. I'm grateful for the magic of the week and the kindness, knowledge and joy of the staff. Not to be missed.” - Charlotte, Venice 2024 Participant

“I would highly and unreservedly recommend the Leo Marchutz School For Painting and Drawing to any individual considering one of its programs. While the environments in which the programs are taught are hugely inspiring it is the level of individualized tutelage that make the program so worthwhile. And I am thrilled to say that my skills and resulting art took a giant step forward after our week in Venice with Alan Roberts.” - Hilary, Venice 2023 Participant

Inclusions

  • All oil painting and drawing materials (participants will be invited to keep their sketchbook, pencils, erasers, paints, brushes, extra surfaces, oil/spirit; students will return: backpacks, easels, and palettes);

  • Three group dinners;

  • Comprehensive travel health insurance;

  • Daily painting instruction;

  • In-depth guidance on shipping or carrying paintings back home;

Not Included in Program Price: International airfare; passport/visa fees; lodging; meals except as noted on itinerary; personal items and expenses; airport transfers; transportation outside of program itinerary; excess baggage; cost to transport paintings home; any other items not specifically mentioned as included.

Travel

Participants should plan to arrive on the scheduled arrival dates for the program (in the itinerary above). Once participants are accepted to the program, we will provide recommendations for hotels and accommodations and give guidance for traveling to and from Venice. All questions can be directed to info@leomarchutzschool.org.

Application Instructions

Please complete the application form below to apply for the program. Please note that your spot is only guaranteed once we have received the $750 enrollment deposit payment.

The Leo Marchutz School does not discriminate in any way on the basis of race, color, age, background, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or national or ethnic origin, and admits students/participants of any race, color, age, background, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or national or ethnic origin.

Payment

A non-refundable $750 enrollment deposit is due upon a participant’s acceptance into the program. This deposit is deducted from the final invoice – it is not an additional fee. The balance of the program fee will be due in full by March 15, 2025. Payment may be made by check, bank transfer, or online payment (credit card processing fee may apply). Once the deposit payment has been received, your registration will be considered final.

  • Pay online using the following link. Please note that a credit card transaction fee will be added to all online payments.

    Each participant will need to pay online individually.

    Please consider adding a donation in any amount to support scholarships for this program. Make a donation by visiting www.leomarchutzschool.org/support and mark your donation clearly for scholarships.

  • Checks should be made out to the Leo Marchutz School of Painting & Drawing, Inc. and mailed according to one of the following addresses, depending on the mailing method:

    USPS
    Leo Marchutz School of Painting & Drawing
    PO Box 13087
    Portland, OR 97213

    UPS, FedEx, DHL, etc.
    Leo Marchutz School of Painting & Drawing
    2425 NE 50th Ave, #13087
    Portland, OR 97213

    Please consider adding a donation in any amount to your payment by check to support scholarships for this program. Simply add your chosen gift to the check amount. The gift will be fully tax-deductible. We will send you a letter acknowledging the donation for tax purposes.

  • Instructions for an ACH or wire transfer can be requested by emailing info@leomarchutzschool.org.

    Please consider adding a donation in any amount to your payment by bank transfer to support scholarships for this program. Simply add your chosen gift to the transfer amount. The gift will be fully tax-deductible. We will send you a letter acknowledging the donation for tax purposes.

Scholarships

We would like to make this program accessible to all who would like to participate, and so are dedicated to giving as much scholarship money as we can. Please click the button below to apply for scholarship funds.

Refund Policy

General Workshop Refund Policy

  • If a participant cancels before March 15, 2025 they will be refunded the full program fee (less the enrollment deposit).

  • If a participant cancels between March 15, 2025 and March 30, 2025 (inclusive), they will be refunded any recoverable fees (less the enrollment deposit).

  • If a participant cancels after March 30, 2025, no refund will be given.

Questions?

Please reach out to us at info@leomarchutzschool.org with any questions regarding this program. We look forward to hearing from you!