Session 1
June 24 – July 7, 2026
Painting Happiness: The Color and Mysteries of Assisi
C. FINLEY
In this open and improvisational painting workshop, the unconscious—where your inner critic dissolves and your genius brain is nourished—will be engaged through playfulness, rigor, laughter and enchantment.
A Stitcher’s Holiday: Needlework in Assisi
LIZ COLLINS
Immerse yourself in the art of needlework amidst the enchanting summer days of Assisi. Led by acclaimed artist Liz Collins, known for her innovative textile artworks and installations, this unique workshop invites you to explore the meditative joy of stitching.
Drawing—Capture your Vision
ELLIOT KRELOFF
Explore and learn a wide range of drawing techniques while improving your observation skills in an intimate and relaxed studio setting.
Writing from Life: Memoir
ROBERT J. HUGHES
Discover the art of storytelling that bridges the personal and the universal. Whether you’re drawn to the emotional authenticity of memoir, the boundless creativity of fiction, or the infectious world of theater, this workshop will help you transform life’s experiences into powerful, memorable narratives.
Writing Your First Chapter—and Beyond
BRENDA BOWEN
Every great novel begins with a single, well-crafted sentence, but what happens after that? This workshop is designed for writers who have a brilliant idea for a book but who may be stuck when it comes to getting it on paper.
Independent Program
SELF-GUIDED
This program is open to independent artists and writers who want to work on their own with access to faculty input. Available in both sessions.
Italian Language—All Levels
MARIA ADELAIDE BASILE
In Assisi we'll visit stores, markets, museums and other cultural sites where you'll be encouraged to have conversations with locals and share your impressions, pictures, and questions which will focus on how to use spoken and written Italian. The course will be conducted entirely in Italian.
Join the Creative Community in Assisi
Workshops are intentionally small to encourage meaningful exchange between instructors and participants.
Reserve your spot early.

