A slower, deeper way of being with the land, and with yourself.
Painting, Herbalism &
Ceremony in Tuscany
Here in the Tuscan countryside, I've found a different rhythm.
There are certain things that the intellect cannot understand.
How do we slow down in this modern world and give our body and our intuitive senses permission to be alive as well? How often do we shut them down to perform the tasks at hand that always take priority?
How can we connect more deeply with the world around us? How can we live relationally rather than individually?
In this world of advanced technology, we are gradually losing touch with the interconnection of our souls with the metaphysical world around us. We outsource everything and are taught to be busy, too busy to remember who we are.
Here in the Tuscan countryside, I've found a different rhythm, and that's what I share.
Private Painting Classes in Tuscany
My art classes are as much about being in greater relationship with the world around us as they are about connecting to your creativity and learning practical techniques.
What My Uncle Taught Me
My uncle was an energetic painter who painted dreams, visions, spirits, colors, "sparks in the shadows," and silence. He taught me that art is not 3D, that it is not photography. That art is not a finished piece of work, but an energetic piece of life, alive, and never finished.
I do not practice art to create masterpieces. My life is my art, a living relationship full of creativity and passion that I often seek to express on paper with multiple mediums or with sculpture.
Painting with Me in Tuscany
In my classes, we paint outdoors, in private villas, gardens and wineries. I'll show you practical techniques, but mostly how to look, and how to let the place in. I also teach painting at Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco in Montalcino.
Good to know: private or small group · all levels · [duration] · [mediums / materials included]
Herbalism & Wildcrafting in Tuscany
My herbalism is about reclaiming relationship with the plant world and the interconnectedness of healing. It's about coming into union with the healing powers of the plants that grow wild in these hills, and about creating a stronger sense of connection to life and to one's inner strength.
How the Plants Became My Teachers
I'm a home and folk herbalist. I wildcraft in the Tuscan hills and grow my own medicinal herbs, and I've learned the plants of this region alongside local botanists. I use them for almost everything: tinctures and medicines, herbal vinegars and oxymels, body oils, rituals and ceremonies.
Wildcrafting with Me in Tuscany
On a walk or workshop with me, you'll learn to recognise wild medicinal and edible plants and how they've traditionally been used here, then make something to take home.
Good to know: private or small group · [duration] · [season / best time of year]
