Vasto Arts Workshops 2026
Learn. Create. Transform.
Join internationally acclaimed artists and writers in the sunlit coastal town of Vasto, Italy, for immersive creative workshops in painting and writing.
Develop your skills, explore your creativity, and be inspired by stunning Adriatic surroundings.
Apr 27 – May 2, 2026
Christopher Webb
Landscape Oil Painting
Discover hands-on techniques in landscape oil painting with celebrated Italian-Canadian artist Christopher Webb. The week concludes with a student exhibition in Vasto.
May 16 – 23, 2026
Mary Berkery
Writing Retreat: The Story Within
Explore story, place, and personal myth in this reflective creative writing workshop with acclaimed Irish author Mary Berkery.
May 31 – June 6, 2026
Michael Mirolla
Creative Writing: Killing the Beast
Learn to write with power and get published in this practical, inspiring workshop led by award-winning Canadian author and publisher Michael Mirolla (Guernica Editions).
June 8 – 13, 2026
Connie Guzzo-McParland
Creative Prose Writing
Develop your prose under the guidance of widely published author and co-owner/president of Guernica Editions, Connie Guzzo-McParland.
September 2026
Nicholas Poullis
Atmospheric Watercolours
Master light, mood, and architectural character with award-winning British watercolourist and bestselling author Nicholas Poullis.
Why Join Vasto Arts Workshops?
1. Learn from the best:
internationally recognised authors and artists.
2. Immersive experience
hands-on guidance in a breathtaking Italian setting.
3. Create and showcase
some workshops end with exhibitions or readings.
4. Small groups
personalised instruction, maximum impact.
5. Transformative
leave with new skills, ideas, and inspiration.
About Vasto
Set on Italy’s Adriatic coast, Vasto offers sun, sea, and rich cultural history—perfect for creative immersion. Workshop locations provide natural beauty, inspiring landscapes, and a vibrant artistic atmosphere.
past edition
When: 21-28 June, 2025
Leà Clermont-Dion and Gian Luca Della Montagna will lead the Atelier d’Ecriture, a French-language workshop, from June 21-28.
