Dean Fisher’s workshops are very popular and spaces fill quickly. It is recommended to reserve your place by placing your deposit for registration early.
Each week will consist of seven full days of plein air painting instruction, three chef-prepared meals a day, all prepared from ingredients grown on this organic farm, including the wine, which is also produced on the farm, and bus transportation from Florence to Spannocchia and back again (about an hour ride).
Additionally, there will be three nighttime portrait painting sessions per week from live models.
In 2026 there will be two sessions of seven days each,
Course dates are; August 28 – September 5 and September 5 – September 13
There is a limited enrollment on a first-come, first-serve basis.
The total course fee for the 2026 Dean Fisher Tuscany, Italy, landscape painting workshop is $4,500 USD per week. (reduced rate if you choose to stay for both weeks) There is a $500 supplement for private rooms. Additionally, there will be a $350 discount when a non-painting spouse or partner attends. There are 7 full days of instruction, from 9am-6pm daily and an additional arrival day and and drop off at the airport day. The bus shuttle service is included in the course price.
Important Statement on Course Policy
Participants are not guaranteed a spot in this workshop without a paid deposit of $1,500. Payment of your deposit will be taken as your acceptance of these terms and conditions and will constitute a contract between yourself and Dean Fisher Studio. The full balance of the course fee of $3,000 is due by March 31st, 2026. The total course fee is $4,500.
Please familiarize yourself with all the terms and policies pertaining to the course, which are listed below:
- Policies https://deanfisherworkshops.com/policies/
- Accommodations https://deanfisherworkshops.com/accommodations/
It is the sole responsibility of the workshop participants to obtain travel and health insurance as soon as you enroll in this course. This is widely available at a low cost to the participant and highly recommended in the event that you have to cancel participation for some unforeseen circumstance. We recommend Allianz insurance company, https://www.allianztravelinsurance.com
There is an additional $30 per transaction fee for all payments for this course made by bank transfer, credit card or PayPal (to cover the fees for using these services).
INSURANCE
Because of numerous early payments we have to make to reserve the villa, chef, and transportation, down payments and course fees cannot be refunded after March 31st, 2026.
Therefore;
It is the sole responsibility of the workshop participants to obtain travel and health insurance as soon as you enroll in this course. This is widely available at a low cost to the participant and highly recommended in the event that you have to cancel participation for some unforeseen circumstance.
Contact Dean Fisher to register and for more information:
203/361-6077
email deanmfisher@yahoo.com to sign up for this workshop.
Tenuta di Spannocchia