Laura & Billy’s Excellent Painting Adventure Sicily 2025
Italian Painting Retreat: Sicily - Piana Calzata
Sunday Sept. 21 - Saturday Sept. 27, 2025
$2,950 all inclusive excluding airfare
Nourish Your Art Spirit with Constructive Positive Energy.
Join Laura Martinez-Bianco and William Noonan in Sicily as they guide this week-long plein air painting retreat in the scenic coastal area east of Palermo and just west of Cefalu. Laura and William are both versed in a wide variety of mediums. Artists may work in any medium they choose.
Each day will be spent painting while exploring the countryside. Artists are encouraged to work at their own pace in order to meet their individual goals. Instruction is available, or artists may choose to work independently. The camaraderie of the workshop benefits seasoned professionals as well as beginners. Laura and Billy limit the size of these excursions in order provide a unique and personalized experience. Our journey will incorporate painting opportunities and a variety sight seeing, cultural and dining experiences.
Workshop fee is all-inclusive, excluding airfare. Price includes single room occupancy, partners who share a room may take advantage of a $300 per person discount. Meals, local transportation, excursions, and lodging from Sunday afternoon to the following Saturday morning are all included. All participants are expected to bring their own art supplies and easel.
A deposit of $500 secures your spot in the retreat. Space is limited and is on a first-come first-serve basis.
Cancellations and refunds: A full refund will be given if the retreat is cancelled. Participants who cancel 30 days or more in advance are entitled to refund minus a $300 cancellation fee. Cancellations less than 30 days from Sept. 21 will be charged a $500 cancellation fee.
“Laura and Billy provided an environment where we were able to concentrate on painting the wonderful landscapes. Being surrounded by so many talented artists was inspiring and fueled thoughtful and intellectual conversation about our art and techniques.”
— Kaitlin Duffy
“I did my first workshop with Laura and Billy years ago. Well, I am hooked! I have done several workshops with them, two of them being in Italy which was a life changer for me. They have helped me to reignite my love for painting. I highly recommend a retreat with Billy Noonan and Laura Martinez-Bianco for beginners and expert artists alike.”
— Karen Williams
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Looking forward to hearing from you... williamnoonanstudio@gmail.com
William Noonan