Painting weekend: Exclusive painting days in the art studio
What you can expect
Location
My studio, furnished in typical Tuscany style, offers creative people everything their heart desires. The studio is surrounded by a natural garden, secluded corners for painting and offers plenty of peace and relaxation in a harmonious environment.
Course content
In the painting course, you will paint exclusively with acrylic paints on canvas. There is no set theme; each participant is free to paint whatever their heart desires. I will introduce you to a variety of techniques, including my own pouring technique, which produces fascinating effects.
Whether you are interested in realistic representations or abstract art, I will help you realize your ideas.
The course is aimed at beginners and advanced students alike; I meet each participant where they are at and encourage individual growth.
I am also happy to tell you how my very own essence was created through my decades of involvement with painting, countless painting courses, painting trips, interesting encounters and exciting experiments.
Procedure
Our special trip starts on Wednesday evening at 5.30 pm (except in April, when we start on Tuesday evening): We meet for champagne and canapés to get to know each other and exchange ideas. From Thursday to Sunday we paint daily from 9 am to 3 pm. The rest of the day is at leisure.
We are happy to organize your overnight stay at the Gasthof Rössle in Nenzing, which is just two houses away and offers a hearty breakfast. Alternatively, we also offer the Val Blu Resort, a leisure pool & sports hotel just 15 minutes away from us by car. The resort includes breakfast and access to the leisure pool/indoor pool. In addition, you can enjoy the incredible sauna area for an extra charge of just EUR 10.
Supporting program
In summer, the nearby "Untere Aue" nature lake is ideal for swimming in natural water, relaxing and unwinding. Sun and warmth can also be enjoyed on a hike to the "Hensler" snack station. In winter, snow hikes are offered nearby. Those who prefer a quieter pace can relax at the traditional Alpine campsite in Nenzing.
*For the November painting days: - on 22.11. there will be a super variety show, UNBELIEVABLE experience, show & culinary delights in one.
https://varieteambodensee.at/ > please let us know if you are interested.
Register now and enjoy a few days of painting in my studio.
Travel dates
18.06.2025 until 22.06.2025
02.07.2025 until 06.07.2025
06.08.2025 until 10.08.2025
17.09.2025 until 21.09.2025
19.11.2025 until 23.11.2025
03.12.2025 until 07.12.2025
Costs:
Overnight stay with breakfast at the Rössle: 280€ (4 nights a 70€)
Overnight stay with breakfast and leisure pool/indoor pool at Val Blu: 372€ (4 nights a 93€) Sauna costs EUR 10.00 extra per entry
You can bring your own painting utensils or use ours for an extra charge of EUR 100.
Course costs: 790€ incl. VAT (without accommodation and meals)
Voices of participants
Rating on Google
We spent a wonderfully inspiring time in a picturesque location. Maria responded with great empathy to the individual needs of each participant. With a lot of patience, she helped me to immortalize my personal works of art on the canvas. I really enjoyed the time and returned home with many wonderful impressions and new experiences from this unique vacation. My two pictures remind me of this wonderful time. Thank you very much Maria. Best regards from Vienna, Gabriela
They were great painting days in the Kaunertal. The feeling of happiness stayed with me for a long time in my everyday working life. Everything was just right: a great and very competent course instructor, a small painting group, enough space to paint, beautiful autumn weather, unique accommodation with a warm and open host and authentic cuisine of a high standard. I have already booked my next painting trip with Maria Gabriel.
The painting courses in Maria's studio in Nenzing or on painting days, e.g. near Venice, are characterized by Maria's high level of pedagogical competence and her importance as an artist. Her support and guidance lead to respectable success for all participants. The ambience of the locations, which is characterized by Maria's careful selection, makes even the painting-free hours an experience. The group spirit is incredibly collaborative as a result.
In October 2023, I was able to experience an extraordinary painting trip with and thanks to Maria Gabriel at an extraordinary location, Villa Rosa Rose/Treviso. Maria knows how to pick up the most diverse "creative" people where they are, to bring them forward in an unagitated way, and to combine enjoyment and culture in the beautiful surroundings of the location. Many thanks for a wonderful, hugely inspiring week 💗
This year was the first time I, a beginner painter, went on a painting trip to Italy with Maria and it was simply wonderful! She chooses very special places for her courses, takes a lot of time for the participants and is an inspiring and talented teacher. The atmosphere in our course was just great and everyone, from beginners to professionals, was able to develop and take home some great pictures. I will definitely be back again.
Maria can awaken great joy in painting with her ❤️-lichen way. Even less experienced "artists" learn to realize their own works and ideas with more self-confidence and courage. I have already attended several courses with her and have really learned a lot. She approaches everyone personally with a lot of patience and humor! It is always an experience to visit her beautiful studio. Her painting trips are also worth trying out.
This year I went on my first painting trip to Lake Achensee with Maria. An incredibly likeable and inspiring woman. Maria picks up everyone where they are, whether someone like me as a complete beginner or others who simply want to learn something new. It was fun. Thank you dear Maria Gabriel!