An idea of who is planning to be there in the coming year, 2023:
Tricia Reichert : Water colour tutor May and June 2023
Louise Waugh 2 - 16 May 2023 www.louisewaugh.com
(Sculptor and former director of the Oratory Art Centre in London) July 2023
My bond with the Centro started after reading an article about Nigel Konstam and the wonderful home and art school that he had created in a small village sitting in the beautiful Tuscan Hills and promised myself....one day! That day came four years later, and so my sister (Sylvie Boden - Artist) and I set off.....22 years on, we return every summer!
Having always leaned towards three dimension work, I wanted to experience carving in stone and did this over the years, after attending courses. I then became more and more involved with the daily life there, be it in the kitchen or around and about the Centro. I also spent two complete seasons working as a helper. When I wasn't in the kitchen, you would find me on the sculpting terrace under the watchful eye of Nigel, with other sculptors and artists. It is such a privilege to be welcome in Nigel's home and to be part of this creative environment he has created.
Experiencing Italian life is inevitable, there is always something going on in the village and many friendships have been made over the years. I will be returning hopefully in spring 2021 (travel permitting) to spend two years developing my sculpture and to continue to be part of this special community. More photos of Jackie's work
Caro Seaward - painter lives in Casole with her family and has her studio at the Art Centre. She is an accomplished painter and talented teacher www.caroseaward.com/
Sylvie Boden (Painter and TV producer/director) Planning to come over with her sister Jackie we hope in Aug/Sept 2023
I'm Sylvie Boden, a painter, and I have a long and wonderful history with Centro Verrocchio D'arte which I regard as my second home, but mostly spiritual home. My relationship with the Centro started over 20 years ago, when my sister ( Jackie McRoberts, a Sculptor,) decided that she would like to take a sculpting course with Nigel for her 40th birthday celebrations. As a long time painter I did not need to be persuaded to join Jackie in Casole and started a course with the extraordinary artist Vince Tutton.
Within days, in the unique village of Casole D'elsa, the seeds were sewn for a long relationship with the Centro; the building, imbued with art, history, creativity, kindness and above all the privilege of sharing the home and wisdom of Nigel Konstam.
Over many years, apart from painting, I also helped in the kitchen, and generally helped wherever I could between and during courses. I loved every minute of being 'chained' to the kitchen in the company of friends and the exceptional chef Loridana.
As my children grew older and independent so too my own independence grew and I was able to spend more time during summer in Casole, laterly 6 to 8 weeks at a time. I have considered it a privilege to be part of the Centro community so far and I'm looking forward to continuing it next year. I plan to visit in March/April, and also for July/August, and maybe with luck, even more! More about Sylvie and her paintings...
Julia Adams (Painter and Teacher with special interest in Life Drawing) coming first fortnight of Oct 2023. For many years Julia has spent up to two months a year at Verrocchio working on her paintings and life drawings/paintings. For the last several years she has run a very lively and stimulating Life Drawing Course at Verrocchio
Bella Green (Painter, Jewelery Maker, Polymer Clay Artist, Tutor) 14 - 28 Sept 2023 Online Course details can be found here
Margaret Barton and Carol Mellors , Diana Wood, Celia Talbot may come 14 - 28 Sept 2023 with Bella
12 Nights April 18th – 30th | 13 nights Aug 22nd to 5th Sept | 7 nights 5th - 12th Sept | |
Rooms 1C, 2C and 6C* + studio space | €860 | €930 | €500 |
Room 3C* + Studio space | €890 | €965 | €520 |
Duccio Apartment* + studio space | €942 | €1020 | €550 |
Martini Apartment* + studio space |
€1030 | €1113 | €600 |
*With a change to the former arrangements the Martini will now be a self contained apartment with private kitchen and bathroom. The Duccio will have a simple kitchenette. The other rooms will have use of the main kitchen on the ground floor and tea and coffee facilities in the library.
The Martini has double or twin beds (as required) and a secondary small bedroom. The apartment can be shared for an additional €10 per day per additional person.
No meals or airport transfers are included in the price.
Studio Only: Under the new set up we are not allowed to rent out studio space to those staying off site in a local B&B.
Please contact Hannah at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to reserve rooms
7 Nights | Sculpture group | 10 nights | Tricia's Group | 13 Nights | 14 Nights | Additional person | |
Rooms 1C, 2C and 6C* + studio space | €500 per week | €645 | €735 | €860 | €930 | €1000 | |
Room 3C* + Studio space | €520 per week | €670 | €775 | €890 | €965 | €1040 | +€12 per night |
Duccio Apartment* + studio space | €550 per week | €700 | €815 | €942 | €1020 | €1100 | +€12 per night |
Martini Apartment* + studio space | €600 per week | €770 | €890 | €1030 | €1113 | €1200 | +€12 per night |
The Maestro Apartment + studio space | €700 per week | €900 | €1000 | €1200 | €1300 | €1400 | No extra cost |
*With a change to the former arrangements the Martini will now be a self contained apartment with private kitchen and bathroom. The Duccio has a simple kitchenette. The other rooms will have use of the main kitchen on the ground floor and tea and coffee facilities in the library.
No meals or airport transfers are included in the price.
Studio Only: Under the new set up we are not allowed to rent out studio space to those staying off site in a local B&B.
Work in exchange for rent:
We are especially looking for the following skills:
Handyperson - good with general maintenance jobs.
Cleaning - keeping the studios and communal areas clean and tidy and preparing rooms for new arrivals. Room cleaning/shopping on request of other members of the community.
Please contact us with any other suggestions if you have other skills to offer. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.