❋April 20 - 28, 2026
Lake Como Workshop: Tuscany in the Frame
What to ExpectA seven day workshop on Lake Como, staying in and around Bellagio, the central point where the three arms of the Lake split in the directions of Switzerland, Como, and Lecco.
Rosalie Sidoti will teach to all skill levels, and the artist’s medium of choice, including Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Gouache, and Drawing.
USD $3640 p/p double occupancy.
Contact Rosalie: sidotigallery@gmail.com or (978) 270-1585
Explore more details at: tuscanyintheframe.com
We will stay in and around the location of Bellagio and travel every day to our painting locations, either via our minibus or the Ferry across the lake. Ferry pass included.
❋ Beautiful LocationFly into Milan Malpensa where you will be picked up by our Minibus for a 1.5 hr trip to reach Bellagio.
❋ Professional ServiceLed by Rosalie Sidoti, an experienced guide who knows how to promote collaboration, encourage participation, and provide personal feedback.
❋ Expert FacilitationOur events prioritize comfort, safety, and respect—so you can show up as you are and truly make it a trip that works for you.
❋ A Supportive Space
Proposed Itinerary
Day One: Arrive & Meet
Pickup at Milan Malpensa Airport at about 4pm. Meet at the International Arrivals doors where everyone is exiting. Look for Raffaele holding a TUSCANY IN THE FRAME sign. If you arrive earlier, join others for a coffee and a snack at the closest cafe.
Dinner will be at the Hotel Metropole or a local restaurant of Bellagio. Travel in the minibus to our home base in Bellagio, where you will have time to relax and freshen up.
At approximately 7:30pm, meet for an informal welcome drink to meet Rosalie and the rest of the group, discuss the workshop, and your goals for the upcoming week.
Day Two: Introduction to Bellagio
A gentle introduction to Bellagio and all its beautiful gardens and lakeside towns. We will stroll the Lake Promenade of Bellagio, where we may start with a demo by the tutor. Then, some loose sketching, followed by an early lunch. We will spend the rest of the afternoon in the gardens of Villa Melzi.
Day Three: Trip to Varenna
A short ferry ride to Varenna, where we will paint the views of the coastal town and boats, with a breathtaking view of the Swiss mountains.
Day Four: Pescallo
A small fishing village with a quiet, picturesque harbor. This is an opportunity to capture beautiful reflections of fishing boats with an imposing mountainous background. Lunch at a local trattoria. We will continue our work briefly after lunch, wrap up early and return to the hotel for relaxation and an evening meal.
Day Five: Independent Choice
You will have the morning free to discover the fascinating back streets, cafés, and shops of Bellagio, OR some painting from the rooftop of our hotel.
Day Six: Journey to the Hills of Bellagio
A short trip up into the hills of Bellagio, painting from the grounds of the Hotel “Il Perlo Panorama.” Here, we will have fantastic views looking down into Bellagio, where the three lakes separate.
Lunch will be provided by the hotel, as this is an all-day location. We will wrap up early so you can receive an appraisal of your work from Rosalie, and give feedback of your experience as a whole with Tuscany in the Frame.
Day Seven: Return Trip to Varenna
We will hop back on to the ferry to Varenna to paint in the beautiful gardens of the Villa Monastero. The villa’s intricate lakeside gardens will pique the architectural interest of any artist.
Day Eight: Return Home
The minibus will take us to Milan Malpensa Airport, where we will return home after a relaxing and unforgettable trip.