LUMINOUS ITALY
~ A Landscape Oil Painting Workshop focusing on Light, Form, & Composition in Abruzzo ~
Join award-winning artist and seasoned educator Christopher Webb for an immersive 6-day painting workshop in the stunning coastal town of Vasto, Italy. This intensive course is designed for artists who wish to deepen their understanding of light, composition, and place through the timeless medium of oil painting.
Initially working from life and on location, participants will explore Vasto’s rich architectural forms, terracotta rooftops, and panoramic views of the Adriatic Sea. With painting as the foundation, this course also emphasizes the observational process — how to see, frame, and interpret a subject before the brush ever meets the canvas.
Course Highlights:
Day 1: Using custom viewfinders, participants head into the morning light to observe Vasto’s buildings, landscape, and atmosphere. In the town we learn how to properly annotate using both sketchbooks and digital media. Later that same day, now in-studio, we discuss composition, light, and how to translate our excursion into suitable subject matter.
Day 2: From our previous days fieldwork, we develop quick, expressive monochromatic paintings in sepia tones to explore tone, structure, and spatial relationships. This is controlled yet spontaneous painting. Christopher gives plenty of demonstrations and offers lots of one-on-one support.
Day 3: We shift into a limited color palette, training the eye to harmonize tone and hue. Emphasis is placed on sharpening colour theory skills and understanding the emotional resonance of restrained colour. We discuss how we can either loosen up or become hyper realistic depending on the needs of the artist - which can all be achieved through properly manipulating the brush and focusing on darks and lights.
Day 4: Today participants begin a new painting developed from our previous sketches and studies. We establish value relationships early and move confidently into full color. Christopher provides personalized guidance and live demonstrations throughout the day.
Day 5: This morning we revisit our Day-1 site visits, now with deeper knowledge and insight. Final painting sessions allow for refinement and compositional resolution.
Day 6: Our final day includes finishing touches, installation, and a pop-up exhibition curated by Christopher. Each participant will display sketches, studies, and their final work. Nothing is for sale — this is a celebration of process and learning!
“Christopher’s classes are a game-changer for any artist ready to level up.”
Learn more about the Vasto Arts Workshop Series by visiting www.vastoartsworkshops.com
When: Monday, April 27, 2026 until Saturday, May 2, 2026
Where: Vasto, Abruzzo, Italy
Fee: 800.00 Euro
Maximum 8 Participant Spaces
Registration: to register for the session or for more information, please email Christopher at info@cwebb.ca and he will respond within 1 day.
One Week. One unforgettable experience.
Meet your instructor
Christopher Webb is an internationally recognized, award-winning artist and art educator. His work has been exhibited across Canada and Europe, including a recent show at Marina Bastianello Gallery (Venice, 2026) following his receipt of the CREA - Cantieri Del Contemporaneo Venezia Prize for Painting. A proud Italian-Canadian, who is fluent in Italian, Webb has led over 10 boutique Art & Cultural tours across Italia. This workshop marks his return to offering private workshops outside of Canada focused on mastery, observation, and creative joy.
Testimonial
“Christopher’s classes are a game-changer for any artist ready to level up. His expert instruction and supportive mentorship have helped me grow not just as a painter but as a professional artist. Christopher combines technical excellence with real-world insight into the business of art—something rarely found in one teacher.
Best of all, his classes are fun, energizing, and filled with inspiration. His international experience and unique perspective have continually pushed me to create fresher, more dynamic work.”
About Christopher Webb’s Studio Workshop Series
Welcome to the STUDIO WORKSHOP SERIES, a unique offering of hands-on art workshops led by celebrated Canadian multidisciplinary artist Christopher Webb. These intimate sessions take place in Webb’s stunning, light-filled studio above PAVIA in Herring Cove—an inspiring creative space surrounded by natural beauty.
With over 20 years of experience teaching, lecturing, and mentoring, Christopher has built a reputation for offering thoughtful, engaging, and artistically enriching workshops. His work has been exhibited internationally, and his career spans visual arts, curation, and arts entrepreneurship. Through this workshop series, he brings his deep knowledge, generosity of spirit, and passion for artistic exploration to a small group setting—providing a rare opportunity to develop technique, build creative confidence, and expand your visual language.
While most workshops are led by Christopher himself, he also invites guest artists whose work and teaching he deeply respects. With only 8-10 participant spaces available per workshop, these are truly immersive, high-quality experiences for those looking to take their creative practice to the next level in a meaningful and supportive environment.