RESERVATION /

September 21-25th 2026 the A+A program will offer a week of drawing and watercolor painting in Venice and Vincenza. To register for the workshop, the total cost of the workshop is required. The workshop will include instruction in topics related to traditions of architecture including hand-drawing, perspective studies, architectural geometry, proportion, history, innovations, and materials, and methods. We will apply lessons in drawing and watercolor sketches in the rich context of Venice. We will also will be visiting inspirational buildings and Museums accompanied by a Renaissance Art Historian based in Italy

Payment of the workshop includes the Workshop, scheduled Museum Visits, a Welcome cocktail gathering, and a Final Dinner. We will also be providing a gift box of essential materials for drawing and watercolor, and will send out a list of supplies provided and alternative supplies should you desire to bring your favorite materials or drawing instruments.

September 21-25th 2026 the Arts + Architecture Drawing Inspiration Workshop / Venice and Vincenza is $3,300 USD.

If you are a current University Art or Architecture Student, please contact us for partial scholarships. A+A program recognizes the long-standing tradition and value of the physical experience of travel and drawing research as an integral part of a designer’s education.

FAQ / TERMS / CONDITIONS

ARRIVAL / DEPARTURE

We recommended arriving at least 24-48 hours before the workshop to allow time to adjust to the time zone. We recommend the earliest departure of the morning after the final group dinner. 

ACCOMMODATIONS / AIRFARE / TRANSPORTATION

Workshop prices do not include accommodations, airfare, or local transportation to or from the workshop locations. 

CELLPHONES /

Participants in the workshops are required to have a functioning international cell phone while attending the workshop. We will be communicating via text or WhatsApp as a group during the workshop. Please contact your service provider before travel.

CANCELLATION / REFUNDS

Refunds are not available once a course reaches its minimum number of participants. We pre-purchase materials, buy museum tickets; therefore, we cannot provide refunds. If a course does not meet its minimum number of registrations, you will receive a full refund.

We reserve the right to cancel any workshop due to insufficient registration. Participants will be notified of cancellations by the registration deadline. A full refund will be made in the case of cancellation. 

PASSPORTS  /

It is the sole responsibility of the workshop participant to obtain the travel documents necessary to attend the workshops.

LIABILITY / 

The workshop owners and consultants shall not be liable for any loss, damage, or injury suffered by the workshop participants. We accept no responsibility for any loss or damage you may suffer during the period of your course due to accident, illness, bodily injury, or loss of equipment, of belongings, or from any other case. We recommend wearing suitable clothes and footwear.

INSURANCE /

Recommend that you obtain Traveler's Insurance to protect your investment and to cover emergency medical expenses. You should seek insurance that will cover the following: It is solely the responsibility of the workshop participants to obtain travel and health insurance while enrolled, if desired.

Trip Cancellation (total cost of trip, including course fees),

Medical Evacuation ($50,000 minimum),

Emergency Medical Coverage ($25,000 minimum).

To compare quotes, you may begin here:

For USA citizens, https://www.travelinsurance.com/  

For non-USA citizens, https://medical.travelinsurance.com/

PRIVACY POLICY / INFORMATION COLLECTION, USE, AND SHARING

We are the sole owners of the information collected on this site. We only have access to collect information that you voluntarily give us via email or other direct contact from you. We will not sell or rent this information to anyone. We will use your information to respond to you regarding the reason you contacted us. We will not share your information with a third party outside of our organization, other than as necessary to fulfill your request. Unless you ask us not to, we may contact you via email in the future to tell you about specials, new products or services, or changes to this privacy policy. You may opt out of any future contact forms at any time.

PHOTOGRAPHY POLICY

A+A reserves the right to use any photographs or videos taken at any event without the expressed written permission. A+A may use the photographs or videos in publications, including but not limited to: advertisements, social media, brochures, invitations, books, newspapers, magazines, television, websites, newsletters, emails, etc. To ensure the privacy of individuals, images will not be identified using full names or personal identifying information without written approval from the photographed subject, parent, or legal guardian. The photography policy includes a release, defend, hold harmless, and indemnify A+A from any claims involving the use of your picture or likeness. A person attending a workshop who does not wish to have their image recorded for distribution should make their wishes known to A+A in writing of his/her intentions.