Painters in the Watermill garden on Penelope’s course last year.

Are you a watercolourist? Would you like to try your hand at oils, but worry about how to get your new creations home? Are you an oil painter? Would you like to try your hand at watercolours, but worry that the watery medium can be hard to master?

Learn watercolours and oils with Penelope Anstice

Worry not, we have the ideal answer in Penelope Anstice, who is a skilled tutor in both watercolours and oils and will not only help you in painting in both mediums, but also ensure a safe journey home for your new oils.

And, of course, you don’t have to paint in one or the other: you can try your hand at both mediums.

Painters in the studio during Penelope’s course last year.

After her lovely week in 2025, Penelope is back again this year. She says: “I am delighted to be returning in 2026 to this wonderful venue in Tuscany.” Penelope will be with us from Saturday 10 October to Saturday 17 October 2026, and you can find out more by clicking here.

What guests say about Penelope’s painting holidays

Penelope’s students love her: “I have been on a number of holidays with Penelope, and I find her teaching to be inspirational. She makes it fun too.”

And they loved her course at the Watermill last year, too: “…a fabulous and very enjoyable week. I loved my bedroom, so peaceful and comfortable. The rushing stream sent me straight to sleep. The food was delicious. Thank you very much for all your hard work and organisation.” One guest simply said: “Another year, and another visit to your little bit of heaven.”

Everything included – relax and focus on painting

Everything is included in the cost of your holiday at the Watermill: tuition, accommodation, pre-dinner aperitifs, all meals and wines (including outings to charming local restaurants) and all local transportation (including transfers to Pisa airport and an excursion by train to Lucca or the Cinque Terre). And you will be Cool and Green: all our rooms are air-conditioned, powered by photovoltaic panels which make us self-sufficient in electricity.

Come and join us, for double the mediums and double the fun!