Printmaking in Italy

For beginners and experienced printmakers

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Featured Courses

Printmaking Masterclass

For beginners and improvers

Suitable for all levels of expertise, this intensive course will cover a variety of intaglio and relief printmaking processes, both traditional and non conventional.

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Etching Masterclass

This intensive short course is designed to build on your existing printmaking skills and to improve and develop your work by using several intaglio techniques which can be combined together with other printmaking methods to create complex works of art.

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Advanced Printmaking

Intaglio and Pronto Plate

Deepen your skills and explore innovative methods in printmaking.

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Your All-inclusive Experience

Everything you need to create, explore, and unwind

From inspiring landscapes to studio time and nourishing meals, your stay is curated so you can focus on your art and enjoy every moment in Abruzzo.

Culture Villages Adventure

Discover Abruzzo

Abruzzo, known as the greenest region in Europe, is sprinkled with picturesque medieval villages and boasts some of the finest and best-preserved medieval churches in Europe. As part of your experience, you will explore the nearby ancient town of Chieti, including a visit to the National Archaeological Museum, home to the renowned Warrior of Capestrano. You’ll also visit Pescara, where you can discover the city’s new 19th Century Museum and enjoy a delicious dinner in the historic quarter, once a fishing village and the site of the infamous old prisons.

Studio Nature Focus

The studio

Nestled at the foot of the Abruzzi mountains in Italy, the studio is located in the charming rural village of Castiglione a Casauria, surrounded by picturesque hills.
Conveniently situated just 90 minutes from Rome and 30 minutes from Pescara Airport, the studio offers a tranquil environment perfect for learning new skills, exploring creative interests, or refining artistic techniques. This peaceful setting provides an ideal backdrop for both relaxation and artistic growth.

Stay Dining Comfort

Accommodation + meals

All participants are accommodated either within the Dedalo grounds or just across the road, no more than 100 meters from the studio. Some rooms feature private bathrooms, while others are shared with only one other participant.

Meals are included in the package and consist of delicious, homemade three-course meals, along with snacks and drinks. We happily cater to special dietary requirements, ensuring all guests enjoy a personalized and comfortable dining experience.

Your instructor

Colleen Corradi Brannigan

Colleen Corradi Brannigan

Founder of Dedalo

Colleen is an Italian artist with a Fine Art background whose work has been featured in several books and magazines, recognized for her distinctive style of creating surreal, distorted buildings that appear to float in mid-air. Her international reputation has grown over two decades of multimedia exploration, culminating in her most significant project to date, The Invisible Cities.

As an art teacher, Colleen excels at guiding individuals to develop their own creative process, helping to remove artistic blocks, and empowering new printmakers to achieve exceptional results while mastering this skill. Her approach is both encouraging and insightful, making her a valuable mentor for artists at all levels.