Colour within
A Guided Painting Retreat with Kasia Kręcicka
Color Within
A week dedicated to creating your strongest work yet.
Kasia will be here to guide and support you throughout the entire process.
This retreat will be about more than just painting abstract work. We’ll dive deeper into your artistic why, reconnect with your true sources of inspiration, and explore what genuinely moves your practice forward. You’ll also work on softening the inner critic and releasing some of the blockages that may be standing in your way.
As always with Kasia, these 6 days will be about much more than the paintings themselves.
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retreat program
All the information you need to know exactly what to expect from this retreat.
From 3:00pm arrival and check-in (no charges for earlier arrival)
6:00pm Exploring Chiaraluce property & Seaside
7:00 pm Dinner
08:00–09:00 Breakfast
09:30–12:30 Studio: introduction, warm-up, first layers
13:00–14:00 Lunch
14:30–17:00 Studio: continuation & 1:1 chats and guidance
18:00 Walk in Montefiore dell’Aso, followed by pizza &
cocktails in this charming place
08:00–09:00 Breakfast
09:00–10:00 Seaside walk
10:00–12:30 Studio: building, covering, revealing layers
13:00–14:00 Lunch
14:30–17:00 Studio: continuation & guidance
17:30–18:30 Cooking workshop: tiramisù layers with the chef
19:00 Dinner (tiramisu tasting)
08:00–09:00 Breakfast
10:00–12:30 Studio: deep work
13:00–14:00 Lunch
14:30–17:00 Studio: continuation
18:00–20:00 Visit & wine tasting at Terra Fageto winery
20:00 Dinner
08:00–09:00 Breakfast
09:30–12:30 Studio: contrast & structure
13:00–14:00 Lunch
15:00–18:30 Trip to Ripatransone
19:00 Dinner
09:00–10:00. Breakfast
10:00–12:30 Studio: finishing & decisions
13:00–14:00 Lunch
14:30–17:00 Discussing our work, take-aways
18.00-19.30 Vernissage with local guests
20:00 Closing dinner
09:00–10:00 Breakfast 10:00–12:30 Check-out & departures
Kasia Kręcicka
Kasia Kręcicka is a contemporary abstract painter based in Włocławek, Poland, celebrated for her exploration of color as a tool to convey emotion and perception. Deeply influenced by the scientific and psychological dimensions of color, her work investigates how hues and tonal contrasts shape the way we feel and connect with the world.
At the heart of her practice lies an intuitive approach, allowing her to respond instinctively to the canvas. This process embraces spontaneity and experimentation, often yielding unexpected textures and harmonious compositions. Kasia sees her art as a dialogue between control and release, using her instinctual mark-making to uncover deeper truths about emotion and memory.
Her work has been exhibited internationally, including in solo and group shows, and is held in private collections across Europe, North America, and Asia. She has participated in residencies such as the Residency in Tuscany Italy (2022) and Waco, Texas (2023).
By blending the intellectual and the instinctual, Kasia creates abstract works that resonate on a deeply personal level, inviting viewers to explore the profound connection between color and emotion.
does it cost?
We offer different pricing options based on your needs.
2400€
€ 1900 per person sharing
€ 1700 per person sharing
they’ll receive a €250 discount on the room and can explore all the activities available for them.
WHAT IS INCLUDED
- 5 days abstract painting tuition led by Kasia Kręcicka
- Group work, community time, and one-to-one discussions
- 6 nights accomodation
- All meals with beverages
- Transfers from/to Pedaso train station or Ancona airport
- Excursions: Visits in the area as mentioned in the programme
- Local transfers: All necessary transfers are included for excursions and programme-related visits during the retreat.
- Wine tasting at a local producer
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
- Transfers from/to the venue from other airport
- Airfares, visa and travel insurance
- A list of materials will be provided by the artist before the retreat in case something is not included
- Additional beverages outside meals
- Optional private sessions
- Personal expenses and souvenirs