Painting and Cooking

Not sure if they do them at the same time, but have a look at these people. They're very friendly and helpful and I'm going on one of their cooking holidays in Sicily in October. Can't wait! It might even be worth ringing them and asking if they would consider doing them together at some point. Lorne, the Director, is very approachable. I called in on the office when I was in Edinburgh last month. http://www.flavoursholidays.co.uk/

http://www.paintinginitaly.com/

http://www.artholidaysinitaly.com/ Pheona who runs this company could also offer cookery courses.

http://www.lemarcheretreat.com/2013-courses/course-information/ I know the organisers personally, and can vouch for their quality.

Andrew you pipped me at the post!, can vouch for them as well, and the setting near Force in Marche is delightful. As for cookery courses, believe lots in the area, no doubt The Retreat can advise.

There are some interesting courses run by "Sapori e Sapere" in Tuscany. Heather Jarman has a blog on "slow tourism". Just do a google search. Welcome to the Community.

Thanks Andrew and Angie for recommending our art retreat.  As everyone who has been to Le Marche knows, this area is of outstanding beauty and has infinite inspiration for any aspiring painter. We have been running painting course from our art retreat forfour years now and our guests come from all over the world to discover the unique beauty of Le Marche and enjoy a painting holiday with a very personal touch. We are running a course at the moment and you can see details on our website and up-dates on our blog. We get many guests from Ireland each year and can advise on travel, etc. Please feel free to find more details on our website: www.lemarcheretreat.com

Thanks a lot all!  There's a lot here to go with.  Hope to get to know a lot of you here.