Paint and Wine in Taormina

When in Taormina, one of the most beautiful and inspiring places of Italy, immerse yourself in its enchanting artistic atmosphere and indulge your inner artist as you paint Sicilian icon - the highest active volcano of Europe Mt. Etna. No experience required! After a short guided walk of astonishing Taormina public garden "Villa Comunale", visit an authentic Sicilian studio of a local handpicked artist-instructor in the heart of Taormina. Following the step-by-step guidance, create your own masterpiece. While you paint, taste some excellent Sicilian DOC wines - Nerello Mascalese, Nero d'Avola, Grillo, Cataratto, Inzolia with locally produced organic cheeses, salami, prosciutto, olives, home-made bread and olive oil. Take home your own finished Etna painting as an unforgettable souvenir made by your own hands, that will always remind you of your Sicilian holiday.

Meet your friendly artist in the heart of Taormina - in Piazza IX Aprile, and take a short guided walk of an amazing public garden "Villa Comunale" to get inspiration by the grandeur of nature and breathtaking Etna view. Then you will arrive at an authentic artistic studio where you will be welcomed to taste different varieties of excellent Sicilian DOC wines with typical Sicilian antipasti.

Then you will take a seat at a scenic patio, take a glass of wine, apron, paint, brushes, canvas - and under step-by-step guidance of the professional artist-instructor, spend the next two and half hours creating and socializing in a fun filled and relaxing atmosphere. No matter the skill level or age, bring a spirit of fun and adventure and leave with a lasting memory of your Sicilian trip. Let your inspiration loose on the canvas with the help of the friendly art teacher. Sip a glass of excellent Sicilian wine to help get those creative juices flowing! You will be provided with everything you need - tools, instructions and tricks, to bring out your inner artist. While you paint and sip, the instructor will tell you about history of food, wine and art in Taormina and Sicily itself, and explain you very easy painting techniques to create your own masterpiece.

By the time you finish, you will be leaving with some great memories, some new friends, and your own work of art to take home as a truly unique memory of your Sicilian holiday. Small group limited to 15 provides an intimate and relaxed atmosphere.