feathers & bones
A hand building Sculpture Class
in Orvieto, Italy
with Jeanne-Marie Webb
Meet your teacher
Jeanne-Marie has been teaching her paperclay techniques for almost 10 years now, online and in person and in different parts of the world. She will be teaching her specific methods throughout this week. Her unique style in hand building clay and storytellling will bring delightful new ways to experience this medium.
You will greatly benefit from her gentle and intuitive approach to sculpture and clay work.
DATES: 10th - 16th May 2026
YOUR TIME WITH JEANNE-MARIE INCLUDES:
Your week will be filled with exploring your paperclay combined with the art of 3D storytelling.
She will be incorporating organic elements (feathers , quills and bones, shells and driftwood) to each demonstration as well as having a focus on finding and using inspiration from this sacred little village of Orvieto. She will also be focusing on helping you build stories into each piece, together with hands and gestures to find emotion in each figurine. You will spend dedicated time throughout the week completing each story beautifully with paint and ephemera.
italian inspiration
Slowly meandering through the beautiful streets of Orvieto, will bring inspiration and ideas to your work and will end up being a generous resource for months to come. With so much beauty to behold in the architecture of this enchanting town, it promises to change the way you view your artworks.
By incorporating clay, feathers & bones, paper and paint and the elements of architecture and pattern of Orvieto into each piece we create together, we truly will be making storytelling works of art.
You will leave Orvieto full of inspiration and new artistic skills.
PLUS personal and soulful artworks that will be little touchstone reminders of your time spent in this sacred place.
feathers & bones
Sculpture Class in Orvieto
with Jeanne-Marie Webb
price:$3495 USD
hand building sculpture class in orvieto, italy
An incredible creative journey, bringing you an experience of sacred clay and art making.
IN THE WORKSHOP YOU WILL:
Creating in the upper room of the monestary
Discuss the paperclay and organic elements
Different kinds of armatures
Learn how to sculpt with paper clay
Make creative 3D portraiture.
Using those faces in a continued way to make beings.
Sculpting expressive hands to add mystery and emotion to your works
Touring while we allow our pieces to dry
Using mixed media, paint and ephemera to decorate our works and finish their stories.
Problem solving as they appear, techniques to help mend all issues.
Heighten your sense of observation, sense of color, form and aesthetics
Create beautiful and soulful art that you will treasure for years to come
Mornings will be spent in creative exploration, either in the studio or out around Orvieto. In the afternoon you will experience the culture of Italy. It might be a tour into the Etruscan caves, a cooking class, or a vineyard visit. There will also be plenty of free time to explore Orvieto on your own or enjoy extra studio time. You will receive a more detailed itinerary for the week in your final information packet sent before you travel.
Because Italian cuisine is such fun, some meals are not prearranged allowing you the freedom to choose where and what to eat.
Recommendations are offered and no one eats alone!
Sacred magic happens when combining organic materials found in nature with this incredibly pleasing medium, PaperClay.
WITH EACH ARTISTIC ENRICHMENT TRIP, YOU WILL RECEIVE:
Workshop instruction and some organic elements to create with.
Pre-trip notes and guidelines
Six nights double occupancy lodging – Sunday to Saturday
Six Continental breakfasts
Cooking class with lunch or dinner
Two additional dinners
Two additional lunches
Vineyard tour and wine tasting
Wine and olive oil tasting
Cathedral tour and visit to San Brizio chapel
Single occupancy available for an additional cost. Travel costs are not included.
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
Travel costs
Passport fees, photos and processing where applicable
Transfers to and from the airports
Meals, except where indicated in itinerary
Personal items such as individual journaling and art supplies, wines, liquors, valet/laundry charges, and other items not specifically mentioned as included
Optional activities, if any
Supplement for single room
Additional nights lodging
Jeanne-Marie’s Clay Gallery
DATES:
may 10th - 16th 2026
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
The balance including single room supplement of $150 USD and optional activities, if any, is due as indicated on the registration form, which is approximately 90 days prior to trip commencement. Payment installments can be arranged directly with Adventures in Italy Inc. Methods of payment accepted are email transfer (trips@adventuresinitaly.ca), Check, Visa and Mastercard.
A $250 USD non refundable deposit secures your spot today! You will be contacted by Adventures in Italy to arrange additional payment.
