Welcome

We have available here in the heart of Tuscany three large painting studios, a large sculpture studio and an art library and lecture theatre.  We have space for up to 15 artists but are happy to welcome groups of 6 or more.  We have 6 rooms, mostly en suite and 3 apartments for rent along with studio space in the sculpture or painting studio areas.  There is a wide terrace with splendid views suitable for eating out and painting etc. Prices/Rent details here. There will be some options available for work in exchange for rent.

The hilltop village of Casole d’Elsa (centre 150 m away) can provide a variety of restaurants and bars serving food, plus all the normal shops and services expected in a small, fairly sophisticated, hilltop village of under 1000 inhabitants, which has proudly named itself “The City of Art”. The surrounding landscape is beautiful and accessible - farms, vineyards, olive groves and woods with endless tracks for walking.

Art Groups

We welcome groups of artists usually led by a painting or sculpture tutor.  Please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to reserve dates for your group.

Untutored groups are also welcome but must be a group of at least six booking together (can be up to 15)

Teaching

Some dates have been booked by artists/tutors coming with students and renting out the rooms and studios:  See dates

Artist Residencies

The Art Centre welcomes individuals for residencies during the off season from the end of October to mid April.  See prices. 

Booking and Further Information

Contact Hannah by phone +447981700396 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  to book a room or enquire about joining one of the group times. 

Nigel Konstam 1932 - 2022

Nigel Konstam 1932 - 2022

Founder and Director of Verrocchio 1982 - 2022

Our beloved Nigel died 19 July 2022 at the age of 89.
He was teaching and active right to his last day. He will be
greatly missed.

More info and obituaries here. 

We plan to continue to run the Art Centre much
as before.

On  13 April 2024 there will be a celebration
in Casole at the Centro d'Arte of Nigel's life and work. 
From 10am - midday will be the formal part with presentations by Prof.
Silvia Ferri, Accademia delle Belle arti di Venezia

After lunch from 2 - 4pm will be a more formal time with contributions
from Nigel's friends and colleagues from Casole and beyond. 
 
Do get in touch
if you would like to attend.