September 5-12, 2026 - All about the cup (Tutto Sulla Tazza)

Reserve your spot for 8-day workshop in Cortona, Italy with Maria Dondero and guest artist: Kathleen Kneafsey. September 5-12th, 2026 *$650 by June 1st reserves your spot, payment plan available for remainder. Total due by July 15th, 2026. Six to eight spots available including lodging+ $3600 (see below for more details) This does not include airfare or travel to and from Cortona. Your trip includes: - An art-focused hands-on experience led by instructors with extensive ceramics expertise, including Maria's 20 years of teaching and 4 years of experience in Italy. - Access tools, hands-on instruction, workshop space, and clay materials for all pottery days; 2-3 finished pieces to take home - A stay in a beautiful, historic villa in central Cortona, minutes from the workshop, cafes, museums and shops. - Day trip and cultural excursion to Deruta, the Maiolica center of the world! - Family dinner on the first night made by dear friend, Luca Simonetti in his grandmother’s hilltop home. - Questions and interest can be submitted through this form.