CARTANATURA 2026: Forests and Natural Landscapes with Francisco Castro (accompanied by Silvia De Bastiani)
Outdoor workshop with accommodation in Val Canali.
In this course, we will particularly explore the theme of the forest and the natural landscape that will serve as the backdrop for Val Canali, in the Trentino Dolomites. We will focus on simplifying and synthesizing the landscape, studying direct solutions useful for working from life. We will use watercolor techniques both wet and dry, trying to capture the essence of the natural environment. Simplifying to preserve the essence and atmosphere of the landscape will be the main objective of this course. Two exercises will take place each day, preceded by a demonstration by the instructor, who will introduce the guidelines to follow. Participants will then be individually supported in their personal work.
Level: Intermediate - Advanced. The course is aimed at those who already have experience in watercolor.
Location: Val Canali, Primiero San Martino di Castrozza, Trentino Dolomites, 1,100m.
Accommodation: Hotel Cant del Gal and Baita La Ritonda in Val Canali; choice among double room, twin room, and double room for single use with full board (drinks included during the 2 convivial dinners). Lunches may be at the hotel or packed.
Language: the course will be conducted in Spanish, but we will be accompanied by an interpreter.
Important note: the package will be confirmed upon reaching 10 participants.
Program
- Monday, September 28, 2026
9:00 AM: meeting at Hotel Cant del Gal.
Presentation and greeting by Francisco and Silvia.
Followed by the start of the course until around 5:00 PM. with a lunch break from 1:00 PM to around 2:00 PM.
There may be walking transfers to reach the work site. - Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Outdoor course throughout the day. Meeting after breakfast and activities until around 5:00 PM.
Lunch break from 1:00 PM to around 2:00 PM. at the hotel or packed. Walking transfers may be required to reach the work site. - Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Outdoor course throughout the day. Meeting after breakfast until around 4:30 PM.
Farewell with a small snack and departure. Lunch break from 1:00 PM to around 2:00 PM. at the hotel or packed. Walking transfers may be required to reach the work site.
Services included in the package
- 2 overnight stays with breakfast at Hotel Cant del Gal or Baita La Ritonda
- 3 lunches which can also be packed
- 2 convivial dinners with drinks included
- Snack on the last day at Hotel Cant del Gal
- Health/luggage insurance (* only for residents in Italy)
- 3-day course with Francisco Castro
- Translation service by Andres Marcelo Pazmino
- On-site assistance from Silvia De Bastiani
- Support from the In...Primiero office
Services not included in the package
- Drinks, tourist tax (€ 2.00 per person per night at Cant del Gal; € 1.50 per person per night at La Ritonda) and other extras not indicated above
- Painting materials (to be communicated by Francisco)
- Everything not expressly indicated in the included services
Important notes: the course will be confirmed upon reaching a minimum of 10 participants, with a maximum of 15 students. For those coming from afar who need to add nights before or after, this can be arranged by notifying in advance (see extra cost). It is also possible to request the fee for a potential accompanying person without a course; based on availability, we will provide the corresponding fee.
Lunch may also be packed for educational purposes, provided by the accommodation hotel. Dinners on the 28th and 29th will be served to all participants at the same location, alternating between the two hotels and include drinks. The course lasts 3 days, with indicative timings of 09:00-13:00 and 14:00-17:00. The lessons take place outdoors (weather permitting), and short walks in the forests and meadows of Val Canali are also planned. In case of bad weather, the hotels will provide indoor spaces to continue the course activities.
The necessary equipment and painting materials will be communicated later. Appropriate mountain clothing and footwear suitable for dirt roads or wet meadows/forests are recommended.
New! For those who wish to immerse themselves even more in relaxation, Camping Castelpietra in Val Canali offers a new wellness area called Wood Wellness, which includes a Finnish sauna immersed in the forest with large windows to admire nature. Additionally, a relaxation area with the possibility of enjoying excellent herbal teas is available upon reservation at a charge (€ 8.00 per person/2h) for an exclusive experience. Ideal for those seeking relaxation and contact with nature in the Dolomites of Trentino.
Registration deadline: June 30, 2026
Booking and payment conditions:
- For booking, we need the following information: name, surname, date and place of birth, residential address, and tax code
- 25% deposit of the total stay to confirm the group
- Balance of stay 20 days before arrival
- Invoicing under the 74-Ter regime
Cancellation policies:
- In case of cancellation of confirmed bookings, the following penalties will apply:
Up to 30 days before arrival: 10%
from 29 to 21 days before arrival: 25%
from 20 to 7 days before arrival: 50%
Less than 7 days before arrival and in case of no-show: 100%
Info and bookings:
In…Primiero
Via A. Guadagnini 29
38054 Primiero San Martino di Castrozza (TN)
Tel. 0439 762525
info@inprimiero.com
