Join an Italian artist to create your own watercolor painting of Lake Como, in a setting that’s inspired painters for centuries. Amid the historical gardens of Villa Melzi in Bellagio, you’ll create your own work using little-known techniques under the supervision of Abele Vadacca, a prestigious sculptor and painter. No experience is necessary, and all equipment for the private experience is provided.

Skip a tour that needs experience, and just bring a desire to be artistic
Learn how to paint with watercolors as you gaze out at Lake Como
Enjoy a private class with close attention from a professional artist
Discover the best ways to use traditional art materials as you paint

What's Included

Exclusive experience with the Italian Master Abele
Assistant : will assist you during the experience
Traditional art materials and tools
Access at the enchanted Gardens of Villa Melzi d'Eril, Bellagio.
Packaging of the painting realized
A special memory of this unique art classes

Meeting And Pickup

Meeting point

Via Melzi d'Eril, 23a
Via Melzi d'Eril, 23a, 22021 Bellagio CO, Italy
Access 1 from the Gardens ( Lungolago Europa) in this case you could retire the tickets at the gate and reach the second entrance and the meeting point in the Bottega d’arte in Via Melzi d’Eril 23.

Start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.

Opening hours

6/1/2021 - 10/3/2024
Monday - Sunday : 10:30 am - 05:30 pm

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Ticket redemption point

I Giardini di Villa Melzi, Via Lungo Lario Manzoni, 22021 Bellagio CO, Italy

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Infants must sit on laps
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Most travellers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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What an amazing experience!

Lisa_H, July 2023

This was an amazing experience. Our art work came out great. We are all so honored to have learned from a true master! Making our own paint from scratch was a highlight!! We all want to return and take another class!!

Artistic Gem of Villa Melzi

Christian_L, Sept 2022

Fabulous experience with Maestro Abele and his assistant in beautiful Bellagio on the lawn of Villa Melzi! We haven’t painted since we were kids but Abele made it fun and gave us tips (or even saved some mistakes) throughout the session. We both left very happy and excited with our artwork. Thank you!

We had never before...

Robert_J, Sept 2021

We had never before painted. Abele Vadacca (the maestro) was a great and patient teacher, and we learned a number of things about watercolor painting. But mostly fun and relaxing! Francesca, Abele’s assistant was very helpful with the logistics and overseeing our painting. Watercolor painting of the lake and surrounding mountains in the beautiful Il Giardini di Melzi. Well worth it. A highlight of our trip.

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