The studio
Conveniently located just 90 minutes from Rome and 30 minutes from Pescara on the Adriatic coast, Dedalo is a working studio and gallery nestled in the peaceful countryside, away from the hustle and bustle of large cities. The studio is situated in the village of Castiglione a Casauria, known for its charming medieval abbey, San Clemente a Casauria, a gem of medieval architecture.
GETTING THERE: Several coaches depart from Rome airports (Ciampino or Fiumicino) to Torre de Passeri, where you'll be picked up. The coach fare from either airport is approximately €20-25 each way, with a travel time of about two/three hours.
The studio is equipped with an 80 x 140 cm etching press, ample working tables both indoors and outdoors, and facilities for relief and intaglio printmaking. With a capacity to comfortably accommodate up to six printmakers, Dedalo offers an ideal environment for focused creative work in a tranquil setting.
Courses
Classes are tutored by Colleen Corradi Brannigan, practising artist and owner of Dedalo.
All courses are suitable for beginners as well as experienced printmakers. Participants are encouraged to explore a range of printmaking techniques and focus on developing a particular area of expertise.
Classes run with a minimum of 2 and maximum 6 participants allowing for plenty of one-to-one bespoke tuition and support.
Opening hours
The studio is open from 8 am to 8 pm.
The surrounding area
Known as the greenest area in Europe, Abruzzo is a lush mountainous region between the Appennines and the Adriatic coast. It is a totally unspoilt and undiscovered region which boasts quaint medieval hill towns, magnificent mountain hikes, with the highest peaks of the appenines, a system of intramountain plateaux, 3 national parks and over 30 reserves.
With countless trails through gorges, torrents, castles, retreats, peaks, highlands, woods and medieval villages, there are countless opportunities to choose from.
There are a thousand ways to fill your holiday in Abruzzo with many things to see and do, mostly within 50 km of Dedalo Studio.