May 11th - 18th, 2026 Umbria, Italy!
Italian Maiolica-Style Painting Workshop
Painting Retreat in Umbria, Italy - For beginners to experienced artists.
Italy is famous for its ceramics and their designs are recognized the world over. This class will create bright, whimsical acrylic paintings based on Italian and Sicilian designs, including those from nearby Deruta, Italy. Discover a simple technique that makes this art form easy and fun for painters at any level to create bold works of art. Participants will create several paintings using acrylics on paper.
The workshop portion of your adventure in Italy includes:
- Optional pre-trip painting class at Aunt Jet's in Delhi NY to show you have what it takes to truly enjoy the workshop,
- Daily immersive workshop lessons,
- Expert tutelage in a patient and helpful style,
- Visit a maiolica factory to experience how Italian ceramics go from raw clay to hand-painted to finished product - the perfect inspiration for our acrylic paintings!
- All materials used in class,
- Art tool use and care,
- Insightful answers to maiolica and art-related questions throughout the trip,
- Bonus! One-on-one psychic readings during free time.
- Optional post-trip art show at Aunt Jet's in Delhi NY to display and sell your creations to the public.
$750 per person. Sign-up deadline March 1, 2026
2026 Fairs & Festivals
May , 10 - 4 (pending)
Fleischmanns Memorial Day Street Fair (Henna & Psychic Readings)
Come on out and join your us at Fleischmanns' Memorial Day festivities. Fun food, great vendors, live music and new friends.
Main Street, Fleischmanns NY
July 4 noon-fireworks. Rain date 7/5. (pending)
July 4 noon-fireworks. Rain date 7/5. (pending)
Hometown 4th of July (Henna)
Free family fun! Live music, food, vendors, crafts, games and more. Fireworks at 9:30pm!
Neahwa Park, Oneonta NY
July 11, 11 - 5
August 17 - 22, 10 - 8:30 (pending)
July 4 noon-fireworks. Rain date 7/5. (pending)
Founder's Day Street Fair (Henna & Psychic Readings)
Family fun day! Live music, food, vendors, crafts, games and more.
Sullivan Street, Wurtsboro NY
July 25, 10 - 5
August 17 - 22, 10 - 8:30 (pending)
August 17 - 22, 10 - 8:30 (pending)
Catskill Mountain Yoga Festival (Henna & Psychic Readings)
A family-friendly event incorporating yoga & meditation for anyone and everyone with instructors from all over the country. Over 30 classes & workshops. Meditation, YogaFit, kids' yoga, aerial yoga, hiking, weed walk and more. Food & drinks and vendor village open to the public.
SUNY Delhi, Delhi NY
August 17 - 22, 10 - 8:30 (pending)
August 17 - 22, 10 - 8:30 (pending)
August 17 - 22, 10 - 8:30 (pending)
138th Delaware County Fair (Henna only)
Aunt Jet's booth is located on Tweedie's Blvd. - the walkway that cuts through the center of the commercial tent.
Delaware County Fairgrounds
Fair Street, Walton NY
October 10-11, 10 - 5 (pending)
October 10-11, 10 - 5 (pending)
October 10-11, 10 - 5 (pending)
Maple Shade Hootenanny (Saturday only! Psychic Readings, selection of jewelry & witchy items)
Celebrate the Catskills at Maple Shade's festival showcasing a variety of unique goods from local artisans, food, cider, beer & booze, music, dancing, farm demos, kids stuff. Come early vintage collectables, stay late! Sip, shop, romp, taste, toe-tap and chill.
Maple Shade Farm
2066 County Road 18, Delhi NY
December 4, 10 - 3 (pending)
October 10-11, 10 - 5 (pending)
October 10-11, 10 - 5 (pending)
SUNY Delhi Holiday Bazaar (art, jewelry +)
An indoor shopping extravaganza! Find artisan treasures from our local creators. There's always a refreshing range of products. All are sure to find that unique something they're looking for.
Open to the public.
Farrell Hall, SUNY Delhi Campus
454 Delhi Drive, Delhi NY