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CAMERA THEFT: Avoid carrying photographic equipment in obvious camera bags, particularly if they have a camera logo on them, it just advertises the fact you have something worth stealing.

PAINT TUBES: Pack tubes of paint in rigid containers for travelling, or try solid paint.

PALETTES: If you want to travel light, sheets of stiff plastic make great palettes and can be thrown away after use.

PENS ON PLANES: Did you know that plane cabin pressure can affect liquid ink pens? Colin Richardson has emailed us with his travel tip, make sure you remove the cap with the nib pointing up to avoid problems.

SAVING YOUR BRUSHES: Use a cut down straw or the outer shell of a ball point pen to make guards to slip over your water colour brushes when you travel.

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Warner Leisure website: Warner Be Inspired
Creative drawing & painting holidays at stunning locations in England and Wales ... [MORE]

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AAA Painting Holiday Greece
based: Aitolo-Akarnanias, Greece
website: paintingholidaygreece.com
Enjoy the Greek way of life from an active angle; painting courses with a duration of five days or a shorter course of three. There is enough time for other activities and to enjoy the incredible surroundings. Suitable for beginners and advanced artists; taught by first degree art teacher from Amsterdam.
| painting/drawing | Greece |

Abstract Art In Cornwall
based: Cornwall, UK
website: www.abstractartincornwall.com
Painting holidays and art tours for all abilities; Abstract Art aims to invigorate your way of thinking and looking, midst the beauty of Cornwall, Stornoway or France. Lots of different courses available exploring a variety of techniques through workshops, tours, gallery and studio visits. Studio hire also available. De-stress and relax!
| painting/drawing | art appreciation | printmaking | relaxation | England | Scotland | France |

Active Gourmet Holidays
based: Connecticut, USA
website: www.activegourmetholidays.com
Culinary vacations in Italy, France and Spain that include three or four star accommodation, cooking lessons with local chefs, vineyard visits with wine tastings and wine education, visits to markets and local food producers, gourmet meals. Holidays can be paired with walking, hiking, biking, yoga, painting, language lessons and more.
| cookery | gastronomic | wine appreciation/tasting | walking/trekking/hiking | cycle touring | painting/drawing | yoga | garden tours | Italy | France | Spain | Western Europe |

ACY Holidays Ltd
based: Languedoc, France
website: www.acy-holidays.com
Offering a fantastic combination holiday of art and yoga and sunshine in the Languedoc region of Southern France. Take a break to relax, unwind and be creative, recharge and learn new skills on these excellent value for money holidays and courses.
| painting/drawing | yoga | France | UK |

Agriturismo Villa La Rogaia
based: Umbria, Italy
website: www.rogaia.com
Offering a wide range of creative classes including cookery, wine tasting, dancing, painting, sculpting, writing, guided walking, herbal tours and olive picking. Classes take place at Villa La Rogaia, an outstanding wheelchair friendly country house in Umbria with pool. They serve delicious food with products from their organic farm.
| dancing (mixed styles) | salsa | cookery | painting/drawing | sculpture/carving | wine appreciation/tasting | Italian language | writing | herbalism | for people with a disability | Italy |

Airdeny Chalets
based: Argyll, Scotland
website: www.airdenychalets.co.uk
A selection of courses catering for many tastes; interesting, talented tutors present courses such as watercolour; acrylic and oil painting; fused glass; fly fishing and wildlife photography. Book a full week or just sample a taster weekend in this peaceful natural setting with stunning views.
| painting/drawing | jewellery (jewelry) making | glass crafts/stained glass | photographic | freshwater fishing/angling | Scotland |

Andalucian Adventures
based: Gloucestershire, UK
website: www.andalucian-adventures.co.uk
Andalucian Adventures offer walking, painting, photography and singing holidays in Spain, Italy, Greece, Morocco and the UK; almost exclusively based in Natural Parks. Their knowledgeable guides and staff live in the regions and their tutors are second to none. Lovely locations and hotels in unspoilt villages make for an unforgettable holiday.
| walking/trekking/hiking | painting/drawing | photographic | singing courses | singles holidays | Spain | Italy | Greece | Morocco | England |

artbreak™ Arts Immersion Vacations
based: Prague, Czech Republic
website: www.artbreak.org
artbreak™ is an unequalled active-arts and adventure-learning vacation to renew your mind, heart, and spirit, midst the most beautiful city in Europe. artbreak™ gives you intimate access to Prague's brilliant artistic world via hands-on art workshops, gallery tours, plus the best of Prague's music, theatre and dance performances.
| city breaks | art appreciation | painting/drawing | music tours | concerts/music festivals | ballet/opera | theatre/shows | groups | Czech Republic |

Artists on the Move
based: Paros, Greece
website: www.artistsonthemove.com
Drawing, painting and printmaking classes on the island of Paros, Greece. Combine art and travel by joining an artists workshop with Artists on the Move. Draw and paint in an open landscape for seven days and savor all that is the natural beauty of the Greek Isles.
| painting/drawing | printmaking | Greece |

Atelier Montmiral
based: Tarn, France
website: www.ateliermontmiral.com
Drawing, painting and printmaking courses in SW France. Professional, qualified tuition offering flexible art holidays and workshops for all abilities. Light and airy studio with excellent facilities. Magnificent hilltop location within a medieval village, surrounded by the glorious Tarn landscape. Comfortable, spacious accommodation. Easy to reach – 45 mins from Toulouse.
| painting/drawing | printmaking | France |

Authentic Adventures
based: Gloucestershire, UK
website: www.authenticadventures.co.uk
Authentic Adventures offer painting, photography, walking and singing holidays in Spain, Italy, Greece, Iceland, Morocco, India, England and Scotland. Their knowledgeable staff live in the regions and their tutors are second to none. Lovely locations and hotels in unspoilt villages make for a special holiday. Highly rated by Which? Holiday.
| walking/trekking/hiking | painting/drawing | photographic | singing courses | Spain | Italy | Greece | Iceland | Morocco | India | England | Scotland |

Centro Machiavelli
based: Tuscany, Italy
website: www.centromachiavelli.it
The Italian language school, Centro Machiavelli, was founded in 1978 and offers Italian language courses in the historic centre of Florence. Besides language courses in small groups and for individuals, the school offers special courses in subjects such as fine art, ceramics, glass work, jewellery making, singing and Italian cooking.
| Italian language | groups | schools tours | summer schools | tailor made | singing courses | ballet/opera | painting/drawing | paper crafts | jewellery making | cookery | Italy |

Chateau de Fayolle
based: Dordogne, France
website: www.chateaudefayolle.com
Chateau de Fayolle offers courses that will help you to develop your skills in creative writing or painting and drawing, as well as self-development management breaks. They promise first class tuition, good company, great food and luxury accommodation in beautiful surroundings in the Dordogne area of France.
| painting/drawing | writing | self development | France |

Chateau Ventenac
based: Languedoc, France
website: www.chateauventenac.com/courses
Courses and retreats that combine a luxurious holiday with an opportunity to develop a skill or talent. Offering a wide range of professionally tutored courses complemented by first class accommodation and food and wine of an impeccable standard. Stunning views, overlooking the Canal du Midi in the Languedoc region of France.
| writing | poetry | felt making/felt work | wine appreciation/tasting | wine tours | cookery | painting/drawing | relaxation | reiki | French language | France |

Cortijada Los Gazquez – Creative Retreat, Eco-Guesthouse
based: Almeria, Spain
website: www.losgazquez.com/en/
Cortijada Los Gazquez is an off-grid destination for the creative traveller; from this eco-guesthouse and farm in the mountains of Andalucia they run small group art courses with a difference. These are multi-media creative courses that explore the flora, fauna, geography and culture in the national park.
| painting/drawing | architectural | photographic | sculpture/carving | walking/trekking/hiking | ethical/ecotourism | Spain |

Cousins Tours & Travel
based: Victoria, Australia
website: www.cousinstt.com
Cousins Tours and Travel is a boutique travel agency specialising in concept tours. Whatever your passion be it sport, art, food, wine or fashion – Cycle the Tour de France, feast in gourmet Italia, take art lessons in Asia or explore Thailand's hidden fashion precincts, to name just a few.
| cycle touring | swimming | painting/drawing | wine tours | sailing (small boat/yacht) | running/athletics | Turkey | Europe | Australia | Asia |

Experience Ardeche
based: Somerset, UK
website: www.experienceardeche.com
Do you want an activity holiday but the thought of 'adrenaline junkies' always puts you off? Maybe the budding artist in you just needs the right environment? Experience Ardeche offer small group, tailor-made and guided holidays. Experience this spectacular, hidden gem of Southern France – experience the Ardeche!
| multi-activity | painting/drawing | canoeing/kayaking | canyoning/gorge walking | climbing/scrambling | via ferrata | unguided walking | horse/pony trekking | caving/pot-holing | tailor made | groups | France |

Facilitutors.com
based: France
website: www.facilitutors.com
Facilitutors offer all sorts of courses for all sorts of people. For you, your children and your staff. For life, for leisure and for business. Whether you want to learn to paint in rural France, to cook in a historic Château, write in the Languedoc, design and make your own jewellery or appreciate wine.
| painting/drawing | pottery/ceramics | jewellery making | glass crafts/stained glass | sculpture/carving | wood crafts | cookery | gastronomic | wine appreciation | feltmaking | writing | France |

France Art and Activity Breaks
based: Provence, France
website: www.franceartbreaks.com
Art holidays combining creativity, inspiration and relaxation. The workshops have been individually developed by experienced visiting artists to take advantage of their unique location near Nice, drawing inspiration from the spectacular countryside and range of famous galleries nearby. They also offer daily yoga or Qigong. Check their workshop programme online.
| painting/drawing | art appreciation | architectural | yoga | tai chi | France |

French House Party (The)
based: Worcestershire, UK
website: frenchhouseparty.co.uk
Cookery, arts or leisure holidays in high-class private property near Carcassonne with great French cuisine and wines. Recommended in "100 World's Best Vacations" book. Eight-bedroomed accommodation has pool, tennis and boules. Tutored courses include painting, books, creative writing, singing, movie-making and Gastro Academy with top French chefs.
| groups | weekends/short breaks | singing courses | film and video | painting/drawing | keep-fit/gym/fitness breaks | wine appreciation/tasting | writing | cookery | gastronomic | team building/management courses | France |

Frui Creative Holidays and Courses
based: London, UK
website: www.frui.co.uk
Inspirational photography, painting and cooking holidays to Istanbul, Morocco, Italy, Syria, Croatia and Berlin; for all levels from complete novice to aspiring professional. Holidays combine expert tuition and unsurpassed service, meaning you'll be introduced to fresh ideas and techniques and return home feeling relaxed and inspired! Recommended by The Times, The Guardian, Time Out ...
| photographic | painting/drawing | cookery | gastronomic | art appreciation | Italy | Croatia | Morocco | Turkey | Germany | Syria |

Gartmore House
based: Stirlingshire, Scotland, UK
website: www.gartmorehouse.com
Patchwork and quilting, watercolour painting and guided walking holidays from a magnificent 18th century country house in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, Scotland.
| patchwork quilting | painting/drawing | walking/trekking/hiking | Scotland |

Grange by the Sea (The)
based: Isle of Wight, UK
website: www.thegrangebythesea.com
The Grange by the Sea, Isle of Wight, is an offshoot of Skyros Holistic Holidays. Specialising in short breaks with a wide range of courses including writing, life coaching, yoga, singing, dance and more. The Grange is listed in the AA's Best British B&B Guide and offers 4-star accommodation.
| self development | yoga | writing | painting/drawing | weekends/short breaks | singles holidays | Christmas/New Year | singing courses | salsa | UK |

Holidays @ Le Moulin d'Annepont
based: Charente Maritime, France
website: www.moulinannepont.com
Art and craft holidays: be inspired to paint, sculpt or create at the old moulin with its cascading waterfalls, working water wheel and old artefacts. Join a workshop or use the facilities. You can also bike in the countryside and enjoy wine tours, water skiing, golf, horse riding and beaches nearby. B&B accommodation.
| painting/drawing | photography | pottery/ceramic | sculpture/carving | decoupage | France |

International Art Workshops
based: Kathmandu, Nepal
website: www.internationalartworkshops.com
Art workshops and painting holidays in Nepal, offering a creative experience to remember. Guests will stay in a beautiful hotel surrounded by tropical gardens, enjoy daily excursions, experience Nepali culture, and have 24 hour access to a fully equipped studio with professional art tutors offering guidance and tuition.
| painting/drawing | art appreciation | photographic | school tours | native peoples | Nepal |

Kalikalos Holidays
based: Magnesia, Greece
website: www.kalikalos.com
Kalikalos Summer School offers a full summer programme of holistic community-based workshops, retreats and workcamps. Offerings include tai chi, yoga, monviolent communication, meditation, advaita, mediation and eco-village trainings. The centre is unique in that it is run as a community.
| holistic holidays | tai chi | yoga | self development | meditation | painting/drawing | ethical/ecotourism | vegetarian | family/child friendly | summer schools | working/volunteer holidays | Greece |

Le Centre
based: Middlesex, UK
website: www.boostyourhappinessholiday.co.uk
A French retreat and holiday combined; the retreat offers an opportunity to offload your problems. The holiday is rest time crammed with pleasures – food, wine, leisure activities and laughter. All the things that you'd expect on a holiday, and more. Open May to September; retreats run Sundays to Saturdays.
| holistic holidays | relaxation | retreats | self development | tailor made | multi-activity | painting/drawing | horse/pony trekking | walking/trekking/hiking | France |

Motus in Sardinia
based: Sardinia, Italy
website: www.motusinsardinia.it
A Sardinia known by few, tours and sojourns designed around traveller's wishes. Travel ideas also suitable for off-site company events. Genuine cuisine, charming hotels, history, traditions, art and painting. High-quality trips in a marvellous landscape, in a land of a unique culture in the Mediterranean – Sardinia.
| sailing (large boat/sail ship) | cookery | gastronomic | wine appreciation/tasting | country crafts | painting/drawing | festivals/carnivals | historical tours | tailor made | ethical/ecotourism | Sardinia |

Paint Andalucia
based: Middlesex, UK
website: www.paint-andalucia.com
Spanish painting holidays in Torrox, a delightful white village in Andalucia; the special light, panoramic vistas and unique architecture make it the perfect place to explore your creativity under the guidance of resident artist, Anna Martin. Suitable for mixed groups – absolute beginners to experienced painters. Accommodation in charming village houses.
| painting/drawing | Spain |

Paintingrenada
based: St George's, Grenada
website: www.paintingrenada.com
Full-board painting holidays on Grenada, the Spice Isle of the Caribbean, with tuition from British artist Judith Jarvis. Tuition, accommodation, all meals, refreshments, excursions, location trips, transfers, paints, boards, paper and canvas included. Enjoy luxurious en-suite air-conditioned villa or beach cottage rooms with pool and sea views. Non-painting partners welcome.
| painting/drawing | Grenada |

Paint in Provence
based: Provence, France
website: www.paintinprovence.com
One week painting workshop and artistic retreat in beautiful Provence, south France, on the path of Van Gogh and Cezanne. Full board hosting, including lovely french food, in a wonderful villa hidden on a pine hill with great outdoor and beautiful views. The course is suitable for beginners and advanced artists.
| painting/drawing | France |

Paxos Life Activities Ltd
based: West Sussex, UK
website: www.paxoslife.co.uk
Creative writing, self-development, painting, photography and yoga holidays on the tiny, unspoilt Greek island of Paxos, the ideal location for anyone wanting to develop their creative powers to the full or simply relax. Accommodation in shared villas or course only. Ideal for single travellers. Flexible yacht charter also available.
| writing | yoga | painting/drawing | photographic | self development | singles holidays | holistic holidays | sailing (small boat/yacht) | Greece |

Responsibletravel.com Featured Site
based: East Sussex, UK
website: Responsibletravel
Painting holidays for all levels, ranging from novice to accomplished artist, offering painting safaris, painting holidays and accommodation for artists in the UK, Spain, Jamaica, Grenada, Dominica and St. Lucia; with breaks to get your creative juices flowing.
| painting/drawing | photographic | tailor made | UK | Spain | Caribbean |

UK Activity Breaks
based: Somerset, UK
website: www.UKActivityBreaks.com
UK Activity Breaks offer a wide selection of activity holidays and short breaks throughout the UK. Choose from cycling, walking, horse riding and sailing holidays, or consider a painting holiday or cookery course. Also offering multi-activity centres where you can try your hand at water sports, climbing, archery or canoeing.
| cycle touring | horse/pony trekking | caving/potholing | canoeing/kayaking | multi-activity | walking/trekking/hiking | painting/drawing | cookery | children's courses/holidays | stag/hen | team buiding/management courses | UK |

Walk Andalucia
based: Middlesex, UK
website: www.walk-andalucia.com
Join Walk Andalucia on their friendly walking holidays and discover one of the most fertile and beautiful regions of Spain, with spectacular scenery and fantastic views. Guided and self-guided holidays designed for all fitness levels to appeal to singles, couples and groups. Also affordable painting holidays in the sun.
| walking/trekking/hiking | unguided walking | ethical and ecotourism | groups | singles | relaxation | painting/drawing | Spain |

Warner Leisure Hotels Featured Site
based: Hertfordshire, UK
website: Warner Be Inspired
Creative holidays at stunning locations in England and Wales. The wide range of breaks includes painting and drawing, calligraphy, creative writing, flower arranging, willow weaving, wood and stone carving, pottery and decorating ceramics, digital photography, card making – all with expert teachers. Breaks also include good food and live entertainment every night.
| painting/drawing | calligraphy | photographic | country crafts | sculpture/carving | paper crafts | pottery/ceramics | wood crafts | flower arranging and floral design | writing | England | Wales |

Water Colour Spain
based: Almeria, Spain
website: www.watercolourspain.com
Watercolour painting holidays set in the beautiful mountains of southern Spain. Delightful en-suite, air conditioned accommodation. Superb food and drink prepared and served by your hosts, (retired banquet caterers). All-inclusive, you pay only for your flights.
| painting/drawing | Spain |

Alexander Music School
based: Andalucia, Spain
website: www.alexandermusicschool.com
A cultural centre offering holiday courses in art, music and the Alexander Technique. They also specialise in assistance to musicians with injuries and performance-related tension.
| alexander technique | music playing courses | flamenco | painting/drawing | Spain |

Arte Andalucia
based: Granada, Spain
website: www.arteandalucia.com
Painting holidays in Andalucia, Southern Spain. Qualified tuition to small groups.
| painting/drawing | Spain |

Art In The Algarve
based: Algarve, Portugal
website: www.artinthealgarve.com
Combining art with a holiday in Portugal, topics include: water colours, oils, still life, portrait, photography, mosaic, sculpture and stained glass.
| painting/drawing | mosaic | sculpture/carving | Portugal |

Art in the Bitterroot
based: Montana, USA
website: www.artinthebitterroot.com
Summer painting and sculpture workshops at Kootenai Creek, Stevensville, Montana.
| painting/drawing | sculpture/carving | USA |

Art Holidays at Perrot
based: Denbighshire, UK
website: www.brownmr.demon.co.uk
If you are considering an artistic painting or drawing holiday then consider Art Holidays at Perrot.
| painting/drawing | France |

Beartooth School of Art
based: Montana, USA
website: www.beartoothschoolofart.com
Art and painting vacations based on a working guest ranch.
| painting/drawing | USA |

Big Sky Yoga Retreats
based: Montana, USA
website: www.bigskyyogaretreats.com
Yoga and skiing retreats in Big Sky Resort, Montana. Also yoga and hiking and yoga and painting weekends.
| yoga | skiing (piste) | walking/trekking/hiking | painting/drawing | USA |

Blaney Spa and Yoga Holiday Centre
based: Co. Fermanagh, Ireland
website: www.blaneyspaandyogacentre.com
Yoga activities, events, retreats and yoga workshops throughout the year.
| yoga | photographic | painting/drawing | Ireland |

Domaine Bigno Garrigo
based: Herault, France
website: www.bignogarrigo.com
Residential art and craft holidays in the Languedoc, France.
| painting/drawing | France |

English Gardening School (The)
based: London, UK
website: www.englishgardeningschool.co.uk
Breaks and short courses covering garden design, gardening and botanical painting; based at the historic Chelsea Physic Garden in London.
| gardening | garden tours | painting/drawing | UK |

Flower Camp
based: Virginia, USA
website: www.flowercamp.org
Workshops in flower arranging, botanical art, Japanese brush painting and other arts inspired by nature.
| flower arranging and floral design | painting/drawing | USA |

Lilac Barn Craft Courses
based: Somerset, UK
website: www.lilacbarn.co.uk
Residential crafts courses in Somerset, including upholstery, patchwork, oil painting, quilting and loose covers.
| painting/drawing | patchwork/quilting | soft furnishing | upholstery | UK |

Painting Holidays au Chateau de Lanquais, France
based: Dordogne, France
website: www.artists-atelier.com
Paint, learn and relax in an inspiring fairytale renaissance Chateau.
| painting/drawing | France |

Painting Holidays – KZN
based: KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
website: www.paintingholidayskzn.com
Painting holidays in the South African landscape – for the best holiday memories.
| painting/drawing | South Africa |

Penzance Arts Club
based: Cornwall, UK
website: www.penzanceartsclub.co.uk
Penzance Arts Club presents writing and painting holidays, with tuition and Bed & Breakfast.
| painting/drawing | writing | UK |

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