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AAA Paintingholidaygreece.com
based: Aitolo-Akarnanias, Greece
website: paintingholidaygreece.com
Enjoy Greece from an active angle; five day painting courses, or a shorter course of three days. 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; AAA (Amsterdam Art Association) sponsored.
| painting/drawing | Greece |
 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 | herbalism | wine appreciation/tasting | Italian language | writing | for people with a disability | olive picking/harvest | Italy |
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 |
Art In The Algarve
based: Algarve, Portugal
website: www.artinthealgarve.com
Family run painting holiday provider in the sunny Algarve, Portugal; located 20 mins from Faro, a quaint fishing town which takes you back in time to old Portugal. Courses are run throughout the year in watercolour, oil, acrylic, sketching and mosaic. All abilities are welcome. Prices include accommodation, course and food.
| painting/drawing | mosaic | mixed media | Portugal |
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
Atelier Montmiral offer drawing, painting and printmaking courses in SW France. Flexible art holidays and workshops for all abilities with professional and qualified tuition. Light and spacious art studio with excellent facilities. Magnificent location within a medieval village surrounded by glorious landscape. Easy to reach by road, rail and air.
| 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, Malta, Iceland, Morocco, India, Botswana, USA and England. 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 | Malta | Iceland | Morocco | India | Botswana | USA | England |
CAMAC
based: Champagne, France
website: www.camac.org
Residency program for writers and visual artists from all countries and disciplines (including writing, painting, sculpture, architecture, design, multi-media, illustration, music and dance) for periods of one to six months. Also affordable short-term artists retreats for stays of one week or more. Located in the village of Marnay-sur-seine within the scenic Champagne-Ardenne region of France.
| writing | retreats | painting/drawing | sculpture/carving | film/video | architectural | France |
Catalan Adventures
based: Catalonia, Spain
website: www.catalanadventures.com/.../painting-holiday...
Painting holidays in Catalonia, Spain. "Living in this part of Catalonia is a pleasure and an inspiration. The light is unique, I've travelled in South America, Australia, Turkey, India and Africa and nothing compares." Anthony Poulter (resident artist). These painting holiday are suitable for beginners or the more experienced.
| painting/drawing | Spain |
Chateau Ventenac
based: Languedoc, France
website: 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 | reiki | French language | France |
Dalvaro Art
based: Valencia, Spain
website: www.paintinginholidays.com
Tutored painting courses, printing workshops and non-tutored art breaks in an inspiring location in the Spanish sun. Open to all, no matter what painting or printmaking ability levels or preferred media; be it water colours, oils, acrylics, screen printing, mono printing, etching etc. Also relaxing and enjoyable holidays for non-painting partners or friends.
| painting/drawing | printmaking | Spain |
Do What You Love
based: West Yorkshire, UK
website: www.dowhatyouloveforlife.com/retreat/
Art retreats held in a stunning Yorkshire Dales venue. Combining creativity, enterprise and community, it is the only retreat to offer both art workshops from internationally renowned teachers and sessions with successful creative entrepreneurs. Join a retreat for a creative adventure and go home inspired!
| painting/drawing | retreats | paper crafts | sculpture/carving | printmaking | embroidery | England |
estudio 61
based: Berkshire, UK & Andalucia, Spain
website: www.sketchandpaint.com
Painting holidays in exclusive Marbella, based in a professional art studio with art materials included. Paint in oils, acrylics or watercolour. estudio 61 is just 150 yards to the sea but in a prestigious space. There is also an art gallery on site.
| painting/drawing | summer schools | tailor made | Spain | UK |
Facilitutors.com
based: France
website: 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, design and make your own jewellery or appreciate wine.
| painting/drawing | mixed media | pottery/ceramics | jewellery making | glass crafts/stained glass | sculpture/carving | wood crafts | gastronomic | vegetarian | cookery | wine appreciation | feltmaking | 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 | mixed media | keep-fit/gym/fitness breaks | wine appreciation/tasting | writing | cookery | gastronomic | team building/management courses | France |
GoLearnTo.com
based: London, UK
website: www.golearnto.com/creative-courses/painting-holidays
GoLearnTo.com offer a range of inspirational painting holidays across Spain, Italy and Greece all taught by passionate artists who love to pass on their skills to others in stunning locations. Return home relaxed, with new skills and great memories. Recommended by the Times, the Guardian, Independent and more ...
| painting/drawing | mosaic | Spain | Italy | Greece |
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 |
Icon Adventures
based: Sinai, Egypt
website: www.iconadventures.co.uk
A unique art holiday, painting icons in Sacred Sinai and focused on the famous icon collection at St Catherine's Monastery. Offering specialist tuition and an unforgettable contemplative and cultural experience, plus a little desert adventure. Includes expert tuition, materials, visits to the famous Monastery and eco-projects supporting local Bedouin.
| painting/drawing | art appreciation | sacred sites | native peoples | Egypt |
 Kalikalos Holidays
based: Magnesia, Greece
website: kalikalos.com
Kalikalos summer school offers a full programme of holistic community-based workshops, retreats and workcamps from May through September. Offerings include, Advaita satsang, August family weeks, creative arts, healing, self development, Vipassana meditation, walking weeks and yoga. The centre is unique in that it's run as a community and with vegetarian meals.
| holistic/wellness/wellbeing | 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: boostyourhappinessholiday.co.uk
A relaxed French retreat and holiday combined. The holiday is rest time crammed with pleasures – food, wine, leisure activities, fun and laughter. All the things that you'd expect on a holiday, and more. Activities include painting and drawing, canoeing, riding, walking and swiming. Open May-Sept; retreats run Sundays to Saturdays.
| retreats | tailor made | multi-activity | painting/drawing | horse/pony trekking | walking/trekking/hiking | France |
Le Pigeonnier
based: Aquitaine/Dordogne, France
website: Le Pigeonnier
Antiques and painting holidays available from this rustic and quirky French cottage. The antiques breaks are hosted by well known experts from the BBC Antiques Roadshow and the painting breaks are taught by Ron Bowen, for many years head of the world renowned Slade School of Fine Art and Chelsea College of Art in London.
| antiques | painting/drawing | France |
Les Jardins des Arts
based: Poitou Charentes, France
website: www.paintinfrance.eu
Art tuition in all media available by the week, day or half day with accommodation in beautiful, self-contained and well equipped cottages each with own garden area and shared use of large solar heated pool in the quiet hamlet of Hanc, Poitou Charentes, South West France.
| painting/drawing | printmaking | model making | France |
Liberagioia
based: Emilia–Romagna, Italy
website: liberagioia.com
Arts association organizing seminars and retreat holidays in Sardinia for the development of wellness and creativity in close contact with nature; adults, children and families welcome. Principle activities include: art, painting, shamanism, spontaneous dance, movement as rhythmic awareness, Native American ceremonies, love for life and Mother Earth and women's healing circles.
| holistic/wellness/wellbeing | painting/drawing | retreats | self development | family/child friendly | native peoples | Italy |
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)
| ethical/ecotourism | cookery | gastronomic | wine appreciation/tasting
| country crafts | painting/drawing | festivals/carnivals | historical tours
| tailor made | Sardinia |
Northlight Art Studios Ltd
based: West Yorkshire, UK
website: www.northlightstudio.co.uk
Creative weekend breaks in Hebden Bridge, a stunning Pennine town and artistic hot spot. Offering sketching, watercolour and mixed media courses based on the local landscape/townscape. Also fun weekends devoted to life drawing and textiles. Also a full range of day workshops throughout the year.
| painting/drawing | mixed media | printmaking | felt making/felt work | embroidery | life drawing/painting | bookbinding | England |
Paint Andalucia  Featured Site
based: Malaga, Spain
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 |
Paint Italy
based: Asti, Italy
website: www.jmooreitaly.com
Fully inclusive painting and drawing courses in the beautiful Monferrato hills of Piemonte. Professional tuition with Joy Moore, an English painter resident in Italy since 2006. Stay with Joy and her husband in their converted farmhouse in a relaxed family atmosphere enjoying excellent accommodation, home cooked food and local wines.
| painting/drawing | Italy |
Paint Paleochora
based: Crete, Greece
website: www.paintpaleochora.com
Three day painting courses for all levels of artists to enjoy. Materials and paints included along with lunch each day. Join this course and experience the pleasure of creating art whilst enjoying the stunning surroundings of the south of Crete. Courses run Thursday to Saturday, with four people maximum and no minimum.
| painting/drawing | life drawing/painting | Crete | Greece |
Paxos Life Activities Ltd
based: West Sussex, UK
website: 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 lovely shared villas with pools. Ideal for single travellers. Flexible yacht charter also available.
| writing | yoga | painting/drawing | photographic | self development | singles holidays | sailing (small boat/yacht) | Greece |
Responsibletravel.com Featured Site
based: East Sussex, UK
website: Responsibletravel
 Painting breaks and art holidays in wonderful locations and 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 |
Retreat (The)
based: Le Marche, Italy
website: lemarcheretreat.com
Inspirational, quality painting holidays for all levels, in the heart of the Italian countryside and Rome. Tuition by professional British artist. Explore your creativity, improve your painting skills and relax in stunning surroundings and discover a beautiful part of Italy. Perfect for anyone who loves art, good food and everything Italian.
| paintintg/drawing | art appreciation | architectural | Italy |
Shades of France
based: Haute Vienne, France
website: www.shades-of-france.com
Stay in a beautiful 18th Century farmhouse, for a week of creativity and tranquility. Close to the borders of the Dordogne and Charente, this picturesque region of France, together with experienced art tutors, provide the ideal environment to study and discover the delights of drawing, painting and printmaking.
| painting/drawing | mixed media | printmaking | France |
Simply Morzine
based: Rhone Alps, France
website: www.simply-morzine.co.uk
Family-run company offering winter, summer and special interest alpine holidays in Morzine, French Alps. Short weekend breaks and weekly holidays combine superb locations with luxury catered chalet, hotel and self catered apartment accommodation. Family summer activity holidays offer alpine activities for all ages and interests.
| ski/snowboarding | ski weekends | mountain biking | golf breaks | walking/trekking/hiking | painting/drawing | botanical | family/child friendly | multi-activity | weekends/short breaks | France |
Walk
Andalucia
based: Malaga, Spain
website: 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
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painting/drawing | weekends/short breaks | Spain |
Warner Leisure Hotels
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 |
YLTOUR
based: Puglia & Salento, Italy
website: www.yltourcongressi.com
Wide range of inspirational tailor-made tours and activities available all year round for groups. Enjoy authentic Puglia and do something active or creative: cook, cycle, do yoga, take a wine tour, paint, meet the locals. Also unique customized tours for women travelling alone or as a group, and Summer Camps in Salento.
| cookery | wine tours | gastronomic | cycle touring | painting/drawing
| photographic | yoga | music playing courses | summer schools | tailor made | women only | singles | Italy |
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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 |
Annabel J Classic Yacht Charters
based: Hampshire, UK
website: www.annabel-j.co.uk
Sailing and painting holidays on a luxury cutter to the Scilly Isles, Brittany and Solents.
| painting/drawing | sailing (large boat/sail ship) | UK | France |
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 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 |
Art
Workshops in Guatemala
based: Minnesota, USA
website: www.artguat.org
We offer workshops in the arts as part of a unique and well-planned
travel experience.
| weaving | painting/drawing
| photographic | writing | gardening | Guatemala |
Atami Hotel:
Activity Holidays
based: Bodrum, Turkey
website: www.atamihotel.com/activity-holiday-Turkey.htm
Activity and special interest holidays in and around Bodrum, Turkey.
| painting/drawing | historical tours |
walking/trekking/hiking | ikebana | origami | Turkey |
Beartooth School of Art
based: Montana, USA
website: www.beartoothschoolofart.com
Art and painting vacations based on a working guest ranch.
| 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 |
DrawEast
based: Suffolk, UK
website: www.draweast.com
Art courses tutored by professional artists, covering drawing, painting and mixed media.
| painting/drawing | mixed media | England |
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 |
Eurynome
Journeys
based: Maine, USA
website: www.wanderwoman.com
Join a small group of adventurous women on one of our exciting
journeys.
| women only | archeological
tours | walk/trek/hike | painting/drawing | Greece | Ireland
| Italy | Egypt |
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 |
Haystack Mountain School of Crafts
based: Maine, USA
website: www.haystack-mtn.org
Residential two and three week workshops open to adults from all
skill levels.
| glass crafts/stained glass | metal crafts
| wood crafts | painting/drawing | pottery/ceramics | USA |
Ioannis Antoniadis Art Holidays
based: Messinia, Greece
website: ioannisantoniadisartholidays.blogspot.com
Painting and art holidays with renowned visionary artist, Ioannis Antoniadis.
| painting/drawing | Greece |
Kirkwood Art Studio
based: Isle of Wight, UK
website: www.kirkwoodartstudio.homestead.com
Art based courses and holidays, structured with an element of enjoyment and good food.
| painting/drawing | England |
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 |
Lisa Jayne Art Studio
based: Oxfordshire, UK
website: www.lisajayne.uk.com
Art courses and holidays guided by Lisa Jayne within a very relaxing holiday atmosphere.
| painting/drawing | England | Portugal |
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 |
Paint Italy
based: Piemonte, Italy
website: www.jmooreitaly.com
One week painting holiday in Piemonte, Italy, with full board and individual tuition, courses for all levels.
| painting/drawing | Italy |
Paint Sri Lanka
based: Hertfordshire, UK
website: www.jmooreitaly.com
Botanical orchid painting courses and holidays on the beautiful tropical island of Sri Lanka.
| painting/drawing | Sri Lanka |
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 |
Proof Print Arts Holidays
based: Cornwall, UK
website: www.oliverwest.net/holidays/Coursesholidays.htm
Printmaking and sketchbook holidays offering friendly tuition, flexible schedule and small group sizes.
| printmaking | painting/drawing | art appreciation | UK | Western Europe | Africa |
Rothay
Manor
based: Northumberland, UK
website: http://www.rothaymanor.co.uk
An elegant country house hotel offering a range of special breaks.
| antiques | gardening | painting/drawing | bridge/whist
| UK |
Studio Llwyndrain
based: Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK
website: www.artholidayspembrokeshire.co.uk
Short art courses in Wales in watercolours, oils and mixed media.
| painting/drawing | mixed media | Wales |
Taste Provence
based: Provence, France
website: www.tasteprovence.com
Cycling holidays, painting holidays and cookery holidays in the south of France.
| cycle touring | painting/drawing | cookery | France |
The Paint Basket
based: Gauteng, South Africa
website: www.paintbasket.co.za
Paint South Africa at its best: big 5, ethnic dancers, ethnic craft
markets and more.
| painting/drawing | art appreciation |
native peoples | animals/safari | bird watching |South Africa
| Africa |
walkAlpujarra
based: Granada, Spain
website: www.walkalpujarra.com
For hikers and artists, independent or guided holidays with a personal touch.
| unguided walking | painting/drawing | Spain |
Yoga Plus
based: Crete, Greek Islands
website: www.yogaplus.co.uk
Astanga yoga combined with a range of activities including thai chi, art classes, dance etc.
| yoga | salsa | painting/drawing | tai chi | Crete |
Zantium
Mosaics
based: Derbyshire, UK
website: www.zantium.co.uk
Short courses throughout the year in a range of art and craft disciplines.
| mosaic | glass crafts/stained glass |
painting/drawing | jewellery making | sculpture/carving | UK
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