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writing courses and holidays

 7DayWonder
based: Devon, UK
website: www.7daywonder.com
Special interest holidays in France and Spain, including writing, stand-up comedy and singing courses. Or try their wine tour, their Homage to Catalonia city break or a booklovers week. 7daywonder choose inspirational settings complemented by quality food and professional tutors.
| writing | singing courses | comedy | art appreciation | wine tours | city breaks | literary appreciation | Spain | France |

 Absorbing Writing
based: Sardinia, Italy
website: www.absorbingwriting.com
Short break writing holiday in Sardinia. Inspired by the sun-drenched island, old town of Alghero and great food and drink, these writing workshops aim to give you the skills and confidence to bring your words to life. Small groups run by a writing coach and freelance writer, non-fiction specialists.
| writing | weekends/short breaks | Italy |

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 will present courses such as creative writing, fly fishing, stained glass jewellery, watercolour painting 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 | writing | freshwater fishing/angling | Scotland |

 All Ways Spain
based: Andalucia, Spain
website: www.allwaysspain.com
Imaginative, distinctive activity weekends and short breaks in Granada – one of Spain's most beautiful cities. Choose from ceramics, flamenco, food & wine, photography, writing and walking; held on various dates throughout the year in fabulous locations in and around Granada. Tuition from local experts. Small, friendly groups, superb accommodation and dining.
| weekends / short breaks | gastronomic | pottery / ceramics | photographic | music appreciation | flamenco | walking / trekking / hiking | historical tours | writing | Spain |

 Chateau du Pin
based: Loire, France
website: www.ingignouxity.com/special.france.html
Stay in a French chateau and create hand-made books and collages based on the wonderful colors, textures and patterns found in the French countryside. An opportunity to try a whole range of techniques and craft skills, and play with paint, thread, paper and glue! Taught by fabric artist, Peg Gignoux.
| paper crafts | printmaking | painting / drawing | photographic | writing | scrapbooking | patchwork / quilting | embroidery | weaving | needlepoint / cross stitch | France |

 Cortijo Romero
based: Órgiva, Granada, Spain
website: www.cortijo-romero.co.uk
An alternative holiday centre in Spain that will exceed expectations, unwind as you step into this beautiful, relaxing, stress-free paradise. With spectacular grounds, private pool, holistic therapists, fabulous vegetarian food and a diverse range of courses to suit your needs, you'll understand why so many guests return.
| self development | meditation | yoga | tai chi | reflexology | dancing (mixed styles) | salsa | writing | Spanish language | vegetarian | singles holidays | Spain |

CreARTive Rhodes
based: Rhodes, Greece
website: www.creartive-rhodes.com
Painting, drawing, writing and multi-media courses with international tutors in the artists' village of Lachania, Southern Rhodes, Greece. Stay in a traditional Greek island village and explore unspoilt Southern Rhodes.
| painting/drawing | writing | sculpture/carving | Greece |

 Creative Escapes
based: London, UK
website: www.creative-escapes.co.uk
Inspiring and engaging photography and writing weekends, short breaks and longer retreats, taught by full-time, professional writers and photojournalists. Destinations include an indulgent chateau in France, a luxurious riad in Morocco, a fjord-side cottage in Norway and an 18th-century villa in Spain. Small groups; one-on-one tutorials; full board and accommodation inclusive.
| photographic | writing | literary appreciation | singles holidays | UK | France | Spain | Morocco | Norway |

French House Experience (The)
based: Worcestershire, UK
website: frenchhouseparty.co.uk
Activity, arts or fitness breaks in top-class accommodation near Carcassonne. The accommodation is ensuite, with pool, tennis and boules. The tutored arts courses are for up to 10 people and are in ceramics, painting, books, writing, drama and photography. Visitors will also sample wine-tasting and enjoy fabulous French cuisine.
| literary appreciation | theatre / shows | painting / drawing | pottery / ceramics | photographic | golf breaks | keep-fit / gym / fitness breaks | wine appreciation / tasting | writing | France |

 Gardoussel Retreat
based: Languedoc-Roussillon, France
website: gardoussel.com
A magical oasis of calm in one of the most beautiful and untouched parts of France. Set in the lush Cévennes mountains of the Languedoc region, Gardoussel Retreat offers themed holidays and workshops in yoga, creative writing, Ayurveda etc. Served with home-made, organic vegetarian food.
| writing | yoga | ayurveda | relaxation | vegetarian | France |

 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 and more. The Grange is listed in the AA's Best British B&B Guide and offers 4-star guest accommodation.
| self development | yoga | writing | painting / drawing | weekends / short breaks | singles holidays | Christmas and New Year | UK |

 Heart of Provence Creative Workshops
based: Provence, France
website: www.heartofprovenceworkshops.com
Stay in a stunning 16th century chateau in the heart of lavender country – Provence – and explore your creativity under the guidance of international professionals. Year round writing, photography, painting and cooking workshops in an intimate setting, fabulous meals, excursions, festivals and interesting people. Group and student discounts available.
| photographic | writing | painting / drawing | cookery | France |

 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 | herbalism | painting/drawing | ethical/ecotourism | writing | Greece |

Limnisa
based: Methana, Greece
website: www.limnisa.com
A place for some time for yourself – on the beautiful Methana peninsula, just two hours from Athens. Located at a secluded beach, you will find the space to be creative: write, paint and think. Courses and retreats are organised throughout the summer, for those who appreciate simplicity and beauty.
| painting/drawing | writing | reiki | Greece |

 Meerhay Manor
based: Dorset, UK
website: www.meerhay.co.uk
Country house creative writing workshops and short writing courses including a children's writing weekend with tutors Lynne Reid Banks ('L Shaped Room' and 'Indian in the Cupboard') and Laura Mathews. All accommodation, food and tuition included. Located in an old thatched manor house , set in a 4 acre garden in Beaminster, Dorset.
| writing | weekends / short breaks | UK |

 Skyros
based: Isle of Wight, UK
website: skyros.co.uk
Inspirational holistic holidays in idyllic locations. Over 150 courses with experienced facilitators in Greece, Cuba, Thailand and Cambodia. Sailing, creative writing, yoga, dance, life-coaching and much more. Like-minded people, delicious food, exuberant nightlife and an informal relaxed atmosphere. Holidays to fire the imagination, uplift the spirit and recharge the body.
| holistic holidays | self development | yoga | writing | singles holidays | singing courses | massage | salsa | Thailand | Cuba | Cambodia | Greece |

 Space 2 Create (The)
based: Charente, France
website: www.thespace2create.com
Learn how to achieve balance in your life by experiencing it on a holiday with a difference in beautiful south west France. The Space 2 Create offers walking combined with Creative Writing and Positive Change workshops. Exercise your body and your mind, regenerate, be positive, more creative and have fun.
| self development | writing | poetry | walking / trekking / hiking | singles holidays | France |

 Townhouse (The)
based: Perth, Scotland, UK
website: www.thetownhouseperth.co.uk
A creative writing opportunity providing space and freedom to write. Sessions are aimed at promoting writing to inspire the hesitant beginner and also encourage those who are well on their way and would like support and inspiration to continue their writing journey. Accommodation and meals provided in comfortable and elegant surroundings.
| writing | Scotland |

 Wordplay
based: London, UK
website: www.wordplay.org.uk
Creative writing retreats at Duncton Mill, West Sussex. You might have a novel in your drawer, a story in your head, a diary or just a sense you want to write. Wordplay workshops will give you enthusiasm, ideas for taking your writing forward and a clear sense of what's strong and unique about your own writing voice.
| writing | UK |

 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 | beadwork | Guatemala |

 Arvon Foundation
based: UK
website: www.arvonfoundation.org
A registered charity offering a programme of residential creative writing courses taught by professional writers.
| writing | poetry | UK |

 Burton Manor
based: Cheshire, UK
website: www.burtonmanor.com
Offering short courses and summer schools covering a very diverse range of interests.
| aromatherapy | belly dance / Middle Eastern | music playing courses | singing courses | comedy | writing | UK |

 Creative Writing Courses in France
based: Lot, France
website: www.voyagerfrance.com
Come with an idea, develop characters, structure and a solid foundation. Leave confident, inspired and motivated.
| writing | France |

Dingle Writing Courses
based: Co Kerry, Ireland
website: www.dinglewritingcourses.ie
Residential creative writing and poetry weekends on the beautiful Dingle peninsula, with professional writers.
| poetry | writing | Ireland |

 Horton WHC – Holidays for Women and Children
based: North Yorkshire, UK
website: www.hortonwhc.org.uk
A women's co-op offering holidays for women on their own or with children, also themed weekends such as writing, poetry, reading, music, drumming etc.
| women only | single parent families | poetry | writing | music appreciation | UK |

 Lindum Heritage
based: Lincolnshire, UK
website: www.lindumheritage.co.uk
Quality short breaks focused on archaeology and history, small groups, practical activities.
| archeological tours | historical tours | archeological digs | genealogy / family history | writing | England |

 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 |

 thewordtravels
based: Dorset, UK
website: www.thewordtravels.com
Literary and cultural tours, walks and creative breaks in Britain and Europe.
| literary tours | writing | walking / trekking / hiking | UK | Europe |

 Ty Newydd
based: Gwynedd, Wales, UK
website: www.tynewydd.org
The National Writers' Centre for Wales offering residential courses in writing, poetry and drama as well as writers retreats and Welsh language courses.
| writing | poetry | storytelling | retreats | television / radio | Welsh language | Wales |

Umbra Institute (The)
based: Perugia, Italy
website: www.umbra-institute.com
Study abroad programs and summer school aimed at US college and university students.
| ballet | Italian language | art appreciation | writing | painting / drawing | Italy|

 Write here in France!
based: Aveyron, France
website: www.writehereinFrance.co.uk
A residential course to inspire and motivate beginners or more advanced writers.
| writing | France|

Zarka Centre
based: Evia, Greece
website: www.zarkacentre.com
Diverse range of courses based around the theme of 'Health and Creativity'.
| shiatsu | herbalism | botanical | writing | geological | Greece |

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