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Discover an alternative side to the gorgeous Algarve region on this unique 6 night creative art holiday; set in a stunning riverside villa with amazing views and cosy elegance inside, the combination of painting & walking will ensure you make the most of its natural surroundings.
31 May - 6 June 2025
19 - 26 September 2025
This 6 night / 7 day painting holiday has been designed to develop your painting and drawing skills through the use of a variety of media while using the rest of your time to explore the local area though guided walks or simply relax in the outdoor infinity pool.
Listed in Simon Heptinstall’s 10 Best Art Escapes in 2019 for the Daily Mail, this riverside villa is the perfect base for a creative holiday as its extraordinary position on the river bend means you are immersed in stunning Portuguese countryside providing endless inspiration for your art.
Those new to painting to those with more experience will all benefit from the excellent art instruction as the tutor draws on her years of experience in observation and the understanding of contrasts. Once you start getting the hang of these, the basic principles transfer to any medium used, which is why your host makes sure there are plenty of graphite pencils, chalk pastels, charcoal, watercolour and acrylic paints,and various drawing and painting inks for you to try your hand at.
Your art tutor, Tracy-Jane, hails from Shropshire and is full of enthusiasm and passion, which is reflected in her vibrant and colourful artwork. She is a member of the Algarve Society of Artists and a Professional Member of the S.A.A and now resides in the Algarve. Tracy-Jane has a BA Hons in Fine Art as Social Practice from Wolverhampton University and then went on to achieve teaching qualifications in further education to teach adult beginners and intermediates at the Telford College of Art Technology. She tutored private groups alongside running art workshops and organised art day trips in the UK. Now that she is based in Algarve, her experience and knowledge of the area and what it has to offer makes her the perfect painting instructor for all ages and levels.
In the afternoons, you are invited to join your host Cheryl on guided walks along one of the many trails in the local area or to walk unguided. There is an abundance of local wildlife so if you have a camera, be sure to bring it along – you never know what you may capture that you can recreate when back in the studio.
In the late afternoons of Sunday, Monday and Tuesday there will be optional sessions of yoga, mindfulness and serenity included in your programme these will take place outdoors in the calm of the natural environment.
Nestled in a nature reserve in the hills of Silves, the river house is the perfect place for those who are also looking to relax and enjoy their holiday. There are large decks and terraces for outdoor dining, an infinity pool, and spectacular views of the countryside and river dam.
