Are you ready for an art holiday?

Our holidays are for expressive souls, novices unsteady with their brushes, experienced artists – everyone is welcome in the studios of our painting  hosts. Our eclectic mix of art and painting courses are as diverse as the people who go on them; you’ll meet people of all ages and nationalities, some devote their lives to their art, others are keen to escape the 9-to-5 and find their creative outlet.

And while it’s common for friends and family to travel together, around 80% of our painting guests are solo travellers making our painting holidays a great choice for single travellers.

What will you learn?

On our painting holidays, you’ll expand your artistic horizons and unleash your creativity. Learn to master various mediums – from watercolours and acrylics to oils, pastels, and pencils – under the guidance of professional and local artists. Discover how to capture the essence of breathtaking destinations worldwide, from Spain’s diverse landscapes to Italy’s vibrant street life.

You’ll develop skills in:

• Exploring different motifs and styles
  
• Finding the perfect light source
  
• Wielding a palette knife effectively
  
• Interpreting architecture and scenery
  
• Sketching and painting ‘en plein air’
  
  

Our painting courses encourage bold experimentation and offer hands-on experience in stunning locations. You’ll learn to scrutinise and appreciate views deeply, translating them onto canvas with newfound techniques. Share feedback, laughter, and wine with fellow artists, returning home with enhanced skills and unique, self-created souvenirs that capture the spirit of your artistic journey.

What else can you do?

Our painting holidays offer more than just mixing colours. Combine your artistic passion with other enriching experiences for a truly unique getaway. Explore our cooking and painting holidays, where you’ll swap brushes for spatulas and create culinary masterpieces. Or try our painting and yoga retreats, balancing morning yoga with afternoon art sessions.

For versatile artists, our drawing and painting holidays in Italy, France, Spain, and beyond let you express yourself through multiple mediums. Whether you’re sketching charming villages or capturing vibrant landscapes, our painting holidays cater to all artistic interests. Join like-minded creatives in freeing your imagination and indulging your inner artist in extraordinary settings. With our painting holidays, ordinary is never on the canvas.