Art holidays
We all know the old adage, “leave only footprints, take only photographs” – but what about taking away some artistic inspiration? Our wonderful gallery of art holidays exhibit dozens of ways to get your creative juices flowing. From mosaic making to watercolours, journalling to plein air painting, brush up your skills or learn a new one in the company of an amazing artistic community. The best holiday souvenir is the one you make yourself.
37 Art holidays found
Watercolour painting holiday in France
Watercolour / Pastel with expert tutors
From £1,395 to £1,695 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 20 Apr, 28 Apr, 16 May, 26 May, 28 Jul, 2 Sep, 2 Oct
Mosaic making holiday in Turkey
Includes food, drinks, trips & more. Create-relax-discover!
From £1,099 to £1,399 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 18 Apr, 2 May, 16 May, 30 May, 13 Jun, 27 Jun, 25 Jul, 8 Aug, 22 Aug, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct
£100 off all 2026 bookings made by 31 Dec 2025
Painting Holiday in Crete
Painting and sketching outdoors by the Cretan Sea
From €1,120 to €1,160 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 10 May, 6 Jun, 8 Sep
Painting holiday in Montenegro
Montenegro painting holiday with an experienced art teacher
From £950 to £1,295 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 6 Sep, 13 Sep
Contact Us
Call us for a chat about our holidays. We are happy to discuss your holiday and help in any way we can. No bots, queues or awful hold music.
01273 823 700
Call us until 6pm
Calling from outside the UK
rosy@responsibletravel.com
Cyprus painting holiday
Full board art holiday based in Cyprus mountain village
From €950 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 1 Feb, 1 Mar, 7 Mar, 21 Mar, 1 Apr, 4 Apr, 15 Apr, 18 Apr, 29 Apr, 13 May, 27 May, 10 Jun, 24 Jun, 8 Jul, 19 Aug, 2 Sep, 16 Sep, 30 Sep, 14 Oct, 28 Oct, 11 Nov, 25 Nov, 9 Dec
Art holiday in France, acrylic & oils
Acrylic / Oil tutors in the studio and en plein air
From £1,395 to £1,695 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 7 May, 14 Jun, 23 Jun, 1 Jul, 9 Jul, 17 Jul, 26 Jul, 11 Sep, 27 Sep
Painting holiday in France
Painting in the studio and en plein air (all mediums)
From £1,395 to £1,695 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 7 May, 14 Jun, 23 Jun, 1 Jul, 9 Jul, 17 Jul, 28 Jul, 11 Sep, 22 Sep
Sri Lanka sketching and painting holiday
Relaxing sketching break near the stunning Sri Lankan coast
From £1,280 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 1 Dec
Nature journaling holiday in Greece
Nature journaling
From €1,676 to €1,949 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 6 Sep
Painting holiday in Sri Lanka
'Sketchbook Journey' through varied landscapes of Sri Lanka
From £2,050 to £2,200 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 18 Feb
2027: 17 Jan
2027: 17 Jan
Walking and painting holiday in Crete
Walking and Painting in unspoilt picturesque areas of Crete
From €1,120 to €1,150 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 10 May, 15 Sep, 29 Sep
Art holiday in Girona, Spain
Art retreat in Girona: Explore art, history & nature
From €1,399 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 16 May, 31 Oct
Art floral painting holiday with Catherine Bobkoski
Discover Italy’s beauty through floral painting retreat.
From US $4,199 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 1 Jun
Watercolour painting holiday in Italy with Lorraine Simonds
Elevate your watercolour practice to new heights
From US $4,199 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 14 Jun
Contact Us
Call us for a chat about our holidays. We are happy to discuss your holiday and help in any way we can. No bots, queues or awful hold music.
01273 823 700
Call us until 6pm
Calling from outside the UK
rosy@responsibletravel.com
Meditation and painting holiday in Crete
Meditation and painting outdoors in the Cretan scenery
From €1,310 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 22 Jul
Scotland painting holiday, around the blooming heather
Exploring the incredibly varied landscapes of the far north
From £1,150 to £1,200 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 1 Jun
2027: 30 May
2027: 30 May
La Gomera painting holiday in Canary Islands
Sketch unique, rugged island scenery with a wonderful hotel
From £1,980 to £2,100 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 9 Mar
2027: 1 Mar
2027: 1 Mar
Booking closing soon for this trip. £100 discount per person booking within the next week.
Painting holiday in Morocco
A 'sketchbook journey' through the stunning sights of Morocco
From £2,150 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 16 Oct
2027: 22 Mar
2027: 22 Mar
Botanical painting tour in South Africa
Botanical South Africa Painting tour
From £4,155 to £4,830 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 28 Aug
Mosaic and beads workshop in Greece, Sea and landscapes
An inspiring week long course
From €1,608 to €1,821 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 8 Jun
Italy painting retreat with Joseph Lorusso
From Concept to Canvas: Paint Italy's Soul
From US $4,199 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 18 May
Art therapy retreat in Spain
Transformative retreat for healing & self-discovery in Spain
From €1,299 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 27 Jun, 14 Nov
Painting holiday in Italy with Hsin-Yao Tseng
Master watercolour with Hsin-Yao Tseng in breathtaking Italy!
From US $4,199 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 21 Sep
Paper sculpture holiday in Italy with Karen Olsen
Discover paper sculpture magic with Karen Olson in Le Marche
From US $4,599 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 21 Jun
Oil painting holiday in Italy with Justin Worrell
Justin Worrell’s expressive painting retreat in Italy
From US $4,199 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 10 Nov
Art holiday in Athens
Multi-arts holiday in the historical center of Athens
From €870 to €970 6 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 17 Feb, 10 Mar, 1 Apr, 10 Nov, 1 Dec
Dolomites painting holiday in Italy
Painting iconic rocky mountains and meadows in the Dolomites
From £3,500 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 18 Jun
2027: 19 Jun
2027: 19 Jun
Botanical painting & yoga holiday, Portugal
Blend serenity of yoga with Algarve's botanical artistry
From €900 5 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 5 Jun, 25 Sep
Painting and yoga Holiday in Portugal
Unwind in Portugal: Mix Media Art and End of Day Yoga
From €940 to €1,870 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 30 May, 19 Sep
Botanical painting course in Greece
Creating Spring pages for a Botanical Sketchbook
From €1,520 to €1,685 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 8 May
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