5 stars! I recommend this experience to anyone looking for a community-oriented adventure and a chance to really practice and learn art techniques in a supportive environment.read more

A wonderful opportunity to paint in a variety of places in Morocco that I'd have never got to see on my ownread more

Excellent...Mary has really explored all venues for this holiday and is an excellent water colour tutor. I have gained so much knowledge and techniques in water colour painting and been able to experience the real country with good advice and notes from Maryread more

I enjoyed this trip immensely. The group was a good size. There was ample opportunity to explore the environment - and sketch it! The trip was well organised and Mary was a wonderful guide.read more

It was a very enjoyable week. Ingi was a great tutor, and helped us create a lovely mosaic to take home. She took us out to visit various places and filled the week with things to do but managed to keep a relaxed feel to the holiday. Her home is very comfortable and she made us feel really welcome. read more

This was a fascinating and relaxing holiday … learning new skills with expert tuition for just two of us, beautifully prepared food in a lovely home, many small thoughtful touches that meant travelling light was easier. Time to relax and many laughs along the way … perfect! Thankyou, Ingi!read more

Staying in a beautiful house run by the super Jill and Terry, in a lovely part of France. Meeting a brilliant tutor and great group of fellow enthusiastic artists. The whole week was brilliant!read more

I thought this was an ideal holiday to enjoy life as a 'local' away from the tourist spots. An ideal holiday for a couple or 2 like minded friends who want to share a new experienceread more

The whole experience was wonderful. The villa was lovely, the instructor was wonderful and personable and friendly and talented. The whole group was so much fun. We laughed a lot and learned a lot as well. A 10 for sure!read more

Great holiday for people who want to paint/sketch outside and have the opportunity to paint at a lot of different sites during their stay. Very helpful and kind organisers.read more

It was great, I really enjoyed it all....Organised by a kind and gentle family in quiet areas away from the hustle and bustle of life. Being taken to areas that we would not otherwise have known about.read more

The hosts were fantastic and Jo was an amazing inspiring tutor! Loved my week painting in France so much I’ve booked again!read more

As a novice mosaic-er I was delighted with my finished mosaic. Ingi is a charming host and we were generously hosted in her own home, set in a lovely garden (with pool). I am inspired to create more mosaics and hope to return.read more

It was fantastic! ...I had so much fun learning to make mosaics, and working with Ingi was magical! She is a gifted teacher, knowing exactly when to offer input and when to let the students do their thing.read more

A great combination of morning walks and afternoon painting sessions. A lovely group of people. The local tour company people were very friendly and helpful.read more

It exceeded my expectations not one particular thing it all was outstanding the home was gorgeous and property just as you would expect in south of France the meals were fantastic each better than the next the art was awesome I learned many new things the company of people was wonderful read more

I can’t rate holiday highly enough, I would recommend it to anyone who wants a real holiday experience with fun adventure and creativity.read more

The holiday ticked all boxes, it was artistically fulfilling, a gastro delight and a wonderful way to meet like minded people making friends for years to come.read more

It was amazing. Iakovos, Dafni, Foivos and Camille were so welcoming and helpful. The scenery was beautiful. History comes to life here.read more

This was an excellent adventure in many ways! As a solo traveler, I really didn't know what to expect and how I would get along within the group. Everyone was very friendly and looked out for each other throughout the entire trip. The crew worked very hard to accommodate everyone and ensure they had a good experience.read more

Excellentread more

Pastel painting with talented & delightful tutor Gareth Jonesread more

Fabulous. Recommended for all those people who, like me, love to learn new skills. A week in a beautiful and comfortable house in quiet Calis beach is a gift to yourself that you won't regret. I cannot believe (as a mosaic novice) the incredible pomegranate mosaic that is now on my wall! read more

Having a 'local' to guide you around not only ensures that you travel worry-free in a strange environment, but that you can converse more easily with local people. Ingi is a wonderful host and patient teacher. Her lovely home is comfortable, and you are made most welcome. The food was healthy and very tasty.read more

The holiday is an excellent balance of creative art making and a Turkish holiday experience. Ingi is a generous host providing delicious food, a flexible itinerary, and great company. I am delighted with my mosaic. Having never done mosaic making, I had low expectations about how it might turn out, but I simply loved the practical making of it, and the way it unfolded as if it had a life of its own.read more

Wonderful home and garden in a quieter end of the Fethiye Coast. The weather lent itself to lots of swimming in the sea and at home in the pool. My mosaic experience was more than I imagined. I am bringing home a special reminder of my stay with Ingi. read more

A super opportunity to enjoy something different in really lovely settings... a lovely talented teacher who takes time to ensure you are enjoying yourself. read more

As someone who doesn’t usually holiday alone, I absolutely loved the combination of learning and being looked after so very well by Jill and Terry. For me, it was a fantastic holiday and I would thoroughly recommend it to anyone.read more

Perfect. Everything I had hoped for and moreread more

Excellent and just what I wanted! A big thank you for making it such a good relaxed experience.read more

I can’t say enough about our fabulous hosts. They were so attentive and went above and beyond our expectations. The itinerary was well thought out with interesting visits. The food was well beyond my expectation!read more

An excellent holiday. I really enjoyed the lovely villa, the painting opportunities and the great company. We visited some lovely places and really had a taste of the real Montenegro. Emma the host spoke fluent Montenegrin which was extremely helpful. I would highly recommend this holiday!read more

Excellentread more

Fantastic, lovely location, food, people, art teacher and generally would recommend!read more

Inspiring...Learning to use colour and painting with other artists.read more

A lovely restful week in good company in our group of 4 artists. A perfect balance of painting and relaxation. The hotel was comfortable and quiet and rooms spacious. Thank you especially to the family team for all your care and the special painting locations you chose for us. read more

Staying in an absolutely beautiful house with fabulous hosts who served incredible food and made us really welcome. Also being with a great bunch of like minded people who started as strangers and quickly became friends. Our tutor was excellent too and lots of fun.read more

Excelled my expectations, and I would not hesitate to go again. Ingi could not have done more in providing a unique experience from the beginning to the end.read more

Our beautifully prepared meals by Jill and served by Terry. Eating together and making art together was very special.read more

Simply great. I wasn’t sure what to expect although Tim was very good in answering all my initial queries on WhatsApp. He and Frances and Chloe were most welcoming and made sure my 6 day visit was memorable and manageable for a solo traveller.read more

10/10read more

Excellent in every respectread more

4.5/5 starsread more

I really enjoyed painting and icon with tempera, but Iakovos and Dafni made the holiday with their warm hospitality and local knowledge. the walking was good and took us to interesting places.read more

4 starsread more

I had a very authentic experience. I would recommend this retreat to anyone who wants to be creative and get away from it all.read more

An excellent way to do something creative while also relaxing in a lovely place.read more

Beautiful scenery and a warm welcome.read more

If you want to learn intensively about water colour painting while experiencing some of the most beautiful countries in the world, this is the tour for you. Wonderful, a truly immersive, valuable holiday that has inspired my painting and my love of travel. 5 stars and highly recommended.read more

It far exceeded my expectations, great painting locations, seamless organisation, well situated hotel and a great group of fellow travellers. Perfect!read more