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.
42 Art holidays found
Painting holiday in France
Painting in the studio and en plein air (all mediums)
From £1,595 to £1,895 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 27 Apr, 6 May, 25 May, 3 Jun, 13 Jun, 22 Jun, 1 Jul, 9 Jul, 18 Jul
Mosaic making holiday in Turkey
10 Best Learning Holidays in Europe 2026 - The Guardian
From £1,299 7 days ex flights
Small group travel
Watercolour painting holiday in France
Watercolour / Pastel with expert tutors
From £1,595 to £1,895 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 27 Apr, 6 May, 25 May, 3 Jun, 13 Jun, 22 Jun, 1 Jul, 9 Jul, 18 Jul
Cyprus painting holiday
Full board art holiday based in Cyprus mountain village
From €950 to €1,000 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 19 Aug, 16 Sep, 30 Sep, 14 Oct, 28 Oct, 11 Nov, 25 Nov, 9 Dec
2027: 15 Jan, 1 Feb, 15 Feb, 1 Mar, 15 Mar, 1 Apr, 15 Apr, 1 May, 15 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 1 Jul, 15 Jul, 1 Sep, 15 Sep, 1 Oct, 15 Oct, 1 Nov, 15 Nov, 1 Dec
2027: 15 Jan, 1 Feb, 15 Feb, 1 Mar, 15 Mar, 1 Apr, 15 Apr, 1 May, 15 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 1 Jul, 15 Jul, 1 Sep, 15 Sep, 1 Oct, 15 Oct, 1 Nov, 15 Nov, 1 Dec
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01273 823 700
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Art holiday in France, acrylic & oils
Acrylic / Oil tutors in the studio and en plein air
From £1,595 to £1,895 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 27 Apr, 6 May, 17 May, 25 May, 3 Jun, 13 Jun, 22 Jun, 1 Jul, 9 Jul, 18 Jul
Painting holiday in Montenegro
Montenegro painting holiday with an experienced art teacher
From £950 to £1,295 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 6 Jun, 5 Sep, 12 Sep
Painting Holiday in Crete
Painting and sketching outdoors by the Cretan Sea
From €1,160 to €1,210 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 8 Sep
2027: 31 Aug
2027: 31 Aug
Walking and painting holiday in Crete
Walking and Painting in unspoilt picturesque areas of Crete
From €1,170 to €1,200 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 1 Sep
2027: 1 Jun, 7 Sep
2027: 1 Jun, 7 Sep
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: 26 Mar
2027: 26 Mar
Art therapy retreat in Spain
Transformative retreat for healing & self-discovery in Spain
From €1,299 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 14 Nov
Painting and yoga Holiday in Portugal
Mix media art and end of day yoga in Portugal
From €990 to €1,040 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 19 Sep
2027: 29 May, 25 Sep
2027: 29 May, 25 Sep
Painting holiday in Scottish Highlands
Explore the wild, rugged Highlands on foot and with a brush
From £750 6 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 16 May
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
Botanical painting & yoga holiday, Portugal
Blend serenity of yoga with Algarve's botanical artistry
From €900 to €950 5 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 25 Sep
2027: 5 Jun, 2 Oct
2027: 5 Jun, 2 Oct
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 tomorrow after 9am
Calling from outside the UK
rosy@responsibletravel.com
Nature journaling holiday in Greece
A mixed-media journey through nature and culture
From €1,676 to €1,949 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 6 Sep
Botanical illustration holiday in Greece
Wild orchids botanical painting in Greece
From €1,824 to €2,097 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 8 Apr
Sri Lanka sketching and painting holiday
Relaxing sketching break near the stunning Sri Lankan coast
From £1,280 to £1,400 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 1 Dec
2027: 9 Dec
2027: 9 Dec
Calligraphy workshop holiday in Pelion, Greece
6 day Workshop in Pelion with Massimo Polello
From €1,650 to €1,825 6 days ex flights
Small group travel
Painting holiday in Sri Lanka
'Sketchbook Journey' through varied landscapes of Sri Lanka
From £2,800 16 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 22 Jan
Plein Air painting holiday in Greece
An opportunity to meet other artists from around the world
From €1,990 to €2,254 9 days ex flights
Small group travel
Ethical fashion volunteering holiday in Greece
Support sustainable fashion & ethical design in Athens
From £2,549 4 weeks ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Art holiday in Girona, Spain
Art retreat in Girona: Explore art, history & nature
From €1,399 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 31 Oct
Meditation and painting holiday in Crete
Meditation and painting outdoors in the Cretan scenery
From €1,310 8 days ex flights
Small group travel
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
Art retreat in Greece, Smalti mosaics
Mexican Smalti Mosaic holiday with Alison MacCormaic
From €1,750 to €1,990 7 days ex flights
Small group travel
Botanical painting holiday in Greece
Capturing the colours & textures at the end of greek summer
From €1,501 to €1,774 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 25 Sep
Sketchbook painting holiday in Greece
Suitable for beginners and intermediate participants with Róisín Curé
From €2,021 to €2,294 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 3 May
Painters retreat in mountains in Southern Morocco
Relaxing artists' retreat in authentic rural Morocco
From £1,350 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 31 Oct
Craft retreat in Cyprus
Full board craft holiday based in Cyprus mountain village
From €1,150 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 19 Aug, 2 Sep, 16 Sep, 30 Sep, 14 Oct, 28 Oct, 11 Nov, 25 Nov, 9 Dec
Chateau painting holiday in South West France
Château painting holiday in South West France
From £2,600 to £3,000 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 5 Sep
2027: 29 May, 11 Sep
2027: 29 May, 11 Sep
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