At Your Creative Escapes we believe in the combination of art and holidays and that’s the spirit of the creative escapes. Our goal is to provide the possibility of enjoying art in the format you like (painting, drawing, sculpture) in a different context, in Spain and in Italy. Enjoy our Art Holidays offers!
Art Classes in Spain & Italy
Discover our wide range of art classes available in various cities throughout Spain and Italy. You have the flexibility to book your preferred class at any time in 2024. Join us to unleash your creativity in some of the most inspiring locations!
Painting Holidays in Spain & Italy in 2024
Embark on a journey of creativity and discovery with our Painting Holidays in Spain & Italy, where inspiring landscapes meet timeless art in an unforgettable experience for artists of all levels.
Learn Diverse Artistic Techniques
Embark on a Creative Journey: Art Workshops in Europe's Iconic Cities
Welcome to Your Creative Escapes, where the art of travel meets the joy of creativity. Our unique short art courses are designed for travelers seeking to enrich their European city tours with immersive artistic experiences. Whether you're wandering the historic streets of Italy or exploring the vibrant landscapes of Spain, our courses offer a perfect blend of cultural exploration and creative expression.
Discover Artistic Inspiration in Every Corner
Our art courses are carefully crafted to fit into your travel itinerary, offering a diverse range of artistic disciplines set against the backdrop of Europe's most enchanting cities. From a quick painting session in Barcelona to a day-long sculpture workshop in Florence or a week in a Painting Holiday in Portugal… we provide the perfect opportunity to dive into art without committing to a lengthy retreat.
Short Art Courses Offered:
Barcelona & Florence: Enhance your city tour with a painting or sculpture workshop, learning from local artists in settings that breathe history.
Madrid & Rome: Combine your sightseeing adventures with a short course in figurative painting or ceramics, drawing inspiration from the cities' rich artistic heritage.
Specialty Techniques in Unique Locations: From Japanese watercolours in Barcelona to watercolour techniques in Ibiza, we offer specialized short courses that add an artistic twist to your European getaway.
Week Painting Holidays:
Porto: Dive into the vibrant hues of Porto's riverfront and historic Ribeira district, capturing its lively essence and architectural beauty.
Lerma: Embrace Lerma's serene landscapes and baroque splendor, offering a tranquil setting for artistic exploration and expression.
Art Experiences Tailored to Your Travel Plans
Your Creative Escapes is dedicated to making art accessible to every traveler. Our short courses are designed to seamlessly integrate with your holiday schedule, allowing you to enjoy a fulfilling artistic experience without taking time away from your exploration of Europe's wonders.
Why Incorporate Art Workshops into Your European Tour?
Cultural Immersion: Our art courses offer more than just skill development; they're a gateway to experiencing the cities' cultures, histories, and traditions through the eyes of an artist.
Flexible Scheduling: With courses ranging from a few hours to a full day, you can easily find a class that fits into your travel itinerary, leaving plenty of time for sightseeing.
Connect with Like-Minded Travelers: Our classes attract visitors from around the world, providing a unique opportunity to meet fellow travelers with shared interests in art and culture.
Enrich Your European Journey with Art
Imagine capturing the essence of Florence in a watercolour painting or translating the vibrancy of Madrid into a ceramic piece. Our short art courses offer you the chance to bring home not just memories, but tangible expressions of your travel experiences.
Ready to Add an Artistic Touch to Your Trip?
Book a short art course with Your Creative Escapes today, and transform your next city tour into an unforgettable creative adventure. Whether you're a novice eager to explore your artistic side or an experienced artist looking to draw inspiration from new surroundings, we have something for everyone.
Contact us now to discover the perfect art course for your European journey, and let's make your travel experience truly extraordinary.
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Why a Painting holiday?
We want to give you the possibility of visiting a new place or rediscover it if you already been there, for example in Madrid, Barcelona or Seville. We want you to rediscover places doing what you like the most: art!
Our painting holidays and workshops are always held in nice environments with young and open people, probably like you. Aside from visiting the city, you will have the chance to live an authentic experience together with your workshop friends.
All painting levels welcome.
Beginners to experienced artists are welcome in this creative atmosphere.
Beautiful Locations for your painting lessons
We take you to an ancient castle and village, to market day in a nearby walled Medieval town, to a secluded cloistered convent, and to a thousand-year-old hilltop village.
Art holidays and courses
You might ask yourself: who are these classmates and companions at a painting workshop?
Our eclectic mix of art holidays and painting courses are as diverse as the people who go on them; you'll meet people of all ages and nationalities.
The programs in Italy include courses in oil, acrylics, and watercolor as well as painting courses all with experienced painters and professional artists in a beautiful location.
The art materials are not always included, please check the description of your course to see what is included and what is not.
If you're looking for creative experiences in a comfortable accommodation where you can use all kinds of artistic techniques in the painting process, including watercolor, oil paint, acrylics, pastel painting, mixed media, photography, and sculpture, then this is the perfect choice for a wonderful week improving your art skills.
Techniques and materials
The program includes courses in oil, acrylics, and watercolor as well as painting courses all with experienced artist in inspiring locations.
The art materials are not always included, please check the description of your course to see what is included and what is not.
If you're looking for an art vacation where you can use all kinds of artistic techniques in the painting process , including watercolor, oil paint, acrylics, pastel painting, mixed media, photography, and sculpture, then this is the perfect choice for you.
The best painting holidays across Europe!
Your art break and painting classes should be at the most beautiful locations.
Our Painting Holidays schools
We carefully select art schools and workshops are reviewed by a team of specialists. The Maestros that are waiting for you at your art holiday: we have an extensive network of high level art teachers, international specialists in specific techniques that will give you 100% of themselves. We have a stable team of Maestros for our Painting Holidays in Spain and Italy, like Alejandro, Magda and Eriko!
The cities for your Art Holidays
The European South is our place, Spain and Italy will welcome you for your creative scape. But not only the most important cities like Barcelona, Madrid or Venice, we would also like you to discover other smaller gems like Sevilla or Vicenza: beautiful cities with less tourism and easier to visit. All these cities have a rich art history, so you will be able to enjoy your free time visiting emblematic European museums like the Reina Sofia, Museo del Prado or the ones dedicated to artists like Picasso, Dalí and Antoni Tàpies.
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