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Art Workshops, Retreats & Tours

Note: The events listed here are subject to change without notice.  

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​Live Zoom Watercolor Workshops and Classes with Judy Mudd
Paint-along, ask questions and review during workshops. Reference materials, including drawing guides, reference photos, and palette colors are provided prior to class. After the workshop, a session video is provided to registered students to download and review again and again. Can't attend live? You can still register, receive the materials and recording to paint on your own.
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​V.I.E.W. Painting Academy
(Virtual Interactive Escapade Workshops)

hosted by French Escapade, LLC
Paint step-by-step live with International acclaimed artists in small groups. 
Personalized lived feedback / All documents sent in advance / 2 to 3 days workshops /Get  recordings of class to download and keep for ever / Over 30 instructors available
online
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Ongoing Wednesday Painting Class
hosted by 
Ned Mueller-OPAM-AIS Master
This ongoing class is designed to help each individual with the information and process to take your work to a higher level. For the most part we will be using photos to work from and learning not to just copy, but to interpret!  I will be giving demos and presentations of the process I use to create a better work of art by learning and applying the elements and principles of design. It is our job to employ these elements and principles to make our paintings more compelling and interesting. I hope you can join us.
Weekly,
​Every Wednesday from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Online
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Live, Online Watercolor Workshops
with Cindy Welch

Interactive, live classes with demos recorded to view again and again. Reference photo, drawing, and supply list provided before class. 6 week sessions on a variety of subjects including landscapes, floral, still life, and animals. Learn about color mixing, values, composition, and more. Fun, stress free instruction concluding with a personal critique.
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​Live Zoom Watercolor Workshops & En Plein Air with Theresa Goesling
Step-by-Step paint along online. 
Free to ask questions and receive critiques during the workshops. 
With your registration you are provided: supply list (FREE) Daniel Smith Dot card, lesson PDF with drawing, reference photos and a session video to download & replay. 
Can't attend live? 
You can still register, receive the materials and recording to paint on your own.
Online/Zoom
En plein air locations: Spain, Pasadena, SW France, Palm Desert
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​Live, Online, Oil Painting Instruction
with Jason Lee Tako

• Create beautiful oil paintings step by step, all from the comfort of your own home.
• Personalized guidance and intense instruction.
• Get high-resolution reference photos and a photo of Jason's final painting for your personal study!
• Get all your art-related questions answered at the live monthly Q/A Session.
• Monthly Critiques: Feedback to help improve your other paintings.
• 24/7 access to recordings of all previous sessions and demos to view at your leisure.
Ongoing
Zoom
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Painting and Sculpting Workshops on Italian Riviera
with Nicole Durand

Best art workshops in top location on the Italian Riviera with seaview artist residencies.
Sculpture masterclass by renowned Nicole Durand
for beginners and advanced
sculpture, stone and woodcarving
June 12-17
July 3-8
September 1-7
Beautiful Villa d'Arte at the border of the famous French Riviera and the Italian coast atmosphere
9 klms only from Montecarlo where the great old masters used to come to create for the special light
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​Preset Individual Multi-Unit Fresco & Sgraffito Online Courses
hosted by Fresco School

These private courses are livestreamed from our studio via Zoom. 
You are the only student in the class. 
The course will take 5 nonconsecutive days. You can choose from 6 distinct curriculums.
 - Pompeian Fresco Techniques 
 - Byzantine Fresco Techniques 
 - Renaissance Fresco Techniques 
 - Techniques of Fresco Ornamentation & Surfaces 
 - Contemporary Fresco Techniques
 - Techniques of Sgraffito 
Year-round
Online 
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​4 – Day Private Fresco Painting Mountain Retreat with iLia Fresco
hosted by Fresco School
Personally tailored fresco class curriculum is based on the individual participant’s goals, needs, interest and/or style preferences. 
Includes introduction to Sgraffito techniques.
The workshop takes place in iLia Anossov (fresco) private studio in alpine resort village of Lake Arrowhead/Twin Peaks, California (about 75 miles from Downtown Los Angeles).
All materials provided, lodging and transportation is not included.
Year-round
​Lake Arrowhead/Twin Peaks, California
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Interactive Livestream Fresco Painting & Sgraffito Online Group Workshops
hosted by Fresco School

The following 2 workshops are designed to advance your level of understanding and practice of fresco and sgraffito plastering techniques.
- Advanced Fresco Plaster Online Live Workshop
- Fresco Sgraffito Foundations Online Live Workshop
Each one of our group workshops runs over 2 weeks:
Two FSW Workshop Units Saturday and/or Sunday with corresponding Follow-Along Practice Sessions on the following week’s Saturday and/or Sunday. 
Limited to 5 students in class.
Year-round scheduled and On Demand
Online from our Studio
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​Painting and Urban Sketching Workshops in Mexico
hosted by Cristi Fer Art Studio & Workshops

Gift yourself the skills of Urban Sketching and Painting.
Cristi Fer Art offers week long art vacations in Mexico all year around. 
Located in Ajijijc, vibrant and cheerful village on the shores of Lake Chapala. 
45 min drive from Guadalajara international airport. 
Our workshops satisfy any level of experience. 
Choose one or all our workshops and widen your artistic skills while enjoying Mexico’s brilliant light and opulent culture.
 - Urban Sketching Jumpstart
 - Loosen Up with Palette Knife
 - Mexico’s Doors Acrylic Painting
All Year Round
Ajijijc, Jalisco, Mexico
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Plein Air Painting Workshops/Masterclasses in SICILY
hosted by SALINARA SICILY

SALINARA is an Art Farm + Retreat Center offering Inspiration and Community, where people from all walks of life could share their passions.
We "thoughtfully" organize and host workshops/masterclasses from our 18th century farmhouse in Sicily for the past twenty years.
We have welcomed hundreds of passionate international artists + teachers and leaders in a beautiful and inspiring environment.
Please get in touch if there is anything more you would like to know about SALINARA or the surrounding areas and we will send you an info pack answering all the questions on your mind.
Ongoing throughout the year.
Join us in sunny SICILY...!
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November 2023

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​Three Day en Plein Air Workshop 
featuring Geoffrey Allen, Margaret Lalham, and Danny Griego

Join the California Art Club for an intimate and exclusive three-day Artist Workshop in San Diego from November 2 to 4. 
This event is exclusively open to professional artists eager to expand their horizons and embrace new artistic mediums such as casein, pastel, and watercolor. 
This event will be limited to 16 participants to ensure that each participant receives individual assistance from the instructors.
November 2-4, 2023
San Diego:
-Oceanside Heritage Park
-Mission Trail Regional Park Visitor and Interpretive Center
-Bonita Museum and Cultural Center
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Week-Long Art Workshops in San Miguel de Allende
with Timothy Tyler 

Paint "The World's Prettiest City", as named by Conde Nast and many other publications. 
Art groups are limited to ten per class. 
All mediums welcome. 
We paint 8-4 daily with artists (lunch every day.)
November 6-10, 2023
San Miguel de Allende, highlands of Mexico
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​The Art of Seeing - Applying Design and Color Principles to Your Work
hosted by 
Ned Mueller-OPAM-AIS Master
This workshop is limited to 10 students.
We will mostly be focusing on the important process of doing a painting, using small (6x8,8x10,9x12) value and color studies and applying the principles and elements of design to improve the quality of our work. Those studies are where we work out the design and color and where most of our creative ideas and judgements will be applied.
I really believe most paintings are ruined at the start, not at the end, and this process enables us to get better results as we have ironed out ahead of time a lot of the problems that arise in most paintings, because we've tried to apply those principles and elements of design and can see what is working and what is not.|
November 10-12, 2023
9 am to 4 pm PDT
Online - Ned Mueller Studio
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Free Yourself: Art & Yoga in Asheville
hosted by Intuition Painting: Life is an Art

If you want to get creative in your search for meaningful travel, self-awareness, & discovery, join our all-inclusive retreat in Asheville, NC, surrounded by Blue Ridge mountains, next to the bubbling Ivy River.
Explore your hidden inner world and awaken your true potential through an intuitive-creative process in a safe, judgement-free space. Learn to paint freely and spontaneously, even if you’ve never picked up a paintbrush before.
November 10-13, 2023
Bend of Ivy Lodge
Near Asheville, NC
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Maui Art Workshop
hosted by The Painted Feather LLC

Join us for a 4 day art workshop on beautiful Maui. 
We will be painting Maui as well as sculpting sea turtles. 
Taught by Laurie Robbins Miller and Kristen Douglas-Seitz.
November 14-17, 2023
Makawao Maui Hawaii
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December 2023

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​David’s Live Online Tuesday Landscape Painting Workshops in December
We are excited to announce that award-winning artist and teacher David Dunlop’s Live Online Tuesday Landscape Painting Workshops are back in December! 
David’s Live Online Tuesday Landscape Painting Workshops will be held on December 5, 12 and 19 at 11:00 am EST.  This is a unique opportunity to continue to explore new skills and techniques, and to connect with fellow artists who share your passion. These Workshops are designed for artists of all levels, from beginners to experienced professionals. You will receive a Zoom link for each Workshop when you register and then before each Workshop. You will receive a link to a recorded version of the Workshops so that you may review them later at your leisure.  
December 5, 12 &19 
11:00 am EST
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January 2024

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​Linocut Workshop Ubud Bali
hosted by Creative Breaks

Discover the secrets of linocut, surrounded by the beautiful gardens of the ARMA resort and the artistic culture of Ubud. Seven nights in Ubud, where you are picked up from the airport, meet the other workshop participants at the Welcome Dinner. Five workshop days, making linocuts, with a free day in the middle to explore or relax. Get into the creative zone surrounded by five hectares of tranquil gardens. Meet like-minded people, eat gourmet asian food, and enjoy the time and space to create.
Learn how to adapt your image for linocut, and which materials give the best results. Carve using the beautiful tools from your take-home kit included for free when you do the course.
This course caters for all levels; whether you are an absolute beginner, an up-skilling art teacher or an experienced artist. Renowned artist and printmaker Shana James is adept at teaching adults at all stages in their creative journey.
January 13-20, 2024
Arma Museum and Resort
Ubud Bali, Indonesia
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Watercolor Workshop with Michael Holter, AWS, NWS, TWSA
hosted by New England Watercolor Society

at the Guild of Boston Artists
This workshop will focus on the use of watercolor to paint exciting impressionistic paintings of landscapes and cityscapes.  We will explore the use of light and shadow to create interesting compositions and achieve dynamic results.
We will examine the fundamentals of watercolor painting to assure that all students are familiar with the techniques. Daily discussions and application of the principles and elements of design will be woven into your painting experience.
All levels of experience are welcome.
January 26th, 27th and 28th, 2024 / 9 AM - 4 PM
162 Newbury St, Boston, MA
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February 2024

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​7 Night Watercolour Retreat on Norfolk Island 
with Tutor Cheryl Bruce

Experience a South Pacific Island lifestyle while you paint en plein air, and in the studio with the tuition by Australian watercolour artist Cheryl Bruce. 
Norfolk Island is a treasure trove of incredible scenery, culture and history, and we will experience it first hand as we paint and sketch around the island and some painting sessions in a local studio.
February 4-11, 2024
Norfolk Island
Australia
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Studio Colombia Art & Eat 2024
hosted by Walk the Arts

Join our unique art workshop in South America and experience the stunning Caribbean coast from Puerto Colombia (Barranquilla) to Cartagena. Learn the fundamentals of perspective drawing and watercolors and have a taste of Colombian Caribbean food and culture. Paint on the beach, attend cooking demonstrations by local chefs, take part in a street food tour, and much more. The perfect winter getaway for artists of all levels and foodies. The price of our 8-night workshop si CAD 2900 per person (around US$2200).
February 17-25, 2024
Cartagena and Puerto, Colombia
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April 2024

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​Pen and Watercolor Illustration in Tuscany
with Artist/Instructor Ann Thomas

Capturing the beauty of the architecture and scenery in Tuscany, this class covers pen and ink and watercolor wash techniques, composition and simple perspective. 
Plenty of time for one on one assistance with the instructor and always an enjoyable critique at the end of the day! 
Day trips to Issola Maggore, Lake Tresimeno, Lucignano, and Castiglion Fiorentino are among the sites we'll be visiting as well as working in Cortona. 
Wonderful accommodations and excellent dining are included. 
Last year's trip was amazing!
April 17-24, 2024
Cortona, Italy
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May 2024

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Watercolor in Moab with Carol Newsom
Five days of Plein Air painting and instruction with Carol in Arches, Canyonlands, and Moab.
May 5 - 10, 2024
Moab, Utah
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EAT.PAINT.LOVE! in Italy
hosted by Intuition Painting: Life is an Art

Experience a dreamy week in Tuscany, set in a gorgeous, sprawling Italian borgo, overlooking rolling hills and olive groves with Florence glittering in the distance and the lower Appine mountains as a backdrop in the far off distance.
This all-inclusive creative wellness event offers nurturing, healing, and self-care through Intuition Painting®, yoga, plein air watercolors, healthy, sensational gourmet meals, meditation, authentic movement, & more.
Sun, May 19, 2024 - Fri, May 24, 2024
Sun, May 26, 2024 - Fri, May 31, 2024
Private Renovated Medieval Borgo
Outside Florence, in the Chianti Region
Italy
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June 2024

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Painting Holiday in Italy with Eli Cedrone
Join me in the undiscovered Le Marche region for an unforgettable Painting Holiday! This is no ordinary plein air painting experience! A hidden gem… the region offers breathtaking vistas at every turn. Everything is expertly organized; from excursions to painting locations and wine and food tastings to the use of a spacious studio.
Topics Covered:
- Drawing and simplifying shapes
- Composition and focal points
- How to begin a painting
- Understanding values and color mixing
- Developing your individual style
June 7-14, 2024
Le Marche Region of Italy
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Studio Italia - Art Workshop in Tuscany (offered since 1997)
hosted by Walk the Arts

"The jewel in the crown of art workshops", said one of our former participants of Studio Italia. 
A top art retreat in Italy open to artists of all levels and media that combines plein air painting, art history/art theory lectures, touring, and gastronomy in the most beautiful area of Tuscany.
The cost of CAD 3975 (around US$ 3000) per person in single or double rooms includes everything except flights, two lunches and easy-to-carry art material list. 
The perfect painting vacation!
June 10-19, 2024
Lucignano, Italy 
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Painting & Sailing in Croatia
with Robert Masla
hosted by Artful Travels

Experience the beauty of Croatia and plein air painting on a small group sailing tour through the breathtaking islands of Croatia with artist Robert Masla. In addition to the islands, we’ll tour ancient cities and UNESCO World Heritage sites with captivating coastlines for inspiration - all from the comfort of our private, luxury 41 meter (134.5’) yacht Barbara. Robert will lead art demonstrations and plein air painting sessions capturing the natural beauty of these Adriatic islands surrounded by the sea, nature and centuries of history! Non-painters welcome!
June 16-23, 2024
Dalmatian Islands Croatia
Beginning in Dubrovnik and ending in Split, Croatia
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Atelier Provence and Barcelona Art Tour
hosted by Walk the Arts

A seven-day plein-air painting workshop in Provence followed by a four-day art tour in Barcelona. 
Open to artists of all levels and media and accompanying partners. 
Paint beautiful scenery, visit Barcelona’s great art museums and architecture, and enjoy famous Provencal and Catalan cuisine. 
Price per person is CAD 4475 (around US$3350) including art instruction, 11-night double accommodation, all meals in Provence except for one lunch, daily breakfast in Barcelona, train ticket Avignon-Barcelona, transportation and entrances to all sites on schedule.
June 25 to July 6, 2024
Provence, France and Barcelona
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July 2024

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Watercolor Atmospheric Landscape in Sicily
hosted by Salinara Sicily

Join us for a week of landscape watercolor painting in the Sicilian seaside with Prafull B. Sawant. Prafull Sawant is an Indian contemporary artist, he has long been considered one of the foremost Realistic artists in the world. He is best known for his Plain Air atmospheric landscapes that captures the light to create the mood and space of the scene. We are so proud that he’s coming to SALINARA for the first time. Daily painting excursions to surrounding salt pans, local markets, vineyards, villages such as the medieval town Erice, and Archeological Park of Selinunte, one of the most flourishing classical civilizations of the Mediterranean area. Limited single rooms for a supplement. 
July 6-13, 2024
Marsala, Sicily, Italy
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August 2024

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Workshop in Santorini 
hosted by Watercolor International Greece

Watercolor workshop in Santorini. All inclusive (hotel, tuition, transfers in Santorini, all three meals per day). We will paint indoors and en plein air, and we will practice several watercolor and watermedia techniques and also watercolour sketching/journal. Great food and also tours discovering the beauties of a majestic island! All levels of painting and journaling experience are welcome. This workshop aims to boost the creativity by new inspirational ideas, winning techniques for an once-in-a-lifetime experience.
August 19-26 2024
Santorini, Greece 
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September 2024

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​2024 Painting & Drawing Holidays in Greece
with Daphne Katos
hosted by Must Sea Greece

Join one of our memorable and affordable 7 day painting holidays on the magical islands of Crete and Rhodes. 
Our highly talented and experienced Greek born instructor can cater for all levels and abilities. 
All tutoring, materials, equipment and accommodation are included. 
We provide the right balance of learning, creating, relaxation, sightseeing and socialising. 
Cooking class, wine tasting and stunning excursions are included in fees. 
Small groups (up 10). 
Spots are limited. Book early.
September 15-22 2024 (Crete)
September 22-29 2024 (Crete)
Greece
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Capturing Light and Atmosphere with Watercolor in Sicily
hosted by Salinara Sicily

Keiko Tanabe is a Japanese contemporary artist who has won multiple awards.
We are so proud that she’s coming to SALINARA for the fourth time.
Come to enjoy a masterful tuition by Keiko Tanabe. Subject matters will be landscape, Mediterranean seascape, old historic city scape, and indoor locations in the authentic 18th century farmhouse where the participants will stay.
Sicily is like a dream, colorful sunset, olive groves, lined vineyards, picturesque villages with narrow streets, churches, a never ending range of restaurants and cafés, blue skies and beautiful nature, jovial, kind and friendly people, traditional foods and great local wine. Art, mixture of history and culture, nature create a unique atmosphere and stimulate your creativity. Limited single rooms for a supplement.
September 28 – October 5, 2024
Marsala, Sicily, Italy
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October 2024

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Studio Italia - Art Workshop in Tuscany (offered since 1997)
hosted by Walk the Arts

"The jewel in the crown of art workshops", said one of our former participants of Studio Italia. 
A top art retreat in Italy open to artists of all levels and media that combines plein air painting, art history/art theory lectures, touring, and gastronomy in the most beautiful area of Tuscany.
The cost of CAD 3975 (around US$ 3000) per person in single or double rooms includes everything except flights, two lunches and easy-to-carry art material list. 
The perfect painting vacation!
October 1-10, 2024
Lucignano, Italy 
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​2024 Painting & Drawing Holidays in Greece
with Daphne Katos
hosted by Must Sea Greece

Join one of our memorable and affordable 7 day painting holidays on the magical islands of Crete and Rhodes. 
Our highly talented and experienced Greek born instructor can cater for all levels and abilities. 
All tutoring, materials, equipment and accommodation are included. 
We provide the right balance of learning, creating, relaxation, sightseeing and socialising. 
Cooking class, wine tasting and stunning excursions are included in fees. 
Small groups (up 10). 
Spots are limited. Book early.
October 6-13 2024 (Rhodes)
October 13-20 2024 (Rhodes)
Greece
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Watercolor Plein Air Painting Retreat in Sicily
hosted by Salinara Sicily

​Join us to a plein air watercolour painting retreat in delightful and peaceful West-Sicily with Polish watercolorist Michal Jasiewicz, we are so proud that he’s coming to SALINARA for the second time. Michal will be your tutor during your stay at the stunning Salinara Art Farm, in the Trapani region. Daily painting excursions to surrounding salt pans, local markets, vineyards, villages such as the medieval town Erice, Archeological Park of Selinunte, one of the most flourishing classical civilizations of the Mediterranean area. The workshop will take you through selecting a dramatic composition and simplifying it, tone, light, color theory, effects and how to build up a watercolour painting in a structured, demonstration-led setting. We will explore lots of different subject matter alongside both traditional and modern techniques. Michal’s personal attention will be given to each student according to their skill level and artistic goals. This art workshop will focus on painting the Sicilian landscape from life, every day you will have a picturesque destination to sketch and paint, explore and meet the locals.
October 12-19, 2024
Marsala, Sicily, Italy
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The 2024 Venice Biennale and Istanbul Biennial Art Tour
hosted by Walk the Arts

Join the 2024 Venice Biennale and Istanbul Biennial Art Tour, a unique 9-night art history trip in Italy and Turkey led by an art historian and open to everyone interested in contemporary art and culture. 
The cost of CAD $ 4570 per person (around US$ 3420) includes 9-night double accommodation, daily breakfast, transportation to all sites on schedule, flight Venice- Istanbul, two-day entrance to the biennials in Venice and Istanbul, discovery walks, entrance to some of Istanbul’s major sites.
October 14-23, 2024
Venice, Italy and Istanbul, Turkey 
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