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​Europe: Botanical Art Instruction

​Classes, Courses, Holidays,
​Masterclasses & Workshops

in France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, ​the Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Spain and Transylvania
​in 2023-24
Botanical Art & Illustration classes, courses, holidays, masterclasses and workshops 
by EXPERIENCED botanical art instructors / tutors 
at various locations in EUROPE:
​France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, ​the Netherlands, Romania, Spain and Transylvania

​
PLEASE NOTE:  This list is NOT comprehensive.
  • The list only includes what I'm told about or find
  • (use form at bottom of page to notify me of courses)
  • Courses are listed by country - in alphabetical order
  • ​CONFIRMED courses are listed in bold.
  • SOLD OUT: is indicated in red;
  • some keep waiting lists in cases of cancellations. Ask providers
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UPDATE:
This page was last UPDATED in May 2022

Botanical Art Courses and Holidays in Europe in 2023
​

The advantage of listing all the available courses, holidays and workshops on one page
​is that you can compare what's on offer in terms of tutors, content, venue and dates!

Botanical Art Instructors / Teachers / Tutors - Europe
​

European countries are a favourite place for botanical artist/teachers
​from various countries to deliver painting holiday courses during the summer.
As a result a number of tutors are NOT native to the country they teach in.

If they are teaching away from home, the country where they live is indicated in brackets after their name.
The tutors providing courses in 2021 listed on this page are listed below - with links to their websites embedded in their names. Their home country is listed after their name is teaching in another country. (Their course may have been removed if completed)
BELGIUM 
  • Hilde Orye
FRANCE
  • Lara Call Gastinger (USA)
  • ​Vincent Jeannerot (France) 
GREECE​
  • Shevaun Doherty (Ireland)
  • Maggy Fitzpatrick (UK)
  • Vincent Jeannerot (France) 
  • Carol Woodin (USA)
IRELAND
  • ​Ida Mitrani
  • ​Sarah Morrish (UK)
  • Yanny Petters 
ITALY
  • ​Deirdre Bean (Australia)
  • Lucilla Carcano ​
  • Angela Petrini 
  • Silvana Rava 
  • Elaine Searle ​(UK)
  • ​Silvana Volpato ​
​NETHERLANDS
  • Anita Walsmit Sachs

  • ​Marloes Vreeburg-Vermeer
PORTUGAL
  • Toni Dade
ROMANIA
  • Işık Güner (Turkey)
  • Margareta Pertl (Austria/Ireland)
  • Anita Walsmit Sachs (Netherlands)
  • Elaine Searle (UK)
  • Jessica Shepherd (UK)
  • Julia Trickey (UK)
SPAIN: 
  • Mariella Baldwin (UK)​
  • Işık Güner (Turkey)
  • Elaine Searle (UK)
  • Jessica Shepherd (UK)
If you are a tutor who thinks you have a course which could be listed on this page please note:
  • you need to be listed as a botanical art tutor in your own country (separate page) BEFORE any courses are listed
  • you need to complete and send me the form at the bottom of this page.

Botanical Art Holidays
​

​Find out more about what are predominantly holiday courses below
  • Links in the course title are to further information about the course, class or workshop. 
  • Information is organised by location: first country then city or county
  • ​Venue: I check all available information about the venue prior to listing
  • Information about reputable individual tutors can be found on the Tuition Page​​​
  • Price: check details of the course to see what is included and excluded

Guides to Painting Holidays

I wrote three guides  in 2008 about painting holidays​. They're not specifically about botanical art, but do provide TIPS for those who have NEVER taken a painting holiday before. ​In order they are about:
  1. ​Why choose a painting holiday
  2. How to choose a painting holiday
  3. Making the most of a painting holiday ​
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What follows are brief summaries of botanical art courses and holidays in Europe and North Africa
- ordered alphabetically by country and town/
location


You can find out more about the tutors in the links at the top of the page.
In 2019 I started listing PRICES.
In the past I haven't typically listed what it will cost because people price in different ways eg with/without accommodation/pickups/excursions etc Plus there are factors that can make the course or holiday more expensive which have nothing to do with the tuition on offer.  

​However a quoted price provides a starting point in terms of budget and you should be able to find details of course costs on all links to more information embedded in course titles below.

​In general you should assume that all prices quoted DO NOT INCLUDE TRAVEL.
In 2020 I started to list COURSE PLACES and LANGUAGES! (plus COVID ADVICE !)

Course Places:
 It's helpful to participants if tutors or organisations list the minimum and maximum number of participants. 
​
Languages:
 All courses are in the language of the country listed or the Tutor unless otherwise stated.

Covid Advice: Comprehensive Covid Advice about a country was included but has now been removed.
  • You need to satisfy yourself about how safe you feel re. country, venue and arrangements for tuition.
  • Do NOT forget medical insurance.
  • Do not be the person who ruins everybody else's holiday!

BELGIUM
​

Keep an eye on the Workshops Page of the Association of Botanical Artists, Belgium
​

Courses in 2023

Venue:  Groentemuseum 't Grom, 
Midzelen 25a 
- 2860 Sint-Katelijne-Waver

Tutor: Hilde Orye President of the Belgian botanical artists society, dipSBA(dist), SBA Fellow.

Botanical Drawing - Beginner 1
​Dates: 
28 Feb. – 23 May 2023 -  a series of 6 lessons
Hours: 19.00 - 22.00
​Fee: €150.00

Botanical Drawing - Advanced 1
For people who have followed Beginners 1 and 2 or people who can draw fluently​

​Dates: 7th March – 30th May 2023 -  a series of 6 lessons
Hours: 19.00 - 22.00
​Fee: €180.00
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FRANCE
​

TUTORS
Botanical artists/tutors providing tuition in France. ​The link in the name is to the "about" page on her website.​
  • Lara Call Gastinger (USA) 2022
  • Laura Silburn (UK) 2023
  • Catherine Watters (USA) 2023

Pau, Jurançon - in South West France
​

COURSES IN 2023

Venue:
 Clos Mirabel Art Ateliers
276 Av. des Frères Barthélémy, 64110 Jurançon, France

​Tutor: Catherine Watters
​
Course:  Botanical Art – A Passion for Plants with Catherine Watters
Dates:  27th May - 3rd June 2023

Tutor: Laura Silburn
Course: Explore the Pyrenean flora with Laura Silburn
Dates:  9th - 16th September 2023
​

Hours: 25 hours of tuition
Class size: maximum of 12 people
Art Studio. details
Price: 
 
  • Accommodation From 1295€ to 1995€ per week
  • Tuition fees $450
Accommodation: see website - Clos Mirabel offers several choices to stay in 
  • Bed & Break­fast or 
  • fully fur­nished Houses and Stu­dios ideal for stays for work or leisure.​

GREECE

TUTORS

Botanical artists/tutors providing tuition in Greece in 2022. ​The link in the name is to the "about" page on her website.
  • ​Mary Dillon (Ireland)
  • Shevaun Doherty (Ireland)
  • Maggy Fitzpatrick (UK)
  • Vincent Jeannerot (France) 
  • Carol Woodin (USA)

Evia

Venue: Villa Kasteli, Island of Evia, Greece
Course: Flowers and fruit from a Mediterranean Garden
Tutor: Mary Dillon
Dates: 12-18 September 2021 (RESCHEDULED FROM 2020)

Price: (these relate to 2020 / prices for 2021 to be confirmed)
  • €1,600 – one person using double room
  • €1,300 – per person sharing for two people sharing double room.
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Lafkos, South Pelion (2022)

Venue: Lagou Raxi Country Hotel, Lafkos, South Pelion
​Courses are held in a dedicated atelier space with good ventilation (see hotel website for further details re health and safety aspects)
Price: includes tuition, half board accommodation, excursions and some materials
  • €975 - single occupancy
  • €860– per person sharing for two people sharing double room.
  • €935 – per person re. two people using a triple room
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Lagou Raxi Country Hotel in South Pelion
Note: Lafkos is located on the Pelion peninsula approximately 45 km from Volos. Summer flights operate to Volos and nearby Skiathos island (taxi-boat transfer).  All year flights to Thessaloniki (270 km. and Athens (380 km). ​Ask venue for more information on easy transfers.
Course: “Painting the Wild Orchids of Pelion
Tutor: Carol Woodin
Dates: 1 - 8th April 2022 (6 days of tuition)

Option: Post-Course Tour To Meteora And Delphi
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Course: Greek Botanical Painting Course - Colours and Textures of the Mediterranean
Tutors: Shevaun Doherty and Maggy Fitzpatrick
Dates: 12-19 May 2022 (6 days of tuition - excluding arrival and departure days)
Price €870 - 975 (depending on accommodation)

colours and textures of the mediterranean botanical painting course.
Course: Botanical Painting and Illustration: Last Days of Summer in Greece/Fin d'Ete en Grece
Botanical Tutor: Vincent Jeannerot
Dates: 
11-18 September 2022
This course will be presented in English as well as French as Vincent is fluent in both. 
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IRELAND

TUTORS

Reputable botanical artists and tutors providing tuition in Ireland in 2020 . ​
​The link in their name is to their "about" page on their websites
  • Mary Dillon (Ireland)
  • Shevaun Doherty  (Ireland)
  • Ida Mitrani (Ireland) 
  • Yanny Petters (Ireland)

Clare

Venue: Burren College of Art 
Newtown Castle, Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare, Ireland
This is a small, independent art school, on the Wild Atlantic Way on the NW coast of County Clare in Ireland.

Course: Burren Botanical Drawing - Geometry and Patterns in Plants
​- includes field trips to The Burren. 
​Tutor: Ida Mitrani
Dates: 16-20th May 2022 (5 day workshop)
Price: €385 
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Newtown Castle and its surroundings viewed from the earth fort An Ráth.

Dublin

Venue: Trinity Botanic Gardens
opposite Palmerston Park at Dartry, Dublin 6 (nearest Luas Station, Milltown). 
Course: 
Practical Course in Botanical Art
Tutor: Ida Mitrani
Dates: 
Spring 2022: 12th and 13th May
Hours: 10.30am - 4pm

Wicklow

Venue:  Schoolhouse for Art, The Square, Enniskerry Village, Co. Wicklow, Ireland
Tutor: Yanny Petters
Watercolour Painting
Dates: April 15th, 22nd, 29th & May 6th; May 13th, 20th, 27th & June 3rd
Price:
 €150

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ITALY

TEACHERS IN ITALY
Reputable botanical artists and tutors who have provided tuition in Italy in the past.
Find out more about them via the link to their website which is embedded in their name​
  • Deidre Bean Australia) - Umbria
  • Silvana Rava (Italy)
  • Elaine Searle ​(UK) - Umbria
  • Maria Rita Stirpe (Italy) - Rome, Padua
  • Silvana Volpato (Italy) - Rome, Sicily
Others who have provided tuition in Italy in the past include:
  • Beverley Allen (Australia) 
  • Angela Petrini (Italy) 
  • Margaret Saul (USA / Italy)

Rome

Venue: ​Studio ARTI FLOREALI - Pittura Botanica
Vicolo della Campanella, 34 / A 00186 Rome

Studio Arti Floreali is a non-profit Cultural Association that aims to spread the knowledge and culture of flower and green nature in general, 
Courses: Pittura Botanica Courses  / Botanical Drawing and Painting Courses (6 week courses)

"The Roses, Queens of May" 
Tutor: Maria Rita Stirpe (6 lessons)
Dates: 
Tuesday 3, 10 and 24 May 2022; 
​Hours: 
11.00 to 13.00 & 14.00 to 16.00 
​Price: Cost of 6 lessons, of two 2 hours each, € 200 (non-members € 220 ). 

Climbing Plants, Hanging Plants 
Tutor: Silvana Volpato
Dates: Monday 16, 23 and 30 May, and 6, 13, 20 June 2022
Hours: 11am - 1pm
​
Price: € 200 (non-members € 230 ) for 6 lessons of 2 hours each
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Location of ARTI FLOREALI studio Vicolo della Campanella, Rome

Sicily

Venue: Villa Paradiso Bonaccorsi (Facebook Page)
Contrada Paradiso, 12898057 - Capo Milazzo (ME), Sicily
on the Capo Milazzo (the strip of land which reaches out to the Aeolian Islands and has a view over the sea

Course: "Mediterranean flora and spring" UNCLEAR STATUS / YEAR
Tutor: Silvana Volpato 
Dates: Two workshops
  • 26-27 May weekend full immersion and
  • May 28-31, four afternoon meetings.
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Layout of the Villa Paradiso and gardens
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one of my photographs - taken at the border between Tuscany and Umbria

Umbria

Venue: ​Hotel il Collaccio, Preci, Umbria, Italy
​
This venue is in the Sibillini Mountain National Park in Umbria (Click links below for full details)
​Courses: Botanical Painting Holidays in Umbria, Italy 2022
WEEK 1: Umbrian Wild Flowers (3 - 10th June 2022)
WEEK 2: ‘Leafy Character (12-19 June 2022)​​ 
Tutor: ​Elaine Searle
Support tutor: Mary Ellen Taylor 
Level: 
None of the weeks are suitable for beginners
Language: English
Dates: as stated
Hours: 9.30-4pm + 24/7 access to studio
Price: 
  • 7 night holiday: Painter (shared room) €1380 
  • Non-painter (shared room) €850
    Single occupancy of room + €105 
    Apartment + €105 per person
  • 15 night holiday: Book two consecutive week courses and receive two free linking days - Painter (shared room) €2,760 
NOTE:

  • 12 places per course and many are booked early
  • Allocation of Rooms
  • Studio places
  • Cancellation policy
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View of ​Hotel il Collaccio and grounds + countryside round about
"Umbria Italy, natural plants in situ, the guidance of an extraordinarily gifted and knowledgeable artist Elaine Searle. Amazing! With the guidance of this fine artist/educator who acknowledges your needs in the area of Botanical Art, that experience alone would draw one to go. She structures your instruction individually which allows for personal growth in a idyllic setting. Contact with other artists as well as food for the Gods, Did I mention the wine? Elaine is a sociable and patient person who helps you reach your potential and stretch beyond what you believe is your ability in painting. Looking forward to the adventures in the coming years. This is definitely worth repeating annually for the inspiration and boosts needed to keep one going through the coming year. Long may it continue."
​Quote from a student - Nancy Rano | USA

2018 Botanical Art Holiday from Elaine Searle on Vimeo.

Venue:  Todi - dedicated studio premises in the heart of Todi centro.
Located in Southern Perugia, (132km north of Rome and 230kms south of Florence).
Organiser: Art Class Italy
​​

Course: Watercolour Drawing
Tutor: Deirdre Bean

Dates: 26-30 September 2022 (5 days)
Hours: 9.30am-12.30pm/2pm-5pm each day
Number in class: 10
Level: All Levels
Language: English
Price: US$1,357
(Includes basic palette, social evenings, plein air painting, tea and coffee)​
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Panorama of Todi (old town)

Ventimiglia

Courses by Tutor: Silvana Rava
see her courses page and contact for confirmation of which courses are running

NETHERLANDS
​

TUTORS

Check out ​on the website links in the names of the leading botanical artists/teachers in the Netherlands
  • Anita Walsmit Sachs 
  • Courses by members of the Botanisch Kunstenaars Nederland / Botanical Artists Netherlands
    - see their website's Courses page. Courses are in Dutch unless otherwise stated.​

Alkmaar

Venue: Foundation Hortus Alkmaar (Botanical Garden)
Berenkoog 43, 1822 BH Alkmaar, Netherlands
Courses: Botanical Drawing Workshop
Tutor: Anita Walsmit Sachs

​Dates: 16-18th September 2021 (3 days)
​Level: suitable for people with drawing experience
Course fee: €175 (inc. VAT)
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Anita Walsmit Sachs in her studio

The Hague

Hortus Botanicus, Leiden
Venue: Hortus Botanicus Leiden Rapenburg 73 2311 GJ Leiden

Courses: Seasonal courses for up to 14 people ​
Tutor: Anita Walsmit Sachs
  • Winter Course (4 days) 23-26 February 2022
  • Spring Course (5 days) 22-26 March 2022
  • Summer  Course (5 days): 5-9th July 2022
  • Autumn Course (4 days) 25-28 October 2022
​Level: semi-advanced
Class time: 10:00 to 12:00 | 12:45 to 15:45 pm
Course fee: (includes admission to the garden and morning coffee or tea)
  • February: € 330 
  • March: € 350
  • July: € 350 including a tour
  • October: € 330
Engraving of the Hortus botanicus in Leiden (1610)
Engraving of the Hortus botanicus in Leiden (1610)
Hortus Atelier Den Haag 

​Class: Scientific illustration - Drawing plants with use of stereo microscope
​
Location: Hortus atelier, The Hague (her studio)
Tutor: Anita Walsmit Sachs
Dates:
  • 18-22 July 2022 (5 day course)
Cost: € 350 incl. Lunch per course
(maximum 5 students - but may be 3 depending on constraints)


PORTUGAL
​

TUTORS

Check out ​on the website links in the names of the leading botanical artists/teachers in the Netherlands
  • Toni Dade​

Algarve
​

Venue: Figs on the Funcho
Address: S. B de Messines, Silves, Algarve, Portugal


Course: Botanical Painting
Organiser: 
cheryl@figsonthefuncho.com
Tutor: Toni Dade 
Dates: see link for itinerary for each day
  • 10th-14th June
  • 23rd-27th September 2022
Class Contact Time:  12 hours (10am-1pm; 2-5pm) over 2 days
Levels: All levels welcome

Cost:  Varies according to accommodation and whether sharing (all meals + standard airport pickup from Faro airport included)
I found Toni an extremely talented artist and patient teacher, demonstrating how to build up a realistic image in logical stages, and showing how watercolour can in fact be removed, corrected and moulded. All this in a fabulous setting with delicious healthy food and refreshing dips in the pool overlooking the lake.
​Alastair Huddart
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Botanical Painting Retreat Location
​Venue:  Escola de Artes de Lagoa
Address: R. Afonso Costa 39, 8400-309 Lagoa, Portugal
​

Course:  Weekly Botanical Watercolour Painting Course 
​(suitable for people living locally)​
Tutor: Toni Dade
Dates: weekly - every Friday
Class contact time:  3 hours 14.00-17.00
Cost: Not stated
Places: Not stated
​Level: suitable for all experience levels
Media: watercolour
I have been Toni’s student for over two years now and she has certainly inspired me to learn more about drawing and painting in watercolours. Toni is a wonderful, patient teacher and her lessons always have a great atmosphere. Algarvian flowers, birds,fruit and vegetables a limitless subject matter.” Carol Guedes do Amaral

ROMANIA
​

TUTORS

Find out more about the award-winning botanical artists/tutors providing instruction for botanical illustration courses / holiday planned for Romania. They are (in alphabetical order):
2023​
  • Mariella Baldwin (UK)
  • Laura Silburn (UK)
  • Catherine Watters (USA)​
  • Sarah Simblet (UK)
  • Elaine Searle (UK)
  • Agathe and Thomas Haevermans (France)
  • ​Işık Güner (Turkey)
  • Julia Trickey  (UK)
  • Denise Walser Kolar ​(USA)
  • Sarah Morrish  (UK)
  • Dianne Sutherland  (UK)
2022​​
  • Anita Walsmit Sachs (Netherlands)
  • Denise Walser Kolar (USA)​
  • Julia Trickey (UK)
  • Mary Dillon (Ireland)
  • ​Işık Güner (Turkey) 
  • Elaine Searle (UK)
  • Maggy Fitzpatrick (UK)
  • ​GiacoMina Ferrillo (Italy)
Resident illustrator & botanist (April 2022)
  • Natalia Alatortseva
  • Sarah Howard
2021
  • Mary Dillon (Ireland)
  • Christabel King (UK)
  • Anita Walsmit Sachs (Netherlands)
  • Elaine Searle (UK)
  • Jess Shepherd (UK/Spain)
2020
  • Mariella Baldwin (UK)​
  • Işık Güner (Turkey) ​​
  • Margareta Pertl (Vienna and Dublin)
  • Elaine Searle (UK)
​​2019
  • Işık Güner (Turkey) ​​
  • Anita Walsmit Sachs (Netherlands)
  • Julia Trickey (UK)
  • Lara Gastinger​ (USA)

Transylvania - Copsa Mare
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"Copşa Mare in Transylvania is rapidly becoming one of those 'must-go' destinations for both teachers & students of botanical art!"
Katherine Tyrrell, Botanical Art & Artists
Organization: Transylvania School of Botanical Art & Illustration - a private school established in 2018
Venue: Transylvania School of Botanic Art & Illustration in Romania in Copsa Mare - a tiny Saxon settlement in Transylvania in Romania​
Accommodation: see website - with the de Candoles - in a restored Dual Monarchy town hall ​- see More about Copsa Mare (PDF online)

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Classes are limited to just 4 STUDENTS and are led by some of the world's leading botanical illustrators.
  • a week is spent working on live material you find in the hills hereabouts.
  • Periods of intensive study are balanced with plenty of fresh air, exercise & local food.
  • Everyone stays with us and we all eat together. 
Past tutors have written about their experience
  • ​Isik Guner - see Once again - Transylvania Meadows! and ​the Podbook of the Course
  • Lara Gastinger - see photos from her workshop
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Copsa Mare is recommended accommodation of the Transylvania Grand Tour
I had such a special time teaching in the Pod art studio, Copsa Mare, Transylvania. James and Rachel de Candole were such wonderful hosts and we were immersed in good company, the countryside and the community. I can't wait to go back!
Julia Trickey (October 2019)
2023 masterclasses
an opportunity for semi advanced students to work with wild specimens
found in the forests, hills and meadows in an unspoilt part of Transylvania
Masterclasses in Transylvania in  2023
  • Mariella Baldwin May 1-7
  • Elaine Searle May 11-17 FULL / waiting list
  • Laura Silburn May 22-28
  • Catherine Watters June 11-17
  • Sarah Simblet June 22-28 (Pen and ink)
  • Agathe and Thomas Haevermans July 10-16
  • ​Işık Güner July 30-August 5
  • Julia Trickey 4-10 September FULL / waiting list
  • Denise Walser Kolar ​ September 17-23 | vellum FULL / waiting list
  • Sarah Morrish October 1-7 | pen&ink FULL / waiting lis
  • Dianne Sutherland October 16-22​
Masterclasses in Transylvania in 2024
  • to be announced

SPAIN
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Courses in 2022-23

TUTORS
Click link embedded in the name to find out more about botanical artists / tutors providing tuition in Spain in 2020-21
  • Mariella Baldwin (UK)​
  • Işık Güner (Turkey)
  • Elaine Searle (UK)
  • ​Jessica Shepherd (UK/Spain)
  • Ann Swan (UK)

Andalucia

Venue: Finca el Cerrillo
Canillas de Albaida, Malaga 29755

Course: Botanical Painting with Ann Swan
Dates: 26th November – 3rd December 2022
Accommodation options

Language: English
Price: £ to be confirmed (different accomodation options) 
Note: The venue is very experienced at hosting painting holidays
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Balearics - Majorca

Venue: Hotel El Guía, C/ Castañer, 2 07100 Sóller, Mallorca
Tutor: Elaine Searle 
Support tutor: Mary Ellen Taylor 
Language: English
​Maximum number of students: 12

​Course: Blossom and Beyond

Dates: 23rd - 30th April 2022 (Limited Places Left)
  • Painter (single occupancy of double room) £1,795
  • Painters sharing a room (price per painter) £1,450
  • Non-painting partner sharing with painter £866
Working in Jardín Botànic de Sóller botanical gardens and nature reserve in Mallorca.
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View along the main axis of the Botanic Garden of Sóller, Mallorca

Barcelona
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Venue: Studio: Art Valles
Address: Calle Pallars 152, principal bis first, 08005 Barcelona
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Organiser: www.arte-botanico.com 
Enquiries: Laura Alonso – lauraalonso27@gmail.com   
​Tel: +34 666 994 367
  

​Course: First Breath into Botanical Illustration
Tutor:
 Işık Güner 
Dates: 14th - 17th  March, 2022
Hours: 9am - 2pm
Places: !0
​Cost: 
€380​
Isik Guner botanical painting workshop in Barcelona
Photos of the participants and their paintings in the Barcelona botanical painting workshop taught by Isik Guner in recent times

Granada
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Venue: Moclín, Granada, Spain
Address: Calle Real de Moclin 68, 18247 Moclin Spain 
Accommodation is on a full-board basis in the very historic village of Moclín, about 35 minutes’ drive from Granada city and airport.
Organised by: Granada Concierge 
You can see pics of the courses held in 2021 on their Facebook Page
Course: Illuminating Nature: Watercolour Painting in Detail
Tutor: Mariella Baldwin
Dates: 17th - 24th May 2022 (7 nights and 5 days tuition)
Tuition Hours: average 4 hours per day
​Max. Number of places: 5
Cost: €1,650 includes accommodation 
Course: Botanical Watercolour Painting Weekend (June 2022)
Tutor: Jessica Shepherd
Dates: 9th - 13th June 2022 (4 nights and 3 days tuition)
​Tuition Hours: average 4 hours per day
​​Max. Number of places: 8

Cost: €995 includes accommodation
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Course: Botanical Watercolour Painting (Oct. 2022)
Tutor: Jessica Shepherd
Dates: 11th - 18th October 2022 (7 nights and 5 days tuition)
Tuition Hours: average 4 hours per day
​Max. Number of places: 5
Cost: €1,650 includes accommodation
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