DATES & PRICES | AZENART 2025 and soon 2026 painting and drawing holidays in Italy, France, Greece (Santorini), Croatia (Dubrovnik), Morocco, Spain (Barcelona), Portugal, India (Taj Mahal), Private Painting Holidays.

MAKING AN ONLINE BOOKING has never been easier on our website. We require £175 (in any currency) to book your slot on any of our art holidays in Europe or India. It can be made online by Credit Card, PayPal, or by bank transfer on demand.

HOW DO I BOOK? 3 EASY STEPS to book online: 1. Choose your destination below, click the ‘I’M BOOKING’ button, 2. Quick booking form, 3. Credit card or Paypal payment. You’re done!

You can also pay for your painting holidays in 2 to 4 instalments (early bookings). Simply let us know!

• AZENART PAINTING HOLIDAYS has been providing quality painting holidays for 8 YEARS now to hundreds of happy participants!

• BEGINNERS WELCOME! Step by step tutoring with demos. You do not need to be experienced to join our holidays! Our groups usually have a mix of all levels.

• COMING ALONE? So are most of our participants! Painting holidays for singles or couples/friends coming together.

• TUTORING IN ENGLISH. French and Italian also spoken.

• ALL SINGLE ROOMS. No supplement. You’ll love the good quality for value prices of our art holidays.

• MEALS or you might also be interested in our breakfast only OPTION.

• MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT PROVIDED.

• REMAINING BALANCE DUE 4 months before your art holiday or 4 days if booking late.

CHANGE OF PLANS AFTER YOU BOOK? Your booking payment is transferable 24 months after cancellation under conditions in our Terms.

Images featured on our website are original photographs of previous holidays, protected under copyright law.

OUR 2025 and soon 2026 PAINTING HOLIDAYS (also for drawing artists):

Book your painting holiday today for £175 (transferable 24 months under our Terms).

OUR PRIVATE PAINTING HOLIDAYS. PLEASE SEND US YOUR DATES BEFORE BOOKING.

Make your painting holiday dream come true. Take that “me” time you’ve been needing for so long to do what you love: Paint (or draw).

What's included in our Santorini painting holiday in Greece?

• Tuition (learn or improve composition, colour dynamics, values, perspective and more.) Beginners welcome!

• Art materials provided. Paints, paintbrushes/pencils, aprons, small accessories like tape etc.

• Art Equipment is provided on this Santorini painting holiday. Board and stool. Optional easel. CHOICE OF MEDIUMS: Recommended: Watercolours, drawing or gouache. More experienced artists only: Pastels, acrylics or oils.

• Accommodation: 7 nights in an ENSUITE ROOM at a hotel with a pool on Santorini island.

• All restaurant meals with wine at dinner included (except on the free day) OR Breakfast only option.

• Wine Tasting

• Fabulous painting/sightseeing: Painting and sight-seeing 100% Santorini island: Romantic Fira, gorgeous OIA, mysterious archeological site of Akrotiri, Blue Dome church, lovely Amoudi Bay. 1 free day.

• Local transportation to painting sites on the island

PRICES are per person: £175 booking payment + remaining balance below paid later:

Accommodation: Our group stays at a hotel with a pool on Santorini island in a town called Fira (also called Thira). All rooms are Ensuite Rooms with a private bathroom in the room and either a sea or pool view.

Not included: Getting to Santorini accommodation, 1 lunch and 1 dinner on the free day in the All Meals plan. All lunches and dinners in Breakfast Only plan, City tax (£1.50 per night pp), minibar consumptions, personal travel insurance. Drinks or snacks outside of meals.

2025 and 2026 HEART OF FRANCE with WINE TASTING in France’s world renown LOIRE VALLEY! CASTLES PAINTING & WINE TASTING in France | Art Holiday

2025 and 2026 HEART OF FRANCE LOIRE VALLEY PAINTING & WINE TASTING HOLIDAY in FRANCE - Painting/Drawing vacation

Beginners welcome! You will not be asked to paint a whole castle! Your tutor will give you step-by-step help to paint part of one or easier subjects.

Included in this art holiday:

• Tuition (learn or improve composition, colour dynamics, values, perspective and more). Beginners welcome!

• Art equipment (board, stool, optional easel).

• Art materials (Paints, brushes, paper…) CHOICE OF MEDIUMS: Recommended: Watercolours, drawing or gouache. More experienced artists only: Pastels, acrylics or oils.

• 7 nights SINGLE ROOM in a hotel in Tours.

• All restaurant meals with wine at dinner included (except on the free day) .

• Wine Tasting

• Local transportation to castles.

• Castle entries

• Fabulous painting excursions in châteaux in France’s Loire Valley.

CINQUE TERRE Italy - Painting/drawing holiday 2025 and 2026

That STRING OF COLOURED VILLAGES you have heard about in Italy…!!

Included in this Italian art holiday:

• Tuition (learn or improve composition, colour dynamics, values, perspective and more.) Beginners welcome!

• Art equipment (board, stool, optional easel).

• Art materials (paints, brushes, paper…) CHOICE OF MEDIUMS: Recommended: Watercolours, drawing or gouache. More experienced artists: Pastels, acrylics or oils.

• 7 nights SINGLE ROOM accommodation at a hotel in La Spezia.

• All restaurant meals with wine at dinner included (except on the free day).

• Local Transportation (train) to painting sites daily to and from La Spezia.

• Fabulous painting excursions and sight-seeing to Riomaggiore, Manarola, Vernazza, Monterosso and Porto Venere.

• Ferry ticket to Porto Venere.

Accommodation: Our group stays at a 4 STAR HOTEL in La Spezia, Italy, conveniently situated near the train station, just 5 minutes from the Cinque Terre villages. All rooms are Ensuite Rooms with a private bathroom in the room.

Not included: Getting to La Spezia (easy train ride from Pisa). City tax (£2.50 per night pp). 1 lunch and 1 dinner on the free day. Personal travel insurance. Meals depending your chosen option. Minibar consumptions (if applicable). Drinks or snacks outside of meals.

VENICE | Italy Art Holiday

VENICE Italy - Painting/drawing holiday 2025 and 2026

Included in this art holiday:

• Tuition 100% Venice (learn or improve composition, colour dynamics, values, perspective and more.) Beginners welcome!

• Art equipment (board, stool, optional easel)

• Art materials (paints, brushes, paper…) CHOICE OF MEDIUMS: Recommended: Watercolours, drawing or gouache. More experienced artists: Acrylics, pastels, oils.

• 7 Nights Accommodation in a SINGLE ROOM in a 4-star Venice hotel on Lido island (15 minutes from Saint Mark’s Square by vaporetto).

• Weekly Venice vaporetto pass.

• All restaurant meals with wine at dinner included (except on the free day).

• Fabulous painting sites throughout Venice and to Burano and Murano islands). 100% VENICE.

• Glass blowing demonstration in Murano.
  

Not included: Getting to Venice hotel, City tax, Minibar consumption, 1 lunch and 1 dinner on free day. Personal/travel insurance. Drinks or snacks outside of meals.

LAKE COMO - 2025 and 2026 Painting holiday in Italy

Included in this art holiday:

• Tuition (learn or improve composition, colour dynamics, values, perspective and more.) Beginners welcome!

• Art equipment (board, stool, optional easel).Art materials (paintbrushes, paints, paper…) CHOICE OF MEDIUMS: Recommended: Watercolours, drawing or gouache. More experienced artists only: Pastels, acrylics or oils.

• 7 Nights Accommodation in a SINGLE ENSUITE ROOM at a hotel in Bellagio.

• All restaurant meals with wine at dinner included (except on the free day).

• Fabulous painting sites and sightseeing (100% lake COMO).

• Short ferry transportation around Lake Como to painting excursions.

• Entry to Villa Monastero or Villa Melzi gardens or Villa Carlotta (depending on yearly schedule).

Not included: Getting to Bellagio accommodation, minibar consumption, travel insurance, 1 lunch and 1 dinner on free day. City tax +-£2/night. Drinks or snacks outside of meals.

Included in this art holiday:

• Tuition (learn or improve composition, colour dynamics, values, perspective and more.) Beginners welcome! equipment (board, stool, optional easel)

• Art materials (paints, brushes, paper…) CHOICE OF MEDIUMS: Recommended: Watercolours, drawing or gouache. More experienced artists only: Pastels, acrylics or oils.

• Excursions to painting sites in areas typical of beautiful Tuscany.

• 7 nights SINGLE ROOM accommodation in a Tuscan villa with a pool.

• All meals (at the villa and restaurants) with wine at dinner included (except on the free day).

• Free day in Sienna!

• Wine Tasting with tour of wine cellar at a Tuscan winery surrounded by vineyards in rolling hills.

• Chauffeured van for rides to painting sites.

• Free group transfer from Florence airport to the villa (1 hour). No individual pick-ups.

• Free group transfer from the villa to Florence airport. No individual drop-offs.

We are sorry but we cannot accommodate NON-PAINTERS on this holiday.

Not included: Personal travel insurance. City tax (£2.5/n). Drinks or snacks outside of meals.

A 4-in-one magical painting/drawing art holiday!

Included in this art holiday:

• Tuition (learn or improve composition, colour dynamics, values, perspective and more.) Art Equipment (board, stool, optional easel). Beginners welcome!

• Art Materials (paints, brushes, paper) CHOICE OF MEDIUMS: Recommended: Watercolours, drawing or gouache. More experienced artists only: Pastels, acrylics or oils.

• Accommodation: Ensuite room at a 4-star hotel in Pompeii facing the ruins.

• Restaurant meals (except on the free day). Wine at dinner included.

• Painting and sightseeing in POMPEII, HERCULANEUM, isle of CAPRI (at famous Monte Solaro), and SORRENTO.

• Entry tickets to POMPEII, MONTE SOLARO and HERCULANEUM. Train tickets to Sorrento and Herculaneum.

• Ferry tickets to Capri and back + Capri island transport.

YOU ARE COMING WITH A NON PAINTER. Room in Double Occupancy. Same prices as above for the painter + 50% OFF for the NON PAINTER in shared room with painter.

Not included: Minibar consumptions (if applicable). Drinks or snacks outside of meals. Personal travel insurance. City tax (+-£3/night). Meals if breakfast only option chosen.

Included in this art holiday:

• Tuition (learn or improve composition, colour dynamics, values, perspective and more.) Beginners welcome!

• Art materials (paints, brushes, paper…)

• Art equipment (board, stool, optional easel).

  CHOICE OF MEDIUMS: Recommended: Watercolours, drawing or gouache. More experienced artists only: Pastels, acrylics or oils.

• 7 nights in a SINGLE ENSUITE ROOM in gorgeously charming Cefalu.

• All meals with wine at dinner included (except on the free day).

• Entry to Villa Palagonia

• Local transportation to get to painting sites.

• Gorgeous painting sites and sightseeing in Cefalu, Palermo, Bagheria ruins, Villa Palagonia.

We are sorry but we cannot accommodate non-painters on this holiday.

Not included: Getting to Sicily accommodation, city tax (£2.80/n), 1 lunch and 1 dinner on the free day, toiletries, personal/travel insurance. Drinks or snacks outside of meals.

Included in this art holiday:

• Tuition (learn or improve composition, colour dynamics, values, perspective and more.) Beginners welcome!

• Art Equipment (board, stool, optional easel).

• Art Materials (Paints, brushes, paper…) CHOICE OF MEDIUMS: Recommended: Watercolours, drawing or gouache. More experienced artists: Pastels, acrylics or oils.

• 7 nights SINGLE ENSUITE accommodation with breakfast at a hotel situated in the heart of Nice, a few minutes from the beach and fantastic Nice old town.

• Painting excursions and sightseeing in Nice, Saint Jean Cap Ferrat, Eze.

• Local Transportation to painting sites (Taxi to Eze, bus to Villa Ephrussi - painters only).

• Entry ticket to the sumptuous Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild.

• Entry ticket to Eze tropical gardens.

Accommodation: Our group stays at a hotel in the centre of Nice, France. All rooms are Ensuite Rooms with a private bathroom in the room.

Not included: Getting to Nice (hotel) and back on Day 1 and Day 8 (easy tram or taxis). City tax (+-£2.50/night). Minibar consumptions. Meals depending on chosen meal option. Extra drinks, desserts or snacks. Personal travel insurance.

PORTRAIT PAINTING HOLIDAY (or drawing) | France art holiday

Portrait art holiday - South of France 2025 and 2026 painting holiday

What's included in our 2025 and 2026 portrait painting holiday in France?

• Tutoring by a talented tutor in a small group. Group size: From 4 to 8 participants.

• Choice of mediums: Watercolours (recommended) or drawing. More advanced painters can choose acrylics, oils or pastels.

• Art materials provided. Paints, paintbrushes/pencils, aprons, small accessories like tape etc.

• Equipment is provided on this French Riviera/Provence art vacation. Board and stool. Easel.

• Accommodation: SINGLE ROOM at a residence with a swimming pool in the Var, France, just a few minutes from the art studio, and less than an hour from both NICE and SAINT TROPEZ. Also, one Ensuite room adjacent to the art studio available at the villa.

• Lunch or dinner (depending on daily schedule) every day at the villa where you will have classes at the studio.

• Wine Tasting at a vineyard in Provence.

• Fabulous sightseeing excursions in Nice and Saint Tropez.

• Local transportation to excursions

• Group pick-up and drop off at Nice airport.

  What’s not included: Personal/travel insurance, toiletries, city tax (+- £2/night), 1 lunch and 1 dinner on the free day.

What's included in our 2025 and 2026 botanical painting holiday in France?

• Tutoring by a talented tutor in a small group. Group size: From 4 to 8 participants.

• Choice of mediums: Watercolours (recommended), gouache or drawing. More advanced painters can choose acrylics, oils or pastels.

• Art materials provided. Paints, paintbrushes/pencils, aprons, small accessories like tape etc.

• Equipment is provided on this French Riviera/Provence art vacation. Board and stool. Easel.

• Accommodation: SINGLE ROOM at a residence with a swimming pool in Provence, France, just a few minutes from the art studio, and less than an hour from both NICE and SAINT TROPEZ. Also, one Ensuite room adjacent to the art studio available at the villa.

• Meals at the villa and at restaurants.

• Wine Tasting at a vineyard in Provence.

• Fabulous sightseeing excursions in Nice and Saint Tropez.

• Local transportation to excursions

• Group pick-up and drop off at Nice airport.

  What’s not included: Personal/travel insurance, toiletries, city tax (+- £2/night), 1 lunch and 1 dinner on the free day.

Accommodation: An Ensuite at our villa or a Townhouse apartment at a close-by residence with a pool.

2025 and 2026 Art retreat in Provence and French Riviera, France.

Provence Accommodation is close to the art studio in Roquebrune sur Argens - La Bouverie  (a town house in a residence with a pool in a pine forest, very calm and perfect for a vacation). Painting outings are in Nice (fabulous old town) - famous Saint Tropez - gorgeous Mandelieu Château (castle) - spectacular Blavet Canyon - Château de Vaucouleurs or Roquebrune Sur Argens lake with view on 'Le Rocher de Roquebrune'. We also have a demo on Day 1 at the studio after lunch. Meals are taken at the villa with a glass of wine, but also at restaurants. 

Included in this private holiday in Provence & Riviera, France:

• 7 nights Ensuite accommodation.

• Tutoring by Azenart owner Marie Remond, at her art studio on Provence

• Art materials provided

• Art equipment provided

• All meals provided (Lunch and dinner at the villa and at restaurants). 

• Sightseeing with Art Excursions

• Local transportation in an air conditioned private vehicle.

• Plein air painting and full use of our private art studio at the villa.

• Nice airport or Saint Raphaël train station pick-up and drop off (whichever is more convenient for guests). 

Not included: Getting to to Nice airport or Saint Raphaël train station. Personal travel insurance. Drinks or snacks outside of meals.

PLEASE CONTACT US WITH YOUR DATES FOR AVAILABILITY BEFORE BOOKING!

2025 and 2026 INDIA PAINTING HOLIDAY | TAJ MAHAL. 5-star hotel just a few minutes from the Taj Mahal! Join us for a majestic art holiday in India. Join us and paint some of Agra’s most emblematic monuments. Great step by step tutoring. This quality painting trip includes tuition from a qualified artist, art materials, art equipment, single room accommodation, meals, private chauffeur, group airport pick-up, entries to site, theatre ticket to a dancing show.

Included:

• Tuition in Agra at monuments within minutes from the Taj Mahal (Step by step help for beginners. Learn or improve composition, colour dynamics, values, perspective and more.) Beginners welcome!

• Art equipment (board, stool, optional easel)

• Art materials (paints, brushes, paper…) CHOICE OF MEDIUMS: Recommended: Watercolours, drawing or gouache. More experienced artists: Acrylics, pastels, oils.

• 7 Nights Accommodation in a SINGLE ROOM in a 5-STAR hotel within minutes of the Taj Mahal!

• Private van with a chauffeur for our excursions

• All restaurant meals with wine at dinner included (except on the free day).

• Fabulous painting sites 100% AGRA

• Entry to sites

• Theatre ticket to see a local dancing show!

• Swimming pool at the hotel

Not included: Coming to New Delhi India - Personal travel insurance - Snacks and drinks outside of meals (different meal plans) - City Tax (£12).

GROUP HOLIDAY OR PRIVATE HOLIDAY.

PRIVATE HOLIDAY for a minimum of 2 participants in July or August. Contact us with your dates!

Included in this art holiday:

• Tuition in the heart of Paul Gauguin’s Pont Aven (learn or improve composition, colour dynamics, values, perspective and more.) Beginners welcome!

• Art materials: Paints, paintbrushes, paper… and other accessories which you’ll be able to use.

• Art equipment: Board, stool, easel (optional).

• ENSUITE SINGLE ROOM accommodation at a hotel in Pont Aven.

• Different meal options (please see below).

• Beautiful painting sites and sightseeing in Pont Aven.

Not included: Getting to Brittany accommodation. City tax (+-£2.5/n). Personal travel insurance. Minibar consumption (if applicable).

Book your painting holiday today for £175 (transferable 24 months under our Terms).

PRIVATE HOLIDAY - Please let us know your dates? (Minimum of 3 painting participants)

Art holiday in Barcelona. Paint and sightsee in a small group (10 max) in one of the best areas Spain has to offer.

Included in this art holiday:

• Tuition (learn or improve composition, colour dynamics, values, perspective and more). Beginners welcome!

• Art equipment (board, stool, optional easel).

• Art materials (paints, brushes, paper…) CHOICE OF MEDIUMS: Recommended: Watercolours, drawing or gouache. More experienced artists: Pastels, acrylics or oils.

• Excursions to painting sites 100% Barcelona.

• Painting outing to the beautiful coastal city of Sitges.

• 7 nights SINGLE ROOM accommodation.

• Restaurant meals with wine at dinner included (except on the free day).

Not included: Getting to Barcelona (hotel) and back on Day 1 and Day 8. City tax (+-£2.50/night). Minibar consumptions. 1 lunch and 1 dinner on the free day. Drinks or snacks outside of meals. Personal travel insurance.

Included in this art holiday:

• Tuition (learn or improve composition, colour dynamics, values, perspective and more.) Beginners welcome!

• Art materials (paints, brushes, paper…)

• Art materials (Paints, brushes, paper…) CHOICE OF MEDIUMS: Recommended: Watercolours, drawing or gouache. More experienced artists only: Pastels, acrylics or oils (for more experienced artists).

• 7 nights in a SINGLE ROOM

• All Meals except on the free day.

• Local Transportation to painting sites.

• Gorgeous painting sites and sightseeing: Catania Duomo, Castello Ursino, Taormina, Acireale.

• Entry to the Greek theatre of Taormina.

Not included: Getting to Sicily accommodation, city tax (£3.50/n), 1 lunch and 1 dinner on the free day. Drinks or snacks outside of meals. Personal insurance.

ROME | Italy Art Holiday 2025 and 2026

ROME Italy - Painting/drawing holiday

Private holidays only.

Included in this art holiday:

• Tuition (learn or improve composition, colour dynamics, values, perspective and more.) Beginners welcome!

• Art equipment (board and stool)

• Art materials (paints, brushes…) CHOICE OF MEDIUMS: Watercolours, drawing, gouache, pastels.

• 7 nights SINGLE ROOM accommodation in ROME

• All Meals except on the free day.

• One Week local Rome transportation pass

• Entry to the Colosseum

• Entry to the Roman Forum

• Entry to Palatine Hill

• Entry to the Baths of Caracalla.

• Sightseeing at famous Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, gardens of the Villa Borghese gardens, Ponte Sant’Angelo.

Not included: Getting to Rome. City tax (+-£4.50 per night). 1 lunch and 1 dinner on the free day. Minibar consumptions. Personal travel insurance. Drink and snacks outside of meals.

LAVENDER IN PROVENCE France | Art Holiday

LAVENDER IN PROVENCE FRANCE Painting/Drawing holiday | 2025 and 2026

LAVENDER IN PROVENCE FRANCE Painting/Drawing holiday | 2025 and 2026

*Please contact us if interested in booking this holiday.*

Included in this art holiday:

• One week in South of France with a small group of painting and drawing artists (beginners to confirmed).

• Tuition (learn or improve composition, colour dynamics, values, perspective and more.) Beginners welcome!

• Art materials: Paints, paper, paintbrushes/pencils, and other accessories which you’ll be able to use.

• Art equipment: Board, stool, easel (optional).

• Daily short excursions to the Plateau de Valensole and nearby villages. 7 nights SINGLE ROOM accommodation in gorgeous Provence.

• Meals except on the free day.

• Local transportation to and from painting sites.

2024 PARIS | France Art Holiday

2025 and 2026 PARIS France - Art holiday in Europe

Please contact us if interested in this holiday. Private groups only (4+) OR let us know if you are interested in joining other guests who are also interested in this fabulous painting holiday destination.

Enjoy sightseeing and painting in fabulous areas of Paris with a kind, talented tutor and like-minded guests.

Included in this art holiday:

• Tuition (learn or improve composition, colour dynamics, values, perspective and more.) Beginners welcome!

• Art equipment (Board, stool, optional easel).

• Art materials (Paints and brushes, paper…).

  CHOICE OF MEDIUMS: Watercolours, drawing, gouache, pastels, acrylic, oil.

• 7 nights SINGLE ROOM Accommodation in Paris.

• All Meals except on the free day.

• Weekly Local Paris transportation pass.

• Seine river cruise.

• Entry to Versailles Palace (Palais de Versailles).

• Fabulous painting outings and sightseeing at the Eiffel Tower, Jardin du Luxembourg, Paris Seine river, Versailles Palace.

• Welcome with wine and snacks at the accommodation.

Not included: Getting to the Paris, city tax (+-£4 per night pp), personal insurance, drinks and snacks outside of meals.

CAPRI | Italy Art Holiday

CAPRI island in Italy -Painting/Drawing Holiday

THIS HOLIDAY HAS MERGED WITH CAPRI-AMALFI-POMPEII

If something comes up after you book, your booking payment is transferable 24 months after cancellation under conditions in our Terms, on any of our available online painting holidays in Italy, France, Greece, Spain, Portugal or India.

2025 AZENART PAINTING HOLIDAYS - Painting and Drawing holidays in Italy, France, Greece, Croatia, Morocco, Spain, India.

PAINTING/DRAWING HOLIDAY DESTINATIONS:

PORTRAITS (Provence, France): March 26 - April 2 2025

BOTANICALS (Provence, France): April 2 - 9 2025

CINQUE TERRE (Italy): April 18 - 25 2025

BARCELONA (Spain): Private holiday. Send us your dates.

SANTORINI (Greece): May 3 - 10 2025 and May 10 - 17 2025

LAKE COMO (Italy): May 24 - 31 2025

VENICE (Italy): June 1 - 8 2025

TUSCANY (Italy): June 9 - 16 2025 and August 31 - September 7 2025

NICE, SOUTH OF FRANCE: Sept. 29 - Oct. 6 2025

BRITTANY (France): July 23 - 30 2025

HEART OF FRANCE with WINE TASTING - WORLD RENOWN LOIRE VALLEY CASTLES: July 14 - 21 2025

POMPEII - CAPRI - HERCULANEUM - SORRENTO (Italy): September 8 - 15 2025

SICILY (It.): September 17 - 24 2025

PROVENCE (Nice to Saint Tropez, France): October 9 - 16 2025

PRIVATE HOLIDAYS: Please contact us if interested in the destinations below:

PROVENCE (Nice - Saint Tropez). From 1 to 4 participants.

LISBON (Portugal). From 2 to 7 participants.

ROME (Italy). From 2 to 7 participants.

LAVENDER in PROVENCE (France). From 1 to 4 participants.

BRITTANY (France). From 2 to 7 participants.

SICILY - Catania (Italy). From 2 to 7 participants.

TAJ MAHAL (India): From 4 to 10 participants.