Painting Holidays in the Algarve
Art In The Algarve specialise in art holidays that provide a unique surrounding for artists of every background to learn or develop new or existing skills. If you love art and are looking to combine your passion with an art and a painting holiday in the sun, then Art In The Algarve is a perfect choice.
Upcoming Art Courses
Sketching & Painting in Watercolour with Graham Thew
The emphasis for your week will be on enjoying yourself exploring sketching and painting outdoors and having fun filling your sketchbook with ideas and images to work on back in the studio.
Read moreWatercolour with Paul Weaver
Paul teaches a painting strategy based on the key principles of sound drawing, good design and composition
Read moreMixed Media with Bettine Flesseman Private Booking
Bettine likes to encourage students to find their own style
Read moreThe Art School
Our custom built Art School is set in the beautiful rustic town of Olhão in the Algarve. With vaulted ceilings, Roman brick work, three courtyards and an olive tree (believed to be over 150 years old), the school has been restored offering an exceptional space for artistic creativity.
Read moreArt Courses
We offer a wide range of art courses to suit all abilities and delight in welcoming individuals or groups of artists. We have worked with a number of clubs and societies across the world providing facilities for their annual excursions. Have a look at our current schedule or contact us for more information.
Mixed Medium
Our mixed media courses cover acrylics, oil sticks, wax, watercolour, chalk pastels, oil pastels, collage and more.
Read moreOil & Acrylic
We guide you through the use of materials & techniques, helping you to manage composition, tone, colour, line and perspective.
Read moreSpecialist
We also offer specialist programmes including tile painting, portraits, botanical art, pebble mosaic, photography and more
Read moreWatercolour
Ideal for beginners and more advanced painters, watercolour is perfect for quick-capture sketching and for fine detail.
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