Painting Holidays and Courses in Italy
Our painting holidays in Italy offer a unique blend of expert teaching and free time where you can be inspired by Italy’s dramatic colourful landscape. Whether you are painting for the first time or are more experienced, you will relish the experience of working from life, “en plein air” in the company of like minded people. If you’re looking to display your creativity whilst exploring stunning local regions, this is the perfect art holiday in Italy for you.
Under the expert tuition of our painting tutors, guests can capture the medieval towers of San Gimignano in Tuscany, the fishing boats of Marzamemi in Sicily and the endless olive groves of Puglia using watercolours, pastels and charcoal. At the end of the week, you’ll have the opportunity to present your work to your fellow artists, while indulging in good conversation and delicious local Italian food and wine. Our painting holidays are perfect for singles and groups alike, so you will return home with a revitalised passion for painting and drawing, not to mention having made new friends.
No Single Supplement
We never charge a single room supplement.
Small & Friendly Groups
Group sizes are usually between 8 and 10 people.
Solo Traveller Friendly
Over 80% of our guests are solo travellers.
Where would you like to go painting in Italy?
"Painting Holidays in Sicily
Rich in art and history, Sicily provides the perfect inspiration for your creative imagination
"Painting Holidays in Tuscany
Get inspired by the idyllic Tuscan countryside and engross yourself in its marvellous views.
"Painting Holidays in Venice
The floating city of Venice has been inspiring artists for centuries. It's buildings, bridges and canals will inspire any painter.
"Painting Holidays in Amalfi
With dramatic coastlines and spectacular views, the Amalfi Coast is perfect for an unforgettable holiday!
"Painting Holidays in Bologna
Enjoy painting landscapes and city views around beautiful Bologna. Our painting week in a wonderful Italian setting allows you to improve your skills with our expert tutor, whatever your level.
"Painting Holidays in Puglia
Paint in warm southern Italy, near sparkling bays and medieval towns. Capture Puglia’s unique scenery, from ancient olive trees, to turquoise sea-views and dramatic towns.
"Painting Holidays in Andalusia
Enjoy a warming week in Andalusia with your paintbrushes and sketchbook. Perfect for painters, sun-kissed Andalusia is a land of sea, stunning cities and mountain backdrops.Holiday Brochure
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Painting Holidays for Solo Travellers
We encourage and welcome solo travellers to go it alone and book a painting holiday in Italy! With Flavours Holidays your art holiday for solo travellers will be stress-free, where all your excursions, meals and transfers are included without any single supplements for room bookings, letting you relax and relish in the experience of painting the beautiful Italian landscapes and truly understand the unique culture of Italy. We can also help you book your flights. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, under the expert tuition of our painting tutors you will gain new skills and a new-found confidence in yourself, while sharing painting techniques and making friends with fellow solo travellers.
Our solo art holidays create a relaxing atmosphere with a small group of travellers, allowing you the opportunity to spend time with others or on your own. Solo travelling means you won’t have to compromise your interest in a painting holiday for spending time with relations, allowing you to completely focus on what you want to do. As an added bonus, solo travel has also been proven to improve your mental health. With Flavours Holidays, your painting holiday will leave you inspired with new skills in painting, emboldened and encouraged with new-found confidence being on your own, and refreshed with a new outlook on life.
