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Plein Air Holidays Our one week painting holidays take place in the beautiful cave village of Trôo, France, as well as other amazing locations.

Plein air painting holidays with award-winning artist Tom Hughes in France's Loire Valley and Cadiz, Spain, as well as Tuscany, Italy and other wonderful locations. They are designed for all levels of painters, from pure beginners to the most experienced plein air artists. Instructor Tom Hughes' workshops include demonstrations by the artist, individual instruction and critique, universal encourag

ement, and lots of laughs. We will be walking up and down hills -- participants should be comfortable with carrying their gear on steep slopes, footpaths and stairs. Not recommended for people with limited mobility.

 treated us to a wonderful paired wine dinner sous les arbres  last night.  Merci Juliette, c’était délicieux ❤️!  And t...
25/06/2025

treated us to a wonderful paired wine dinner sous les arbres last night. Merci Juliette, c’était délicieux ❤️! And thanks to for bringing her students to the Loire Valley for the Magic of Monoprint. (I have to say that after last night’s dinner we need to add The Magic of Merguez sausages! 😜)

 and  is the perfect duo for these talented group of artistes. Enjoying the french summer, le fromage, le vin and making...
23/06/2025

and is the perfect duo for these talented group of artistes.

Enjoying the french summer, le fromage, le vin and making some beautiful art.

After the gang had their petit dejeuner au jardin, the process started. A great day for monotype then a little stop at t...
22/06/2025

After the gang had their petit dejeuner au jardin, the process started.

A great day for monotype then a little stop at the bar du Robert.

Finishing our first day with s stroll at small city close by.

to be continued...

And the Magic of Monotype is about to start with our super star instructor  a la .A day of preparation and celebrating L...
21/06/2025

And the Magic of Monotype is about to start with our super star instructor a la .

A day of preparation and celebrating La Fête de la Musique with new friends and artistes.

Santé!

Bienvenue au Château!  First night of Bill Cone’s ( pastels )workshop in Trôo, France at the Château de la Voûte, with P...
07/06/2025

Bienvenue au Château! First night of Bill Cone’s ( pastels )workshop in Trôo, France at the Château de la Voûte, with Plein Air Holidays. A smorgasbord of locally produced cheeses, charcuterie, vegetables, fruits, macarons, pâté de fruits and dark chocolate citronettes was enjoyed by all!
Stay tuned for art and food and fun.

Chef Luka aboard the Croatia rocked our world.  From scampi buzara to sea bass roasted in parchment paper to steak with ...
23/05/2025

Chef Luka aboard the Croatia rocked our world. From scampi buzara to sea bass roasted in parchment paper to steak with mushroom cream, the food this week was nothing short of spectacular! Hvala Luka!

Sketching, swimming, and smiling here in Rovinj!  Today we worked on perspective, water and capturing the old town’s jum...
11/05/2025

Sketching, swimming, and smiling here in Rovinj! Today we worked on perspective, water and capturing the old town’s jumble of terracotta roofs. Will post photos of the finished work tomorrow. 😉 Learning lots from !

Day 2 of our Sketchbook holiday in Rovinj included mixing delicious colors for our “toy town” paintings, learning the “s...
10/05/2025

Day 2 of our Sketchbook holiday in Rovinj included mixing delicious colors for our “toy town” paintings, learning the “splash & scribble” technique to capture our lunch dishes before they got cold, swimming in the crystalline Adriatic, sketching at a choir concert, and going to our new fave restaurant, Mmmmm what a day! Thanks , looking forward to seeing where tomorrow takes us.

My walk to work today.  First day of Sketchbooking in Rovinj with  !  Our crew is all here at the lovely  and tonight we...
09/05/2025

My walk to work today. First day of Sketchbooking in Rovinj with ! Our crew is all here at the lovely and tonight we kick things off with a fab Istrian welcome buffet. Bring on the pršut! 😋

Cádiz was a wonderful Plein Air experience❣️
09/05/2025

Cádiz was a wonderful Plein Air experience❣️

Kate’s holidays are a fantastic experience, love to see some of my friends enjoy themselves, you don’t have to worry abo...
07/02/2025

Kate’s holidays are a fantastic experience, love to see some of my friends enjoy themselves, you don’t have to worry about being an accomplished Artist, any level is just fine.

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This is the perfect opportunity to develop your creative skills while allowing yourself to disconnect from the hectic wo...
06/02/2025

This is the perfect opportunity to develop your creative skills while allowing yourself to disconnect from the hectic world and immerse yourself in one glorious location, 'slow travel' style. Whether you're sketching, exploring pastels, or trying printmaking for the first time, you’ll be inspired by your surroundings and the support of a fun group of like-minded travelers.

Reserve your spot today and give yourself the gift of creativity.

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Small group plein air painting holidays with award-winning artist Tom Hughesbased in two exceptionally beautiful European locations: the magical cave village of Trôo in France's lush Loire Valley, and the oldest continuously inhabited city in Europe — the vibrant Andalusian capital of the Costa de la Luz — Cádiz, Spain.

Discover the gorgeous un-touristed Loire Valley countryside with painting, walking and yoga holidays based in the troglodyte village of Trôo — one of the prettiest and most unique cave villages of France. Stay in the exquisite Château de la Voûte, a "petit château de charme" with manicured gardens, towers, swimming pool, sauna, steam bath and gym in the old stables.

All holidays include lodging in beautiful, historic venues, meals, instruction and more. Visit the holiday page of your choice for details: Painting in Spain,Painting in France, Walking in France, or Yoga in France.