Holiday Facilitators: Julie Norburn
skill, experience, warmth
Biography
Julie Norburn is a qualified teacher, arts educator and a mindful therapeutic practitioner with over 35 years of professional experience. She is the co-founder and executive director of multi- award winning Art4Space where she enjoys the challenge of responsible leadership using the arts as a catalyst for change. Creative Chance is her newest business adventure where she offers a range of services that allow personal discovery and creative response. Julie has travelled extensively around the globe and learnt art through different places and cultures. She now lives in London with her 3 children.
What people say about Julie and her courses
Julie’s classes are full of energy and variety and give plenty of opportunities to learn in a supportive environment.
Excellent teaching. I loved Julie’s creativity, simple but with clever detail, imaginative and taught me how to be brave, I cannot recommend her enough. This course has been life changing for me.
Julie created a wonderful open space mosaic studio, open to anyone who wanted to be creative, children and adults.
Julie was a lovely, calm facilitator in a beautiful creative course
Julie is a very talented, inspiring teacher with a wealth of knowledge about mosaic techniques.
Julie’s mindful mosaic class is one of the best experiences, you must treat yourself.
The content was enjoyable and eye opening and she made me feel comfortable enabling a confidence boost.
Where does Julie Norburn facilitate?
Sat 9 Aug - Fri 22 Aug 2025 (13 nights)
At a glance
Atsitsa Bay is a holistic holiday centre set in a stunning, natural location, right on the bay and surrounded by pine forest. With a wide range of courses and activities and an outstanding team of facilitators, it's the perfect place to be inspired and try something new. Malcolm Stern is directing this holiday.
About
Skyros attracts mostly solo travellers from all over the world. Although all ages are represented approximately 70% are between 35-65. A huge majority - over 80 percent - report that the Skyros holiday experience had a lasting positive effect on their lives. Nearly a third of guests come back again and again - even after they have said that Skyros was the 'holiday of a lifetime'.
Accommodation
Most people choose to live simply and comfortably in twin-shared rustic huts in the gardens. Or stay in Atsitsa's main house, subject to availability. See more about accommodation in Atsitsa here >>
Inspiring Courses
Courses and activities are introduced to you at the beginning of each week. Choose your favourites from a wide range including yoga, writing, art, kayaking, windsurfing, personal development, singing, comedy and more.
Food & Drink
All meals are included and served as a buffet. Special diets are always catered for. Teas and coffees are available throughout the day. Other drinks and snacks can be purchased at Atsitsa's bar.
Guide Itinerary
07.15: Morning drop-in classes
08.30: Breakfast
09.00: Demos (news of the day)
10.30: Oekos (home groups)
11.15: Mid-morning courses
13.30: Lunch
15.00: Siesta/beach time
17.00: Afternoon courses
19.00: Sunset classes
20.00: Dinner & evening activities
Average Temperature
July and August are the hottest months in Skyros with temperatures averaging around 30 degrees Celcius. Light showers are possible but rare.
Location
Summary
What's included?
- More than three courses per day over four to five days each week
- An unrivalled and vibrant community atmosphere
- Fun evening activities and events
- Three delicious Mediterranean meals each day
- Twin shared rustic accommodation in Atsitsa's gardens
What's On
Travel
To travel to Skyros island you need to fly to Athens as there are no direct flights to this beautiful, unspoilt island.
Fly to Athens on the day before your holiday begins, ie Friday. Join our overland transfer to Skyros island including a night with us in Central Athens.
Return on the last day of the holiday, ie Friday. If you book our overland transfer, you can book a flight home from Athens after 8pm.