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Skyros offers art courses at Atsitsa Bay on the island of Skyros in Greece. God may or may not be beauty and creativity, but Skyros island definitely is! You can see in the beautiful Atsitsa Bay where more than three thousand years ago Odysseus landed to take young Achilles to the long Trojan war! Inspired by the breathing of the pine trees, the whispers of the nocturnal sea or the memories of rocks blessed with the wisdom of so many generations, people embark on a serene, inspirational journey that takes them beyond the boundaries of their imagination. The beautiful images they create, with help from our facilitators, through their unexplored inner landscapes make them proud of a creativity some never suspected they possess! Courses in painting & sketching, watercolours, mosaics, photography and more are open to both beginners and those who would like to develop their skills further. They are facilitated by our highly qualified professional teachers who offer support both within the group and individually. And all this within a community of very friendly people, united by the universal language of the heart and ready to share experiences, views and ideas. It is like a dream come true. Art courses materials are provided, but participants may want to bring with them sketchbooks, pencils and a sharpener, mixing palette, brushes, their preferred paints, canvases or paper and their digital camera. Do not forget an old shirt or apron plus sturdy shoes, hat and plenty of suntan lotion! ‘The best arts and crafts holidays. For creative courses abroad, consider one of the centres offered by Skyros.’ Sophie Butler, The Telegraph The Skyros Centre is the original home of Skyros holidays, the perfect creative, wellness adults-only retreat. Meet like-minded new friends and explore your potential with inspirational, skilled facilitators who will support you. Enjoy laid-back Greek island life. As with every Skyros holiday, do as much or as little as you choose. Kate Daniels is directing this holiday at the Skyros Centre. Find out more about the choice of Masterclasses below in What's On. Skyros attracts mostly solo travelling guests from all over the world. Although all ages are represented, approximately 70% are between 35 and 65. The Skyros Centre is set in the stunning hillside village, with panoramic views of the hills and the sea. Stay in traditional Skyrian rooms. Twin shared occupancy is included in the price or book single occupancy. Choose your preferred Masterclass in advance. Your course will run mid-morning for three hours per day, five days per week. Optional drop-in morning Yoga and afternoon Music & Arts classes are open to all. Meals are half board - usually breakfast and lunch but sometimes dinner instead - and served as a buffet. All diets are catered for. Tell us your preference when you book. Tea and coffee are available throughout the day. 07:15: Morning drop-in classes 08:30: Breakfast 09:00: Demos (news of the day) 10:15: Your Masterclass 13:30: Lunch 15:00: Siesta/beach time 18:00: Music & Arts classes 20:00: Dinner & evening activities Temperatures in June range between 20 degrees and 28 degrees Celcius. What's included? 15 hours of your preferred Masterclass per week (choose in advance Carl or Claire's course) Five mornings of drop-in Morning Yoga per week with Shagane Optional Music & Arts classes in the afternoons with Kate The opportunity for Shiatsu treatments with Sally Community structures unique to Skyros that bring people together in a fun and authentic way Twin shared accommodation in the traditional Skyrian village or by the sea (upgrades available) Breakfast and lunch, although sometimes dinner in place of lunch Local walks and talks as well as organised excursions such as a boat trip Plenty of time out for relaxing on long, sandy beaches 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 Saturday. If you book our overland transfer, you can book a flight home from Athens after 3pm.Art Holidays
Sat 21 Jun - Sat 28 Jun 2025 (7 nights)
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