Athens

Visits to the Acropolis and the New Acropolis Museum, the Ancient Agora, and the Roman Agora are planned during our stay in Athens.
A very convenient town for walking as all sights are in proximity to each other.

At the end of each day I have scheduled time for cocktails and sketching/watercolour impressions in our ART JOURNALS and discussions of the days highlights.

The combination of high quality services and the satisfaction of the guest demands is Athens 1890 Hotel & Spa priority! The hotel has the most elaborate façade, an impressive wooden staircase and hand painted ceilings as all the ancient architectural elements kept their initiative form. Apart from these delights is the LOCATION:- Saint Eirini square, Athinaidos 10, Athina 105 63, Greece.

Location Highlights:- Central Hub: Situated right on vibrant Agia Irini Square. Neighborhood: Nestled in the historic Monastiraki/Psirri district. Walkability: Steps away from top historical sites and markets.

Discover Delphi’s ruins, including the Temple of Apollo and ancient theatre.

A guided tour from Athens to Delphi’s ancient ruins and the Temple of Apollo. A journey through history and breathtaking views.

No trip to Greece would be complete without visiting the island of Santorini.

That most iconic of destinations. I have a 4 night visit planned to this glorious ‘volcano’ (yes, I said ‘Volcano’) where we will stay in a typical Caldera facing hotel with views looking out to Santorini’s infamous sunsets where we can capture it’s splendour in watercolours. 2 hours per day is scheduled for painting and drawing.

Our home away from home in Boutique Hotel in Fira Santorini. We will have the entire property to ourselves.

Hydra’s Bohemian Heritage

A chance to really relax and embrace island life, inhaling its clean, car-less air and creative spirit — the perfect place for introspection.

Painters are drawn to what Hydra reveals slowly: hard shadows on stone walls, sun-bleached facades, harbour light, narrow paths, and the simple routines of island life.  

Hydra continues to attract artists and hosts exhibitions at institutions like the DESTE Foundation Project Space on Hydra.

PAINTERS WHO SHAPED HYDRA’S VISUAL IDENTITY:- Greek artists were also drawn to Hydra’s unique light and architecture. The island became a living studio for painters such as: Nikos Hadjikyriakos-Ghikas . Panagiotis Tetsis . Yiannis Tsarouchis . Nikos Engonopoulos . Spyros Vassiliou . Byzantinos

WRITERS WHO SHAPED HYDRA’S CULTURAL BOOM:- A wave of influential authors settled on Hydra, not temporarily, but intimately: George Johnston (Australia) . Charmian Clift (Australia) . Axel Jensen (Norway) . Marianne Ihlen (Norway) . Leonard Cohen (Canada)

AND SO, FOLLOWING IN THESE FAMOUS FOOTSTEPS

It is here during our 3 night stay that we will create artworks using various mediums: charcoal, watercolour, and acrylic paints. The works will aim to capture the essence of this bohemian island. Hydra teaches painters to observe, not to transform.

Experience the elegance of a Boutique Hotel with a twist of old world charm

The Orloff house was built in 1796 by a noble Russian sent by Catherine II to assist the Greeks during the Turkish domination. Its name is related to the first revolution in the late 18th century known as “Orloffika”. The house was privately owned by the Kladakis family for more than 80 years before being turned into a hotel in 1986. Since then it has undergone a thorough restoration, with full respect to the initial structure. With only 6 rooms, 2 suites and plenty of common areas; patios, courtyards, garden and verandas, total privacy is guaranteed.

A gorgeous gem just an hour away from Athens

Visitors are invited to explore the island’s breathtaking landscapes, picturesque beaches, olive groves, historical sites such as the Temple of Aphaea and Paleochora, as well as the charming paths and neoclassical buildings.

Take a boat and just one hour later discover the first city-state of Greece that minted coins, the first capital of contemporary Greece and a gorgeous island for your holidays. With its 80 km of circumference and its 15.000 inhabitants, Aegina is an island that can be visited all year round.

Enjoy the island’s unique light, dear to the poets and writers Seferis and Kazantzakis, the painters Nikolaou and Moralis, or the sculptor Kapralos. Discover its beaches, coves, walking tracks and millenary olive groves, its temples (the temple of Afaia), monasteries (Aghios Nektarios) and old churches (Paliachora), and last but not least, its many delightful taverns!

Nikolaou Residence - Aegina

Nikos Nikolaou and his wife Angela settled in Aegina in 1964 and built their home, which became a cherished gathering place for art enthusiasts and intellectuals from Greece and abroad.

In 2019, a meticulous renovation project commenced, breathing new life into the house and grounds, resulting in the creation of six exquisite guesthouses.

To read more about the artist Nikos Nikolaou click here ‘NIKOS NIKOLAOU’

Creation, Exploration, Inspiration and Respiration

Drawing, Painting, Writing, Photography & Delicious Greek Food and Wine

• 3 nights in the perfectly placed Athens 1890 Hotel & Spa

• Day trip to Delphi Included with Hotel pickup and return, small group coach tour

• 4 Nights on Santorini (We fly there and back from Athens)

• 3 nights on Hydra staying at the gorgeous Orloff Hotel/Guest House

• 4 nights on Aegina staying at Nikolou Artists Residence

• 1 night Athens

A deposit of $1500 is required upon your registration.

The fee covers all accomodation . Internal Flights, Ferry tickets . Airport hotel transfers . Day trip to Delphi . Painting and Drawing Sessions . Art Supplies

The Fee does not cover International Flights, Travel Insurance, Meals or Drinks

*We leave Adelaide on the 12th September and return on the 28th September

Please read through the Terms and Conditions and fill in the Registration Form.