Workshops and Events 2023
We've planned a very busy schedule of fun-packed, informative and enjoyable events for artists and non-artists of all levels of skill and confidence for 2023. All our advertised events are open to non-residents, so if you're interested in anything just get in touch.
Events are priced individually
All prices include materials, teaching and refreshments
For an additional fee we are happy to arrange bespoke events for private groups and tours
January
w/c 9.1.23:
Private one-to-one teaching sessions begin. Get in touch if you would like personal tutoring in art and/or art history. Available as online or in-person classes.
Saturday 14.1.23 10.00
Art Club: private group event
Friday 27.1.23 15.00-17.00
Kids' Art Room: open studio session for children of all ages to come and make a creative mess!
(Children under 5 should be accompanied by an adult)
Price: €7 per person
Saturday 28.1.23 10.00
Art Club: private group event
February
Saturday 11.2.23 10.00
Art Club: private group event
Wednesday 22.2.23 15.00-17.00
Kids' Art Room: open studio session for children of all ages to come and make a creative mess!
(Children under 5 should be accompanied by an adult)
Price: €7 per person
Friday 24.2.23 10.00-12.00
As above.
Saturday 25.2.23 10.00
Art Club: private group event
March
Mondays 17.00-18.00 throughout March
Dynamic Vinyasa Flow Yoga, with Johanna Wiedlack, in the art studio. A wonderful way to destress and invigorate creativity!
Price: €7 person
Wednesdays 9.30-10.30 throughout March
Easy Hatha Flow Yoga, with Johanna Wiedlack in the art studio. A less vigorous, but thoroughly satisfying, session for people with hand/wrist issues.
Price: €7 person
Saturday 11.3.23 10.00
Art Club: private group event
Friday 24.3.23 15.00-17.00
Kids' Art Room: open studio session for children of all ages to come and make a creative mess!
(Children under 5 should be accompanied by an adult)
Price: €7 per person
Saturday 25.3.23 10.00
Art Club: private group event
APRIL
Mondays 17.00-18.00 throughout April
Dynamic Vinyasa Flow Yoga, with Johanna Wiedlack, in the art studio. A wonderful way to destress and invigorate creativity!
Price: €7 per person
Wednesdays 9.30-10.30 throughout April
Easy Hatha Flow Yoga, with Johanna Wiedlack, in the art studio. A less vigorous, but thoroughly satisfying, session for people with hand/wrist issues.
Price: €7 per person
Saturday 1.4.23 10.00-16.00
'Kitchen-sink' Printing Day: a whole day of learning four different techniques that produce professional results, but can be done easily at home with everyday materials. Includes all materials, teaching, coffee & cakes on arrival, and picnic lunch.
Price: €50 per person
Wednesday 12.4.23 15.00-17.00
Kids' Art Room: open studio session for children of all ages to come and make a creative mess!
(Children under 5 should be accompanied by an adult)
Price: €7 per person
Friday 14.4.23 10.00-13.00
What's The Story? A workshop exploring art history through our own creative responses to a well-known work of art. Suitable for ages 8+
Price: €25 per person
Saturday 15.4.23 10.00-16.00
'Kitchen-sink' Printing Day: (repeat of 1.4.23) Information as above
Friday 28.4.23 15.00-17.00
Kids' Art Room: information as above
MAY
Friday 5.5.23 10.00-13.00, repeated
Saturday 6.5.23 10.00-13.00
Creative Workshop - Secret: we'll explore Vis (and our own creativity) around the theme of what's hidden. No art experience necessary. Suitable for ages 8+
Price: €25
Friday 19.5.23 10.00-13.00, repeated
Saturday 20.5.23 10.00-13.00
Creative Workshop - People: portraits, self-portraits, life models, anatomical studies... art history is practically defined by images of people. We'll start with the basics of life drawing, but encourage you to take it wherever you want! No art experience necessary. Suitable for ages 8+
Price: €25 per person
Thursday 25.5.23 15.00-17.00
Friday 26.5.23 15.00-17.00
Kids' Art Room: open studio session for children of all ages to come and make a creative mess!
(Children under 5 should be accompanied by an adult)
Price: €7 per person
JUNE
Friday 9.6.23 10.00-13.00, repeated
Saturday 10.6.23 10.00-13.00
Creative Workshop - The Sea, The Sea: we'll take inspiration from the water around us, look at how the sea has influenced artists in the past, and become thoroughly immersed in our own creativity as the ideas flow... No art experience necessary. Suitable for ages 8+
Price: €25
Friday 16.6.23 10.00-13.00, repeated
Saturday 17.6.23 10.00-13.00
Creative Workshop - Archaeology / Stone Age: looking at mankind's earliest art, how it relates to Vis, and having a go ourselves.
No art experience necessary. Suitable for ages 8+
Price: €25 per person
Thursday 22.6.23 15.00-17.00
Friday 23.6.23 15.00-17.00
Kids' Art Room: open studio session for children of all ages to come and make a creative mess!
(Children under 5 should be accompanied by an adult)
Price: €7 per person
Friday 30.6.23 10.00-13.00
Creative Workshop - Portals: how important are doors and windows in art? We'll explore all sorts, and use them as starting points for our own creations...
No art experience necessary. Suitable for ages 8+
Price: €25 per person
JULY
Tuesdays in July 10.00-12.00
4, 11, 18 & 25.7.23
Summer Art School: Little Ones
A weekly activity session for younger children (ages 5 to 7) teaching practical skills via art history. Each week we'll look at a different aspect of art and create something based on that theme.
Price: €20 per person
Wednesdays in July 10.00-12.00
5, 12, 19 & 26.7.23
Life Drawing @ Lola
During July and August we'll be taking our sketchbooks outside, to the beautiful setting of Konoba Lola, to learn about depicting the human form. Each session covers a specific area and is complete in itself.
(Nb. Models will be clothed)
Price: €20 per person per session (or six sessions for the price of five)
Thursdays in July 10.00-12.00
6, 13, 20 & 27.7.23
Summer Art School: Older Ones
A weekly activity session for ages 8+. Art history, techniques and creativity are all in the mix as we look at various aspects of art and make our own work in response.
Price: €20 per person
Saturday 1.7.23 10.00-13.00
Creative Workshop - Portals: how important are doors and windows in art? We'll explore all sorts, and use them as starting points for our own creations...
No art experience necessary. Suitable for ages 8+
Price: €25 per person
Friday 14.7.23 10.00-13.00, repeated Saturday 15.7.23 10.00-13.00
Creative Workshop - Summer Hols!: painting, drawing and making, all about what we do on our holidays.
No art experience necessary. Suitable for ages 8+
Price: €25 per person
Friday 28.7.23 10.00-13.00, repeated Saturday 29.7.23 10.00-13.00
Creative Workshop - Archaeology - the Greeks: exploring, learning and making art inspired by the rich Hellenistic legacy of Vis
No art experience necessary. Suitable for ages 8+
Price: €25 per person
AUGUST
Tuesdays in August 10.00-12.00
1, 8, 15, 22 & 29.8.23
Summer Art School: Little Ones
A weekly activity session for younger children (ages 5 to 7) teaching practical skills via art history. Each time we'll look at a different aspect of art and create something based on that theme.
Price: €20 per person
Wednesdays in August 10.00-12.00
2 & 9.8.23
Life Drawing @ Lola
During July and August we'll be taking our sketchbooks to the beautiful setting of Konoba Lola, to learn about depicting the human form. Each session covers a specific area and is complete in itself.
(Nb. Models will be clothed)
Price: €20 per person per session (or six sessions for the price of five)
Thursdays in August 10.00-12.00
3, 10, 17, 24 & 31.8.23
Summer Art School: Older Ones
A weekly activity session for ages 8+. Art history, techniques and creativity are all in the mix as we look at various aspects of art and make our own work in response.
Price: €20 per person
Friday 11.8.23 10.00-13.00, repeated Saturday 12.8.23 10.00-13.00
Creative Workshop - Land-Marks: a fabulous workshop based on place and our relationship with it. Let's build!
No art experience necessary. Suitable for ages 8+
Price: €25 per person
Friday 25.8.23 10.00-13.00, repeated Saturday 26.8.23 10.00-13.00
Creative Workshop - Reflections: what do we see in the mirror?...
No art experience necessary. Suitable for ages 8+
Price: €25 per person
SEPTEMBER
Friday 8.9.23 10.00-13.00, repeated Saturday 9.9.23 10.00-13.00
Creative Workshop - Archaeology - the Romans: just what did the Romans do for us and our art history? The evidence is under our noses on Vis!
No art experience necessary. Suitable for ages 8+
Price: €25 per person
Friday 22.9.23 10.00-13.00, repeated Saturday 23.9.23 10.00-13.00
Creative Workshop - Harvest: our favourite time of year on Vis, so here's a workshop to celebrate the fruits of all the hard work in the vineyards.
No art experience necessary. Suitable for ages 8+
Price: €25 per person