PAINTING WORKSHOPS

There is no better feeling than sitting with your sketchbook on your lap, the sun warming your back as you marvel at the brand new landscape before you. Stunning scenery, beautiful buildings, unusual sounds, sweet aromas carried on a balmy breeze… The stimulation of a different country can bring out the best in an artist — and that's why our painting workshop vacations are so popular. With world famous artists as tutors, we'll paint and sketch, go sightseeing, explore out-of-the-way places as well as the legendary sights of each country we visit. We'll sample local cuisine and talk to the people we meet on our travels, so you get the real traveller's experience. We have selected the very best painting locations and artists so that we can quickly get to work in a range of memorable painting spots.

Spring Colours of Bright with David Taylor

Spring Colours of Bright Painting Workshop with David Taylor

  • 11 Nov 2025
  • Australia
  • 9 Nights
Includes Accommodation, Painting Tuition, Guided Sightseeing, and a selection of meals

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • First-class teaching by David Taylor
  • Painting in Mt Buffalo National Park
  • The scenic landscapes of Bright
TOUR DETAILS
Medieval Towns of England & Scotland Painting Workshop with Amanda Hyatt

England & Scotland Painting Workshop with Amanda Hyatt

  • 2 Sep 2025
  • United Kingdom
  • 12 Nights
Includes Accommodation, Painting Tuition, Guided Sightseeing, and a selection of meals

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • First-class teaching Amanda Hyatt
  • Edinburgh Castle
  • Welcome drinks and Farewell drinks
TOUR DETAILS
Cinque Terre and Lake Maggiore Painting Workshop with Annee Kelly

Cinque Terre and Lake Maggiore with Annee Kelly

  • 31 Aug 2025
  • Europe
  • 12 Nights
Includes Accommodation, Painting Tuition, Guided Sightseeing, and a selection of meals

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • First-class teaching by Annee Kelly
  • Painting at Lake Maggiore
  • Stunning Cinque Terre
TOUR DETAILS
Cornwall & Cotswolds England painting Workshop with Terry Jarvis

Cornwall & Cotswolds Painting Workshop with Terry Jarvis

  • 8 Jul 2025
  • United Kingdom
  • 12 Nights
Includes Accommodation, Guided Sightseeing, A selection of entertainment & meals

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • First-class teaching by Terry Jarvis
  • Painting sessions and sightseeing in England
  • Visit the enchanting town of Castle Combe
TOUR DETAILS
Wonders of Southern Africa Painting Workshop with John Lovett

Southern Africa Painting Workshop with John Lovett

  • 15 May 2025
  • Africa
  • 12 Nights
Includes Accommodation, Guided Sightseeing, A selection of entertainment & meals

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Tour leadership by John Lovett
  • Tour to Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust
  • Sunset cruise on the Chobe River
TOUR DETAILS
Provence & French Riviera Painting Workshop with Greg Allen

French Riviera & Provence with Greg Allen

  • 1 May 2025
  • Europe
  • 12 Nights
Includes Accommodation, Painting Tuition, Guided Sightseeing, and a selection of meals

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • First-class teaching by Greg Allen
  • Sightseeing and painting in Villefranche sur Mer
  • The Picasso Museum
TOUR DETAILS
Immersion in Western Australia with Annee Kelly

Immersion in Western Australia with Annee Kelly

  • 1 Apr 2025
  • Australia
  • 11 Nights
Includes Accommodation, Painting Tuition, Guided Sightseeing, and a selection of meals

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Tour leadership by Annee Kelly
  • Painting at Margaret River
  • The Pinnacles Desert
TOUR DETAILS
Sydney and the Blue Mountains Painting Workshop with Amanda Hyatt

Sydney and the Blue Mountains with Amanda Hyatt

  • 15 Mar 2025
  • Australia
  • 12 Nights
Includes Accommodation, Guided Sightseeing, A selection of entertainment & meals

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • First-class teaching by Amanda Hyatt
  • The Art Gallery of New South Wales
  • Sydney Harbour cruise
TOUR DETAILS
Queenstown, Lake Tekapo and Wanaka with Robyn Collier

Queenstown, Lake Tekapo and Wanaka with Robyn Collier

  • 4 Mar 2025
  • New Zealand
  • 12 Nights
Includes Accommodation, Painting Tuition, Guided Sightseeing, and a selection of meals

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Tour leadership by Robyn Collier
  • Serence Cruise on Lake Wakatipu
  • Painting in Queenstown, Lake Tekapo, Wanaka
TOUR DETAILS
The Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia with Chan Dissanayake

The Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia with Chan Dissanayake

  • 25 Feb 2025
  • Australia
  • 12 Nights
Includes Accommodation, Painting Tuition, Guided Sightseeing, and a selection of meals

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Tour leadership by Chan Dissanayake
  • Full day painting around Great Ocean Road
  • Venture to Twelve Apostles
TOUR DETAILS
Queenstown, Lake Tekapo and Wanaka, New Zealand with David Taylor

Queenstown, Lake Tekapo and Wanaka, NZ with David Taylor

  • 23 Feb 2025
  • New Zealand
  • 12 Nights
Includes Accommodation, Guided Sightseeing, A selection of entertainment & meals

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Tour leadership by David Taylor
  • Cruise Lake Wakatipu
  • Paintng at Lake Tekapo
TOUR DETAILS
Western Australia Painting Workshop with Robyn Collier

Western Australia Oil Painting Workshop with Robyn Collier

  • 20 Oct 2024
  • Australia
  • 11 Nights
Includes Accommodation, Guided Sightseeing, A selection of entertainment & meals

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Tour leadership by Robyn Collier
  • Explore Mammoth Cave
  • Nambung National Park - The Pinnacles
TOUR DETAILS
Flinders Ranges, Clare Valley and Hahndorf with David Taylor

Flinders Ranges, Clare Valley and Hahndorf with David Taylor

  • 15 Oct 2024
  • Australia
  • 11 Nights
Includes Accommodation, Guided Sightseeing, A selection of entertainment & meals

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • First-class teaching by David Taylor
  • Wilpena Pound, Clare Valley winery
  • Flinders Ranges National Park
TOUR DETAILS
Tasmania Painting Workshop with Terry Jarvis

Tasmania Painting Workshop with Terry Jarvis

  • 16 Nov 2024
  • Australia
  • 12 Nights
Includes Accommodation, Painting Tuition, Guided Sightseeing, and a selection of meals

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Painting Tuition by Terry Jarvis
  • Cruise on the world-famous Gordon River
  • Painting in beautiful Hobart
TOUR DETAILS
Portugal Workshop with John Lovett

Portugal Painting Workshop with John Lovett

  • 8 Sep 2024
  • Mediterranean
  • 12 Nights
Includes Accommodation, Guided Sightseeing, A selection of entertainment & meals

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Painting Tuition by John Lovett
  • Douro River cruise
  • A full day of painting in Porto
TOUR DETAILS
Fascinating Destinations
Fascinating Destinations
Fabulous times & people
Fabulous times & people
Everything’s included
Everything’s included
Expert Painting Tuition
Expert Painting Tuition
Come with a partner or fly solo
Come with a partner or fly solo
Unique Travel Experiences
Unique Travel Experiences

PAINTING WORKSHOPS CUSTOMERS SAY...

“I can’t tell you how impressed I was. Having never been on a tour such as this I had no idea what to expect...I was more than happy with the whole experience...congratulations on an amazing team and amazing experience”

Glenys Narelle Holmes

“Amanda & Alex delightful as usual. Love watching Amanda paint. Geoff had everything running perfectly supported by Jan. Very helpful not having to carry our gear too far.”

Rayma Woodhouse

“After completing this trip I would definitely travel with Travelrite again as I felt everything lived up to the tour description and itinerary. Amanda was always checking everyone was okay and kept us informed at all times.”

Josephine Pinzone

“I had a fantastic time, learned lots and can’t wait to go on my next tour. Thank you”

Mark Stewart