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ART RETREATS

Spending some time away at art retreats is a must at least once a year. 

Rejuvenate yourself and your creative vision by staying in beautiful and inspiring environments.

Whether weekend retreats or short courses for 4 or more days, surround yourself with other like minded people and throw in some invaluable tuition from some of Australia’s most accomplished artists. Artist retreats let you come home reinvigorated and relaxed. Browse blueBanksia’s art directory for places to escape to and recharge your creative spirit!

Baldessin Studio

Baldessin Studio

Location: 90 Shaftesbury Avenue, St Andrews
Victoria, Australia

Baldessin Studio is a dream creative bush retreat , only 50 kms from Melbourne CBD. Created in memory of artist George Baldessin, his beautiful hand built studio now runs as a not-for-profit organisation.

Bunginderry Artist Camp

Bunginderry Artist Camp

Location: Quilpie
Queensland, Australia

Bunginderry Artist Camp is a place to create in The Outback. Organise a group, just come yourself or register for one of our tutored workshops with experienced tutors and guided by local landscape artist, Annabel Tully.


  • Outback Photograph Retreat with Danielle Lancaster from 18-21 May, 2012
  • Outback Painting Retreat with Liz Cuming from 10-13 August, 2012
  • Outback Painting Retreat with Lizzie Connor from 8-11 June, 2012
GrampianArts

GrampianArts

Location: Halls Gap, Grampians National Park
Victoria, Australia

GrampianArts is a not for profit organisation offering two creative workshop programs situated in the majestic Grampians Mountain Range. Grampians Brushes and Grampians Texture strives to provide opportunities for artists and textile artists to extend their skills and showcase their work.

Into the Blue Creative Walks

Into the Blue Creative Walks

Location: MacDonell Ranges
Northern Territory, Australia

WORKSHOPS & WALKS IN BEAUTIFUL PLACES
Gentle walking programs combining art, photography, sculpture and writing workshops in Australian heartlands.

Paradise Courses

Paradise Courses

Location: Daku Resort, Savusavu, Fiji

Daku’s tranquil setting in beautiful tropical gardens overlooking Savusavu Bay is ideal for the art workshops which we have been running since 2005. Taught by top Australian artists across a range of genres, it’s a unique course wrapped up in a blissful holiday.

The CONTEXTART FORUM - TAFTA

The CONTEXTART FORUM - TAFTA

Location: Blue Mountains
New South Wales, Australia

TAFTA (The Australian Forum for Textile Arts) runs a CONTEXTART FORUM week of workshops in the Blue Mountains covering all the arts - April 14-20 2012.

USQ McGregor Schools

USQ McGregor Schools

Location: Toowoomba
Queensland, Australia

The University of Southern Queensland's annual McGregor Schools have a well-established reputation as one of the premier residential, performing, visual and creative arts learning experiences in Australia. The popular residential arts retreats are held in January and July in Toowoomba and at the Fraser Coast campus in September.

McGregor Summer School: January, 2013
McGregor Winter School: 2-6 July 2012
McGregor on the Bay: 21-24 September, 2012

accademia d'arte

Location: Italy
Create on the wonderdul Italian Riviera masters choosed sculpture workshops all year around with seaview artist residencies.www.nicoledurand.com

Annie Herron

Location: Rydal
New South Wales, Australia

Anyone can learn to draw.  From the absolute beginner to more experienced artists, all levels are catered for, exploring a wide range of drawing and painting mediums. Five Day residential art courses in the country.

Arajilla Artists Retreats - Lord Howe Island 

Location: Lord Howe Island
New South Wales, Australia

Take an inspirational long weekend, combining the exceptional beauty of Lord Howe Island with the opportunity to paint with Archibald prize-winning artists.

Arcadia Bed & Breakfast

Location: Cambewarra
New South Wales, Australia

Explore your creativity in this beautiful rural setting near Berry and Kangaroo Valley. Delight your senses and bring the artist in you to light. Accommodation, meals and painting classes are included. Beginners especially welcome. Give your creative soul a treat.

Art Promotions Queensland

Location: Carindale
Queensland, Australia
We present exhibitions, events and art awards on behalf of companies, government and private organisations.

Art Retreats International

Location: Bangalow
New South Wales, Australia
Art Retreats International invites you to expand your art and creative writing practice with renowned artists & authors in the most beautiful surroundings possible.

Australian Walking Holidays - Painting Adventures

Location: West MacDonnell Ranges
Northern Territory, Australia

Guided artists excursions in Central Australia's West MacDonnell Ranges. Led by celbrated painter Leo Robba with comfortable outback camping, this trip allows both amateur and professional artists to capture the inspiration of the Red Centre.

Australian Walking Holidays - Photography Adventures

Location: Cradle Mountain, Kakadu
Tasmania, Australia

Join professional photographer Andrew Thomasson for a photography adventure in some of Australia's finest wilderness locations, Kakadu National Park in the Northern Territory or Cradle Mountain and the West in Tasmania.

Bundanon Trust

Location: Shoalhaven
New South Wales, Australia

Workshops can be arranged with our Education Officers for a minimum of 15 people. Workshops can be tailored to suit your particular interest.

Claire Souter

Location: Kuranda
Queensland, Australia
Claire Souter holds small group art classes at her gallery in Kuranda from Wednesday to Saturday, packaged with/without accommodation at Kuranda Villas.  Open to all ages and levels of expereince.

Daintree Eco Lodge

Location: Daintree
Queensland, Australia

Learn more about Indigenous culture, stories and traditions of the Kuku Yalanji people of the Daintree region and create your own Aboriginal inspired masterpiece to take home.

eStudio Editions

Location: Church Point
New South Wales, Australia

eStudio Editions situated on beautiful Scotland Island. Learn traditional and contemporary skills in printmaking and fresco with master printmaker, Paul Smith and award winning artist, Tracy Smith.

Eternity Springs Art Farm

Location: The Channon
New South Wales, Australia

Re-vamp your creativity and curiosity and organise your own art retreat with friends or art groups. Set on 20 acres, just outside The Channon
village this is a perfect place to explore the Rainbow Region, rich in National Parks and colourful communities.

Fibre Arts Australia

Location: Tamworth
New South Wales, Australia
A huge line-up of massive talent from all over the world and Australia, will present outstanding textile workshops and lectures in Western Australia, Tasmania, ACT, Victoria and NSW.

Fine Art Retreats

Location: Balmain
New South Wales, Australia

Small Retreats conducted in Ubud, Bali by major Austraian Artists. More than workshops - a cultural experience in style. Creative and Inspirational.

Fired Art Gallery and Retreat

Location: Newee Creek
New South Wales, Australia

Short courses of three to five days learning ceramic sculpture, pottery and 2D art forms in a unique home stay set in forested retreat.

Flag Springs Artists' Bush Retreat

Location: Chinchilla
Queensland, Australia
The diverse landscape and abundant wildlife, combined with the peacefulness and tranquility, are a painter's delight. Accommodation available.

Freestyle Escape

Location: Sunshine Coast
Queensland, Australia

Should you want to do something extraordinary with a group of special friends or team building with your colleagues from work, whether it is a day, a week or a weekend away, please let us know and we can help plan your Escape experience.

Frogs Hollow Country Retreat

Location: Emu Vale
Queensland, Australia

Located 1hr & 40 min from Brisbane. The 1876 School was renovated into a country homestead. Perfect for groups or register for a workshop.

gurragawee

Location: Brooklet
New South Wales, Australia

gurragawee offers a unique collection of creative workshops, artstays and special events catering to small groups of people who enjoy expanding their artistic horizons in an atmosphere filled with fun and laughter.

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