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Join us for an inspiring painting retreat in beautiful Kassiopi, Corfu
Imagine painting with the sound of the sea just steps away, surrounded by unspoilt landscapes, glowing Mediterranean light, and the timeless charm of a traditional Greek village. This is Kassiopi, nestled in the northeast corner of the island of Corfu—an ideal setting for artists seeking both inspiration and relaxation.
Our painting retreats are designed to immerse you in the beauty of the island while helping you develop your artistic skills. The location offers a stunning variety of scenes to capture: dramatic seascapes, peaceful olive groves, charming towns, and ancient hilltop villages. Whether you’re drawn to wide-open views, intimate coastal corners, or the textured character of old stone buildings, there’s something here to ignite every painter’s imagination.
We’ve hosted many painting courses in this exact spot, and each trip has been a special experience. Many of our guests return again and again—for the art, the setting, and the warm sense of community we build together.
To make your experience as enjoyable as possible, we take care of the practical details: we organise airport transfers, provide a daily breakfast and light lunch, and arrange group dinners at some of the area’s best local restaurants—where you’ll enjoy fresh, authentic Greek cuisine in a relaxed setting.
You’ll be supported by two experienced tutors, both passionate about sharing our knowledge and helping you grow your confidence and creativity. Whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned painter, you’ll find encouragement, guidance, and camaraderie throughout the week.
We’re currently enjoying a few days painting the beautiful views here and will be sharing our progress soon—so keep an eye out.
We’d love for you to join us on our next retreat. Bring your brushes and your curiosity, and come paint with us in paradise!
New Dates for Autumn & Winter
Take a look at our selected dates for Autumn winter 2025. Weekend and 5 day courses. Places are filling up quickly, why not send us an enquiry or just go for it and book your place. All levels of painter welcome.
Late booking places available.
Fancy getting away on a painting break? Getaway for 5days of creativity. We have 2 places available on the 11th – 16th Oct. Or come for a painting weekend 2 places left on the 17th – 19th October.
“This was my first painting holiday and it exceeded all my expectations!”
Thank you so much Peter and Janet, for letting us into your lovely home and for the fantastic tuition – I have so much to take home with me.
My 5 – days at Brambles have been fabulous”
Great tuition, hospitality, wonderful food. A use of different media will be vastly improved, I’m sure, as I take away all the tips and completed pieces of work and try to apply them at home.
“It was absolutely fantastic “
Could not have enjoyed it more. We were made to feel so welcome and well fed. Definitely be back.
Tutors Peter Davies and Janet Brady have been teaching painting for over 20 years. We teach all the core skills for your medium of choice, but we like to focus our teaching in a way to benefits each individual creative journey. Painters can work and develop their favourite medium or maybe try another.
“We focus our teaching to benefit your individual journey”
We like to stretch and challenge each painter, assessing their strengths and weaknesses and begin by putting into action a flexible plan for their time at Brambles.
“step by step you gain confidence and flourish”
Based in the beautiful county of Devon there are plenty of locations to choose from. We like to work in our garden studio and sit out in our rambling garden too. There are several locations in our tiny hamlet of Sprytown, and many more in the wider Devon landscape.
Courses in Devon
We have been hosting residential courses at our home in beautiful Devon since 2003. Enjoy a painting break and getaway from the hustle and bustle of a busy life, relax, retreat and totally emerse yourself in art.
Art Academy Cornwall
Take it up a level and enjoy a week at a seaside village on the Rame peninsular on Cornwall. Cawsand and Kingsand are two tiny picturesque villages in Cornwall. Penlee Villa is a stuning luxury base, another secret painting hideaway. Hidden in plain sight its not that far from Brambles and really close to Plymouth. This location was so successful our painters were mesmerised by the stunning sea views. Interested? Join our waitlist for JULY 2026.
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Art Academies Worldwide
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-In 2020 we all experienced a pandemic, the face to face teaching world stopped. Peter and Janet learnt to film and edit videos, we created a set of skectchbooking tutorials.
The birth of Sketchaway.
Sketchaway - Online Tuition
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Day workshops and Demos
Local groups often ask us to lecture on painting, drawing and sketching. We spend a day with them teaching any of the following media: Oil, Watercolour, Acrylic and Sketchbooking.
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The golden touch 1-1 learning
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Peter Davies & Janet Brady
Artists and Teachers – Watercolour, Oil, Acrylic, Charcoal, Drawing & Mixed Media.
“We have been teaching at Brambles Art Retreat for over 20 years.”
We host courses in Devon we welcome you into our home. Our 17th Century cottage is a place to relax, forget your busy lives for a few days and immerse yourself in a creative, nurtuing space.
Enjoy Janets delicious food around the kitchen table, relaxing chatter meeting new faces and making new friends.
Take a well earned stroll with Peter and Jupiter to stretch your legs after a fruitful day at the easel.
“Draw what you see not what you think you see”
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Brambles, Sprytown, Lifton, Devon, PL16 0AY, England, UK.
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