Brambles Art Retreat in Venice
10th – 17th June 2026
Paint Venice
Recognised as an important location for painters worldwide, Brambles Art Retreat are offering days of plein air tuition in this iconic city, where you can learn to capture the beauty of Venice.
Janet Brady and Peter Davies have been teaching art for 21 years; two tutors share their expertise in oil, acrylic, watercolour, sketching, drawing and mixed media.
Group of 4 – 10 painters.
Venice in detail
Any Media
OIL
ACRYLIC
WATERCOLOUR
DRAWING
SKETCHING
INK
CHARCOAL
Demos and instruction
TWO TUTORS
WATCH THE EXPERTS
CORE SKILLS
ADD A LITTLE MAGIC
Challenges
PERSPECTIVE
WATER AND REFLECTIONS
COMPOSITION
FOCAL POINT AND DETAIL
VENETIAN COLOUR
MARKMAKING – SIMPLICITY
LIGHT AND DARK
Itinerary
8 max group size
5/6 days teaching
Day trip to Burano
All media all styles
All level of painter
Accomdtion and Transport
Central palazzo rooms of varying sizes
breakfast only
Flights not included but recommended
Transfers included* as a group
Pricing
non-refundable deposit £1500.00 then monthly instalments
amazing deal – price single painter fee May : £2995.00
bella Venezia
10th – 17th June 2026 tbc
Group size max 8
- 5/6 days teaching
- day trip to Burano
- all media all styles
- all level of painter.
- Central palazzo, rooms of varying sizes breakfast only.
- flights to Venice are not included but recommended.
- transfers included* as a group
- non refundable deposit £1500.00 then instalments
- prices : tbc
- super luxury double ensiute – £3495
- large twin ensuite – £2995
- Double ensuite – £2695
- Small double shared b/room – £2295
- 2 painters sharing – £2495 each
- Non paintnig partner sharing £2195
Reviews from previous trips
Brambles Marrakech – Morocco
Oct 2023 – Helen . UK
The trip to Marrakesh and Essaouira was a wonderful combination of art and tourism – a feast of colour, sights and smells in alleyways packed with spices, produce and craftwork bursting out of market stalls. Stunning public gardens, brilliant light. An enduring inspiration for artists.
Brambles Sicily
May 2022 – Janet T UK
History, fantastic scenery, friendly people, everything you need for sn inspirking pasintikng holiday. Thank you Janet and Peter xxx
Brambles – Japan
March 2018-Birgit. UK
I’ve got lovely memories that have established themselves now I’m thinking back to all the lovely things we did.
Brambles Amalfi – Italy
June 2019 -Sylvia. UK
There were inspirational views of Naples’ Bay to sketch and paint, from the hotel. Painting trips provided diversity in the ruins of Pompeii, the gardens of Ravello, the churches, and the ancient streets of Positano and Amalfi. Expert tuition was provided by our hosts Janet and Peter. A delightful trip.
Brambles – Corfu – Greece
June 2014 – Judith – Canada
“Lovely holiday, lots of great moments – Old Perithia, Thanks, Janet and Peter.”
June 2014 – Roy – UK
“A fantastic experience! Brilliant location and great company. really feel that I have learnt something. thank you so much Janet & Peter.
Brambles – India – Darjeeling
October 2012 – . UK
“Best course I have been on, easy-going, good teaching.”
Brambles – Devon
August 2010 – C.R. from UK
“Thank you for taking a total novice and giving me techniques, encouragement and confidence!”