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skills, inspiration, passion
Skyros offers art courses at both centres in Greece - Atsitsa Bay and The Skyros Centre and Skyros HQ, The Grange by the Sea in the UK. God may or may not be beauty and creativity, but Skyros island definitely is! You can see in the beautiful Atsitsa Bay where more than three thousand years ago Odysseus landed to take young Achilles to the long Trojan war! Inspired by the breathing of the pine trees, the whispers of the nocturnal sea or the memories of rocks blessed with the wisdom of so many generations, people embark on a serene, inspirational journey that takes them beyond the boundaries of their imagination. The beautiful images they create, with help from our facilitators, through their unexplored inner landscapes make them proud of a creativity some never suspected they possess! Courses in painting & sketching, watercolours, mosaics, photography and more are open to both beginners and those who would like to develop their skills further. They are facilitated by our highly qualified professional teachers who offer support both within the group and individually. And all this within a community of very friendly people, united by the universal language of the heart and ready to share experiences, views and ideas. It is like a dream come true. At the Skyros Centre, the village offers a visual environment of inspiring beauty and a huge variety of subject matter to explore, from expansive panoramas of sea and sky to intimate winding lanes and courtyards. Art courses materials are provided, but participants may want to bring with them sketchbooks, pencils and a sharpener, mixing palette, brushes, their preferred paints, canvases or paper and their digital camera. Do not forget an old shirt or apron plus sturdy shoes, hat and plenty of suntan lotion! ‘The best arts and crafts holidays. For creative courses abroad, consider one of the centres offered by Skyros.’ Sophie Butler, The Telegraph This is a New Year's celebration with courses, coastline walks, games, fabulous food and the company of inspirational leaders and soon-to-be new friends. The Grange in the Isle of Wight has been awarded four star guest accommodation by the AA and receives TripAdvisor's Certificate of Excellence year after year. Meet like-minded new friends and explore your potential with inspirational, skilled facilitators who will support you. Do as much or as little as you choose. Smart dress for New Year's Eve. Find out more about the courses available below in What's On. Skyros attracts mostly solo travellers from all over the world. Although all ages are represented, approximately 70% are between 35 and 65. The Grange is a stunning Georgian country house, surrounded by greenery and close to Shanklin's sandy beach, cosy pubs and restaurants and the local train station. Share a room with a friend or family member. Or choose single occupancy of a room. The supplement for single occupancy is £120 for two nights. Your New Year Celebration includes ten hours of course time split between two inspiring facilitators plus evening events. This leaves plenty of time to explore the island and relax. Holidays are inclusive of breakfast, lunch and dinner, tailored to dietary requirements. Saturday 30 Dec New Year's Eve New Year's Day Tuesday 2 January As with much of the UK, weather is changeable. Although the Isle of Wight does boast a micro-climate and it is one of the sunniest places to visit, it's likely to be cold. What's included? The easiest way to reach The Grange is usually by train. Buy a return rail ticket to Shanklin via Portsmouth Harbour and your ticket will include crossing the Solent in 15 minutes by FastCat. An island train meets the FastCat at Ryde Pier Head and takes you on to Shanklin in 25 minutes. Outside Shanklin station, take a cab for the 3-minute journey to Eastcliff Road or walk to The Grange in around 15 minutes. If you decide to drive then book your crossing online with Wightlink or Red Funnel Ferries. Call 01983 867644 or email us at stay@thegrangebythesea.com for ferry discount codes.Art Holidays
Sat 30 Dec - Tue 2 Jan 2024 (3 nights)
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16.00: Arrivals
18.30: Welcome
19.30: Dinner
08.00: Breakfast
10.30: Course
13.00: Lunch
17.00: Course
20.00: Dinner & Celebrations
08.30: Breakfast
10.30: Course
14.00: New Year's Day Lunch
14.30: Coastline Walk
17.00: Course
20.00: Dinner & Nightlife
08.00: Breakfast
10.30: Course
12.30: Lunch followed by Departures
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