Throughout the year we cater for all levels of ability and all styles of painting. If you are looking for a mixed course or just a pure watercolour week we have something for you. Each week varies from tutor to tutor, however we have laid out the following sample courses which gives you an idea of what to expect during your weeks course.
Oils
Explore the use of oil paints…
Mixed
A range of mediums for every level…
Watercolour
Learn or improve your watercolour skills…
All courses follow a similar pattern of sketching in and around Olhao and also using the large studios, this way painters will get an opportunity for some out door painting as well as tutors covering different aspects of technique, colour mixing etc. Detailed itineraries will be provided at your welcome drink on arrival in Olhao and we are happy to talk through any courses or questions you have in more detail. There is an excellent art shop in Olhao should you forget any of your materials, but please remember that we only supply easels, tables and chairs, portable easels and portable chairs.
We also run specialist courses on other weeks, please check out our dates and prices page or contact us for more information.
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We pride ourselves on our high customer repeat rate, these are just a few comments that some of our previous customers have said.
Sue Jell – 2009
“The booking procedure was very good and thorough and we felt both David and yourself were welcoming and keen to ensure that we enjoyed the trip. The accommodation met expectations, although just one of our group felt that a single bed was a bit cramped. We all felt that the Schoolhouse was charming, very spacious and well appointed. Breakfast was very good and plenty of it. The restaurants were of a good standard with varied food and very good value. The tutor, Andy was very helpful and attentive offering some really valuable tutoring and with a ready sense of humour which provided a relaxed atmosphere. The town itself is charming and very natural being a working fishing port without the usual tourist type ambience. A good choice of venues for painting and we all particularly loved the islands and boat trips to and from. Also the markets provided some fun subjects for sketching and painting.”
“The booking procedure was very good and thorough and we felt both David and yourself were welcoming and keen to ensure that we enjoyed the trip. The accommodation met expectations, although just one of our group felt that a single bed was a bit cramped. We all felt that the Schoolhouse was charming, very spacious and well appointed. Breakfast was very good and plenty of it. The restaurants were of a good standard with varied food and very good value. The tutor, Andy was very helpful and attentive offering some really valuable tutoring and with a ready sense of humour which provided a relaxed atmosphere. The town itself is charming and very natural being a working fishing port without the usual tourist type ambience. A good choice of venues for painting and we all particularly loved the islands and boat trips to and from. Also the markets provided some fun subjects for sketching and painting.”
Shirley Comrie Smith – 2009
“We all had a great time,good small group, good tutor, enthusiastic and encouraging. The studio worked well though some small low tables for paints, water jars etc to be used beside easels would be useful. The self service restaurant was good as it took less time for lunch and had a good selection of food. We all liked the variety of fish of course. Breakfast with the fruit and cheese was very good. I think the rooms are just right for an art school and I would not hesitate to recommend the course to friends.”
“We all had a great time,good small group, good tutor, enthusiastic and encouraging. The studio worked well though some small low tables for paints, water jars etc to be used beside easels would be useful. The self service restaurant was good as it took less time for lunch and had a good selection of food. We all liked the variety of fish of course. Breakfast with the fruit and cheese was very good. I think the rooms are just right for an art school and I would not hesitate to recommend the course to friends.”
Sue Poston – 2009
“The week was very special. wonderful location, great weather and for me a whole new group of people. I think you have achieved wonders with the school house and the pool house and I can fully understand why you choose to live in Olhao. I will spread the word to my painting friends and associates of the delights of the courses you are offering.”
“The week was very special. wonderful location, great weather and for me a whole new group of people. I think you have achieved wonders with the school house and the pool house and I can fully understand why you choose to live in Olhao. I will spread the word to my painting friends and associates of the delights of the courses you are offering.”
Keith Tottem – 2009
“It was a great week: everyone clearly loved the accommodation, the art school and the town – and Andy proved a great choice of tutor for this rather lively and uninhibited bunch of artists! It’s a tremendous benefit having all the meals included in different restaurants and would obviously been even better in a week when more are open.”
“It was a great week: everyone clearly loved the accommodation, the art school and the town – and Andy proved a great choice of tutor for this rather lively and uninhibited bunch of artists! It’s a tremendous benefit having all the meals included in different restaurants and would obviously been even better in a week when more are open.”
Liz Grant – 2009
“I had a wonderful time in Olhao….. a great place and the art studio was lovely. All the facilities were good and the accommodation was really nice, Breakfasts were fine, though I think one or two people were miffed when they discovered that there were cereals on offer unbeknown to them….. you know what the English are like!!!! I thought it was a fab idea to use local restaurants and the food was really very good indeed……good to have wine included in the evenings”
“I had a wonderful time in Olhao….. a great place and the art studio was lovely. All the facilities were good and the accommodation was really nice, Breakfasts were fine, though I think one or two people were miffed when they discovered that there were cereals on offer unbeknown to them….. you know what the English are like!!!! I thought it was a fab idea to use local restaurants and the food was really very good indeed……good to have wine included in the evenings”
Margaret Wade – 2009
“Camilla, you pipped me to the post. I was about to email you to say what a lovely holiday its been, we had a great time. Beryl, who at the last moment wondered what she was doing going at all thoroughly enjoyed it. Such a nice group of people and what fun we all had. Dawn was great, I think her attitude to the concept of a painting “holiday” was right so that we did not feel guilty if doing something else on occasions. David looked after us very well, and had chosen restaurants with care even if we didn’t always turn up at the right restaurant on the right day!!!!!”
“Camilla, you pipped me to the post. I was about to email you to say what a lovely holiday its been, we had a great time. Beryl, who at the last moment wondered what she was doing going at all thoroughly enjoyed it. Such a nice group of people and what fun we all had. Dawn was great, I think her attitude to the concept of a painting “holiday” was right so that we did not feel guilty if doing something else on occasions. David looked after us very well, and had chosen restaurants with care even if we didn’t always turn up at the right restaurant on the right day!!!!!”
We work with several art clubs and societies throughout the UK and actively encourage groups to bring there own teacher to take advantage of the facilities at our Spacious ARt School whilst enjoying some ‘free time’ in the beautiful coast of Portugals Algarve. If you woul dlike to discuss the facilities that Art In The Algarve can provide please contact us for details and we will be happy to provide you costs for running your own private course.
If you are a group with out a teacher then we can also recommend and provide several expert art teachers. Please contact us to discuss your requirments.