Creative Retreats 2023
In 2023, The Pigment Trail plans to host some imaginative artist-led creative retreats and holidays to cultural cities around the world.
We plan to run short creative retreats.
- Creative Retreats India: to Jaipur Rajasthan
- Creative Retreats Europe: Lisbon Portugal,
- Creative Retreats UK: Edinburgh and London
ARTISAN AND HANDMADE CRAFT TOUR (10 NIGHTS)
JAIPUR, INDIA: EARLY 2023
Creative courses and workshops with local artisans: indigo and vegetable dyeing, block printing, hand painted ceramics and gemstone polishing .
Tour historic temples, forts and majestic palaces and get a true understanding of the local culture.
Taste the best of fabulous India.
Wander the bazaars for treasures and finds. Textiles, local culture and wonderful food.
Creative journaling. A complete colour immersion to delight the senses and spark creativity.
Our home for ten days will be the welcoming Alsisar Haveli, spa and pool, where you can relax with your mind full of your day’s excitement.
Can’t wait that long for a creative holiday? Check out our Art Holiday and Craft Holiday to India in October 2021.
LONDON: URBAN SKETCHING, STREETS AND GALLERIES
LATE SPRING 2023
In our list of our best creative retreats, we absolutely have to include a long weekend in London, our home city. We are passionate about our city, and can’t wait to show you around.
Bring a sketchbook for some creative journaling, and let’s get out and express ourselves! We will visit the finest art galleries, eat in the coolest cafes, restaurants and pubs. From the fashionable streets of Shoreditch to the markets of Notting Hill, we will endeavour to fill a whole sketchbook of creative journaling ideas.
All abilities welcome for this creative city adventure.
EDINBURGH CULTURE TRAIL
SUMMER 2023
Fusing both modern and ancient, Edinburgh is a haven for creative travel adventures. A hotbed of creative genius and a visual feast of art-adorned buildings. Truly wonderful for creative journal ideas.
This tour will encapsulate the best of what Edinburgh has to offer. Cool mornings sketching in quaint Stockbridge. Magnificent views up the ancient volcano. And musings through the best galleries. All combined with cosy pub visits and Scottish afternoon tea delights.
LISBON WITH LOVE: PATTERNS, PORCELAIN AND PRINTING
AUTUMN 2023
Experience one of Europe’s most beautiful cities on this artist-led trail – an ideal setting for a creative journey. Wander down the bohemian Barrio Alto, munch on traditional Portuguese tarts on sun-drenched terraces or simply gaze at the many street art works and galleries that Lisbon has to offer.
Fill your creative journal pages. All topped off with a day trip to the delightful hillside town of Sintra, a vision of opulent mansions and extravagant palaces. A unique creative inspiration.
