Booking & Payment

How can I book a place?

You can secure your space by completing the online reservation form and paying a non-refundable deposit of the amount stated on the tour description page. We’ll send you a welcome email and an invoice for the deposit as soon as we can after you’ve submitted your details online. We will hold your space until the payment due date (usually one week after the invoice is issued). Bookings are processed in the order they arrive in.

What happens next?

Once we’ve received the deposit we will confirm the booking by email. The baalance payment will be due 10 weeks before the start date and you will receive an invoice for this at least 2 weeks before the due date. We will also send you detailed information about your art holiday, including a list of recommended materials if applicable. You can get in touch anytime before then, of course, if you have any questions.

What’s included in the price?

The website description details what is included in the package price. As a general rule, flights and transport to and from the stated start and end location are not included. Also excluded are personal travel insurance, meals not stated in the description and gratuities.

How do I pay?

We will send you an invoice before the due date. Payments can be made by online bank transfer or by card via Revolut (or Paypal for smaller amounts). The preferred method for balance payments is bank (wire) transfer.

Do you have a waiting list for fully booked tours?

Yes, we keep a waiting list to re-fill places in the event of cancellations. Please contact us to be placed on the list.

Could I book a shorter holiday than advertised?

No, partial attendance isn’t usually an option. If you decide to arrive later or leave earlier the full package price is still due.

I live locally and don’t require accommodation – is it possible to book the workshop/ course element only?

On rare occasions we offer a course-only option for local participants. Please contact us about this option for the activity you’re interested in.

How many guests will be in the group?

Depending on the activity and facilities the maximum group size is between 10 and 12 guests.

How to book a short break

Our art short breaks with flexible dates can be booked all year round, subject to availability, so you can build them into your travel itinerary. Use the short break enquiry form to tell us your preferred travel dates. The earlier you enquire the greater the chances that both the tutor, workshop space (if applicable) and accommodation are available.

We will check availability for your desired dates and get back to you as soon as we can (usually within 48 hours). If your dates are available we will email you the price and a link to the online booking form. If you want to go ahead and book you can do so by completing the form and paying a non-refundable deposit of £150 per person (we’ll issue an invoice for this once we’ve received the form). The balance will be due 8 weeks before the start date and we’ll send you an information pack with everything you need to know.

Why do most short breaks on the website not have set prices?

This is due to differences in the price of accommodation depending on the season and other factors. For example, a mid-week break in November or the end of January is usually much cheaper than a weekend break in July or August. Prices of other package elements are unlikely to change with different timings, but accommodation prices do. We’ll be happy to advise you on the best offers if your dates are flexible.

Why is the minimum number for a short break two people? Could I book it as an individual?

The costs for organising and running a short break (i.e. tutor costs, cost of the hotel room etc.) are the same for one and two guests. Theoretically an individual could book, but the price would work out quite high.