5-Day Intensive Art Retreat at & Art Motel 1 - 5 March 2026
Join our 4 day (5 night ) Painting, Sculpture and Spa Retreat.
8 students max
For complete beginners, artists wanting to learn new skills and those wanting to have fun.
Full day sessions for Plein Air Painting, Wax sculpture for Casting, Self Portrait Painting, Welding for Sculpture & a rewarding Alba Spa session/dinner to celebrate. Each day includes a mix of structured workshops and free time for reflection, sketching, or relaxation.
Dates: Sunday – Friday
Price: $1,800 per person
(includes 5 nights’ accommodation, all meals, workshops, materials & Alba Spa/dinner)
Accommodation: One - or two-bedroom apartments (discounts for shared apartments)
Course Structure
Day 1 — Sunday: Arrival & Welcome
Check-in: From 2:00 pm
Evening: 6:00 pm Welcome dinner and drinks
•Overview of the week
•Lively art discussions and introductions
Day 2 — Monday: Beach Plein Air Painting
Morning Workshop: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm — Plein air painting at the beach
Lunch / Free Time: 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm (lunch supplied)
Afternoon Workshop: 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm — Studio work or continuation of morning session
Free Time: 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Dinner & Review: 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm — Dinner, drinks, and group discussion/reflection on the day.
Day 3 — Tuesday: Wax Modelling & Aluminium Casting
Morning Workshop: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm — Hands-on wax modelling techniques
Lunch / Free Time: 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm (lunch supplied)
Afternoon Workshop: 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm — Wax casting process continuation
Free Time: 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Dinner & Review: 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm —
Day 4 — Wednesday: Self-Portrait Painting
Morning Workshop: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm — Self-portrait painting techniques
Lunch / Free Time: 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm (lunch supplied)
Afternoon Workshop: 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm — Continued studio work on self-portraits
Free Time: 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Dinner & Review: 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm — Group discussion and reflection
Day 5 — Thursday: Welding for Sculpture & Spa Evening
Morning Workshop: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm — Welding techniques for small-scale sculpture
Lunch / Free Time: 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm (lunch supplied)
Afternoon Workshop: 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm — Sculptural development and finishing
Free Time: 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Evening: 5:45 pm – 10:00 pm — Alba Spa session followed by dinner at Thyme Restaurant
Day 6 — Friday: Departure
Check-out: 10:00 am
Book Directly
artmotel@djprojects.net
Gift Cards are available
Max 8 students per retreat.