
Watercolour Workshops and Painting Holidays
Discover the joy of painting with Ione, whose watercolour workshops and art holidays combine creativity, relaxation, and inspiration. Join friendly, supportive sessions from half-day and full-day workshops to immersive painting retreats. Whether you’re a complete beginner or a more experienced painter looking to explore new techniques, you’ll find encouragement, laughter, and a chance to reconnect with your creativity.
Friendly, relaxed workshops where you'll grow in confidence. What previous participants say:
"I came away feeling like I'd learned so much in just one session. Ione explains techniques in simple, easy-to-follow steps, making everything feel achievable."
⭐ "The best art workshop I've been to."
⭐ "Have done a number of workshops now... great value, excellent tuition and very inspirational.
⭐ "It's the first time I have understood watercolour painting."
⭐ "There was no pressure, just pure enjoyment."
⭐ "You are as gifted a teacher as an artist."
⭐ "Three hours of peace and harmony."

Whether you join me for a few creative hours, a full-day workshop or a painting holiday, groups are kept small, friendly and supportive, with plenty of individual guidance.
Ready to paint? Browse the upcoming courses, workshops and retreats below. Studio workshops can be booked using the Book Now button; for workshops at other venues and painting retreats, you'll find booking information below.
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
Workshops at Other Venues
As well as leading watercolour workshops in North Yorkshire, I’m delighted to collaborate with beautiful venues including Castle Howard and Breezy Knees Gardens. Each offers an inspiring setting for creativity, relaxation and connection through painting.
Booking for these workshops is through the individual venue:
Autumn Trees, Saturday 17 October, Breezy Knees Gardens
Autumn Trees, Monday 19 October, Castle Howard Arboretum
Christmas Cards, Monday 30 November, Castle Howard Arboretum
Painting Retreats
If you’d like to combine your love of painting with travel, I also offer painting holidays in Kerala, India, and Andalusia, Spain – opportunities to paint, unwind and immerse yourself in beautiful landscapes.
Click on the title of each retreat to download the PDF brochure.
Painting and Yoga in Andalusia, 12-18 Sep 2026
Watercolour Painting in Andalusia, 27 Sep - 3 Oct 2026
Painting and Yoga in Kerala, Southern India, 13-19 Jan 2027
Painting and Yoga in Andalusia, 20-27 Apr 2027
Booking Workshops
To book one of my studio workshops or Thursday course sessions, select the workshop below and use the Book Now button. Workshops are designed for adults.
If you would like to bring a participant under 18, please get in touch to discuss options.
For my refund and cancellation policy, please click here.
- 95 British pounds
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Ink & Watercolour Workshop, North Yorkshire, Saturday 5 September, 10-3, Welburn Business Park
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Reconnect with your creativity through watercolour painting, yoga and qi gong. 12-18 September 2026
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Six inspiring days of painting, creativity and relaxation: Casa de los Cuadros, 27 Sep - 3 Oct 2026
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Gentle yoga, qi gong and watercolour painting. Sunday 25 October | 10am–1pm | Helmsley Arts Centre
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Create a Starry Painting and Christmas Cards. Sat 28 Nov, 10-3, Unit 5 Welburn Business Park
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Reconnect with your creativity through watercolour painting, yoga and qi gong. 20-26 April 2027
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