Art Holidays with Friendship Travel 2027

Graham Thew November 9, 2026

I am delighted to say that Friendship Travel have asked me to tutor in 2027 at 2 of their venues, The Casa Rosa in Olhão Portugal for seven nights 26th May to the 2nd of June and in Northern Ireland in Ballycastle from September the 27th to the 30th.

You will have seen from my previous postings how much I have enjoyed teaching at the Casa Rosa and the joy of sketching and painting in Olhāo. 2027 will be the 5th time I have returned to the Algarve to teach. Ballycastle is a new venture for me. The course will be based at the 4* Marine Hotel situated on the sea front and we are within short travel distances of some of Northern Ireland’s most famous tourist destinations, not least the Giant’s Causeway. We have ideal accommodation at the hotel if the weather isn’t conducive to visiting the sights to paint and sketch. You also have a  choice of flying there or taking the car over by ferry.

If you wish to have more information have a look at the Friendship Travel site at  friendshiptravel.com  and follow the link for painting holidays. I do hope you may choose to join me!

The Giant’s Causeway
The “class of 2026” at the Casa Rosa
The worktable at the Casa Rosa…clearly a busy day with the paints!
The seafront at Ballycastle

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