About Art by Liza Collaros - 7 Days Art Retreat April 22 - April 28 - 2024

A creative retreat located in the Mediterranean is a dream for many. What better way to experience a new culture, than on an island in the middle of the Ionian, Zakynthos, Greece. From the hundreds of shades of blue, whitewashed cliffs and lush greenery, I am waiting for you to indulge in the Greek spirit and generous hospitality. You will enjoy a serene private villa estate hidden amongst the olive groves in the famous Laganas resort. We’ll tour the island, and our week together will consist of various field trips, inspired by surrounding architecture, scenery and landscapes. No two days will be the same, we will be immersed in painting, drawing and photography.

I, Liza Collaros, will be your host. I have lived in Zakynthos for over 22 years and look forward to sharing experiences, meeting new friends, and working together to learn fresh techniques in a truly magical setting. In this retreat, you’ll spend one week in Zakynthos focusing on a variety of styles, techniques, mediums and subject matter.

I will help you take an in-depth look in your toolbox for capturing the essence of your impressions of what you see all around you.

Quick, loose sketch, five-minute blind contour drawings or mixing a colour palette of your surroundings, finding different ways of expressive mark making and guiding you on how to paint on the move.

We will use a variety of materials such as markers, brush pens, charcoal, pastels, paints, collage, pencils, and colour sticks to create powerful expressive sketches and paintings. I will encourage you in stillness and mindfulness, so you are able to capture the scene in front of you, as literally or as abstract as your interpretation is, there is no right or wrong.

Join our creative retreat in beautiful Greece and create your own wonderful work of art, surrounded by breath-taking landscape. This time together is all about finding your hidden talent and developing a new passion for painting and meeting others who love art, just like you.

Location: Zakynthos, Greece
Dates: September 24 - October 01 - 2023.
Guide: Liza Collaros
Guests ages 18 and up can attend
(Retreat limited to 14 people – with a minimum of 3 people for retreat to take place otherwise it will be cancelled)
Price includes:
All meals, beverages, lodging, art supplies, activities, instruction & transfers.
7 night’s accomadation with breakfast
7 dinners
5 lunches, hot & cold beverages, stocked fridge & plenty wine!
3 yoga sessions
Painting & creative art activities with Liza & guest artist
Wine tasting
Cooking lesson
Pottery lesson
Local to excursions & turtle spotting
Art materials
Transfer to & from airport
Transportation around the island
Personal time to explore & rest
Surprise welcome pack
Connections, memories & adventures to last a lifetime.
Price does not include: Tipping of co-host, villa staff and cleaning staff, guides, drivers and waiters.