For the past 15 years, we have led more than 60 study trips around the world, each crafted with care, depth, and professionalism. Every journey is a pilgrimage through beauty — from the tranquil courtyards of the Alhambra, to the carved wood and shimmering zellij of Fez and Marrakesh, the golden light of Cairo, the turquoise domes of Samarkand, and the sunlit sanctuaries of Athens and Rajasthan.
Our drawing classes take place in extraordinary settings, often held al fresco in ancient courtyards, gardens, mosques, and palaces where history still breathes through every arch and ornament. Along the way, we visit the workshops of local craftspeople, learning directly from master artisans who continue centuries-old traditions of design and making.
Each trip includes hands-on craft workshops — in woodwork, leatherwork, zellij mosaic, ceramics, painting, and stone carving — paired with expert-led tours of sacred and historical sites guided by local specialists who bring each monument’s story to life.
These carefully tailored experiences are more than travel; they are a way of entering into dialogue with a place, its people, and its past, weaving together art, culture, and lived experience in a meaningful and memorable way.
Our participants come from all corners of the world and from all walks of life — complete beginners, practising artists, and everyone in between. All nationalities and faiths are warmly welcomed. What unites everyone is a shared love of pattern: a fascination with the harmony of geometry and the beauty that transcends borders.
These journeys not only nurture creativity but also forge lasting friendships and a global community bound by curiosity, beauty, and a shared sense of wonder.
