Yassou!
Welcome to Artable's carefully curated Making your Mark in the Landscape - Greece with Debbie Mackinnon & Mike Staniford.
We will be exploring our visual art with Debbie and Mike through our experiences in island each day. This special retreat will suit students of every level, you can be a complete beginner and still enjoy creating a beautiful travel journal full of illustrations and stories to keep your memories and show loved ones. You can also be an experienced artist seeking to extend your art practice and to create work for future exhibits. There will be lots of useful discussions targeted at your level of experience.
To join us make your $500 non refundable or transferrable deposit. Once we confirm this trip you will be asked to pay 50% of your trip cost and this is not refundable. It is essential that you take out travel insurance with extensive cancellation cover in the event that changes come up and you need to cancel.
Non painting partners and friends are very welcome to attend.
We look forward to welcoming you to this unique experience.
ARTABLE RETREAT TERMS & CONDITIONS
ACCOMMODATION
Our Skopelos accommodation has been chosen for its views and its gorgeous terrace which we use as an art studio whilst we are there. With views comes a steep walk in and out of town. You MUST be walking fit to attend.
Please note that Skopelos has a very old waste water system that cannot handle toilet paper - it is a little strange at first, but all toilet paper is placed in a bin in your bathroom and it is emptied daily by housekeeping.
Rooms are allocated as single rooms with ensuite, there is a discount if you would like to share a room.
MEALS
We include all breakfasts, 5 lunches and 5 dinners. Other meals are pay as you go. We choose to give you only some meals as you might enjoy a quiet/early night in with some fruit and cheese or you might like to choose and buy your own lunches when we visit restaurants during the days out.
NON PAINTING PARTNERS
Non painting partners and friends are very welcome to attend. They will enjoy the same itinerary as the painters, without the painting! Please note that if non painters choose not to attend any part of the itinerary there are no part refunds.
STAYING BEFORE OR AFTER
If you are looking to extend your trip before or after we recommend a stay on the island of Skiathos. This lands you just a short ferry ride away from Skopelos for arrival day. It is a larger island with loads of shops, restaurants and activities. You will have plenty of time during our retreat to explore Skopelos.
CLIMATE
You can expect 18-23 degrees for Greece moving into Autumn.
CLOTHING
Pack painting clothes and casuals plus plenty of swimming gear. A good waterproof/windproof jacket is great for when the weather changes. Good walking shows are essential. Greece is very casual, you might like some nice dresses for dinners, but keep in mind that we walk extensively everywhere.
TRAVEL/TRANSFERS
Fly to Athens. Fly to Skiathos, Ferry to Skopelos MAIN PORT (not Glossa). Aim to arrive by 6pm on day one and to leave the morning of 28 September.
TRAVEL INSURANCE
Travel insurance is essential and is to be organised by you. Make sure you get cancellation cover. Artable has strict cancellations policies and will not refund you under any circumstance once our minimum numbers have been reached and our trip confirmed.
ART SESSIONS
Painting sessions are decided each day as per itinerary and weather permitting. We move the itinerary regularly and will advise you each day what is next.
MATERIALS LIST
TBA - you will bring your own materials and Debbie and Mike will advise how to keep these minimal for travel.
FLIGHTS
Flights are not included and are to be organised by you. Fly to Athens, then Skiathos. Skiathos is a great place to holiday before and after.
PAYMENT
A non-refundable and non-transferable $500 deposit is to be made to secure your spot via our website and the reservation form completed.
Once minimum numbers are reached and we can confirm the trip you will be asked to pay 50% of your retreat which is not refundable.
FULL PAYMENT is due on 1 May 2027, we will invoice you.
Payments are to be made to:
Artable Pty Ltd
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
BSB: 062 643
ACC: 1008 8473
Please use your surname as reference and your invoice number. For example, Smith6471
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL NEVER COMMUNICATE WITH YOU VIA SOCIAL MEDIA OR MESSENGER FOR PAYMENTS OF ARTABLE EVENTS.
CANCELLATION/REFUNDS
This trip relies heavily on group numbers. Therefore it is necessary for Artable to stick to a strict no refund policy once our trip is confirmed. This allows you to go ahead and book in the rest of your trip and flights without fear of the trip not going ahead.
If we decide to cancel the trip at any time we will issue you with a FULL refund. We are not responsible for expenses incurred in the preparation of trips (even cancelled trips), such as airline tickets, travel delays, flight cancellations. There is no refund if you arrive late or decide to leave early. Deposits secure your place and are non-refundable.
In the event that government travel restrictions prevent travel, you will be issued with a credit to be used at any Artable event.
Please note our cancellation dates & that Artable charges a $500 non refundable fee as your deposit.
Once we reach minimum numbers the retreat is confirmed and you will need to pay 50% of the retreat cost to maintain your spot. There are no refunds from this time. Take out travel insurance with cancellation cover immediately to cover for events that lead to possible cancellation.
You will be invoiced for the remaining payment 1 May 2027.
Please note that our itinerary is a guide only and is subject to changes to accommodate the group and teacher's needs as well as weather considerations. Have a look at our inclusions for a list of what is and isn't included.
