May 22 - Jun 5 2015

Visit the Blue Mosque, Topkapı Palace, The Grand Bazaar and the relics of the Roman (Byzantine) Empire: Hagia Sophia, Basilica Underground Cistern and the Hippodrome, which are just some of the highlights of just our first day.  visit Chora Museum, considered to be one of the most beautiful surviving examples of a Byzantine church. Chora is famous for its amazingly vivid and well-preserved mosaics and frescoes, depicting images from the life of Jesus and the Virgin Mary.    Our Adventure continues …

Mar 8 - Mar 20 2016

Enjoy the warm Peruvian sun and explore your creative flair, learning the enchanting art of encaustic. This ancient medium, using molten beeswax, is a perfect partner to Peru’s historic Incan Empire, stunning landscape, arts, and local colour.  We will hand-alter photographs taken on our cultural explorations of Macchu Piccu, local galleries, architectural wonders, and Peruvian gastronomic and fine arts, learning how to pour, carve, and colour sweet-smelling beeswax to create mixed media photographic paintings.  

Jun 4 - Jun 6 2016

A weekend of plein-air painting at the beautiful Okanagan wineries of Bottleneck Drive in picturesque Summerland, BC.  The weekend kicks off at Giant Head Winery with a Friday night artist reception and painting demonstration.  Join Mark Glavina and guests as we paint the town on Saturday morning in Summerland, starting with a short class on urban composition and street perspective,  followed by a break in the afternoon for a little R&R.  Events continue in the late afternoon with a visit to …

Nov 17 - Dec 3 2015

Paint your way through the ‘pearl of the orient’ on an incredible two week adventure.  Our tour begins in HoChi Mihn City formerly known as Saigon, is located at the heart of the southern part of Vietnam, between the northern edge of the Mekong Delta and the South Eastern region of volcanic red soil.  Over the past three centuries, Saigon, once praised as the “Pearl of the Orient”, was known as an important trade center for Chinese, Japanese and Western merchants. Our …

May 15 - May 29 2017

France is as enchanting and intriguing as all the guidebooks boast with its monuments and galleries, the gastronomic pleasures of the iconic Paris bistro, and the incomparable light of Provence and the Mediterranean. Explore one of the most historically important and beautiful locations on the world art map with Travelling Brush artist Mark Glavina and our host artist, Margot Paris.

May 27 - Jun 12 2018

SOLD OUT Join artist Mark Glavina painting along the meandering Adriatic coast of Croatia May 2018. Our tour begins in the beautiful capital city of Zagreb before making our way to the coastal city of Zadar and then Split; this medieval fortress city with her Diocletian Palace and Roman Ruins will dazzle your senses. We continue our Dalmation coastal odyssey taking a ferry to the Islands of Brač and Hvar before our final destination; the walled city of Dubrovnik. This …

May 26 - Jun 10 2019

Join the Travelling Brush in Portugal’s capital with artist Eudes Correia, an internationally renowned watercolour painter and feature artist of Winsor and Newton paints. Our time in Lisbon will be spent studying with Eudes both in his studio and in the streets of Lisbon, drawing and painting on location while being inspired by this talented artist and incredible city. Our art adventure continues north with your host Mark Glavina to the towns of Óbidos, Coimbra and Aveiro, winding up in …

Apr 8 - Apr 23 2019

Semana Santa: There are few places in the world that celebrate Easter quite like Guatemala’s colonial city of Antigua.  Join your host Mark Glavina for an amazing artistic and cultural experience in one of our all time favourite locations. During Holy Week, Antigua Guatemala hosts the most beautiful religious celebration in the America, when huge processions wind their way through the town’s streets.  Discover Guatemala’s Mayan culture as we travel to the highlands and visit the small villages around Lake …

Apr 22 - May 7 2024

Join Mark Glavina for a 16 day adventure in this fascinating location, discovering insights into the geographic, cultural, and religious connections between Europe and Africa, east and west, past and present.  Our art travel will take us from the Cultural Mecca of  Marrakesh to the port city of Essaouira, continuing  north through Casablanca and Rebat en route to Chefchaouen and Fes, before making our way to Merzouga and the gateway to the Sahara desert.  Our tour meanders through time, cultures, …

May 1 - May 10 2023

We have 2 spots open for 10 days in Malta ( Rome portion sold out).  Deeply rooted in religious and natural history this tiny archipelago nation is one of the most beautiful Island locations in the Mediterranean.  Your host artist Mark Glavina shares his ancestral home; painting on location and exploring Malta’s natural architecture beauty which dates back to 4000 years BC.  Join us as we paint Malta’s Blue Grotto, narrow medieval streets of Mdina, jaw droopingly beautiful Grand Harbour …

Jan 3 - Jan 17 2024

Join Mark Glavina for this unique experience as we visit the best of Mexico’s culture hidden in and around Mexico’s Capital City.  Our adventure begins in CDMX, exploring the heart of art and culture,  from Palacio de Bellas Artes to the Frida Kahlo Gallery. Discover neighbourhoods  gems of this amazing city like Coyoacán, Xochimilco, Roma and the historic City Centre’s  famous Zocalo,  a UNESCO World Heritage Site. From Mexico City we slow our pace to draw and paint in some …

Nov 16 - Nov 30 2026

Our painting tour of South India begins at the majestic Hotel Bangalore, the Sultan’s Palace and Cubbon Park’s 3000 acres of tranquility. After brushing up on our painting techniques in this retreat setting, our tour continues to Mysore to see the three holy rivers of Kaveri, Lokapavani, & Hemavati, and visit the Maharajah’s Palace. Our tour continues to Cochin, the commercial capital of Kerala, one of the finest natural harbours in the world, and then to Kovalam and miles of …

Jan 15 - Jan 31 2026

Guatemala 2025 brochureJoin us for an unforgettable painting and cultural tour through one of Central America’s most enchanting destinations! Our adventure begins in Antigua, renowned for its cobblestone streets and vibrant bougainvillea cascading from pastel facades under terra cotta roofs. As the oldest and most beautifully preserved city in the region, Antigua exemplifies Spanish Colonial architecture at its finest. Next, we’ll journey to the rural highlands to explore the lively outdoor market of Chichicastenango. Our tour continues to Lake Atitlán, …

Sep 10 - Sep 25 2025

Fall of 2025 TBA.  DATES TO BE CONFIRMED  Sicily’s history spans millennia of art & culture: experience art from ancient Greek and Roman to Arab and Norman times masterpieces Baroque to modern, framed by fantastic Sicilian food and breathtaking views from the coast to the peaks of Mount Etna.

Feb 3 - Feb 18 2025

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Panama, where modern sophistication meets stunning natural beauty. Explore the World Heritage site of Casco Viejo, the historic heart of Panama City, and marvel at the engineering wonder of the Panama Canal. Experience the pristine beaches and breathtaking highlands, all while immersing yourself in the rich tapestry of indigenous culture and Spanish colonial influences. Our two-week painting adventure takes you from the vibrant energy of Panama City to the laid-back charm of Bocas del …