Creative journeys worldwide

Discover inspiring art retreats and hands-on workshops that bring together creativity, culture and travel — for curious minds and artists of all levels.

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Why Creative Breaks

Crafted for Artists & Travellers

Experience boutique art workshops combining dedicated artist mentoring, inspiring destinations, and welcoming creative communities.

Hands-On Art Workshops
Art Retreat 01 Italy

Sketching, exploring and printmaking

Explore a variety of artistic techniques in a relaxed, supportive environment. Mornings combine guided studio sessions with creative exploration, while afternoons offer time to unwind, discover Abruzzo’s beautiful landscapes and villages, and gather inspiration through sketching on location. Small groups of 4 people

  • From € 1,480
  • 7 days
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Inspiring Global Destinations
Printmaking classes 02 Italy

Beginner and advanced

Printmaking at Dedalo is a unique experience. Alongside time spent in the studio learning new techniques and sharing meals around the table - there is the quiet joy of creating alongside others, without pressure or expectation. It’s a space to slow down, step away from routine, and enjoy time set aside for making.

  • From € 1,480
  • 7 days
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Intimate Small Groups
Authentic China 03 Anhui and Shanghai

The Ultimate Experience for Artists

An Immersion in Chinese Art and Culture: Journey through Anhui Province and learn from two Chinese masters, each offering a distinct artistic approach: one specialising in intricate, detailed painting, the other in a freer, more expressive style inspired by traditional Chinese imagery. Go beyond painting to discover the art of making your own traditional Chinese brushes, paper and ink, learning these centuries-old crafts and how to use your handmade tools in Chinese artistic practice.

  • € 2,875
  • 10 days
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Botanical Art 04 Ubud, Bali

Botanical painting and drawing

This creative retreat celebrates the beauty of botanicals. Whether you enjoy intricate detail or a looser, more expressive style, you’ll find inspiration in Bali’s botanical gardens and the tropical plants in and around the resort. Join like-minded creatives to observe, explore and capture the natural world through art.

  • From € 2,760
  • 10 days
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Words from Our Creative Community

Discover what our participants say about their creative journeys, the inspiring places they've explored, and the connections they've made along the way.

Lucie C. from Quebec:

  • I was on a three day workshop and learned different techniques with Colleen such as Monotyping and monoprinting with oil based and waterbased inks. Everything was great, the energy, the teacher and everything.
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Printmaking at Dedalo

Small Groups, More Personal Attention

Our small-group workshops allow for more individual attention, personal guidance and meaningful connections. With time to ask questions, experiment with techniques and develop your own artistic style, you’ll enjoy a supportive environment where creativity can flourish at your own pace.

What you'll experience:

  • Professionally Led Workshops
  • Small groups, personal attention
  • Authentic Local Flavours
  • Meaningful connections
  • Inspiring locations
From Still Life to Print - Mon 10 to Fri 14 August

My name is Colleen Corradi Brannigan, and I’m the founder of Creative Breaks.

What started as a personal passion for creativity and travel became a project dedicated to bringing people together through inspiring workshops and cultural experiences worldwide.
I founded Creative Breaks to bring together creativity, travel, and cultural experiences through carefully curated international workshops. Working independently allows me to personally oversee every aspect of each retreat and workshop, ensuring attention to detail, quality, and a genuine connection with participants and collaborators worldwide.

The Creative Breaks experience

Creative Breaks workshops combine hands-on learning, cultural exploration, and inspiring destinations around the world.

With small group sizes, a personal approach, and carefully curated experiences around the world, each workshop is designed to be both creatively enriching and unforgettable.

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Fantastic Printing Workshop. If you want to really explore different printing mediums there is no better place - wonderful Workshop, comfortable accommodation, delicious food and really gifted teacher, level of professionalism and understanding and sharing of skills very high standard - really impressed will return

Sarah M.

Katina Greenaway

For me, it was an exceptionally good decision to dive into the world of art retreats. This time the emphasis was sketching , water colour, collage and expression . Colleen as a leader and teacher is broadly experienced, albeit her gentleness , multi lingual skills , and skill in handling group dynamics, made the experience a stepping stone to greater things for me . . Thank you Colleen

Jennifer L.

Joy Milne

Beyond brilliant art retreat in Bali with Colleen! I learned so much from her in drawing and sketching skills, I feel confident to make it a regular practice. Daily art workshops, cultural excursions, evening shows, art museums visits, amazing food and like minded people made this retreat an absolute gem, an unforgettable experience to be repeated again and again!! I’m already planning my next one with Colleen! Highly recommend to anyone looking to disconnect from daily life and reconnect to self in the most wonderful environment! 🤩🤩

Robert T.

Sahra

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Ho frequentato il corso di disegno base, acquerello paesaggistico e urbanistico. Posso dire che la professionalità e la passione di Colleen non ha eguali, rende l'ambiente davvero accogliente, trasmette le sue conoscenze in maniera precisa e chiara mettendo a disposizione tantissimi input artistici per lavorare bene tenendo conto delle esigenze di tutti. Grazie ai suoi corsi l'arte diventa davvero una scoperta, anche per chi aveva già delle conoscenze di base. Si creano momenti di divertimento, creatività e condivisione.Dedalo è una garanzia. Super consigliato a TUTTI!!!!

Michael R.

Sonia D

I have just spent an incredible time participating in a printing course working with cyanotype and pronto plate - Colleen was full of knowledge which she shared effortlessly with myself and the other attendees - i would suggest anyone wanting to do a course with Colleen will walk away with more knowledge and a portfolio worth a weeks work and more - I can recommend this course highly for both beginners and Masters as Colleen accommodates every level of artistic endeavour - great experience thank you

David K.

Katina G

For the second time (first in 2019) I went for one week of printmaking with Colleen and again it met all my expectations. Colleen is such an enthusiastic and patient teacher. Hospitality was great. We were a small group and enjoyed not only printing and paper making with Colleen but also good food and a lovely outing to Chieti and Pescara. Accommodation was perfect too. Would really recommend it to everyone who wants to be creative while spending time in Italy.

Emma S.

Monika U

Ho frequentato il corso di disegno base e quello sul corpo umano; in entrambi i casi mi sono trovata benissimo sia per le spiegazioni, sia per le proposte, sia per il clima piacevole e rilassato nel gruppo. Colleen è un'insegnante piacevole, super creativa, che rende l'atmosfera non competitiva, divertente e stimolante. Consiglio!

Emma S.

Barbara Righini

Consiglio la scuola Dedalo di Pescara a chiunque voglia ritagliarsi uno spazio benessere dove dar sfogo alla propria creatività. È stata un' esperienza piacevole, efficace ed interattiva, grazie al clima creatosi tra corsisti ed alla modalità di insegnamento di Colleen. Tornerò anche per il corso di pittura ad olio 2 livello!

Emma S.

Valentina