Creative Waves in California (SOLD OUT)

Helen is back in her favourite seaside town of Laguna Beach for another two-day art workshop! Whether you’re a beginner or pro, there are always new ideas to explore and new people to get creative with.

January 25th and 26th

Laguna Beach, California

PAINTING BY THE SEA

Helen Dardik and Carolyn Gavin are finally bringing their team teaching efforts to the UK! Join them for this luxurious week-long retreat in a gorgeous seaside English Manor.

October 6-13

Devon, United Kingdom

TORONTO IN BLOOMING WATERCOLOURS (SOLD OUT)

Helen Dardik and Carolyn Gavin join forces for this exclusive two-day workshop in the bustling urban heart of Canada!

November 30 and December 1,

Toronto, Canada

SECOND WEEKEND ADDED: MAGIC BLOOMS & FUNGI IN LAGUNA BEACH (SOLD OUT)

Due to overwhelming demand, Helen has added a second weekend painting workshop in the seaside art mecca of Laguna Beach!

October 26 and 27,

Laguna beach, California

MAGIC BLOOMS & FUNGI IN LAGUNA BEACH (SOLD OUT)

Join Helen in the seaside art mecca of Laguna Beach, California for a two day exploration of painting techniques and expression!

October 19 and 20,

Laguna Beach, California

additional dates added:

FLOWERS + MUSHROOMS + BLUES IN AMSTERDAM (SOLD OUT)

Due to overwhelming demand, Helen has added another 2-day workshop in Amsterdam this summer. Get hands-on painting experience with Helen and her inimitable style!

August 3 and 4,

Amsterdam, Netherlands

FLOWERS + MUSHROOMS + BLUES IN AMSTERDAM (SOLD OUT)

Join Helen for this very special 2-day workshop in one of her very favourite cities, full of colour and charm and excitement!

July 27 and 28th

Amsterdam, Netherlands

APRIL FLOWERS ON THE BEACH (SOLD OUT)

Due to incredible popular demand, Helen has added another weekend of painting workshops in sunny SoCal!

April 27th and 28th

Laguna Beach, California

FLOWERS ON THE BEACH (SOLD OUT)

Laguna Beach, that is! Join Helen for a day of painting along the sunny California coast, or stay for two days and learn twice as much!

May 4th and 5th

Laguna Beach, California

WHIM AND NATURE IN PROVENCE

Join Helen for this 6-day retreat in the sunny South of France! Helen has teamed up with Simplelifeinprovence.com to take you on an unforgettable (and delicious) artistic adventure.

September 6-12, 2024

Hyeres, Provence, France

PAINTING AND CERAMICS WORKSHOPS IN AMSTERDAM (Sold Out)

Helen Dardik and Lynn Lee team up for this pair of workshops in the charming Dutch capital. Learn floral painting techniques one day, ceramic building and painting the next, or take in both and save!

July 22-23, 2023

Amsterdam, Netherlands

PAINTING BELIZE (Sold Out)

Escape the winter and head to tropical and lush Belize for a week of painting and adventure with Carolyn Gavin and guest instructor Helen Dardik.

Saturday Feb 25th - Saturday March 4th 2023

Maya Beach, Belize

BLOOMING IN PARIS (Sold Out)

Join Helen for a full day of painting florals and exploring new artistic avenues in the vibrant district of Le Marais!

Saturday July 23, 2022

Paris, France

WAKE UP AND PAINT IN TORONTO (Sold Out)

Join Helen Dardik and Carolyn Gavin in this workshop as they brighten the dark days of December by sharing their techniques for vibrant colours and bold compositions.

Saturday Dec. 4, 2021

Toronto, Canada

CHATEAU DUMAS (Sold Out)

Join Helen Dardik and Carolyn Gavin for a week of painting in the south of France. We will stay at an authentic chateau, enjoy a stunning 22-acre private estate, draw our inspiration from quintessentially French medieval villages, and indulge in the exquisite local cuisine.

September 14-21, 2021

Occitanie, France

PAINTING TORONTO (Sold Out)

Join Helen Dardik and Carolyn Gavin for a day of abstract and floral painting in Canada’s most vibrant and multicultural city.

Saturday, September 14, 2019

Toronto, Canada