Helicon Arts

Join us on a photo-safari of Southern Morocco with adventurous travel photographer Toby Savage. Whether you’re master of your DSLR or lover of your compact camera, you are sure to return home with some great memories to add to your portfolio. Highlights include: - excellent tuition from experienced professional photographer - explore Marrakech’s ancient medina - travel by 4x4 over the stunning Atlas mountains - visit the UNESCO World Heritage Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou - cross the Sahara desert in style and stay in a nomad tent - discover the delightful seaside town of Essouaria Tuition: This Moroccan adventure will be led by experienced photographer Toby Savage. We will have the ...Read more >

A four-star palazzo in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy is apt accommodation for inspiring imagination and getting creative juices flowing with the proximity to historic places of interest adding to the allure for students of photography. Emilia-Romagna has long been a best-kept secret for photographers and this week-long course and vacation lifts the lid on the rural landscapes and historic city streets with experienced photographer, Genevieve Girling, ably guiding DSLR and compact camera users through an itinerary packed full of tips and advice. Photography in Italy highlights include: Expert tuition and advice from an experienced pro-photographer Superb setting in a beautiful ...Read more >

There can be few other locations more perfect to learn how to progress and develop your classical guitar playing other than Italy. This seven-day course lets guitarists take their skill level up a notch as they immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the Emilia-Romagna counryside and learn from the expert instruction presented by Bridget Mermikides. Guitar-playing guests are invited to soak up the traditionally relaxing ambience of Italy in the setting of a beautiful country hotel where a week of guitar lessons provides an incredibly immersive experience culminating in a performance to a friendly local audience. This classical guitar course is as much about socialising and relaxation ...Read more >

Base yourself in a beautiful country hotel for this week-long singing vacation in Italy and your voice and your spirit will feel the benefits in more ways than you can ever hope to imagine. Emilia-Romagna provides the backdrop to your stay, featuring the inspirational conducting talents of vocal specialist Hilary Campbell. The course will come to a thrilling finale as you take part in a public concert to highlight what you’ve learned over the course of your time away. Aside from tuition this vacation is designed to be just that, a vacation, and you can expect to socialise, relax and have fun alongside an eclectic and fun musical itinerary. The highlights of this singing vacation in Italy ...Read more >