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Crafts & Painting

Follow your passions or discover a favorite new craft with Road Scholar! From watercolor painting to metalworking, join fellow crafters for a hands-on experience to learn and practice a new hobby. Hone your skills under the careful instruction of experts in their field who will bring their expertise to life and get to know the local history and culture with field trips to help get the creative juices flowing.

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A person holds a paintbrush over a watercolor palette at a tranquil painting and meditation retreat in California.

The Magic of Watercolor & Meditation for Relaxation & Joy

6 days
(5)
Easy Going
Starting at
1,549
California
Painting
Enjoy opportunities for sketching and painting at a tranquil California retreat in a beautiful redwood environment. Meditations each day bring inner joy, focus and relaxation.
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Close-up of hands working clay by hand on a spinning pottery wheel in North Carolina.

The Art of Working Clay by Hand

6 days
(5)
On Your Feet
Starting at
1,349
North Carolina
Crafts
Discover the thrill of working clay by hand as you join experienced instructors to create your own unique masterpieces. Plus, explore the natural beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains!
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A woman paints a watercolor landscape on Jekyll Island, Georgia, surrounded by paint trays and brushes during an art workshop.

Watercolor on the Golden Isles

6 days
(5)
Easy Going
Starting at
2,099
Georgia
Painting
Find inspiration in the beauty of Jekyll Island as you learn the art of watercolor, enjoying daily instruction, demonstrations and exercises to improve your confidence and technique.
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Learning at Lake Geneva: Watercolor, History & Lakeside Beauty

6 days
(5)
Easy Going
Starting at
1,599
Wisconsin
Painting
Unleash your creativity in beautiful Lake Geneva! Under the guidance of an expert, refine your watercolor skills while exploring the region’s artistic inspiration and rich history.
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A person paints a watercolor tree in a sketchbook during an intermediate watercolor workshop in the Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania.

Nature's Canvas: Intermediate Watercolor Workshop in the Laurel Highlands

5 days
(5)
Easy Going
Starting at
1,449
Pennsylvania
Crafts
Break out your watercolors for an immersive intermediate watercolor workshop in the heart of Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands and enjoy a field trip to Frank Lloyd Wright’s Kentuck Knob.
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A stone walkway and gazebo overlook Lake Susan at the Montreat Conference Center in North Carolina, surrounded by lush trees.

Arts at Montreat: Choose Your Own Learning Adventure

6 days
New Program
On Your Feet
Starting at
1,249
North Carolina
Crafts
Spend a week devoted to your choice of art form — from stained glass to fabric art to metalsmithing — set against the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina.
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The granite face of Half Dome in Yosemite, California, stands under a clear blue sky with a crescent moon in the distance.

The Beauty of Yosemite and the Joy of Watercolor

6 days
(5)
Easy Going
Starting at
1,849
California
Painting
Find your inspiration in the idyllic setting of Yosemite, where you’ll learn about watercolor techniques, practice plein air painting and enjoy daily lessons from expert instructors.
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Vibrant autumn trees and soft clouds reflect in the calm Delaware River in the Pennsylvania Poconos, setting for a watercolor workshop.

Watercolor Workshop in the Poconos

6 days
(4.94)
Easy Going
Starting at
1,599
Pennsylvania
Painting
Learn our instructor's unique teaching style and insightful approach while she inspires your creativity and improves your watercolor skills beside the beautiful Delaware River.
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