Artist, tutor, author and demonstrator
Holidays
Carole is a very versatile painter who has been a professional artist and tutor for many years. Her approachable style of teaching will ensure you will get the most out of your painting holiday as she encourages beginner and more experienced artists alike.
Carole will demonstrate a wide variety of tips and techniques to get the results you want whether a complete beginner or a more accomplished artist.
Cotswolds: 18-22nd May, 2025
Join Carole Massey to paint some of the most picturesque villages in England.
Capture the rolling hills and bucolic bliss of the Cotswolds in watercolour.
Springtime in the Cotswolds is a truly special time of the year. Flowers bloom across the rolling hills and the light will be perfect for painting picturesque​ Cotswold villages including Lacock, often named as the prettiest village in England and a firm favourite for film and TV productions. We'll also visit the idyllic Biddestone and peaceful Steeple Ashton.
With Bradford-on-Avon so close to the hotel we will paint around this historic market town and explore other scenic spots such as Nunney with its historic castle and the beautiful Kennet and Avon Canal.
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Join Carole in this artist's paradise.
What it costs
Single Occupancy
£975
Double Occupancy
£895
Non Painters
£675
Please follow the link to Carole's painting holiday
Alpha Painting Holidays is one of the UK’s leading painting holiday companies, providing exceptional all-inclusive residential holidays taking pride in paying great attention to every aspect of your holiday. The destinations, the hotels and all the painting locations have been thoroughly researched to ensure they meet the criteria expected from a superb painting holiday. Alpha provides a complete package experience so that you don’t need to worry about anything other than enjoying your painting and the holiday. https://www.alphapaintingholidays.com/
Hotel Leone, Le Marche Italy: 13th-20th June, 2025
Hotel Leone is a beautifully restored 9 bedroomed palazzo sitting at the foot of the ancient hilltop town of Montelparo, in Le Marche region of central Italy, which was recently voted No 2 region in the world to visit on LonelyPlanet. It's a picture postcard medieval setting with winding streets, shady courtyards and panoramic viewpoints.
The entire property has been completely renovated to an award winning standard, incorporating as many environmentally friendly features as possible. The owners, Medeline and Tim, pride themselves in delivering the ultimate in comfort and hospitality and have created a haven for guests with plenty of comfortable sitting areas. All rooms are wonderfully spacious and have tea & coffee making facilities, air con and TV; there are also central honesty mini bars on each floor.
DAILY ROUTINE
Each day after breakfast we will take a short minibus ride to a nearby location or paint in Montelparo. Carole will be on hand throughout the day to demonstrate or offer help and guidance on an individual basis. The emphasis will be on sketching, pen & wash studies and watercolours, though you are welcome to work in your own choice of medium. We return to the hotel mid afternoon, allowing time to relax by the pool, paint in the spacious studio, or retire for a siesta! Each evening before supper we review the day's work, with a low-key exhibition on our last evening.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
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7 nights' luxury en-suite accommodation in spacious en suite rooms
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All tuition fees
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Group transfers to/from either Ancona airport or Pedaso (station or bus stop)
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All Meals including breakfast, lunch and evening meals
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Delicious local house wines with lunch and evening meals.
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Transportation to and from painting locations and airport/train station transfers (please see notes on Hotel Leone's website)
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3 days' excursions to stunning locations
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1 free day (lunch not included)
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Unlimited use of lockable studio
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Painting chairs, easles (if required), drawing boards and water pots supplied.
NB. FLIGHTS to Ancona airport with Rynair or Lufthansa and Holiday Insurance are NOT INCLUDED.
What it costs
From 2,499€ with a 400€ discount if you share a room, and from 1799€ for a non painting partner, depending on your room type.
Please read the Hotel Leone website for Terms & Conditions and Booking Information:
Email: info@hotelleone.it
Tel:+39 366 5749 169
​Carole has been hosting painting holidays in Europe for over 20 years and is a very experienced artist and tutor. This holiday is suitable for all abilities and non painting partners are most welcome.
"The painting holiday at Hotel Leone was a great joy and I loved it all. Madeline and Tim made us so welcome.Your tuition, Carole, as always, is inspirational and I came away full of ideas. You chose such wonderful venues to paint and made it all such fun.
Thank you."
Algarve, Portugal: 27th Sept-4th Oct, 2025
Join Carole to paint in the stunning Western Algarve; a scenic region with unspoilt coastline, breathtaking views and sleepy harbours.
The Algarve is well known for it's amazing light conditions and vibrant colours from the vivid blue skies and turquoise waters to its lush green and colourful vegetation as well as the rustic tiled and coloured traditional buildings.
The Western Algarve is more rural, rustic and peaceful than the hustle and bustle of the Central Algarve with it's sleepy harbours, quiet mountain villages and un-spoilt coastline.
The holiday will be based in Caldas De Monchique where we will capture the traditional Portuguese architecture and cobbled streets lined with deciduous trees and dappled sunlight.
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We will also visit beautiful inland locations such as the National Park of Sitio Das Fontes with its streams, ponds and quaint buildings plus the historic city of Silves with its castle.
We will also visit the Algarve coast and paint around places such as Lagos Marina, Luz and the fishing village of
Burgau.
Carole's approachable style of teaching will enable you to get the most from your paintings as she will assist you with plenty of one-to-one tuition at each destination.
What it costs
Single Occupancy
£1,695
Double Occupancy
£1,495
Non Painters
£1,125
Please follow the link to Carole's painting holiday
Alpha Painting Holidays is one of the UK’s leading painting holiday companies, providing exceptional all-inclusive residential holidays taking pride in paying great attention to every aspect of your holiday. The destinations, the hotels and all the painting locations have been thoroughly researched to ensure they meet the criteria expected from a superb painting holiday. Alpha provides a complete package experience so that you don’t need to worry about anything other than enjoying your painting and the holiday. https://www.alphapaintingholidays.com/