Name: 2-Botanical Watercolour Painting Workshops September
Start: 2023-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2023-09-10T00:00:00.000Z
Location: São Bartolomeu de Messines, Portugal

Figs on the Funcho

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34 reviews

Sep 9 - 10, 2023

Group size: 1 - 4

2-Botanical Watercolour Painting Workshops September

São Bartolomeu de Messines, Portugal

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Figs on the Funcho

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34 reviews

Sep 9 - 10, 2023

Group size: 1 - 4

Experience the joy of art and nature with our two-day botanical watercolour painting series and end the day with a yoga class. The painting workshop is led by our experienced and qualified art tutor, Toni Dade.

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to improve your artistic skills and benefit from the positive healing effects of nature.

And after an incredible all-day watercolor painting workshop, where we skillfully captured the beauty of our botanical subjects, we end the day with a serene yoga session on the deck.

Book your spot now to secure your place in this immersive and restorative retreat!

Toni is a gold medal-winning illustrator and artist who lives and works in the beautiful rural Algarve as an art tutor and Pilates instructor and enjoys painting and homing stray pets in her free time.

After completing a Natural History Illustration course in the 90s she continued to paint, exhibit and sell her illustrations.

Toni was awarded a Gold Medal for her exhibit ‘Seasonal Observations from the Branches of a Pomegranate’ at the 2021 RHS Botanical Art & Photography Show. Her Gold Medal award artwork is a series of six paintings of the pomegranate (Punica Granatum) through the seasons to display the life cycle of this plant.

Toni’s beautiful delicate botanical paintings are a true reflection from her careful observation, attention paid to the details and depth of colours applied to her artwork.

She has exhibited with The Society of Botanical Artists and was awarded a Fellow membership with them in 2019 and is a member of the Algarve Society of Artists.

Botanical Watercolour
Botanical Watercolour
Saturday 10h00 - 17h00
Your painting instructor will be on hand throughout the week-end with not only demonstrations but also to provide 1 to 1 guidance and tuition; all from the scenic riverside deck. Lunch served at 1pm.
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Botanical watercolour
Botanical watercolour
Sunday 10h00 - 17h00
Your painting instructor will be on hand throughout the week-end with not only demonstrations but also to provide 1 to 1 guidance and tuition; all from the scenic riverside deck. Lunch served at 1pm.
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End of Day Yoga Session
End of Day Yoga Session
Yoga Bliss Under the Mature Carob Trees
After an incredible all-day watercolor painting workshop, where we skillfully captured the beauty of our botanical subjects, we end the day with a serene yoga session on the deck under the carob trees.
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Botanical Watercolour

Saturday 10h00 - 17h00

Your painting instructor will be on hand throughout the week-end with not only demonstrations but also to provide 1 to 1 guidance and tuition; all from the scenic riverside deck. Lunch served at 1pm.

Figs on the Funcho .

Figs on the Funcho

34 reviews

🏆LuxLife Hospitality Award: Algarve's Most Idyllic Riverside Retreat 2023 Cheryl & Graham, co-founders of Figs on the Funcho, share their love for the Algarve through culinary, walking & painting packages. With 20 years of experience, they explore the best beaches, restaurants, and villages for a memorable experience. Passionate about cooking, they draw inspiration from culinary experts like Ottolenghi, Ixta Belfrage, Sami Tamimi, and Jamie Oliver. Their retreats offer healthy and delicious vegetarian meals, delighting all taste buds.

I had a fantastic time at the "Portuguese Spice Route: A Brunch Cooking Workshop en-route to India" at Figs on the Funcho, recently. Graham and Cheryl were excellent hosts, and the workshop was well-organized, interactive, and a lot of fun. The hands-on experience was great, with everyone getting involved in the cooking process. Our hosts made sure we all had the chance to participate, whether it was chopping, mixing spices, or cooking, which really brought the group together and made it feel like a shared culinary adventure. We learned how to prepare a range of dishes that highlighted flavours from the spice route—each with the unique spices and flavours from the regions along the historic spice route, from Portugal to India. The recipe selection was a perfect way to showcase the spices and ingredients from each region, and the hosts made everything easy to follow. I loved how approachable the dishes were—easy for recreating at home but still packed with rich, authentic flavours. The setting was another highlight. Their home and property are absolutely beautiful, and dining outside in the warm autumn afternoon with a view of the valley made the meal even more enjoyable. Sharing the dishes we all helped prepare while taking in the scenery was the perfect end to the workshop. I highly recommend this experience. Whether you're an experienced cook or just looking to try something new, it's a fun and memorable way to spend the day!

By Carrie C for Portuguese Spice Route: A brunch cooking workshop en-route to India on Oct 16, 2024

The cooking class at Figs on the Funcho was wonderful. Graham and Cherly were so hospitable and friendly. The food was interesting and delicious and the company was fantastic. It was a fun day in a peaceful and beautiful location. Thank you

By Aliya J for Portuguese Spice Route: A brunch cooking workshop en-route to India on Oct 16, 2024

It was a wonderful experience, which I highly recommend. Great venue & accommodation, delicious food, fun group of people, lovely art & yoga teachers. Such a great place to relax and enjoy something different for a few days.

By Marcia L for Botanical Watercolour Painting & Yoga Holiday Retreat September on Oct 03, 2024

we had a really great time. perfect setting and really comfortable accommodation. Vegetarian meals excellent and lovely people. Highly recommend

By Fiona M for Botanical Watercolour Painting & Yoga Holiday Retreat September on Oct 03, 2024

As I live in the Algarve I was allowed to join this trip on a non-residential basis, so travelled back and forth each day. Cheryl and Graham were wonderful hosts, friendly and welcoming. Always with a fresh pot of tea or coffee and the most delicious lunches each day. The house is pretty isolated, so if you are looking for a very quiet get-away, this is certainly the place to be. Definitely room to relax, meditate and get away from it all. I met the most lovely people from various parts of the world and they all seemed to love staying there. They certainly loved the early morning yoga and afternoon massages! The art course was just as described; an opportunity to experiment with various different mediums and techniques. It was fun to experiment and discover the effects, and we certainly had some laughs along the way. All in all, a great experience!