Baldessin Studio is a dream creative bush retreat, only 50 kms from Melbourne CBD. Created in memory of artist George Baldessin, his beautiful hand built studio now runs as a not-for-profit organisation.

Baldessin Studio offers artists residencies/retreats, art & photography camps, printmaking workshops, studio access to printmaking facilities, art mentoring and more.

You can unwind, relax and enjoy the Australian bush; listen to the birds, smell the native mintbush, watch the kangaroos play and bring on your natural creativity.

Retracing Steps with a Master of Contemporary Art - Elisabeth Cummings

Tuscany - 1 to 8 October 2010

Acting as an Italian-speaking guide, Elisabeth will re-trace her steps and share precious memories from her personal journeys through Tuscany. For participants this will be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to re-live with Elisabeth Cummings what was a powerfully formative time in her art practice.

Morocco - Marrakech

15 - 24 September, 2010

"Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life" Picasso.

Corsica - Nice - Bastia - Porto - Gulf of Valinco - Sartene - Olmeto - Ajaccio

17 September - 1 October, 2010

I'm going to the island of Corsica in September 2010 and in association with Harvey World Travel in Dunsborough  I'm seeking  expressions of interest from 10 like-minded people with whom I can share the delights of this beautiful island.

Savusavu, Daku Resort, Fiji

12 - 19 September, 2009

This course offers a chance to work with one of Australia’s best known contemporary artists and enjoy her enthusiastic embrace of the joy of painting during the week in Fiji.

Tokyo, Kyoto, Matsumoto, Tsumago, Naraijuku

1 - 11 November, 2009

Rome, Orvieto, Deruta, many small Umbrian towns, Florence

May and September, 2010

Discovering Italy is based in Orvieto in Umbria, that wonderful, magical "green heart" of Italy, land of the saints, with its Etruscan treasures, Medieval hill-top towns, Renaissance piazzas and enduringly warm and generous people.

Bali, Ubud, Candidasa

19-25 September 2010

This tour explores the enchanting Indonesian island of Bali, with its rich cultural heritage and natural attractions. These include miles of sandy beaches, picturesque rice terraces, towering active volcanoes over 3,000 metres (10,000 ft.) high, fast flowing rivers, deep ravines, pristine crater lakes, sacred caves, and lush tropical forests full of exotic wildlife.