The learning behind it.
A practical art journey led by a working artist. Students paint outdoors on the Pissouri coast and high in the Troodos Mountains, study the Roman mosaics and rock-cut tombs of Paphos as primary sources for Art History and Classics, and end the week in the artist's own studio. It suits GCSE and A-level Art groups who need observational work for their portfolios, and Classics groups who want to see myth told in stone.
What students take away
- Observational drawing and painting outdoors
- Portfolio work for GCSE and A level
- Myth, mosaic and the classical world
- Landscape, heritage and Cypriot culture
An indicative outline
- ArrivalFly to Larnaca, transfer to the south coast and meet the artist who leads the week.
- CoastA coastal walk and guided painting session at Pissouri Bay; evening sketching in the hill village.
- MountainsThe Troodos Mountains: a painting session at altitude and a traditional craft visit in a mountain village.
- PaphosThe mosaics of the Archaeological Park, the Tomb of the Kings and the harbour, then the artist's studio.
- HomeLarnaca's Byzantine Church of Saint Lazarus and the seafront, then fly home.
BFC signature Can include our Walking Hunt, a gamified challenge in place of a standard tour, and a Photo Marathon shot on disposable analogue cameras. How they work ↗︎
Every journey is designed around your brief. Length, activities and accommodation change with your group.
Students curate a pop-up exhibition of their week's work for the group, and again at school for parents.
Practicalities
- Accommodation
- Chosen for the destination and your budget. Hotel accommodation on the south coast; all art materials provided.
- Transport
- Private for your group throughout, with flights or rail where needed.
- Access & medical
- Planned case by case from the first conversation, so every student can take part.
- Dietary needs
- Vegetarian, vegan, halal, gluten-free and allergies catered for; kosher and other requirements on request.