The Open Studio Art Retreat

Finding Your Abstract Voice

Set in the slow rhythm of Tra Que, this retreat brings together beginner-friendly abstract art workshops, morning yoga, local cultural experiences, and shared meals prepared from fresh, seasonal ingredients.

This week focuses on exploring materials and developing your own way of working. Using oil pastel, acrylic, and lino printmaking, you’ll work with color, texture, and layering while learning to trust your instincts and let go of overthinking. Guided workshops are balanced with open studio time and cultural outings, so everyday impressions can find their way back into your work.

Rather than teaching you what to paint step-by-step, we create the space for you to explore materials and develop a more personal way of translating what you see and feel into abstract form. By the end of the week, you’ll leave with a finished piece, new techniques, and greater confidence in your own abstract voice.

No previous art experience is required. The focus is on curiosity, exploration, and enjoyment rather than perfection.

“I don’t do art for the masses. I do art to show my heart.”

• “I don’t do art for the masses. I do art to show my heart.” •

- Ai Weiwei

What’s Included in This Package:

✔ 6 nights / 7 days accommodation at The Interlude

✔ 7 guided art workshops, including all materials used during the sessions

✔ Canvas to take home (30cm x 50cm)

✔ Unlimited 24/7 access to the art studio, allowing time to work independently outside guided sessions

✔ Cultural & local experiences in Hoi An, woven naturally into the week:

Experience life in Hoi An’s Ancient Town
Visit Thanh Ha Pottery Village with hands-on ceramic workshop guided by local artisans
Guided walk through Tra Que Organic Vegetable Village, learning about traditional farming practices and the connection between land, food, and daily life

✔ Vietnamese cuisine as part of daily life at the retreat

Daily shared Vietnamese meals prepared with fresh, seasonal ingredients
A hands-on Vietnamese cooking class, learning to prepare traditional local dishes and explore the flavors and stories behind the cuisine