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.”
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“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
✔ 6 morning yoga sessions, suitable for all levels
✔ Specialty Vietnamese coffee workshop, learning to prepare a traditional local coffee and explore Vietnam’s coffee culture
✔ Free use of bicycles to explore Hoi An and the surrounding countryside
✔ Round-trip airport transfers between Da Nang Airport and The Interlude
What’s Not Included in This Package:
✘ Flights to and from Da Nang, visa fees, or travel insurance
✘ Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional drinks, or laundry
✘ Optional activities outside the program
✘ Personal art supplies beyond those provided in workshops and the studio
What You’ll Leave With:
At least one completed abstract artwork on canvas
New techniques and confidence working across different materials
A clearer sense of your own creative voice and process
Meaningful memories of Hoi An’s art, culture, and food
Fresh momentum to continue creating long after the retreat
Choose Your Experience
All options include 6 nights accommodation. Book direct and save 15%.
Next retreat: 17 May - 23 May 2026 | 13 Dec - 19 Dec 2026 | 27 Jun - 3 Jul 2027
Solo Escape
Your own room. A shared creative week.
Twin
Double
$2,100
(-15%) $1,785
$2,200
(-15%) $1,870
Studio Duo
Come with a friend or partner.
Share a room, share the week.
Twin
Double
$3,150
*(-15%) $2,078
$3,300
*(-15%) $2,805
* Total price for both participants (2nd participant at 50% off base).Travel Partner
For a companion exploring Hoi An on their own. Breakfast included.
Twin
Double
$250
$330