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Artist coaching residencies and art workshops 

in Greece for artists, students and creatives.

Online art coaching.


Located in the beautiful, quiet countryside just north of Athens.

At IRIS ART CENTRE in Afidnes, Greece, art and hospitality meet. Founded by artist and art educator Annette Luycx, the centre, located in Annette's private large villa and studio, offers intimate summer workshops, artist residencies, and online coaching — all designed to help you deepen your artistic expression and develop your unique personal artistic voice.

Annette, with a Master’s in Art Education from MICA (Baltimore) and author of From Art to Empowerment, specializes in guiding artists of all levels — from beginners to professionals — to discover their personal visual language. With small groups (2–6 people) and individual attention, you’ll receive expert coaching, explore new techniques, discover and develop your personal artistic voice, and immerse yourself in your creative flow.

Named after the Greek goddess of inspiration, IRIS ART CENTRE is a sanctuary for creativity. Here you’ll:

  • Work in a spacious villa and studio on a 2.5-acre estate

  • Enjoy full-board accommodation with homemade food and wine

  • Visit local artists’ studios and discover contemporary Greek art

  • Join in tailored programs — in person or online — that fit your goals

 

Whether you come to Greece or join via Zoom for a focused week of creation, IRIS ART CENTRE offers a space where your art can flourish.

Apply now,or ask for more information: irisartcentre@gmail.com

IRIS ART coaching, lessons and residencies

Artist coaching residency March – October 2025

This residency program provides you with opportunities to research and develop your artistic practice with the support of an art coaching program (Monday to Friday). Application is ongoing. No deadlines.

Artist residency March – October 2025

This is a an artist residency without any guidance. You have all your needs covered: a private room, all your meals and using the studio and you work by yourself.

Private art lessons for adults and adolescents, in the IRIS Studio or at your home.

(All levels, also complete beginners.)

ONLINE artist coaching residency

You can also do an online artist coaching residency online through Zoom. 

ONLINE 6 week Artistic Voice Workshop

Starting January 22th, 2025. This ONLINE weekly workshop will develop our creativity and help you discover your personal visual language.

 

The IRIS Week-long Art Workshops

Collage  

5 - 12 July 2025

Learn the basics of collage, mixed media, abstract art, and photo montage, and get to know the main currents in the art of the 20th century. Then create your own collages! A week for all; either beginning or established artists!

Capture the Bliss

4 - 11 October 2025​, 24 - 31 May 2026 (in France)

A spiritual art retreat for women. Learn how to infuse your artistic expression with spiritual sensitivity, and how to "capture the bliss".

Artistic Voice 

​13 - 20 and 20 - 27 September 2025

Learn how to visualize your narrative and where to find inspiration inside

Artists with limited mobility using a wheelchair

 

The IRIS ART CENTRE welcomes artists with limited mobility using a wheelchair in its art workshops and residencies. All spaces in the IRIS ART CENTRE are wheelchair accessible, including the swimming pool. There are no stairs in the route from bedroom to bathroom, kitchen, garden and swimming pool. Use of elevator is available for the teaching area and studio. The sink in the studio can be used by people in a wheelchair.  

 
wheelchair accessible

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