Annette Luycx has dedicated her life to art, art coaching and self-discovery through artistic expression. This passion for art, combined with her Greek hospitality has led to her turning her large villa and studio in Afidnes into the IRIS ART CENTRE, a place where she organizes summer art workshops and artist residencies, together with three Greek artist friends.  She named her centre Iris after the Greek goddess of inspiration, in line with her passion for mythology, archetypes and spirituality. Annette got her Master's Degree in Art Education at the Maryland  Institute College of Art (MICA) in Baltimore in 2012. To obtain her degree she did research on development of artistic voice and wrote a handbook on the basis of her research "From Art to Empowerment: How Women Can Develop Artistic Voice".  It is available on Amazon.

IRIS ART CENTRE is specialized in art education and art coaching for artists, students and creatives of all ages and abilities. In the workshops and residencies, and in the online coaching Annette organizes and leads, you get all the guidance and encouragement you need to work on your artistic expression and to discover and develop your personal artistic voice. If you wish, Annette can organise a visit to the studio of a Greek artist of your specialty, and give advice about contemporary art galleries and musea.
 
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic we launched a "coaching residency online" through ZOOM. This was so successful that Annette has continued this unique art coaching practice. When you book an online coaching residency, Annette meets with you online every day for five or more working days, and you make sure you have a week off to dedicate to your coaching residency, so that you can develop new work in your own studio, guided by Annette's art coaching. 

At the IRIS ART CENTRE groups are small (2 - 6) and you will be given individual attention and guidance. Workshops and residencies are full board so you have the possibility to work concentrated for long stretches of time, and get into a flow. Mission of the IRIS ART CENTRE is that all people can learn how to express themselves artistically. Here, you will learn the tools and techniques that will awaken and develop your artistic potential, and establish your artistic voice. Beginning and established artists, students and creatives from all backgrounds are welcome to apply to the IRIS ART programs.  Combine developing your artistic talents and being coached by a published art educator and artist, with enjoying home-made food and self-made wine and a luxurious stay on a 2,5 acre estate in the country side of Greece. In for tailor-made holidays? irisartcentre@gmail.com