with Boo Mallinson
Join Boo Mallinson on this playful course where you will learn how to simplify, edit and push beyond literal representation. Working with charcoal, acrylics and watercolour, you will be helped to loosen up your approach and develop a more intuitive, abstract response to landscape and place.
This is a week long course in the city of Tangier Morocco
January 30th to the 6th February 2027
We’ll be based at Dar Sinclair, a stunning, renovated private villa set in the exclusive mountain area of Tangier, overlooking sweeping views of the Bay of Tangier. This will be our creative home: calm, luxurious, and nurturing — the perfect environment to slow down, observe, and get into our art. There will be 10 of us , so there will also be time to chat, eat, drink, make friends and have a lovely experience.
For those of you that have attended these away art workshops previously, you will know how hard we work and play and how much pleasure it all brings.
Where We’ll Stay
Dar Sinclair is a beautifully staffed villa set within 3 acres of terraced gardens, leading down to a tranquil 6-metre swimming pool. All main bedrooms enjoy breathtaking views across the city and sea. We may also take the house next door so we have plenty of space.
Cost & What’s Included
£2300 per person, per week
All inclusive except flights
( it is recommended that each person takes out their own travel insurance)
The price includes:
– Collection from Tangiers Airport
– Tuition and some materials although you will be asked to bring some bits dependant on the week
– Luxury accommodation
– All meals prepared daily
– Fully staffed house and housekeeping
– Use of gardens, pool, and studio spaces
– A deeply supportive and inspiring creative environment
Please note: there is one day during the week when our wonderful house staff have a well-earned rest day (a little like a ski-chalet arrangement). On this day, I hope to organise an optional outing focused on Moroccan crafts and textiles. While I will do my best to include the cost of this excursion, you may wish to allow extra funds for lunch, supper, and any personal purchases.
Also, Morocco has a tipping culture, and it is customary to tip house staff and drivers at the end of the stay. I will offer guidance on this during the week.
This retreat is about time, space, and attention — stepping away from everyday demands to focus fully on your creative practice, while being beautifully looked after in one of North Africa’s most inspiring cities.
Places are limited.
If you’d like to reserve a place or have any questions, please contact Clare.
To visit Boo’s website click here
£1000 deposit (non refundable) will be required by the end of April with the remaining amount due by the end of October. If you would like an invoice then please ask – or here’s a link to the deposit : link to payment. Please note that using this link will add 1.5% to the cost. If you can a direct bank transfer is preferable to: Monzo Bank 04 00 06 25843956 This is a business account under the name of Creativity on the Move
Flight details will be provided as soon as I can – just waiting for the schedules to be announced.
So looking forward to this.
clare x
ARTIST Clare Dryden 