Where Adventure Meets Creative Mastery
From the rolling hills of Italy to the golden shores of Greece and beyond, Milan Art Experiences gather artists from around the globe. It’s all about creating, bonding, and growing in ways that inspire your soul.
Led by the Milan family and Milan mentors, these retreats take you to beautiful places where the world itself becomes your canvas. Each retreat combines transformative workshops, local cuisine, picturesque accommodations, and life-changing breakthroughs.
Redefine Your Art in Just Days
Work closely with experienced mentors like Elli, Dimitra, and Dafni Milan—artists who have been where you are and know how to guide you to your next breakthrough.
Try bold techniques like layering mixed media, fall in love with a new medium, or uncover the symbols and stories that make your art yours.
You’ll push boundaries and leave with a piece that captures everything you’ve learned. Along the way, you’ll connect with like-hearted artists and gain the confidence to take your art in a new direction.
What happens here will transform not just your art, but your creative soul.
Rhodes, Greece
- Accommodations in Medieval Old Town Rhodes, with a kitchen, bathroom, and living space
- Shared studio and relaxing garden to enjoy and get creative
- Weekly art workshops + critique / feedback with professional artists
- Personal Art Travel Kit
- Embrace the mornings with daily yoga classes
- Day trip adventures to beautiful spots on the island
- A few group meals each week
Beneath the Surface
Exploring Your Inner World Through Art
A 3-day workshop with Dimitra and Elli Milan, where you'll explore painting underwater themes while diving into your own inner 'underwater' world.
- Access to the full 3-day workshop experience with artists Elli and Dimitra Milan
- Learn transformative mixed media techniques
- Create a stunning underwater-themed painting
- Participate in group discussions and critiques
- Includes 3 lunches and 2 dinners at carefully selected venues
- All art supplies provided for you
- VIP Experience available!
I really loved the art retreat to Greece. It enriched my art in so many ways. I felt like it was not about just art because every single trip for a while was about art for me and about capturing this moment.
I felt like during the trip with Milans, I just allowed myself to feel more and to be more in the moment because we had a lot of different techniques and different workshops and also different mediums."
Art Journeys, Redefined
Just beginning your artist journey? Or already a seasoned creator? Milan Art Experiences invite you to sharpen your skills, build lasting friendships, and experience the beauty of a new country.
From painting watercolors in the fields of Italy to enjoying an agua fresca on the beaches of Puerto Escondido, your next adventure awaits. Consider this your sign to take the leap and transform your art forever.
Say yes before you are ready. Listen to that little voice that says this is your dream and say yes to it. Say yes to what scares you the most. I did that while signing up for the Mastery Program, then the artist retreat in Greece (that was the first time I travelled alone in my life at the age of 37)."
Meet the Milan Family, Your Hosts
Her passion for travel and art retreats fuels her mission to guide creative breakthroughs across continents, helping artists discover their voice and transform their passion into a fulfilling profession. Through her classes, Elli continues to lead the current Art Renaissance, empowering thousands to embrace their artistic potential.
With a teaching approach that helps artists connect with her intuition, Dafni loves guiding retreats where creativity flourishes. Passionate about individuality—even against societal norms—she infuses this philosophy into her art, creating pieces that embody both peace and chaos, embracing the freedom in their balance
As a pioneer in the new era of artist influencers on social media, she’s dedicated to spreading beauty worldwide. A mentor at Milan Art Institute, Dimitra brings heartfelt enthusiasm to her teaching, equipping thousands with the tools to make a lasting impact through their art.
As a passionate teacher and mentor, John travels the world, guiding artists with his surreal sketches, bold colors, and wild imagination, all infused with humor. His "More is More" philosophy celebrates beauty in every detail, standing against minimalism.
Passionate about connecting with people from all walks of life, Constantino enjoys learning their stories. His teaching style is thorough and attentive, ensuring every question is answered. He’s fluent in Greek and deeply familiar with Greek culture from years of travel.
