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Art Masterclass with Matthew Forsythe

14 - 18 October 2026

Crete, Greece

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Gianni Rodari said that all stories are meetings of contrasting ideas. In this five day retreat, we’ll take a deep dive - through painting, writing, and conversation - into how opposing energies in character, color, text and image can be used to make compelling images and stories.

THE ARTIST

Matthew Forsythe is an award-winning author, painter, and designer from Canada. He is the author of Pokko and the Drum, designer of the award winning animated series Adventure Time and the Oscar nominated animated short film, Robin Robin. He illustrated the acclaimed new edition of Gianni Rodari’s classic treatise on storytelling for children, The Grammar of Fantasy. He teaches character design at VIA University in Denmark and has led storytelling and painting workshops around the world.

He lives in Los Angeles.

Who is

this

retreat

for?​

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For designers, artists, visual creators or just curious travellers eager to experiment, play, unlearn and connect with their wildest and most symbolic imagery. We welcome beginners as well as professionals alike.

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THE FOOD

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THE NATURE

THE VILLAGE

DATES​

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14 -18 October 2026 (5 days/4 nights)​

 

PRICES

  • private room with double bed & private bathroom €2.100 (4 available)

  • private room with single bed & shared bathroom with 2 others €1.700 (1 available)

  • shared room with double bed & shared bathroom with 2 others €1.700 ​ ​(1 available)

  • shared room with single bed & shared bathroom with 2 others €1.600 ​ ​(4 available)

WHAT'S INCLUDED​​

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  • 3 full day art masterclass with Matthew Forsythe

  • accommodation 4 nights

  • full meals (4 breakfasts, 4 dinners, 3 lunches + alcohol)

  • daily activities, transfer included

  • visit to Chania Old Town

  • entrances to sites

  • trip to Balos lagoon ​

  • Yoga class

Things to note:

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The masterclass will be held in English.

 

Transfer from/to the airport can be arranged either by public transport and/or taxi. The nearest airport is Chania (CHQ) and is one hour away by car.

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Maximum number of guests is 10

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If you are interested in extending your stay in Crete, we are happy to assist.

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