
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:
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Work in a spacious villa and studio on a 2.5-acre estate
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Enjoy full-board accommodation with homemade food and wine
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Visit local artists’ studios and discover contemporary Greek art
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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 – September 2026
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 – September 2026
This is a an artist residency without any guidance: you work by yourself.
10-day Special: How to Become a Successful Artist
6 – 16 June 2026 (only 4 participants)
Private art lessons for adults and adolescents, in the IRIS Studio or at your home.
(All levels, also complete beginners.)
ONLINE artist coaching residency Nov.'25 - March '26
ONLINE 6 week Artistic Voice Workshop
Starting 5 November 2025. This ONLINE weekly workshop will develop our creativity and help you discover your personal visual language.




The IRIS Week-long Art Workshops
Discover Your Artistic Voice in Collage
11 - 18 July 2026
Discover Your Artistic Voice in Mixed Media
18 - 25 July 2026
Discover Your Artistic Voice in all Mediums
19 - 26 September 2026
Capture the Bliss spiritual art retreat for women
4 - 11 October 2025 (in Greece)
22 - 29 May 2026 (in France)
27 June - 4 July 2026 (in Greece)
26 September - 3 October 2026 (in Greece)
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.

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