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Craft, Textile & Travel Sketching Tours

We put a capital “A” on the word Adventure. Experience it all and share our passion for the creative arts through craft, textile, and travel sketching tours & holidays.

Our tours combine hands-on workshops and local experiences with iconic sightseeing, creating a truly memorable journey that offers a deeper connection and insights into the stunning places we visit.

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Textile, Craft & Travel Sketching Tours

Travel with a small, friendly group to exotic locations for hands-on craft, textile, and travel sketching tours. Discover new cultures, create beautiful art, and make lifelong friends on an unforgettable journey. Do you crave the adventure of exploring somewhere exotic, traveling with like-minded people, and the security of a well-organised trip? Enjoy our hand crafted creative travel experiences.

We offer carefully researched small group tours to some of the most exotic locations in the world, backed by 20 years of expertise and unique local connections. Come along and inspire your creative soul!

Tunisia - Crafts, Ancient Civilisations & Star Wars


FROM AUD$7190

Twin Share

approx US$4760


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Mexican Meander - Vibrant Culture & Textiles


From AUD$7780

Twin share

Approx USD$5120


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North Vietnam Textile Tour: Stitching a Future


From AUD$6250

Twin share

Approx USD$4090


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What Type of Adventure Do You Crave?

At Creative Arts Safaris, our tours are all about going local - meeting people, savoring the flavors, and discovering the heartbeat of each destination.  We believe that understanding where we are not only enriches our own self-awareness but also builds meaningful connections across cultures.

Do you love sketching and painting as you travel? Want to slow down and develop a creative idea with the guidance of a skilled tutor? Or perhaps you’d prefer to dive into the culture and sights and get your hands dirty in artisan workshops?


Travel + Hands-on Ceramics

It’s wonderful to travel. It’s wonderful to have a passion for ceramics.


So why not combine the two?

Join us on a journey to a fascinating destination, rich in culture and inspiration.


Along the way, we’ll spend time in a family-run workshop, learning traditional techniques directly from local artisans. You’ll create your own unique pieces and take them home.

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Textiles, Crafts & Culture

Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of local artisan workshops.


Our textile, craft, and cultural tours offer hands-on experiences with skilled artisans, delicious home-cooked meals, and unforgettable sightseeing adventures.


A blend of creativity, culture, and connection goes into every moment.

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Travel + Sketch Tours

Do you love to travel?

Are you passionate about sketching?


Join our fully escorted tours to some of the world’s most stunning destinations.


With every detail carefully planned, all you need to do is pack your sketch pad and paintbrushes.

Travel + Sketch - Yes!

Travel + Creative Tutor

Experience the magic of our culture and textile tours, accompanied by an expert tutor. Slow Travel - learn new techniques, soak up the atmosphere, and enjoy incredible sightseeing.


Each journey combines creativity, culture, and exploration for an unforgettable adventure.

Explore & Create!

Slow Travel + Food & Culture

It’s a joy to travel - and even better when you take it slow. Add in a love of good food and a curiosity for culture, and you’ve got the perfect recipe for a rich, rewarding adventure.

Join us as we explore fascinating destinations at a relaxed pace, savouring the flavours, traditions, and stories along the way.

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Travel + Hands-on Ceramics

It’s wonderful to travel. It’s wonderful to have a passion for ceramics.


So why not combine the two?

Join us on a journey to a fascinating destination, rich in culture and inspiration.


Along the way, we’ll spend time in a family-run workshop, learning traditional techniques directly from local artisans. You’ll create your own unique pieces and take them home.

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A gorgeous, fascinating and informative trip. Fiona did an excellent job of researching textile and cultural activities that gave us an intimate picture of life in Romania. Highly recommend!


Jeanette Lurier

June 2024

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I have been on 5 tours in 4 continents with Creative Arts Safaris and they have all been fantastic. Fiona is a fabulous leader. She is well researched, organised and travels safely The tours embrace the history, cuisine, culture and arts, crafts and textiles of the countrie. Fiona is compassionate and generous to her travellers and culturally sensitive to the people and places she visits. I highly recommend Creative Arts Safaris.


Denise Sloane

May 2024

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The recent trip to Uzbekistan with Creative Arts Safari was really a trip to remember. It was organized very well and an adventure of a lifetime. This turned out to be a surprise tour of an interesting county with diverse backgrounds and a cultural experience of being involved in the process of learning local crafts while getting to know the local, friendly people.


Anita Lococo

May 2024

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I am still re-living the wonderful memories made in Gujarat with Fiona, Praveen, and my fellow travellers. Our trip was inspiring and enriching on so many levels - never have I seen so many smiles!

 

Fiona’s carefully curated itinerary meant we experienced the real ‘flow’ of India, meeting the very best artisans in the world of textiles, traditional art, and craft. We were welcomed into studios and workshops to see weaving, printing, embroidery, and batik, as well as techniques I’d never heard of. It was magical to have a go too, sitting alongside tribal women communicating through the joy of stitch. Other highlights included the food with the opportunity to cook as well as eat; staying in heritage hotels full of antiques with beautiful gardens; and poking around old buildings, museums, and markets. I will also have lasting memories of the people, those I shared the trip with, and the local people we met – so much warmth, generosity, and laughter.

 

This is a trip that stays with you long after you return home!

 

Thank you for hosting such a special trip. Until the next time!

Amanda

Jan, 2024