Helicon Arts

03/05/2024

🎶 Places are still available in August for our choral singing course with Hilary Campbell! We will be based at the beautiful Parador de Almagro, a restored 16th-century monastery in the historic town of Almagro in the La Mancha region.

Under Hilary’s guidance we'll explore a diverse repertoire, culminating in a public performance. We will also have the chance to indulge in local delicacies, and venture on excursions to iconic landmarks like Toledo's Alcázar and the symbolic windmills of Consuegra.

The Parador provides the perfect backdrop to the course with its picturesque gardens and peaceful courtyards with a lovely pool 🏊 Great company, delicious food and wine will also enhance what is certain to be a memorable holiday!

Find out more here: https://heliconarts.co.uk/courses/choral-2024-campbell/

19/04/2024

Have a listen to this fascinating and insightful perspective into choral conducting, featuring Hilary Campbell, course director for one of our choral weeks in Spain this summer. For more details of Hilary’s course, follow this link: https://bit.ly/3W7mdjw
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/choral-chihuahua/id1511594965?i=1000652451133

‎Show CHORAL CHIHUAHUA, Ep Choral Conducting - 14 Apr 2024

13/09/2023

Following last weekend's earthquake in Morocco, we are relieved that all the staff at our hotel partners as well as our local guides are safe. Our colleagues on the ground in Morocco are vital to the smooth-running of our holidays, ensuring that our customers have a memorable trip experiencing the very best that the country has to offer, and our thoughts are with them and their families. We very much hope to be able to support them by continuing our trips to Morocco next year.

If you would like to donate to the relief effort in Morocco, you can do so here https://donate.redcross.org.uk/appeal/morocco-earthquake-appeal

25/08/2023

We’ve reached the end of our first week at the beautiful Palazzo Loup and are looking forward to our concert tonight - toi toi everyone! 🎶🇮🇹

08/05/2023

🌹🌳🎵Last week Hilary Campbell, who will be directing our choral course in Emilia Romagna, Italy from 19-26 August, let us in on her plans for a glorious week of nature-inspired choral singing.

Fancy joining us? There are a few places left so book with us to enjoy:
🎵 a fantastic programme of choral music with daily rehearsals and a concert led by renowned choir director Hilary Campbell
🏨 accommodation in the enchanting four-star Palazzo Loup, set in the stunning Emilia-Romagna countryside just outside the town of Loiano with breakfast, lunch and three course evening meals included
🏰excursions to Ravenna, Bologna and, of course, wine tasting.
✈Advice and support on the best flights to book

So all you have to do is relax and enjoy it!
Find out more today https://bit.ly/42cM35D

07/01/2023

Our Summer 2023 creative holidays are now on sale! Banish those back-to-work January blues and give yourself something to look forward to by booking one of our week-long courses. This year we'll be back at the stunning Palazzo Loup in Italy's Emilia-Romagna countryside and out on the road in our trusty 4 x 4 exploring spectacular Morocco.

Choose from choral singing with Hilary Campbell or Neil Ferris, photography with Genevieve Girling (Italy) or Toby Savage (Morocco), or guitar with Bridget Mermikides.

Find out more and book today https://heliconarts.co.uk/

20/10/2022

🌞📷🐪 We've been back on the road in Morocco this week with another fabulous group of photographers.

Lots of fun has been had and our very small group sizes mean that each participant gets the full benefit of our expert course leader Toby Savage's amazing knowledge and experience of photographing this beautiful country.

31/08/2022

We couldn't bear to stay inside on such a beautiful morning so we took our daily vocal warm-up out into the hotel garden. If only every choir rehearsal had such a spectacular view!

30/08/2022

And we're into our second week here in glorious Galicia. Wonderful to have Hilary Campbell here leading our singers, Genevieve Girling with our photography group and fantastic to welcome back Vincent Lindsey-Clark to work with our guitarists. There's certainly a lot of lovely music filling the hotel this week!

25/08/2022

We took a break from rehearsals and enjoyed a wonderful afternoon learning about (and of course tasting!) the wine at the Regina Viarum. Sipping a glass of wine while enjoying the stunning views over the Canyon de Sil was definitely a highlight of the week so far.

20/08/2022

It’s a glorious day here in Galicia and we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of our first singing group - it’s been a very long time coming and we can’t wait! 😎

23/06/2022

🌞 Summer Singing Holiday - just a few places left for August 2022 🌞

Still thinking about what to do for your summer holiday? Worried that you've left it too late to find something really special? Would you like to do something different from usual?

Then join us in Galicia this August and spend a week indulging your love of choral singing as well as discovering this spectacular region of Spain.

And when you book with us we will take care of:
🎵 a fantastic programme of choral music with daily rehearsals and a concert led by renowned choir director Hilary Campbell
🏨 accommodation in the four-star converted monastery the Parador de Monforte de Lemos with breakfast, lunch and three course evening meals included
🏰excursions to explore Galicia's historic towns and beautiful countryside
✈Advice and support on the best flights to book

So all you have to do is relax and enjoy it!

Find out more today https://bit.ly/38fznV9

22/05/2022

And we've reached the end of another fantastic week photographing wonderful Morocco 🌞📷🐪. It's been great to be back on the road in our 4 x 4 with Toby Savage showing us how to capture that perfect shot.

If you fancy a bit of sun and adventure before winter sets in then we have one more trip running at the end of October. Find out more here https://heliconarts.co.uk/courses/morocco/

20/05/2022

Still thinking about what to do for your summer holiday? Then let us do the hard work for you!

Book our Summer Singing Course in Galicia Spain and we will take care of:
🎵 a fantastic programme of choral music with daily rehearsals led by renowned choir director Hilary Campbell
🏨 accommodation in the four-star Parador with breakfast, lunch and three course evening meals included
🏰excursions to explore Galicia's historic towns and beautiful countryside

All you have to do is relax and enjoy it!

Find out more today https://bit.ly/38fznV9

18/05/2022

These incredible photographs were taken by Genevieve Girling who is the tutor for our photography course in Galicia, Spain which runs from 27 August - 3rd September.

As well as running workshops on a host of other photography techniques, Genevieve will be bringing along her infrared camera so that you can try it out for yourself and capture your own unique, other-wordly shots of the Spanish architecture and landscape.

Book now https://bit.ly/39M7q7z

16/05/2022

And we're back!

Thrilled to be finally on the road again last week for our first Moroccan photo-safari in three years. 📷🇲🇦

Under the guidance of professional photograher Toby Savage who has a wealth of experience photographing northern Africa and in the company of our highly-knowlegeable local guides our small group captured some fantastic shots of this spectacular country.

Our second group is there this week but if you've missed out this time, don't worry, this year we have one more trip running in October. Secure your space now https://bit.ly/3wd4FoB

03/05/2022

We can't wait to explore the beautiful Galicia region of Spain this summer with its treasure trove of historic towns, award-winning wineries and gorgeous countryside.

Join us on one of our choral, guitar or photography courses and as well as lots of time spent enjoying your favourite hobby you'll get to visit:
⛪️ UNESCO World Heritage city and famed pilgrimage site Santiago de Compostela
🏛 the historic Roman thermal spa city of Ourense
🍷 the Regina Viarum winery, perched on the edge of a spectacular canyon (tasting included of course!)

Find out more and book today https://heliconarts.co.uk/

28/04/2022

Join us this summer in the beautiful Galicia region of Spain for a week of choral singing with renowned choral director Hilary Campbell.

On the programme is a mixture of exquisite music by Vaughan Williams, Purcell, Britten, Victoria and Bob Chilcott with some lighter music thrown in for good measure. Plus our week will culminate with the concert in a local venue.

Don't forget that our holidays go beyond the music, so as well as indulging your love of choral music you'll have plenty of time for exploring the local area and socialising with your fellow singers (or just relaxing by the pool with a good book and a glass of wine if that's what you need 🍷).

Find out more and book https://bit.ly/3Kk5H5X

22/04/2022

All the gear but no idea? Never fear, we've got you covered!

If you are just starting out as an amateur photographer then our photography holiday in Galicia, Spain is perfect for you. We welcome photographers of all levels and our friendly expert tutor Genevieve Girling Photography will be on hand throughout the week to guide you.

We'll spend mornings at the hotel working on aspects of technique and then in the afternoons we'll venuture out into Galicia's exquisite towns and spectacular countryside to capture those all important Instagrammable shots.

📷 Luke Porter

Find out more https://bit.ly/3jSruXS

with Neil Ferris & Hilary Campbell

17/04/2022

14/04/2022

Still wondering where to go on holiday this summer? Fancy something different from the usual beach break? Then look no further than our choral singing holidays.

Here are 5 reasons to join us this August:
✅ Daily morning rehearsal of exquisite choral music with our choral director Hilary Campbell
✅ A performance of the end of the week
✅ Luxurious accommodation at the 4 star Hotel Parador de Monforte de Lemos
✅ Delicious breakfast, lunch and gourmet three-course evening meals included
✅ Excursions to explore Spain's spectacular Galicia region, including Santiago de Compostela
Find out more
https://bit.ly/37cMJRy

07/04/2022

Where better to improve your guitar technique than in Spain itself? If you love to play the guitar and fancy a different type of holiday this year then come and join us on our small-group guitar course in the Galicia region of Spain this August.

Enjoy expert tuition from our friendly tutor, luxurious accommodation with delicious meals included, and excursions to explore the local area, including Santiago de Compostela. Plus there's plenty of time built in for that much-needed rest and relaxation. Find out more https://bit.ly/3v6dteq

29/03/2022

What's the secret of great street photography? You've got to push yourself out of your comfort zone and get up close and personal. Don't be afraid to talk to people and ask if you can photograph them.

To learn more about street photography and get top tips on many other photographic techniques, join us this summer in Galicia, Spain. Professional photographer and course tutor Genevieve Girling will be sharing her expert knowledge on how to capture that perfect shot.

Find out more https://bit.ly/3Dj2hP4

📷 Jonathan Wallace, previous photography course participant

27/03/2022

This is an exciting project to create some wonderful new choral pieces! Can you help Sonoro get over the line?

25/03/2022

On our choral singing holidays you get to indulge your favourite hobby in some truly spectacular locations.

Plus we factor in plenty of time for exploring the local area as well as some much-needed R&R. But don't just take our word for it, our previous participants also sing our praises!

Find out more and book our choral holiday with Hilary Campbell in Galicia, Spain (27 Aug - 3 Sep) https://bit.ly/3iyFV2v

Sing wonderful music in the glorious setting of Galicia with award-winning conductor Hilary Campbell

22/03/2022

Wow! Wow! Wow! Here's a sneak preview of the exquisite Hotel Parador de Monforte de Lemos, which will be our home for our singing courses (20 - 27 Aug & 27 Aug - 3 Sep), guitar course (27 Aug - 3 Sep) and one of our photography courses (27 Aug - 3 Sep).

A former Benedictine monastery originating from the 9th century, the Parador is built around a stunning neo-classical cloister and is set above the typical Spanish town of Monforte de Lemos, an ideal base for discovering this region.

We can hardly wait! Our holidays combine your indulging your favourite hobby under the guidance of our expert course leaders with plenty of time for exploring, socialising and R&R. Tempted to join us? Find out more https://heliconarts.co.uk/

20/03/2022

Smile! It's so if choral singing, photography or playing the guitar are what make you happy then we have just the holidays for you! Join us this summer in the Galicia area of Spain or in Morocco and spend some time doing the things you love in the sunshine and surrounded by gorgeous scenery and lovely people. Find out more and book today https://heliconarts.co.uk/

17/03/2022

Join us this May or October on an action-packed photo safari exploring the bustling souks and breath-taking desert landscapes of Morocco led by professional photographer and nothern Africa specialist Toby Savage .

Accompanied by our expert local guides who know how to be in the right place at the right time to get that perfect shot, we'll travel by 4x4 around this spectacular country where a great photograph waits around every corner.

We journey from the drama of Marrakech through the breath-taking Atlas Mountains to the magnificent Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, set of many Hollywood films. Then we venture out into the Sahara where we take a camel ride into the dunes and spend a night under the stars in nomad tents. Who knows, we might even be lucky enough to capture a picture of the Milky Way!

There are just two spaces remaining on our May trips so find out more and book today

https://heliconarts.co.uk/courses/morocco/

15/03/2022

Just announced! We are so excited that the wonderful Hilary Campbell will be joining us this summer to lead our Choral Course in Galicia, Spain 27 Aug - 3 Sep.

Hilary has put together a fantastic and varied programme for us with exquisite music by Vaughan Williams, Purcell, Britten, Victoria and Bob Chilcott with some lighter music thrown in for good measure.

Join us this summer for some fun and joyful choral singing warmed by the Spanish sun.

Book Now https://bit.ly/3ieUGHq

Sing wonderful music in the glorious setting of Galicia with award-winning conductor Hilary Campbell

21/02/2022

'Learn from professional photographer Toby Savage how best to capture Southern Morocco's highlights.'

We're delighted to say that our photo-safari was recently recommended by The Times and The Sunday Times travel section in a feature on Morocco.

Travelling by 4x4 from the vibrancy of Marrakech to mountain villages and desert wilderness, we will spend a night in a nomad tent and take a camel ride across the dunes in search of that perfect shot.

There is just one space left on each of our May trips but we have just added some dates for October.
https://heliconarts.co.uk/photography-holidays/