Every spring, Paul and Sallie-Ann Macklin with Paul's cousins Peter Griffen and Denise Lithgow, head out to the desert. Travelling with them is a pleasure and when you hit that dirt road at Yunta... the fun begins. They are a delight - creative - happy - intelligent. Did I say a wee bit crazy... but in a good way! Looking for an unusual adventure - in the bush, Arkaroola Art Adventure - not to be missed. Painting, felting and creating your own unique sketchbook for our wonderful group of artists!
A week of creative explorations... 7 Days, Tuesday 1st to Wednesday 9th September 2026. Keen to join, please pay your $400 plus 10% GST non refundable deposit to secure your spot at next year's adventure.
2026 will be our 12th year in Arkaroola. Come and join the extra fun and games of this incredible adventure. If this is something on your bucket list, send an email to SAM
A unique experience of studio, en plein air, abstract and landscape, painting, drawing, photography, felting and book binding in Australia’s premier, mountain desert reserve, Arkaroola Wilderness Resort, northern Flinders Ranges, South Australia.
Arkaroola Wilderness Resort and the surrounding mountains, waterholes and gorges represent some of the most photogenic and ‘paintergenic’ landscapes to be found anywhere in Australia.
Join artists, teachers, mentors and cousins Peter Griffen, Denise Lithgow, Paul and Sallie-Ann Macklin for an outstanding creative adventure in one of Australia’s premier mountain-desert, nature reserves.
This workshop will immerse you in...
• Spectacular, rugged mountain landscapes, broad desert vistas, intimate time-worn waterholes and soaring sunlit canyons.
• The perfect environment to develop, challenge or extend your ‘en plein air’ painting, drawing or photography skills.
• Creative simulation from three very different and capable artist-teachers and the company of like-minded artists and students.
• A journey of creative discovery.
7 Day Bookings and further information...
$3875 per px GST included - Single Room - Past Participant
$3875 per px GST included - Double Room - Two New Artist Participants or bring your Non Painting Partner rate $2,150
$4275per px GST included - Single Room - New Participant
Your package includes...
• Seven full days of tuition from four highly experienced artist teachers.
• Day and evening workshops, tutorials and presentations.
• Full use of a large indoor studio.
• Eight nights of single or twin share accommodation at Greenwood Lodge - Arkaroola Wilderness Resort.
• All meals; breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Daily four-wheel-drive transport to and from the resort to our painting sites with experienced and knowledgeable guides.
• Materials including acrylic paint, cartridge paper, wool for felting and materials to make your own unique sketchbook (please bring your own special painting materials, brushes, canvases, portable easel, etc)
Secure your place with a $400 plus GST, non-refundable deposit today. The balance invoice is sent out early July 2026 prior to your art adventure commencing.
Do you have a "non-painting" partner that would love to come and hang out, there are amazing walking tracts and plenty of other activities at Arkaroola, so they will be busy or they can sit by the pool and read a book! They can attend for $2150 which inlcudes their accommodation for the 8 nights plus all meals or they are welcome to join as we go out each day to different locations around Arkaroola.
Contact SAM
Excludes transport to and from Arkaroola Wilderness Resort - If you need any assistance with getting to Arkaroola we have some options.
SAM organises a bus from Adelaide - Arkaroola return approx $550 again depending on numbers, this price is fixed for 10+ people, if lower than 10 we will need to adjust the pricing. The bus picks up centrally in Adelaide on the first morning and arrives at Arkaroola between 5pm-6pm in time for our welcome and dinner. The return journey has you arriving back in Adelaide between 5-6pm. We recommend that you make your flights after 8pm or to be on the safe side, fly out the following day.
| Event | Event Date | Capacity | Registered | Available place | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkaroola Art Adventure 2026 | 01-09-2026 5:00 pm | 16 | 3 | 13 |