Vacation With an Artist: Travel Agency Offers Mini-Apprenticeships with Artists Worldwide
Geetika Agrawal, an Indian designer, founded Vacation With an Artist (VAWAA) in 2015 after traveling through Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu working with local artisans. The company offers travelers mini-apprenticeships with artists in their studios across 12 countries. Disciplines include contemporary dance with Miroljuba in Belgium, historical cooking with Ursula in Italy, street art with Pum Pum in Argentina, Ikebana with Kimiko in Japan, engraving with Gerard in France, Argentine tango with Viviana in Argentina, Mandala art with Ines in Portugal, and writing with Duc in Vietnam. No prior experience is required; the company states that each VAWAA is adapted to all skill levels, requiring only an open mind and willingness to learn.
Key facts
- Geetika Agrawal founded Vacation With an Artist in 2015.
- Agrawal is an Indian designer who spent summers working with artisans in Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu.
- She visited 12 countries to recruit artists for the project.
- VAWAA offers mini-apprenticeships in artists' studios.
- Disciplines include contemporary dance, historical cooking, street art, Ikebana, engraving, Argentine tango, Mandala art, and writing.
- Artists include Miroljuba (Belgium), Ursula (Italy), Pum Pum (Argentina), Kimiko (Japan), Gerard (France), Viviana (Argentina), Ines (Portugal), and Duc (Vietnam).
- No prior experience is required for participants.
- The company emphasizes an open mind and willingness to learn.
Entities
Artists
- Geetika Agrawal
- Miroljuba
- Ursula
- Pum Pum
- Kimiko
- Gerard
- Viviana
- Ines
- Duc
Institutions
- Vacation With an Artist
- Artribune
Locations
- India
- Rajasthan
- Tamil Nadu
- Belgium
- Italy
- Argentina
- Japan
- France
- Portugal
- Vietnam