January 2021
Watercolour Sketching for Beginners – Online
Build your knowledge and confidence in this fun interactive travel & watercolour sketching course for beginners.
Find out more »Evening in Montmartre
In this online sketching session via Zoom you can participate in 'real time', ask questions and get feedback, or you can simply watch and try it out later!
Find out more »February 2021
March 2021
Magnificent Montpellier!
Treat yourself to a sketching weekend in this vibrant, cultural and historic city - you won't regret it!
Find out more »Travel sketching for Beginners, Frontignan
You don’t need previous art experience to join this fun workshop in the canal side village of Homps.
Find out more »April 2021
Sketching by the Canal du Midi
Le Somail is one of the most iconic locations on the Canal du Midi and an idyllic place to learn to sketch.
Find out more »Sketching in Lagrasse
Join me in historic Lagrasse, considered to be one of France's most beautiful villages - for a sketching journey from simple line drawings to pages full of colour!
Find out more »Sketching in Bize-Minervois
No previous experience required for this fun workshop with ink and watercolour in the pretty and historic village of Bize-Minervois
Find out more »Amazing Architecture
The medieval city of Carcassonne is a perfect location to study incredible structures and interesting architecture! Suitable for all levels.
Find out more »Springtime in Paris
A wonderful 3 night sketchbook adventure capturing the vibrant colours and atmosphere of one of the most beautiful cities in the world!
Find out more »Sketching for Beginners
If you don't think you can sketch - this 3-hour workshop in Capestang is for you! No previous art or drawing experience necessary, just bring along a sketchbook and an open mind!
Find out more »Morning at Saint Chinian Market
In this fun workshop we'll spend a morning sketching colourful scenes from the market - and you don't need previous art experience to take part!
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Workshop with Santi Sallés
This full-day Food and Nature workshop takes place in Béziers and a fantastic opportunity to work with Urban Sketcher and Illustrator Santi Sallés.
Find out more »Canal du Midi Cruise & Lunch
Relax and learn to sketch in style whilst cruising the Canal du Midi. 3 course lunch and wine included. Also a great day out for photographers and non-sketching partners!
Find out more »Awesome Architecture, Narbonne
A fun workshop in Narbonne to explore and sketch the magnificent architecture and buildings of this historic and beautiful city.
Find out more »Spring sketching holiday in the Minervois: Cherry Blossoms and Cocktails!
A 4-night sketching break in the beautiful riverside village of Bize-Minervois. From this gorgeous B&B we'll explore the local surroundings, capturing moments and memories of southern France in springtime.
Find out more »Sketch Le Marché!, Olonzac
Tuesday is Olonzac Market Day - in this workshop you'll learn how to sketch people, colour and all the hustle bustle!
Find out more »Sketching Sète, Venice of Languedoc
This fun workshop is a great way to explore the mediterranean port town of Sète and learn more about its history. No previous art experience required!
Find out more »Mediterranean Sketchbook, Gruissan
You don’t need previous art experience to join this workshop to discover glorious Gruissan - a fascinating old town with a historic heart and a vibrant new port.
Find out more »The Flower Market
In this 3 hour workshop in Béziers learn how to use ink and watercolour to sketch the vibrant flower market!
Find out more »May 2021
La Vie en Rose
A fun workshop in Assignan, also known as 'Village Castigno' - a wine-making village painted in the colours of wine!
Find out more »Ginestas in Perspective
This fun workshop in Ginestas is designed to help you draw in perspective: roads, trees, buildings, even people!
Find out more »Sketching for Beginners
This fun workshop is designed to help you get started with sketching on location. You'll learn heaps of tips and tricks whilst exploring the charming old city of Béziers.
Find out more »Chateau Sketchbook, Capestang
Treat yourself to a memorable day out and develop your sketching skills at the stunning Chateau les Carrasses.
Find out more »Sketching for Beginners, Le Somail
Learn to sketch in idyllic Le Somail - one of the most iconic locations on the Canal du Midi. No previous art experienced required!
Find out more »Medieval Carcassonne
This incredible city and UNESCO heritage site is the location for our weekend sketching break in February. Ideal for beginners, solo travellers, photographers and foodies
Find out more »Watercolour Sketching workshop Pézenas
Pézenas is a perfect location for sketching architecture and historic buildings.
Find out more »Sketch & Picnic at Chateau Canet
A relaxing creative day out at Château Canet near Carcassonne! This beautiful family-run wine and olive domaine is a perfect location to relax and sketch. Ideal for beginners and wine-lovers - price includes cellar tour, 3 course lunch and wine.
Find out more »Workshops in La Rochelle France with Ian Fennelly May 2021
Enjoy a short break in this beautiful French port town and take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to learn from international USk instructor and British artist Ian Fennelly May 2021.
Find out more »June 2021
Classic Architecture
A workshop in Carcassonne to explore the magnificent architecture and buildings of this historic and iconic city.
Find out more »Sketching Workshop Gruissan
Sketching in the charming historic town of Gruissan. This fun 3-hour Watercolour Sketching Workshop is suitable for all levels
Find out more »Urban Sketching Weekend in Avignon
During this lovely weekend break we'll be sketching around the city and of course the infamous Pont d'Avignon. Our sketchbooks will be filled with colour as we study water, architecture, and the hustle bustle of city life at the 'gateway to Provence'.
Find out more »Simplifying a complex scene!
In this fun workshop in Roquebrun you’ll learn some basic watercolour skills and all sorts of tips and tricks for simplifying what you see so you can sketch it with confidence!
Find out more »Morning at the market
In the cool of the morning, learn how to sketch a classic French village market scene in Capestang - no previous artistic experience required!
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Canal du Midi Cruise & Lunch
Relax and learn to sketch in style whilst cruising the Canal du Midi. 3 course lunch and wine included. Also a great day out for photographers and non-sketching partners!
Find out more »Sketching workshops at Cass Art Bristol
Fun workshops in the great Cass Art Studio space for anyone who would like to get started with urban sketching. A day full of tips and tricks about drawing and painting on location and the materials you can use.
Find out more »Workshops at Cass Art Bristol
Fun workshops in the great Cass Art Studio space for anyone who would like to get started with urban sketching. A day full of tips and tricks about drawing and painting on location and the materials you can use.
Find out more »Mariners’ Tales: Sketching Bristol
Weekend workshops based in beautiful Clifton village near the Observatory to explore Bristol and its huge maritime significance. Join for 1 or 2 days.
Find out more »Fabulous French food
Narbonne market is an ideal location to learn more about fresh local food in this area of France and also how to sketch it!
Find out more »Sketch & Picnic at Chateau Canet
A relaxing creative day out at Château Canet near Carcassonne! This beautiful family-run wine and olive domaine is a perfect location to relax and sketch. Ideal for beginners and wine-lovers - price includes cellar tour, 3 course lunch and wine.
Find out more »Sketching in the Park
A relaxed and informal introduction to help you get started with travel sketching. This workshop in Béziers is ideal for anyone that would like to try sketching but thinks they cannot draw!
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Saumur & the Loire Valley
Overlooking the Loire river, the Château de Saumur is a striking medieval castle with a museum displaying archaeological finds, ceramics and tapestries. A fantastic setting for this short sketching break in the heart of France!
Find out more »July 2021
Historic Carcassonne
You don’t need previous art experience to join this fun workshop in La Cité – just an interest in exploring this incredible UNESCO heritage site through observational sketching.
Find out more »Sketching by the Canal du Midi
Le Somail is one of the most iconic locations on the Canal du Midi and an idyllic place to learn to sketch.
Find out more »Lovely Lagrasse
A fun sketching workshop in magnificent Lagrasse, one of the most beautiful villages in France. Suitable for absolute beginners and more experienced sketchers.
Find out more »French café sketchbook
Learn how to sketch a classic French café scene in the charming village of Bize-Minervois.
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Sketching Sète, Venice of Languedoc
A relaxing creative day out at Château Canet near Carcassonne! This beautiful family-run wine and olive domaine is a perfect location to relax and sketch. Ideal for beginners and wine-lovers - price includes cellar tour, 3 course lunch and wine.
Find out more »Morning at the Market
Learn how to sketch a classic French market scene in Saint-Chinian - no previous art experience necessary!
Find out more »The Flower Market
In this 3 hour workshop in Béziers learn how to use ink and watercolour to sketch the vibrant flower market!
Find out more »Boats, Bridges and Blues
The port of Homps by the Canal du Midi is our location for this morning workshop where we'll find plenty of shade if we need it!
Find out more »Sketching with Watercolour in Bages
A 3 hour workshop suitable for beginners and more experienced sketchers to discover this pretty coastal village.
Find out more »La Vie en Rose 🌹
A fun workshop in Assignan, also known as 'Village Castigno' - a wine-making village painted in the colours of wine!
Find out more »Awesome Architecture, Narbonne
A fun workshop in Narbonne to explore and sketch the magnificent architecture and buildings of this historic and beautiful city.
Find out more »Sketching for Beginners
This fun workshop is designed to help you get started with sketching on location. You'll learn heaps of tips and tricks whilst exploring the market square in Capestang.
Find out more »Sketch workshop Ventenac-en-Minervois
Don't think you can sketch? Think again! This intensive 3-hour workshop starts at 9h30 and you'll be amazed at what you can do!
Find out more »Sketching in Pézenas
This fun workshop is designed to help you get started with sketching on location. You'll learn heaps of tips and tricks whilst exploring the streets of historic Pézenas.
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Sketching in Montpellier
A workshop to learn some of the basic skills of sketching, in one of France's most vibrant cities! Materials can be provided if required.
Find out more »Riverside sketchbook
You don’t need previous art experience to take part in this lovely sketching workshop in the cool of the day by the river at Cessenon-sur-Orb.
Find out more »Sketch Le Marché!
Tuesday is Olonzac Market Day - in this workshop you'll learn how to sketch people, colour and all the hustle bustle!
Find out more »French Village Houses
This workshop in Ginestas is ideal for beginners - and a great introduction to watercolour sketching on location.
Find out more »Canal Life – off the beaten track!
This workshop in Salleles d'Aude takes place at a delightful and well shaded spot to observe & sketch life by the Canal du Midi.
Find out more »The Flower Market
In this 3 hour workshop in Béziers learn how to use ink and watercolour to sketch the vibrant flower market!
Find out more »Classic French Street Scenes
Join me for a wander through the pretty medieval village of Quarante to capture the essence of daily French life in your sketchbook.
Find out more »August 2021
La Vie en Rose
A fun workshop in Assignan, also known as 'Village Castigno' - a wine-making village painted in the colours of wine!
Find out more »Travel Sketching for Beginners
A relaxed and informal introduction in Carcassonne to help you get started with travel sketching. This workshop is ideal for anyone who would like to try sketching but thinks they cannot draw!
Find out more »Vineyard Views
Learn to sketch a local vineyard with watercolour, even if you have never sketched before! (Quarante)
Find out more »Sketching Sète, Venice of Languedoc
You don’t need previous art experience to join this workshop - enjoy exploring Sète through the eyes of a sketcher!
Find out more »Simplifying a Complex Scene!
In this fun workshop in Roquebrun you’ll learn some basic watercolour skills and all sorts of tips and tricks for simplifying what you see so you can sketch it with confidence!
Find out more »Sketching People!
This fun workshop in Capestang teaches you how to draw faces and figures to quickly capture the essence of what you see
Find out more »Sketching for Beginners
Le Somail is one of the most iconic locations on the Canal du Midi and an idyllic place to learn to sketch.
Find out more »Stone Walls and Sketchbooks
A workshop in Puisserguier to enjoy exploring the historic streets to study & sketch doorways, archways, castle walls and windows!
Find out more »Sketching for Beginners, Narbonne
A relaxed and informal introduction in Narbonne to help you get started with travel sketching. This workshop is ideal for anyone who would like to try sketching but thinks they cannot draw!
Find out more »Watercolour Sketching in Minerve
Join me in one of the most beautiful villages of France. This 3-hour Sketching Workshop is an introduction to travel sketching - ideal if you haven't sketched before or do not think you can!
Find out more »French market scenes
Thursday is Market Day in Saint-Chinian - in this workshop you'll learn how to sketch people, use colour and capture all the hustle bustle!
Find out more »Colourful Crowds
In this full day workshop in Montpellier learn how to use ink and watercolour to capture a vibrant city scene - quickly - whatever the weather!
Find out more »Sketching a French Village
In the cool of the morning, learn how to sketch a classic French village scene in Cazedarnes - no previous artistic experience required!
Find out more »Riverside Sketchbook
You don’t need previous art experience to take part in this lovely sketching workshop in the cool of the day by the river at Cessenon-sur-Orb.
Find out more »Sketching by the Canal du Midi
Le Somail is one of the most iconic locations on the Canal du Midi and an idyllic place to learn to sketch.
Find out more »Capturing a busy street scene
Sketching on location can sometimes be overwhelming, but this relaxed workshop in Béziers will give you some tips and tricks on how to capture the essence of a hectic place - without the stress factor!
Find out more »French café sketchbook
Sketch a classic French café scene in the market square in Capestang.
Find out more »Lovely Lagrasse
A fun sketching workshop in magnificent Lagrasse, one of the most beautiful villages in France. Suitable for absolute beginners and more experienced sketchers.
Find out more »September 2021
French Village Houses
This workshop in Saint Chinian looks at how to sketch the features of old stone French buildings - windows, doorways, steps and balconies.
Find out more »Watercolour Sketching for Beginners
This fun workshop is designed to help you get started with sketching on location. You'll learn heaps of tips and tricks whilst exploring the pretty village of Azille.
Find out more »Sketch workshop Assignan
In this fun workshop you'll learn some basic sketching skills and all sorts of tips and tricks for using watercolour in your drawings.
Find out more »Colourful Crowds
In this 3 hour workshop in Carcassonne learn how to use ink and watercolour to capture a vibrant city scene - quickly -whatever the weather!
Find out more »Sketch & Picnic at Chateau Canet
A relaxing creative day out at Château Canet near Carcassonne! This beautiful family-run wine and olive domaine is a perfect location to relax and sketch. Ideal for beginners and wine-lovers - price includes cellar tour, 3 course lunch and wine.
Find out more »Sketching by the Canal du Midi
Le Somail is one of the most iconic locations on the Canal du Midi and an idyllic place to learn to sketch.
Find out more »French Vineyard Views
A weekend break based at La Calade in the historic village of Montouliers – located in the heart of Languedoc's Minervois wine-growing region.
Find out more »Sketch Le Marché!
This workshop in Olonzac teaches you how to simplify what you see to quickly capture the essence of the day using ink and watercolour. No previous art experience required!
Find out more »Drawing Fabulous Faces!
This workshop in Capestang looks at how to sketch the human face - from different angles and in different styles - loads of fun!
Find out more »Canal du Midi Cruise & Lunch
Relax and learn to sketch in style whilst cruising the Canal du Midi. 3 course lunch and wine included. Also a great day out for photographers and non-sketching partners!
Find out more »Colours of the Mediterranean
Indulge in a weekend sketching by the sea! Our sketchbooks will be filled with colour as we study boats, water and the hustle bustle of the busy cafés that surround the port.
Find out more »Beautiful buildings
A fun workshop in Narbonne to capture some of the magnificent architecture and buildings of this historic city.
Find out more »Château Views
Treat yourself to a memorable day out and develop your sketching skills at the stunning Chateau les Carrasses.
Find out more »Boats in Béziers
Béziers port by the Canal du Midi is our location for this morning workshop where we'll find plenty of shade if we need it!
Find out more »Sketch Languedoc with Ian Fennelly 2021
Workshops in Bize-Minervois and the surrounding area with International Urban Sketchers Instructor and British Artist Ian Fennelly 27 September - 1 October 2021.
Find out more »October 2021
Urban Sketching for the Terrified!
If you’d love to sketch on location but not sure where to start – this fun workshop in Carcassonne is for you!
Find out more »Urban Watercolour Sketching for Beginners
A relaxed and informal introduction to help you get started with urban watercolour sketching - in Nîmes!
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