
If you love to sketch or would like to learn - you have come to the right place!

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Here you will find details of sketching events, workshops and holidays in 'the real' south of France.
A photo takes less than a second, but a sketch will create a memory that lasts for years.
These events take place in the largest vineyard in the world where life is relaxed, fun and friendly. All levels of artistic experience are catered for, working through essentials for beginners to more challenging techniques to help you find your unique personal style.
Whatever your level of artistic experience, sketching is for everyone and anyone can sketch!
Annette Morris
Bonjour! I have been living in Languedoc since 2008. I'm an Artist, Francophile and Urban Sketcher and I love helping others find their inner creative. Welcome to Sketch Languedoc - I look forward to meeting you!
Workshops & Holidays
Learn and develop your sketching skills in a wide range of events around the region.
No previous art experience required (and you'll be amazed at what you can do!)
Urban Sketchers
Urban Sketchers Languedoc is the official chapter of an international nonprofit dedicated to fostering a global community of artists who practice on-location drawing. Regular free events are organised every month and open to all.

Upcoming Events › Sketch Languedoc!
List of Events
Happy New Sketch Year 2020!
'Think big - sketch small' - a great workshop for beginners ! This first sketch workshop of 2020 takes place in the wonderful city of Narbonne.
USk Languedoc – Magalas
Urban Sketchers meet-ups are a great chance for sketchers and painters to draw together (you will need your own sketch kit). No tuition, just sketching for the fun of it!
Croquis Café: Rainy Days and Reflections
Sadly it's not always blue skies in Languedoc! In this workshop in Carcassonne learn how to quickly indicate the weather in your sketches with ink and/or watercolour.
Croquis Café: Skies for all seasons
(Béziers) Have fun experimenting with different shades of colour and learn some handy shortcuts to indicate the weather in your sketches.
Magnificent Montpellier!
Treat yourself to a sketching weekend in this vibrant, cultural and historic city - you won't regret it!
Blue Monday!
I don't believe anything miserable is worth celebrating, so this event is open to all students, past and present to join me for a free event to celebrate our sketchbook adventures instead!
Croquis Café: Winter Watercolour Florals
In this short workshop in Narbonne, explore some essential brush techniques to create beautiful loose floral designs – perfect for cards and gift tags!
Croquis Café: Lettering & Faux Calligraphy
(Capestang) Fun techniques for writing with a brush and markers to enhance your sketchbooks with interesting text.
USk Sketchcrawl™ Rivesaltes
Urban Sketchers meet-ups are a great chance for sketchers and painters to draw together (you will need your own sketch kit). No tuition, just sketching for the fun of it!
Croquis Café: Doorways and Windows
Croquis Café workshops are relaxed 2 hour gatherings in Carcassonne to explore new techniques and subjects in an indoor setting. A great way to spend time with friends and learn new skills. No previous art experience is necessary, just a willingness to have a go!
Croquis Café: Watercolour without brushes!
(Béziers) Alternative ways to use watercolour that create some interesting effects - great fun, and ideal if you'd like to loosen up your painting style!
Croquis Café: Food glorious food!
(Narbonne) Sketch out your favourite foods or a recipe with interesting page layouts, bold colours and interesting text. Great practice for travel journaling!
USk Languedoc – Rieux-Minervois
Urban Sketchers meet-ups are a great chance for sketchers and painters to draw together (you will need your own sketch kit). No tuition, just sketching for the fun of it!
Croquis Café: Say it with flowers
In this workshop in Carcassonne, explore some essential brush techniques to create beautiful loose floral designs – perfect for cards and gift tags!
Croquis Café: Drawings Hands!
(Capestang) Of all parts of the body, the hand is often considered the hardest to draw. With these handy workshop tips it's easier than you think!
Croquis Café: The eyes have it
(Narbonne) Learn about the structure of the eyes and how emotions and age can be conveyed through drawing them in different ways – there’ll be plenty of laughs as we create pages of expressions in our sketchbooks!
Croquis Café: Sketching with a limited palette
(Béziers) Working with just one or two colours we'll look at values, lights and darks and why sometimes - less is more!
Croquis Café: Birds of a Feather
(Carcassonne) Using reference photos of traditional birds found in Languedoc we’ll study their shapes and bring a touch of extra colour to the feathered friends in our drawings!
Croquis Café: Paws to Sketch!
(Capestang) It's all about cats and dogs! Tips and tricks to draw them quickly so you can add them to your sketches.
Croquis Café: Doorways and Windows
Croquis Café workshops are relaxed 2 hour gatherings in Narbonne to explore new techniques and subjects in an indoor setting. A great way to spend time with friends and learn new skills. No previous art experience is necessary, just a willingness to have a go!
USk Languedoc – Ginestas
Urban Sketchers meet-ups are a great chance for sketchers and painters to draw together (you will need your own sketch kit). No tuition, just sketching for the fun of it!
Beautiful Béziers
Sketch Béziers - one of the oldest cities in France! Discover the incredible architecture, the Canal du Midi, café culture and beautiful markets. You'll explore the city like a local!
Colourful Crowds
In this 3 hour workshop in Béziers learn how to use ink and watercolour to capture a vibrant city scene - quickly -whatever the weather!
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.
Travel Sketching Essentials
A relaxed and informal introduction in Carcassonne to help you get started with travel sketching. This workshop is ideal for anyone that would like to try sketching but thinks they cannot draw!
Sketching with Wine and Watercolour
A short 4-night break in luxury apartments ideal for a weekend away with the girls - enjoy 3 days of sketching, relaxation, wine-tasting and plenty of laughs with Honor at the lovely Maison de la Roche.
French Village Sketchbook
A fun and fabulous sketching holiday to live life like a local based at La Maison de Quarante in the heart of Languedoc.
Travel Sketching Essentials
A relaxed and informal introduction in Béziers to help you get started with travel sketching. This workshop is ideal for anyone that would like to try sketching but thinks they cannot draw!
Château Life Sketchbook
This 5 night luxury holiday is the ultimate retreat to recharge your creative batteries in a beautifully renovated chateau in Chalabre, south of France.
La Vie en Rose
A workshop full of colour in the beautiful wine-making village of Assignan! For more details email annette@sketchlanguedoc.com
Sketch & Picnic at Château 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.
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.
Travel Sketching Essentials
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!
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.
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.
Notes from the wine harvest
A fun weekend sketch break based in the historic village of Montouliers overlooking the Minervois vineyards - just as 'les vendanges' begin!
Sketch & Picnic at Château 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.
Workshops in France with Ian Fennelly
Workshops in Bize-Minervois and the surrounding area with International Urban Sketchers Instructor and British Artist Ian Fennelly 28 September - 2 October 2020.
Fields of Gold, south of France
Autumn is a stunning time of year in the south of France. In this short weekend break indulge in a glorious getaway full of colour in the Minervois, staying at the fabulous Maison des Palmiers.
Urban Sketchers Languedoc December meet-up - hope to see you there! Meet 10h00 at Inspiré Boutique in Azille .
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Urban Sketchers Languedoc- dessiner sur le vif à Nîmes! RDV samedi 30 novembre 10h00 Brasserie du Palace! .
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Super sketching workshop for beginners at @inspireazille - lots of laughs, lovely lunch, fairy lights, robins, sunshine and wine ... great work by everyone today 👏👏👏 .
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Booking now open for urban sketching workshops in the south of France with Ian Fennelly Autumn 2020 >>> http://sketchingfrance.com/ian-fennelly-2020 .
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Contact
Annette Morris
Avenue du Château
34310 QUARANTE
France
Tél. +33 (0) 786141639
Email: annette@sketchlanguedoc.com
SIRET: 52970382900026