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Abrivado! – LIVE!

The 'Abrivado' is a traditional event in southern France where Camargue horses and riders travel through the village streets.  For this workshop we'll be looking at ways to capture excitement and movement in a sketch by using ink and watercolour!

Sketching France

Join other members of Sketching France for a virtual coffee, sketch & chat on Zoom from 10.30am 1 May

Cornish village – LIVE!

Cornish villages are renowned for their white painted houses with slate trim. In this online sketching session via Zoom we'll look at capturing that sense of place whilst looking at perspective and sketch techniques for ink and watercolour.

Sketching Workshop Gruissan

Sketching in the charming historic town of Gruissan. This fun 3-hour Watercolour Sketching Workshop is suitable for all levels

75,00€

Classic Architecture

A workshop in Carcassonne to explore the magnificent architecture and buildings of this historic and iconic city.

75,00€

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!

60,00€

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!

160,00€ – 260,00€

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!

60,00€

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!

85,00€
Sketching in Ginestas

Ginestas in Perspective

This fun workshop in Ginestas is designed to help you draw in perspective: roads, trees, buildings, even people!

60,00€

Chateau Sketchbook, Capestang

Treat yourself to a memorable day out and develop your sketching skills at the stunning Chateau les Carrasses.

75,00€

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! 

60,00€

The Sky’s the Limit

In this online sketching session via Zoom you can participate in 'real time', ask questions and get feedback, or you can simply watch it later!

20,00€

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!

60,00€

The Flower Market

In this 3 hour workshop in Béziers learn how to use ink and watercolour to sketch the vibrant flower market!

60,00€

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'.

180,00€

La Vie en Rose

A fun workshop in Assignan, also known as 'Village Castigno' - a wine-making village painted in the colours of wine! 

75,00€

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!

60,00€

Sketching Water

In this online sketching session via Zoom you can participate in 'real time', ask questions and get feedback, or you can simply watch it later!

Summer Picnic – LIVE!

Celebrate the essence of summer! In this online sketching session via Zoom we'll sketch in ink and watercolour to capture an array of shapes and colour.

Annette sketching at Le Somail

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.

60,00€

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.

75,00€
cafe culture

French café sketchbook

Learn how to sketch a classic French café scene in the charming village of Bize-Minervois.

60,00€

Sketching Sète, Venice of Languedoc

A fabulous colourful day out sketching the busy mediterranean port town of Sète - also known as the Venice of Languedoc, with a network of canals winding through cobbled streets linked by bridges.

95,00€
carcassonne cite

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. 

95,00€

Morning at the Market

Learn how to sketch a classic French market scene in Saint-Chinian - no previous art experience necessary!

60,00€

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.

75,00€

La Vie en Rose 🌹

A fun workshop in Assignan, also known as 'Village Castigno' - a wine-making village painted in the colours of wine! 

75,00€
narbonne urban landscape

Awesome Architecture, Narbonne

A fun workshop in Narbonne to explore and sketch the magnificent architecture and buildings of this historic and beautiful city.

75,00€

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.

60,00€

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!

75,00€

Boats, Bridges and Blues

Homps by the Canal du Midi is our location for this morning workshop where we'll find plenty of shade if we need it!

75,00€

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.

95,00€

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.

olonzac market

Sketch Le Marché!

Tuesday is Olonzac Market Day - in this workshop you'll learn how to sketch people, colour and all the hustle bustle!

60,00€

French Village Houses

This workshop in Ginestas is ideal for beginners - and a great introduction to watercolour sketching on location.

60,00€

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.

60,00€
Narbonne sketch group

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!

75,00€
French Village Watercolour Sketch

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.

60,00€

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.

75,00€

La Vie en Rose

A fun workshop in Assignan, also known as 'Village Castigno' - a wine-making village painted in the colours of wine! 

75,00€

Glass Jars – LIVE!

How do you sketch something you know is there but cannot 'see'?! Develop your watercolour skills in this online workshop via Zoom.

Vineyard Views

Learn to sketch a local vineyard with watercolour, even if you have never sketched before! (Quarante)

60,00€

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!

60,00€
beginners

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.

75,00€

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!

75,00€

Sketching People!

This fun workshop in Capestang teaches you how to draw faces and figures to quickly capture the essence of what you see

60,00€

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.

60,00€

Stone Walls and Sketchbooks

A workshop in Puisserguier to enjoy exploring the historic streets to study & sketch doorways, archways, castle walls and windows!

60,00€
Annette sketching at Le Somail

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.

60,00€

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!

60,00€

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!

60,00€

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!

60,00€

French café sketchbook

Sketch a classic French café scene in the market square in Capestang.

50,00€

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! 

85,00€

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!

60,00€

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.

60,00€

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.

75,00€

Sketching Trees – LIVE!

In this online sketching session via Zoom you can participate in 'real time', ask questions and get feedback, or you can simply watch it later!

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.

60,00€
Plage de Paulilles

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 harbourside at Port Vendres.

60,00€
la petite table assignan

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. 

75,00€

Patchwork Landscapes – LIVE!

In this online sketching session via Zoom you can stretch your imagination to explore shapes and patterns with mixed media. You can participate in the workshop in 'real time' to ask questions and get feedback, or you can simply watch the replay later.

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.

60,00€

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!

75,00€
This workshop in Narbonne looks at how to sketch the human face - from different angles and in different styles - loads of fun!

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!

60,00€

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!

160,00€ – 260,00€

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.

95,00€ – 180,00€

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!

60,00€
olonzac market

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!

60,00€

Château Views

Treat yourself to a memorable day out and develop your sketching skills at the stunning Chateau les Carrasses.

85,00€ – 255,00€

Beautiful buildings

A fun workshop in Narbonne to capture some of the magnificent architecture and buildings of this historic city.

60,00€
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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.

Autumn vineyard – Live!

October 'urban sketching' sessions via Zoom where you can participate in the workshop in ‘real time’ to ask questions and get feedback, or you can simply watch the replay later.

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. 

85,00€

Inspiré dans le Minervois

A 'pop-up' exhibition at Inspiré Azille 12-16 October featuring watercolour sketches of Azille and the surrounding villages - Homps, La Livinière, Pépieux, Rieux-Minervois, Siran & Tourouzelle.