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!
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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!
25,00€
Croquis Café: Lettering & Faux Calligraphy
(Capestang) Fun techniques for writing with a brush and markers to enhance your sketchbooks with interesting text.
25,00€
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!
25,00€
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!
25,00€
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!
25,00€
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!
25,00€
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!
25,00€
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!
25,00€
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!
25,00€
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.
25,00€
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!
25,00€
Workshops in the Snow!
3 days of sketching in a glorious setting in the French Alps! We'll be working indoors and out, enjoying the fresh air and capturing the very essence of mountain living. Suitable for beginners or more experienced artists - you'll be amazed at the sketches you'll create in just a few days!
75,00€ – 180,00€
New Perspectives, Puisserguier
This fun workshop is designed to help you draw in perspective: roads, trees, buildings, even people!
60,00€
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.
100,00€ – 630,00€
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.
Sunday 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.
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.
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.
100,00€
Sketching People
This fun workshop in Saint-Chinian teaches you how to draw faces and figures to quickly capture the essence of what you see!
75,00€
Travel Sketching for Beginners
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€
Sketching for Beginners
You don’t need previous art experience to join this fun workshop in the quaint & charming village of Montouliers.
75,00€
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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€
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.
Sketch notes from the wine harvest
Following 'les vendanges', a colourful weekend sketch break based in the historic village of Montouliers overlooking the Minervois vineyards.
100,00€
Sketching Autumn 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 and try it out later!
10,00€
Poppy Field – Live
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!
10,00€
Watercolour Sketching for Beginners – Online
Build your knowledge and confidence in this fun interactive travel & watercolour sketching course for beginners.
Every Day in February
Daily prompts for the shortest month of the year!
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!
10,00€
Day at the Beach – 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.
10,00€
Sketching France – Marseille
Join other members of Sketching France for a virtual coffee on Zoom from 10.30am 6 March
Macarons in Watercolour- 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!
Mimosa in Watercolour – Live!
Sketch these bright and seasonal flowers in an online workshop on Zoom - participate in real-time and ask questions and/or you can watch the replay at a later time to suit you!
Sketching France – Rouen
Join other members of Sketching France for a virtual coffee on Zoom from 10.30am 20 March
French Stone Buildings – Live!
An online workshop on Zoom sketching stone buildings in Minerve - participate in real-time and ask questions and/or you can watch the replay at a later time to suit you!
Market Day in Ink & Watercolour – Live!
An online workshop on Zoom based on market day in Béziers - participate in real-time and ask questions and/or you can watch the replay at a later time to suit you!
Sketching France – Île de Ré
Join other members of Sketching France for a virtual coffee, sketch & chat on Zoom from 10.30am 3 April
Geraniums in Watercolour – 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!
Sketching pour les débutants
Si vous êtes débutant en dessin ou à l'aquarelle, manquez de confiance ou de motivation, cet atelier 'live' en français (même franglais!) est crée pour vous!
20,00€
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!
195,00€
Le Burger! Ink & Watercolour Sketch – 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!
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!
60,00€
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!
60,00€
Sketching France – Chartres
Join other members of Sketching France for a virtual coffee, sketch & chat on Zoom from 10.30am 17 April
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!
150,00€ – 240,00€
Mountainscapes in Watercolour – 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!
Sketching pour les débutants
Si vous êtes débutant en dessin ou à l'aquarelle, manquez de confiance ou de motivation, cet atelier 'live' en français (même franglais!) est crée pour vous!
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.
180,00€
Annecy Ink & Watercolour – 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!
Sketching France – Nîmes
Join other members of Sketching France for a virtual coffee, sketch & chat on Zoom from 10.30am 1 May
Lily of the Valley Watercolour – LIVE!
Muguets - Lily of the Valley - flowers are a symbol of spring and in France, a flower traditionally given to loved ones on 1st May.
Tarte aux Fraises – 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.
Sketching pour les débutants
Si vous êtes débutant en dessin ou à l'aquarelle, manquez de confiance ou de motivation, cet atelier 'live' en français (même franglais!) est crée pour vous!
20,00€
Sketching France – L’Isle sur la Sorgue
Join other members of Sketching France for a virtual coffee, sketch & chat on Zoom from 10.30am 15 May
Steps & Stones – Ink & Watercolour – LIVE!
Online sketching sessions via Zoom where you can participate in 'real time', ask questions and get feedback. Events take place 2pm Paris time - but even if you are unable to join the Zoom the video from the workshop is recorded and will be available after the event.
Promenade au Pinceau – Saint Chinian
Saint Chinian: a lovely chance to sketch in a small group, enjoy the outdoors and make some 'sketching notes' along the way.
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
USk Languedoc – Montouliers
Meet up with other members of Urban Sketchers Languedoc - details in the Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/urbansketcherslanguedoc/events
Promenade au Pinceau – Béziers area
Béziers: a lovely chance to sketch in a small group, enjoy the outdoors and make some 'sketching notes' along the way.
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€
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€
USk Languedoc – Fontcouverte
Meet up with other members of Urban Sketchers Languedoc - details in the Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/urbansketcherslanguedoc/events
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€
Watercolour Sketching workshop Pézenas
Pézenas is a perfect location for sketching architecture and historic buildings.
80,00€
Promenade au Pinceau – Narbonne area
Narbonne area: a lovely chance to sketch in a small group, enjoy the outdoors and make some 'sketching notes' along the way.
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!
USk Languedoc – Bages
Meet up with other members of Urban Sketchers Languedoc - details in the Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/urbansketcherslanguedoc/events
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€
Sketching France – Strasbourg
A virtual meet-up with members of the Sketching France group! See http://facebook.com/groups/sketchingfrance.online/events
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€
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€
USk Languedoc – Montagnac
Meet up with other members of Urban Sketchers Languedoc - details in the Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/urbansketcherslanguedoc/events
Sketching with Watercolour in Bages
A 3 hour workshop suitable for beginners and more experienced sketchers to discover this pretty coastal village.
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€
