

Add a flavour of France to your sketchbook!
Fabulous workshops, holidays and online courses
ANNETTE MORRIS
Workshops and holidays with British artist Annette who is bilingual and resident in France
ONLINE COURSES
Video tutorials and virtual sketchwalks are available everywhere - and accessible at any time!
HIGHLIGHTS
BÉZIERS
Sketch & explore one of the oldest cities in France! Fabulous architecture, riverside & canalside views, magnificent architecture, café culture and wonderful food! 25-26 April 2025
MEDIEVEL CARCASSONNE
This incredible city and UNESCO heritage site is a superb backdrop and location for a great weekend of travel sketching! Based in the heart of La Cité this weekend is ideal for beginners as well as more experienced sketchers. 16-17 May 2026
PARIS!
What better way to sketch France than from within the city of light!? An action-packed weekend of sightseeing and creativity, exploring this wonderful city and making memories that will last a lifetime! 29 May - 1 June 2026
SKETCHING SÈTE - VENICE OF LANGUEDOC
Stunning Sète is located not far from Montpellier and Béziers on the Mediterranean coast lined with sandy beaches and the historic city centre has an abundance of winding streets, markets, shops and restaurants. 5-7 June 2026
A WEEK IN PROVENCE
A glorious few days based in Avignon exploring the ancient City of Popes and surrounding area, also taking in a trip to sketch the lavender fields in bloom. 21-26 June 2026
COLOURS OF THE MEDITERRANEAN
The Vermillion coast is the perfect location for all lovers of art, colour & culture. And if you like tapas, you're in for a treat! 10-14 June 2026
FRENCH VILLAGE SKETCHBOOK
Join me to sketch life in France as it happens in and around a charming wine-making village at the time of the grape harvest. Soak up the atmosphere and fill your sketchbook with images of local views, people, food, old cobbled streets, buildings and markets. 20-22 August 2026
MAGNIFICENT MONTPELLIER!
Sketch in one of France’s most sought after destinations! Montpellier offers an incredible amount of sketch subjects – from majestic buildings and classic French architecture to luscious green parks and street cafés. It's a city with a wonderful energy! 9-11 October 2026
GOOD NEWS!
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COMMENTS & QUESTIONS
Great sketching workshop in Capestang – learned some interesting techniques for future projects. Thank you, Annette! 😃
Patricia - October 2021
Just home after an amazing sketching trip to Paris with Annette and a fabulous group. Can’t recommend this trip highly enough! It was a brilliant experience seeing Paris as a sketcher. Lots of opportunities for quick sketches, photographs, interspersed with sightseeing whilst walking and bus trips but plenty of stops for refreshments at some fantastic cafés and restaurants. Annette made the weekend such a special experience with attention to detail, making sure we had a memorable trip seeing lots of what Paris has to offer and have many lovely memories – and sketches- of a great weekend. Looking forward to adding to my sketchbook now that I’m home. Thank you so much Annette 🧑🎨🇫🇷
Catherine B. - May 2023
I had a great sketching weekend in Quarante! Annette is a wonderful and inspiring teacher. Thank you Anette 😀
Harriet G. - April 2023
I thoroughly recommend Annette’s informal courses. Great for beginners like me. I took art at school but that’s where it stopped. Thanks for the encouragement Annette
Kate S. - October 2019
I live in southern France and I’m fortunate to have been able to participate in several of Annette’s workshops, from a half-day to several days. I enjoy her style of teaching, not prescriptive and encouraging to all levels. In the course of the last five years I have learned a huge amount about sketching and watercolours from her and I believe I’ve improved hugely. Even though I live here I’ve learned much about the area through Annette’s local knowledge. If you’re visiting the area it’s a great way to get to know it and make some holiday memories. Next month I’m joining her workshops at Collioure further south on the coast. I’m looking forward to it very much.
Frances M. - June 2025
Thank you for sharing your talent and encouraging others. Looking forward to more classes next year.
RuthAnne - November 2022
I’m a novice, and have been to some of Annette’s classes recently. She’s a kind and patient teacher. If you want to try sketching in a supportive space, I can recommend Annette’s sessions.
Celia B. - February 2020
Just enjoyed an energetic weekend in Paris sketching with Annette Morris Art . We covered many of the best known landmarks, and managed very brief, longer, and full-length sketching sessions. It was wonderful to concentrate on drawing, without having to think about route-finding, where to eat, and locations for coffee and recuperation, because Annette had that all planned. it was fun to work with like-minded people, and as usual, we all looked at the same thing but saw something completely different. I have ended up with some memorable sketches in themselves, some sketch material to develop, and enough photographs to take me through the winter! I genuinely recommend any session Annette runs as manager: I look forward to another one myself. Brian Stone.
Brian S. - May 2023
I enjoyed it very much. I am familiar with Annette’s teaching style and so I was able to sketch along, but I think that would be possible if not familiar. The follow-up video allows another attempt at the learner’s pace and also further practice.
Etchr Mini Workshop - November 2021
Doe E. - October 2022
Thanks so much for yesterday, it was very enlightening, and fun.
The tips are great and I’ll refer to them as I hopefully continue my sketching. I look forward to doing another session with you.
Vanessa C. - July 2019
I really enjoyed the workshop with Annette! She’s so friendly and she knows how make you feel confident
🙂 (even if you never sketched before…)
It was a lovely day!! I look forward to the next one!
Thank You Annette!!
Lina R. - March 2020
Nous avons passé un week-end formidable avec Annette à Bizes Minervois les 17 et 18 octobre : Annette nous a guidées avec fermeté et une grande gentillesse pour des exercices très variés et nous a fait découvrir des techniques nouvelles. merci beaucoup Annettte et à la prochaine fois !
Françoise G. - November 2020
I just wanted to thank you for a wonderful morning. It was so enjoyable and therapeutic!
Pam H. - August 2018
Still buzzing nearly a week after Springtime in Paris with Annette. Excelled all my expectations and if you want Paris to get into your soul, and not just be a tourist, this is the way to do it! It’s exciting, exhilarating and enlightening and I recommend a good pair of comfy shoes along with a good quality sketchbook. Annette is not just an accomplished artist, she is an encouraging teacher who also happens to be the best tour guide, bus planner, café connoisseur, reserver of restaurants and much much more! You will never look at Paris in the same way and as a bonus you will meet a special band of brothers. You’ll come home with an extraordinary sketchbook souvenir.
Gillian A. - May 2023
Enjoyed a great 4 day sketching holiday with Annette in Quarante, France. Excellent tuition with useful exercises and tips. I think I became a little more colourful!! Annette is very organised, inspirational and enthusiastic. The bed and breakfast accommodation with Annika was “palatial” but so relaxed and comfortable that it was like staying with an old friend. I would recommend this holiday to all sketchers. Kaye
Kaye F. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - September 2019 (Google Review)
Thank you very much for the class on Tuesday. We were very impressed with the amount of things we were able to learn from you in such a short time.
Margaret S. - February 2019
Fantastic day Annette. I feel inspired to sketch at will again.
Deborah S. - May 2019
I had the pleasure of attending Annette’s workshop at Montouliers in September. It was a great spot for a workshop and Annette was such a generous and inspiring teacher. I learnt lots of new things and quick tips and tricks from her to use in my sketches. I wish I lived closer so I could go to more of her classes!
Jackie S. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - September 2022
The most patient, encouraging and talented teacher there is. A micro grain of creativity will be rooted out by Annette and hey presto…. a new world of art and fun.
Jane H. - October 2019
Frequently Asked Questions
Any! You don't need any previous drawing experience to join and enjoy these workshops. Each workshop is step-by-step. If you already have sketching and painting experience, there will be plenty to help you progress your skills further, and rapidly expand your personal 'sketching toolbox'!
Not many! Recommended 'go to' items are listed in the workshop description and as long as you have a sketchbook and something to draw with, you'll be able to get started!
The online workshops are self-paced classes and once purchased, access to all lessons will be yours indefinitely!
For all queries about courses, travel tips for France or sketching materials, send an mail to annette@sketchingfrance.com
DIARY
Watercolour Sketching Weekend – Montpellier 2026
Springtime in Paris Travel Sketching Weekend
Colours of the Mediterranean Sketching Workshops
A Week in Provence: Sketching Holiday 2027
Medieval Carcassonne – September 2027
Watercolour Sketching Weekend – Montpellier 2027
Online Workshops | Sketching Holidays | Gift Vouchers | Contact
Fun with greens in the Zoom workshop today !! #3 in the Paris Visite! Series 🇫🇷✍️. sketch online with @annettemorris.art Tuesdays at 2pm Paris time or on location in the south of France 😍 upcoming dates include the Mediterranean coast and the lavender fields of Provence 😎.More details online at https://sketchingfrance.com 👀
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Sketch with inspirational artist & teacher Ian Fennelly in Sète, south of France ! There is now ONE PLACE AVAILABLE for the week of workshops 7-11 September. Ian will be sharing his sketching tips and techniques whilst exploring the Venice of Languedoc ⚓
See http://sketchingfrance.com/ianfennelly2026 for more details !
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A not 100% finished page from the Zoom workshop this afternoon - Parisian Pastries 😋 There’s something about Paris that makes even the simplest things a bit more magical to sketch 😍 The recording is now on the website for those who missed it. Next week ... Sensational Structures !! 🤩 Register for a workshop with Annette online https://sketchingfrance.com/links
Sketching in Paris - always a good idea ! 😍 Join a weekend workshop to sketch the city of light with bilingual guide, urban sketcher and watercolour artist @annettemorris.art 29 May - 1 June - TWO PLACES NOW AVAILABLE !! 💙🤍❤️https://sketchingfrance.com/paris
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Sketching France ! From Paris to Provence, workshops coming up in 2026 also include colourful towns & historic villages along the Mediterranean coast
Join bilingual watercolour artist & Francophile Annette Morris @annettemorris.art to sketch in Béziers - Carcassonne - Paris - Sète - Collioure - Provence - Languedoc - Montpellier
Join a small group of likeminded people to have fun developing your creative skills whilst enjoying French life like a local !
Visit the website www.sketchingfrance.com for more details or email Annette@sketchingfrance.com
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Happy New Year & Bonne Année !! 🎉🍾
Wishing all followers and friends a wonderful year filled with joy, creativity and good health 🎉🍾🇫🇷
See you for more sketching adventures in 2026 !
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