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La Maison de Quarante 24 Grand Rue, Quarante, Hérault, France

A creative and gastronomic journey in the fabulous South of France. Lead by Annette Morris and Anne de Ravel, this holiday is a treat for the senses combining sketching workshops, cookery, food and wine-tasting, the perfect getaway for singles or couples.

Travel Sketching 101

La Maison de Quarante 24 Grand Rue, Quarante, Hérault, France

If you are new to sketching or lack confidence with your drawing - this workshop in Quarante is for you!

75,00€

USk Languedoc Quarante

Quarante Quarante, France

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!

Café Culture

Puisserguier Puisserguier, France

This workshop in Puisserguier is an introduction to sketching with line and watercolour - no previous art experience needed!  

75,00€

Croquis Café: The Eyes have it

Capestang Capestang, France

(Capestang) We'll look at the structure of the eyes and how emotions and age can be conveyed through drawing - there'll be plenty of laughs as we create pages of expressions in our sketchbooks! 

20,00€

Croquis Café: Birds of a Feather

Capestang Capestang, France

(Capestang) 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!

20,00€

Croquis Café: Drawings Hands!

Capestang Capestang, France

(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: Paws to Sketch!

Capestang Capestang, France

(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€

New Perspectives, Puisserguier

Puisserguier Puisserguier, France

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

60,00€

French Village Sketchbook

La Maison de Quarante 24 Grand Rue, Quarante, Hérault, France

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 People

Saint Chinian Saint Chinian

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€

Sketching for Beginners

Montouliers Montouliers, France

You don’t need previous art experience to join this fun workshop in the quaint & charming village of Montouliers.

75,00€

Sketch notes from the wine harvest

La Calade Montouliers, France

Following 'les vendanges', a colourful weekend sketch break based in the historic village of Montouliers overlooking the Minervois vineyards.

100,00€

Nos 17 villages en Lumière

Capestang Capestang, France

Exposition de Croquis d'Annette Morris à l'Office de Tourisme du Canal du Midi et St Chinian 1 - 15 décembre 2020

Sketching for Beginners

Capestang Capestang, France

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

Saint Chinian Saint Chinian

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€

Canal du Midi Cruise & Lunch

Exclusive Cruises France Pont de Malviès, Quarante, Hérault, France

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€

Morning at the market

Capestang Capestang, France

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

Exclusive Cruises France Pont de Malviès, Quarante, Hérault, France

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€

Chateau Sketchbook, Capestang

Chateau les Carrasses Lieu dit Les Carrasses, Capestang, France

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

75,00€

La Vie en Rose

Assignan Assignan, France

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

75,00€

Morning at the Market

Saint Chinian Saint Chinian

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

60,00€

La Vie en Rose 🌹

Assignan Assignan, France

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

Capestang Capestang, France

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€

Riverside sketchbook

Cessenon-sur-Orb Cessenon-sur-Orb, France

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.

Classic French Street Scenes

Quarante Quarante, France

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€

La Vie en Rose

Assignan Assignan, France

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

75,00€

Vineyard Views

Quarante Quarante, France

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

60,00€

Sketching People!

Capestang Capestang, France

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

60,00€

Stone Walls and Sketchbooks

Puisserguier Puisserguier, France

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

60,00€

French market scenes

Saint Chinian Saint Chinian

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€

Sketching a French Village

Cazedarnes , France

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

Cessenon-sur-Orb Cessenon-sur-Orb, France

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€

French Village Houses

Saint Chinian Saint Chinian

This workshop in Saint Chinian looks at how to sketch the features of old stone French buildings - windows, doorways, steps and balconies.

60,00€

Sketch workshop Assignan

Assignan Assignan, France

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€

Drawing Fabulous Faces!

Capestang Capestang, France

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

Exclusive Cruises France Pont de Malviès, Quarante, Hérault, France

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€

Château Views

Chateau les Carrasses Lieu dit Les Carrasses, Capestang, France

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

85,00€ – 255,00€

Sketching with a limited palette

Capestang Capestang, France

This workshop in Capestang looks at the importance of colour values and ways of sketching with a limited palette.

60,00€

French Village Café

Saint Chinian Saint Chinian

Capture the essence of morning life at a French café in this fun short workshop in Saint-Chinian.

60,00€

Autumn Views

Montouliers Montouliers, France

This workshop based in Montouliers looks at ways to capture the changing colours of the landscape.

60,00€

Exhibition: ‘4 Artistes de Talent’

Quarante Quarante, France

I am delighted to be joining 3 other artists for an exhibition in Quarante from 2 - 10 March.  Works include sculptures, abstract and acrylic paintings, photography and of course my watercolours.
Open 3pm-6pm Monday to Saturday / 10am - noon - 3pm - 6pm Sunday.
The exhibition takes place at the Salle Polyvalente next to the Collège Louise Cahuzac.

Spring Sketching Weekend – French Village Sketchbook

Quarante Quarante, France

Join me for one or both days to sketch life in France as it happens in this charming wine-making village where I live. I'll share ink and watercolour techniques for both beginners and more experienced travel sketchers - it will be loads of fun!

75,00€ – 140,00€

Vineyard Views, Quarante

Quarante Quarante, France

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

60,00€

La Vie en Rose, Assignan

Assignan Assignan, France

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

60,00€

French Village Sketchbook, Quarante

Quarante Quarante, France

Learn to sketch old stones buildings with watercolour, even if you have never sketched before! (Quarante)

60,00€

Vineyard Views, Quarante

Quarante Quarante, France

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

60,00€

French market sketch workshop – Saint-Chinian

Saint Chinian Saint Chinian

Who doesn't enjoy browsing a French market?!   There's so much atmosphere - all the sights and sounds and energy of people busy buying and selling local produce - the smells, shapes, flavours and colours are an absolute treat for the senses! This workshop combines the delight of browsing a French market with the fun of sketching with ink and watercolour! No previous art experience is necessary.

60,00€

La Vie en Rose, Assignan

Assignan Assignan, France

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

60,00€

French market sketch workshop – Capestang

Capestang Capestang, France

Who doesn't enjoy browsing a French market?!   There's so much atmosphere - all the sights and sounds and energy of people busy buying and selling local produce - the smells, shapes, flavours and colours are an absolute treat for the senses! This workshop combines the delight of browsing a French market with the fun of sketching with ink and watercolour! No previous art experience is necessary.

60,00€

Sketching for Beginners, Café Deco

Café Deco 11 Place Ferrer, Capestang, France

This short indoor workshop is ideal for anyone who is interested in sketching with watercolour but does not know where to start!
We'll look at putting those first few marks on blank paper, and how you can build your drawing confidence.  It's great fun adding watercolour to a sketch - so I'll show you how you can get started to create bright and colourful images.
All materials will be available so you will not need your own, but if you have a sketchbook then please do bring it along.
25€ per person includes a drink and a cake. Places are limited. 

25,00€

La Vie en Rose, Assignan

Assignan Assignan, France

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

60,00€

Stone Walls and Sketchbooks, Puisserguier

Puisserguier Puisserguier, France

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

45,00€

Autumn Vineyard Views, Quarante

Quarante Quarante, France

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

50,00€

Chateau Sketchbook, Capestang

Chateau les Carrasses Lieu dit Les Carrasses, Capestang, France

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

75,00€

Sketching for Beginners, Café Deco

Café Deco 11 Place Ferrer, Capestang, France

This short indoor workshop is ideal for anyone who is interested in sketching with watercolour but does not know where to start!
We'll look at putting those first few marks on blank paper, and how you can build your drawing confidence.  It's great fun adding watercolour to a sketch - so I'll show you how you can get started to create bright and colourful images.
All materials will be available so you will not need your own, but if you have a sketchbook then please do bring it along.
25€ per person includes a drink and a cake. Places are limited. 

25,00€

Sketch Workshop, Café Deco

Café Deco 11 Place Ferrer, Capestang, France

This short indoor workshop is ideal for anyone who is interested in sketching with watercolour but does not know where to start!
We'll look at putting those first few marks on blank paper, and how you can build your drawing confidence.  It's great fun adding watercolour to a sketch - so I'll show you how you can get started to create bright and colourful images.
All materials will be available so you will not need your own, but if you have a sketchbook then please do bring it along.
25€ per person includes a drink and a cake. Places are limited. 

25,00€

Nos 17 Villages: Travel Sketching Workshops, Babeau-Bouldoux

Babeau-Bouldoux Babeau-Bouldoux, France

This series of short workshops invites you to explore and discover the 17 villages of Canal Lirou - with a sketchbook!   Each workshop takes place in a different location and last approximately 2 hours.  You do not need any previous drawing or watercolour experience to take part.  You'll be amazed at what you can sketch in just a short space of time!

30,00€

Nos 17 Villages: Travel Sketching Workshops, Montels

Montels Montels, France

This series of short workshops invites you to explore and discover the 17 villages of Canal Lirou - with a sketchbook!   Each workshop takes place in a different location and last approximately 2 hours.  You do not need any previous drawing or watercolour experience to take part.  You'll be amazed at what you can sketch in just a short space of time!

30,00€

Nos 17 Villages: Travel Sketching Workshops, Capestang

Capestang Capestang, France

This series of short workshops invites you to explore and discover the 17 villages of Canal Lirou - with a sketchbook!   Each workshop takes place in a different location and last approximately 2 hours.  You do not need any previous drawing or watercolour experience to take part.  You'll be amazed at what you can sketch in just a short space of time!

30,00€

Nos 17 Villages: Travel Sketching Workshops, Poilhes

Poilhes Poilhes, France

This series of short workshops invites you to explore and discover the 17 villages of Canal Lirou - with a sketchbook!   Each workshop takes place in a different location and last approximately 2 hours.  You do not need any previous drawing or watercolour experience to take part.  You'll be amazed at what you can sketch in just a short space of time!

30,00€

Sketching Vineyard Views, Quarante

Quarante Quarante, France

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

60,00€

Sketch Workshop at Café Deco

Café Deco 11 Place Ferrer, Capestang, France

This short indoor workshop is ideal for anyone who is interested in sketching with watercolour but does not know where to start!
All materials will be available so you will not need your own, but if you have a sketchbook then please do bring it along.
35€ per person includes a drink and a cake. Places are limited. 

35,00€

Nos 17 Villages: Travel Sketching Workshops, Saint-Chinian

Saint Chinian Saint Chinian

This series of short workshops invites you to explore and discover the 17 villages of Canal Lirou - with a sketchbook!   Each workshop takes place in a different location and last approximately 2 hours.  You do not need any previous drawing or watercolour experience to take part.  You'll be amazed at what you can sketch in just a short space of time!

Nos 17 Villages: Travel Sketching Workshops, Assignan

Assignan Assignan, France

This series of short workshops invites you to explore and discover the 17 villages of Canal Lirou - with a sketchbook!   Each workshop takes place in a different location and last approximately 2 hours.  You do not need any previous drawing or watercolour experience to take part.  You'll be amazed at what you can sketch in just a short space of time!

Nos 17 Villages: Travel Sketching Workshops, Puisserguier

Puisserguier Puisserguier, France

This series of short workshops invites you to explore and discover the 17 villages of Canal Lirou - with a sketchbook!   Each workshop takes place in a different location and last approximately 2 hours.  You do not need any previous drawing or watercolour experience to take part.  You'll be amazed at what you can sketch in just a short space of time!

Nos 17 Villages: Travel Sketching Workshops, Creissan

Creissan Creissan, France

This series of short workshops invites you to explore and discover the 17 villages of Canal Lirou - with a sketchbook!   Each workshop takes place in a different location and last approximately 2 hours.  You do not need any previous drawing or watercolour experience to take part.  You'll be amazed at what you can sketch in just a short space of time!

Nos 17 Villages: Travel Sketching Workshops, Cessenon-sur-Orb

Cessenon-sur-Orb Cessenon-sur-Orb, France

This series of short workshops invites you to explore and discover the 17 villages of Canal Lirou - with a sketchbook!   Each workshop takes place in a different location and last approximately 2 hours.  You do not need any previous drawing or watercolour experience to take part.  You'll be amazed at what you can sketch in just a short space of time!

30,00€

Nos 17 Villages: Travel Sketching Workshops, Quarante

Quarante Quarante, France

This series of short workshops invites you to explore and discover the 17 villages of Canal Lirou - with a sketchbook!   Each workshop takes place in a different location and last approximately 2 hours.  You do not need any previous drawing or watercolour experience to take part.  You'll be amazed at what you can sketch in just a short space of time!

30,00€

Nos 17 Villages: Travel Sketching Workshops, Villespassans

Villespassans Villespassans

This series of short workshops invites you to explore and discover the 17 villages of Canal Lirou - with a sketchbook!   Each workshop takes place in a different location and last approximately 2 hours.  You do not need any previous drawing or watercolour experience to take part.  You'll be amazed at what you can sketch in just a short space of time!

30,00€

Nos 17 Villages: Travel Sketching Workshops, Cébazan

Cébazan Cébazan

This series of short workshops invites you to explore and discover the 17 villages of Canal Lirou - with a sketchbook!   Each workshop takes place in a different location and last approximately 2 hours.  You do not need any previous drawing or watercolour experience to take part.  You'll be amazed at what you can sketch in just a short space of time!

30,00€

Nos 17 Villages: Travel Sketching Workshops, Pierrerue

Pierrerue Pierrerue, France

This series of short workshops invites you to explore and discover the 17 villages of Canal Lirou - with a sketchbook!   Each workshop takes place in a different location and last approximately 2 hours.  You do not need any previous drawing or watercolour experience to take part.  You'll be amazed at what you can sketch in just a short space of time!

30,00€

Nos 17 Villages: Travel Sketching Workshops, Prades-sur-Vernazobre

Prades-sur-Vernazobre Prades-sur-Vernazobre, France

This series of short workshops invites you to explore and discover the 17 villages of Canal Lirou - with a sketchbook!   Each workshop takes place in a different location and last approximately 2 hours.  You do not need any previous drawing or watercolour experience to take part.  You'll be amazed at what you can sketch in just a short space of time!

30,00€

French Village Sketchbook – August 2024

Quarante Quarante, France

Join me to sketch life in France as it happens in and around this charming wine-making village where I live.   This is the time of the grape harvest - the days are warm and the vineyards are buzzing with activity as local winemakers seize the moment to pick the grapes.   Soak up the atmosphere and fill your sketchbook with images of local views, people, food, old cobbled streets, buildings and markets.  I'll share ink and watercolour techniques for both beginners and more experienced travel sketchers - loads of fun with line and colour!

50,00€ – 240,00€

Nos 17 Villages: Travel Sketching Workshops, Montouliers

Montouliers Montouliers, France

This series of short workshops invites you to explore and discover the 17 villages of Canal Lirou - with a sketchbook!   Each workshop takes place in a different location and last approximately 2 hours.  You do not need any previous drawing or watercolour experience to take part.  You'll be amazed at what you can sketch in just a short space of time!

30,00€

Nos 17 Villages: Travel Sketching Workshops, Cruzy

Cruzy , France

This series of short workshops invites you to explore and discover the 17 villages of Canal Lirou - with a sketchbook!   Each workshop takes place in a different location and last approximately 2 hours.  You do not need any previous drawing or watercolour experience to take part.  You'll be amazed at what you can sketch in just a short space of time!

30,00€

Nos 17 Villages: Travel Sketching Workshops, Cazedarnes

Cazedarnes , France

This series of short workshops invites you to explore and discover the 17 villages of Canal Lirou - with a sketchbook!   Each workshop takes place in a different location and last approximately 2 hours.  You do not need any previous drawing or watercolour experience to take part.  You'll be amazed at what you can sketch in just a short space of time!

30,00€