Annette Morris Art

Sketch, Picnic & Wine-tasting at Château Canet
2024-05-29 10:00 - 16:00 (Europe/Paris) | Château Canet, Rustiques, Trèbes, Aude, 11800, France
This beautiful family-run wine and olive domaine is a perfect location for a very special day to relax, sketch, and learn more about the wines produced at Château Canet near Carcassonne.
Whether you are a beginner or a more advanced sketcher, you’ll capture some beautiful impressions of this day in your sketchbook. After morning coffee and the first few sketches, you can join the owner for a private wine-tasting tour of the winery, you can taste some of the olive oils and enjoy a delicious 3-course picnic before completing your sketches in the afternoon.
What to bring:
Sketchbook, Basic watercolour travel set
Watercolour brush, HB/B/2B pencil, eraser, sharpener
A detailed materials list will be sent with booking confirmation or by request. Simply email annette@sketchlanguedoc.com for full details.

Sketch kits are available on loan by prior arrangement.

Colours of the Mediterranean Sketching Weekend
2024-06-07 16:00 - 2024-06-09 16:00 (Europe/Paris) | Collioure, Collioure, 66190, France
Indulge in a weekend sketching by the sea along the Vermillion Coast in colourful Collioure not far from Spain! This quaint and colourful town is a treasure trove for sketchers, and during this lovely weekend break we’ll be sketching around the old port and the chateau. Our sketchbooks will be filled with Catalonian colour as we study boats, water and the hustle bustle of the busy cafés that surround the beach.
For many decades Collioure has remained a very popular destination for artists – rich in history it offers a huge variety of subjects for painting and drawing and in fantastic light.
This weekend is suitable for anyone new to urban sketching or artists with some experience but looking for a looser watercolour style.
To enquire for further details and register your interest, please send me an email to annette@sketchingfrance.com
Suggested hotel a short walk from the station and the port:

Hotel Mediterranée

A week in Provence
2024-06-23 18:00 - 2024-06-28 18:00 (Europe/Paris) | Avignon, Avignon, 84000, France
Join me for a wonderful week sketching in watercolour and a taste of local life in sunny Provence! For this trip we will be based in the walled city of Avignon, also known as the City of Popes. Sitting alongside the Rhone river, the city has so many treasures to sketch including historic palaces and gardens, quant cobbled streets and bistros, ancient waterwheels, churches and market squares.
In addition to urban sketching and city life we will also take a day trip into the countryside where we can capture some iconic Provençal views over lavender fields and hilltop villages.
The holiday starts on Sunday evening where we’ll get together over a welcome apèritif to talk through plans for the week. Each day will include sketching guidance and tuition and the opportunity to lunch together. The itinerary will be flexible so there will be the possibility of free time in the afternoon for you to explore or relax on your own or … sketch some more!
Avignon is easily accessible by train and the station is a very short walk from the city centre. You can travel by TGV to Avignon from several major cities including Paris, Montpellier, Nîmes, Béziers, Nice and Marseille. Closest airports include Montpellier, Nîmes, Béziers, Nice and Marseille. Please just let me know if you have any questions about getting here.
Price includes daily tuition (5 hours) and a day trip to sketch the Lavender fields, but does not include accommodation in Avignon, other transport, meals or refreshments.

Suggestions of places to stay:

Hotel de l’Angleterre
Hotel le Medieval
Régina Boutique Hotel

French Village Sketchbook - August 2024
2024-08-29 10:00 - 2024-08-31 16:00 (Europe/Paris) | Quarante, Quarante, 34310, 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!
Each day we’ll start sketching at 10am, enjoy a local lunch and then finish around 4pm.
You will need a sketchbook suitable for watercolour. I use a book with cold press 300gsm paper. My sketch kit includes a 6B pencil, watercolour pencils, watercolours, waterproof ink pens and a small portable folding stool. If you do not have your own materials a spare kit can be available on loan.
Workshop prices exclude refreshments, lunch & accommodation.

Where is Quarante?
Quarante is a small historic village not far from the Canal du Midi and located within an area of Occitanie formerly referred to as Languedoc. By car, Quarante is about 30 minutes from Béziers or Narbonne, and approximately an hour from Carcassonne or Montpellier.
I love living in this village. From the minute I moved here (over 14 years ago) I felt it had a warm and friendly character, it combines old fashioned quirks and modern day facilities to have almost everything you need to get from day to day, French style. It’s a working village that remains active all year round. There are various shops and services, schools, a pharmacy, hairdressers, post office, butchers – plus a friendly boulangerie and bustling café of course. The village, like many of this region, is surrounded by vineyards and the wine-growing culture is deeply rooted in the culture.
From a sketcher’s point of view Quarante is a wonderful place to be. If you wander into the heart of the medieval centre to find the ancient church and the fountain, the cobbled streets are so narrow a vehicle could never pass. Explore a little further and you’ll find charming properties, churches, chapels, stone walls, shutters, rooftops, vineyards and donkeys in fields – if quintessential France is something you want to capture in a sketchbook, you’ll definitely find it here.
Where to Stay
There are several fabulously equipped modern apartments in the centre of the village – please contact me if you would like more information and I can put you in touch with the owners to book directly

2 people sharing the small apartment with patio (2 beds)
3 adults sharing the larger apartment with terrace (3 beds)

There is also a Bed & Breakfast in Quarante called La Sorga de Vida – this is a Maison de Vigneron style property with high ceilings and many period features in the rooms. La Sorga de Vida is owned & managed by French couple Genevieve and Alain. Genevieve is passionate about catering so you can expect some substantial breakfasts! Evening meals can be prepared by arrangement at additional cost. There are 3 bedrooms available and prices start from 70€ per night – see reviews and availability on Booking.com.
Booking
The workshop price is 240€ which includes 3 days tuition – this excludes refreshments, meals, transport and accommodation.

Sketching at the Château!
2024-09-11 10:00 - 13:00 (Europe/Paris) | Château Villarlong, Villarzel-Cabardès, 11600, France
This special half day workshop invites you to spend a day sketching in the grounds of the incredible Château Villarlong not far from Laure-Minervois.
Dating back to the 13th century, this amazing château, chapel and gardens provide a treasure trove of opportunities for sketchers!
This workshop is ideal for beginners or those with some art experience looking to learn new ways of sketching on location. You’ll learn more about using ink and watercolour pencils, planning your page and how to apply watercolour with more confidence.
Materials can be provided if you do not have your own. Advanced booking is essential.

Urban Sketching in France with Ian Fennelly 2024
2024-09-16 09:30 - 17:00 (Europe/Paris)
Join Urban Sketchers instructor and inspirational artist Ian Fennelly for a fabulous week of workshops in the south of France 16-20 September 2024!
Ian has selected Béziers as the location for these 5 workshops in 5 days. Béziers is one of the oldest cities in France; and with incredible architecture, cobbled streets, tree lined boulevards and street-side cafés – it offers an abundance of subjects for Ian’s wonderful art & captivating teaching style.
Workshop days
In these workshops Ian will guide you through 1 different sketch subject each day. Usually, the workshop day starts at 9.30am ending at approxiately 5pm. There is a short break for lunch so you can bring a picnic with you or find a local café/boulangerie nearby.
Materials
You will need an A3 sketch pad suitable for ink and watercolour – please click here for Ian’s preferred list of materials.
Getting to Béziers
You can fly direct to Béziers with RyanAir or with other airlines to regional airports Montpellier, Carcassonne, Toulouse and Perpignan. Béziers also has a central train station which serves the high-speed trains from Marseille, Paris, Bordeaux & Barcelona.
Where to Stay
You will find a wide choice of accommodation in Béziers, from 4-star hotels to private apartments and rooms to rent. We recommend staying close to the Allées Paul Riquet and the theatre in the city centre.
Cost & Confirmation
The cost for the week is £450 which is payable in advance. This includes all 5 workshops with Ian but excludes travel, accommodation and refreshments.
Ian’s events are very popular and participant numbers are limited. To confirm your reservation payment in full is required within 7 days of booking.

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You are strongly advised to have your own travel insurance policy.
To confirm your reservation, payment in full is required within 7 days.
Fees are non-refundable once booked and paid, unless the event is cancelled.
In the very unlikely event that the artist is unable to lead the tuition (for example due to ill health), every effort will be made to replace the artist with someone with similar skills and experience. We will not cancel the holiday nor reimburse clients as a result of the artist's inability to attend.
Fennelly Art Ltd and Annette Morris cannot be held responsible for any accident/loss or injury incurred during the course of the activity.
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Urban Sketching in France with Ian Fennelly 2024
2024-09-17 09:30 - 17:00, 2024-09-18 09:30 - 17:00 (Europe/Paris)
Join Urban Sketchers instructor and inspirational artist Ian Fennelly for a fabulous week of workshops in the south of France 16-20 September 2024!
Ian has selected Béziers as the location for these 5 workshops in 5 days. Béziers is one of the oldest cities in France; and with incredible architecture, cobbled streets, tree lined boulevards and street-side cafés – it offers an abundance of subjects for Ian’s wonderful art & captivating teaching style.
Workshop days
In these workshops Ian will guide you through 1 different sketch subject each day. Usually, the workshop day starts at 9.30am ending at approxiately 5pm. There is a short break for lunch so you can bring a picnic with you or find a local café/boulangerie nearby.
Materials
You will need an A3 sketch pad suitable for ink and watercolour – please click here for Ian’s preferred list of materials.
Getting to Béziers
You can fly direct to Béziers with RyanAir or with other airlines to regional airports Montpellier, Carcassonne, Toulouse and Perpignan. Béziers also has a central train station which serves the high-speed trains from Marseille, Paris, Bordeaux & Barcelona.
Where to Stay
You will find a wide choice of accommodation in Béziers, from 4-star hotels to private apartments and rooms to rent. We recommend staying close to the Allées Paul Riquet and the theatre in the city centre.
Cost & Confirmation
The cost for the week is £450 which is payable in advance. This includes all 5 workshops with Ian but excludes travel, accommodation and refreshments.
Ian’s events are very popular and participant numbers are limited. At time of booking a £50 non-refundable deposit is requested to secure your place. To confirm your reservation payment in full is required before 1 March 2024.

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Booking notes
You are strongly advised to have your own travel insurance policy.
To confirm your reservation, payment in full is required within 7 days.
Fees are non-refundable once booked and paid, unless the event is cancelled.
In the very unlikely event that the artist is unable to lead the tuition (for example due to ill health), every effort will be made to replace the artist with someone with similar skills and experience. We will not cancel the holiday nor reimburse clients as a result of the artist's inability to attend.
Fennelly Art Ltd and Annette Morris cannot be held responsible for any accident/loss or injury incurred during the course of the activity.
Photos from the events may be featured on the website or linked social media pages for promotional purposes.
Please note that bookings will only be confirmed on receipt of payment in advance on a first-come first-served basis.
Please tick above to confirm that you have read and accept the booking notes above.

Urban Sketching in France with Ian Fennelly 2024
2024-09-19 09:30 - 17:00 (Europe/Paris)
Join Urban Sketchers instructor and inspirational artist Ian Fennelly for a week of fabulous workshops – booking details coming soon! Sign-up to the newsletter for information as soon as it is announced!

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18-22 September (waiting list)16-20 September 2024 (waiting list)

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Booking notes
You are strongly advised to have your own travel insurance policy.
Fees are non-refundable once booked and paid, unless the event is cancelled.
In the very unlikely event that the artist is unable to lead the tuition (for example due to ill health), every effort will be made to replace the artist with someone with similar skills and experience. We will not cancel the holiday nor reimburse clients as a result of the artist's inability to attend.
Fennelly Art Ltd and Annette Morris cannot be held responsible for any accident/loss or injury incurred during the course of the activity.
Photos from the events may be featured on the website or linked social media pages for promotional purposes.
Please note that bookings will only be confirmed on receipt of payment in advance on a first-come first-served basis.
Please tick above to confirm that you have read and accept the booking notes above.

Urban Sketching in France with Ian Fennelly 2024
2024-09-20 09:30 - 17:00 (Europe/Paris) | Béziers, Béziers, 34500, France

Watercolour Sketching Weekend - Montpellier 2024!
2024-10-26 10:00 - 2024-10-27 16:00 (Europe/Paris) | Montpellier, Montpellier, 34000, France
Ideal for: A weekend away with the girls, History lovers, Photographers, Francophiles, Foodies

Treat yourself to a sketching weekend in this vibrant, cultural and historic city – you won’t regret it! Montpellier is not just one of France’s most sought after destinations, it offers an incredible amount of sketch subjects – from majestic buildings and classic French architecture to luscious green parks, street cafés and let’s not forget the food and fabulous wine!
For this weekend break we’ll be based in the heart of the city – La Place de la Comédie. From here we’ll start by getting to grips with some of the basics of sketching on location. The Saturday workshop is ideal for beginners or a great refresher if you’ve already got some drawing or painting experience. We’ll be exploring the city through our sketches, learning a whole pack of tips and tricks about perspective, colour, adding people to your drawings and of course, making memories about this incredible area of France!
The city is known for being pedestrian and bike-friendly with close to 200 km of paths and a great tram network, so it’s easy to get around without a car. With an international airport it’s also incredibly accessible from almost anywhere – and you can also catch a high-speed train to or from Paris, or even drive from London or Barcelona!

Where to stay:
I suggest somewhere within walking distance of La Place de la Comédie. There are several hotels and apartments including:
Hotel de la Comédie
Grand Hotel du Midi Montpellier
Ibis Montpellier Comédie
Hotel Aragon
Best Western Plus Comédie Saint Roch
Transport recommendations:
Fly to Montpellier, Nîmes or Béziers
Closest railway station: Montpellier Saint-Roch
What to bring:
Sketchbook, Portable sketching stool, Basic watercolour travel set, Watercolour brush, HB/B/2B pencil, eraser, sharpener. A detailed materials list will be sent with booking confirmation or by request. Simply email annette@sketchingfrance.com for full details. If you need to use a sketch kit on loan, this can also be arranged in advance.
Additional notes:
There will be some walking up and down hills and steps, so please wear comfortable footwear and bring a waterproof in the event of inclement weather.
Price for 2 days sketch tuition 10am-4pm: 195€ per person
Excludes meals, transport and accommodation.
If you would like more information before booking – please email me annette@sketchingfrance.com

Sketching France - Sketch&Chat!
2024-12-18 10:30 - 12:00 (Europe/Paris) | Online
A seasonal & virtual meet-up with members of the Sketching France group! See http://facebook.com/groups/sketchingfrance.online/events

Spring Sketching Weekend - Béziers
2025-04-26 10:00 - 2025-04-27 16:00 (Europe/Paris) | Béziers, Béziers, 34500, France
A glorious sketching weekend in one of the oldest cities in France! Take in riverside & canalside views, magnificent architecture, café culture, wonderful food and the cobbled streets of the historic laneways.
Sketch in the city and learn a range of ink and watercolour techniques. This weekend is suitable for people with some or no art experience and materials can be provided on loan if you do not have your own.
Hotels in the city centre:

Hotel Imperator
Hotel XIX

Transport recommendations:
Fly to Béziers with Ryanair or Montpellier, Toulouse or Perpignan with other airlines
Closest rail station: Béziers – which is within walking distance of the city centre
What to bring:
Sketchbook, Portable sketching stool, Basic watercolour travel set, Watercolour brush, HB/B/2B pencil, eraser, sharpener. A detailed materials list will be sent with booking confirmation or by request. Simply email annette@sketchingfrance.com for full details. If you need to use a sketch kit on loan, this can also be arranged in advance.
Additional notes:
There will be some walking up and down hills and steps, so please wear comfortable footwear and bring a waterproof in the event of inclement weather.

Price for 2 days sketch tuition 10am-4pm: 175€ per person
The tuition price excludes meals, transport and accommodation.
If you would like more information before booking – please don’t hesitate to email me annette@sketchingfrance.com

Medieval Carcassonne - May 2025
2025-05-17 10:00 - 2025-05-18 16:00 (Europe/Helsinki) | Carcassonne, Carcassonne, 11000, France
This incredible city and UNESCO heritage site is a superb backdrop and location for a great weekend of travel sketching!
We’ll be based in the heart of La Cité. From here we’ll start by getting to grips with some of the basics of sketching on location – ideal for beginners or a great refresher if you’ve already got some drawing or painting experience. You’ll learn a whole pack of tips and tricks about perspective, colour, adding people to your drawings and of course, making memories about this incredible area of France!

Where to stay:
There are several hotels and apartments including:
Hotel de la Cité
Best Western Le Donjon
Transport recommendations:
Fly to Carcassonne, Perpignan or Toulouse
Closest railway station: Carcassonne
What to bring:
Sketchbook, Portable sketching stool, Basic watercolour travel set, Watercolour brush, HB/B/2B pencil, eraser, sharpener. A detailed materials list will be sent with booking confirmation or by request. Simply email annette@sketchingfrance.com for full details. If you need a sketch kit supplied, this can also be arranged in advance.
Additional notes:
There will be some walking up and down hills and steps, so please wear comfortable footwear and bring a waterproof in the event of inclement weather.
Price excludes meals, transport and accommodation.
If you would like more information before booking – please email me annette@sketchingfrance.com

Springtime in Paris Travel Sketching Weekend
2025-05-23 16:00 - 2025-05-26 12:00 (Europe/Paris) | Paris, Paris, 75000, France
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Come and join me in Paris for a wonderful few days of watercolour, travel sketching and sightseeing in the most popular city in the world!
Explore the city of light with your sketchbook – the mood, the pace and the colours will be bright! In this action-packed weekend I’ll show you some of my favourite places to sketch where we can capture special moments in line and in colour. This is an incredible experience for sketchers of any level of experience.
I recommend staying in the 5th arrondissement of Paris – it’s a fabulous but quieter location which gives us access to many of the best sites for sketching.
We start on Friday evening with some warm-up sketches before heading out into the city on Saturday morning. I suggest you have comfortable shoes for walking and a sketch kit which includes both an A4 sketchbook for watercolour and pocket sized book for quick drawings & notes. A full list of materials will be provided on request.
Suggested hotels in the 5th arrondissement a short distance from the Latin Quarter:

Hotel Studia
Hotel Minerve
Hotel College de France
Familia Hotel

If you would like to know more before booking, please send me an email to annette@sketchingfrance.com
Workshop price: 345€
I attended a Paris weekend earlier this year with Annette Morris Art. It was fantastic, we really explored Paris and captured lots of memories in our sketching. Highly recommended!

I thoroughly enjoyed my experience on the sketching weekend in Paris with Annette Morris. Annette led a well thought out and interesting course. I had not sketched in a long time and was a relative beginner, but I grew and was challenged in a good way during this weekend. The group size was perfect and Annette helped create a cohesive group spirit and a supportive atmosphere. This sketching weekend was a marvelous way to see a city with fresh eyes! Meeting lovely people with the same interests in art was an added bonus.

I attended a Paris weekend in April 2022. Annette put so much work into ensuring we had some wonderful and unique views of Paris to sketch, plus the usual sites. If you think you know Paris, then look again with Annette. We created lovely memories.

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.

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 ‍

Sketching Sète: The Venice of Languedoc
2025-05-30 10:00 - 2025-06-01 16:00 (Europe/Paris) | Sète, 34000, France
Stunning Sète is located not far from Montpellier and Béziers on the Mediterranean coast. In the centre of Sète is the Mont St Clair, which, at almost 200m above sea level offers panoramic views of the city below, also known as “Venice of the Languedoc” for its charming network of canals. Sète is a major port city in the southeast region of France and bordered by the Étang de Thau, a biodiverse saltwater lagoon. Sète’s Mediterranean coast is lined with sandy beaches and the historic city centre has an abundance of winding streets, markets, shops and restaurants.
Sketching in Sète offers travel sketchers a diverse range of subjects, from old fishing boats and canal bridges to market shoppers and historic architecture. Over the course of the weekend we will work with different line and watercolour techniques to capture the vibrant essence of this characterful city.
These sketching workshops are suitable for people with some or no art experience and materials can be provided on loan if you do not have your own.
Where to stay:
Ideally in the area of the Canal Royal

Hotel de Paris
Le Grand Hotel
Hôtel L’orque Bleue
Five to Sete

Transport recommendations:
Fly to Béziers with Ryanair or Montpellier, Toulouse or Perpignan with other airlines
Closest rail station: Sète station is approximately a 15 minute walk from the city centre. Buses run regularly from the station if you prefer not to walk.
What to bring:
Sketchbook, Portable sketching stool, Basic watercolour travel set, Watercolour brush, ink pens (waterproof ink), pencil, watercolour pencils. A detailed materials list will be sent with booking confirmation or by request. Simply email annette@sketchingfrance.com for full details. If you need to use a sketch kit on loan, this can also be arranged in advance.
Additional notes:
There will be some walking up and down hills and steps, so please wear comfortable footwear and bring a waterproof in the event of inclement weather.
Price: 270€ per person
The tuition price excludes meals, transport and accommodation.
If you would like more information before booking – please don’t hesitate to email me annette@sketchingfrance.com

A Week in Provence: Sketching Holiday 2025
2025-06-22 18:00 - 2025-06-27 18:00 (Europe/Paris) | Avignon, Avignon, 84000, France
Join me for a wonderful week sketching in watercolour and a taste of local life in sunny Provence! For this trip we will be based in the walled city of Avignon, also known as the City of Popes. Sitting alongside the Rhone river, the city has so many treasures to sketch including historic palaces and gardens, quant cobbled streets and bistros, ancient waterwheels, churches and market squares.
In addition to urban sketching and city life we will also take a day trip into the countryside where we can capture some iconic Provençal views over lavender fields and hilltop villages.
The holiday starts on Sunday evening where we’ll get together over a welcome apèritif to talk through plans for the week. Each day will include sketching guidance and tuition and the opportunity to lunch together. The itinerary will be flexible so there will be the possibility of free time in the afternoon for you to explore or relax on your own or … sketch some more!
Avignon is easily accessible by train and the station is a very short walk from the city centre. You can travel by TGV to Avignon from several major cities including Paris, Montpellier, Nîmes, Béziers, Nice and Marseille. Closest airports include Montpellier, Nîmes, Béziers, Nice and Marseille. Please just let me know if you have any questions about getting here.
Price includes daily tuition (5 hours) and a day trip to sketch the Lavender fields, but does not include accommodation in Avignon, other transport, meals or refreshments.
Suggestions of places to stay:

Hotel de l’Angleterre
Hotel le Medieval
Régina Boutique Hotel

Workshop price including private day tour to the lavender fields and hilltop villages: 545€

Colours of the Mediterranean Sketching Workshops
2025-07-02 18:00 - 2025-07-06 16:00 (Europe/Paris) | Collioure, Collioure, 66190, France
Indulge in 4 glorious days sketching by the sea along the Vermillion Coast not far from Spain! Your workshops are based in the quaint and colourful town of Collioure, which is a treasure trove for sketchers! It has a small port, beaches, cobbled streets, a popular market and iconic views around the old chateau. Our sketchbooks will be filled with colour as we study boats, water and the hustle bustle of the busy cafés that surround the beach.
For many decades Collioure has remained a very popular destination for artists – rich in history it offers a huge variety of subjects for painting and drawing and in fantastic light.
Over the course of these 4 days we will also spend time in the nearby coastal villages of Port-Vendres and Banyuls-sur-Mer. Port-Vendres is a larger town with a busy fishing port and renowned for its numerous fish and sea food restaurants. Banyuls-sur-Mer is considered a jewel of the Mediterranean with a stunning coastline and the famous old vineyards on the slopes of the Catalan which source the fortified wine, Banyuls.
Each of the charming locations gives you the chance to experience a real taste of Catalonia in the south of France. It will be a wonderful few days to relax and immerse yourself in drawing and painting with a small group of like-minded people.
This creative break is suitable for anyone new to urban sketching or artists with some experience but looking for a looser watercolour style.
Suggested hotel a short walk from the station and the port:

Hotel Mediterranée

You will need to bring your own sketching materials (paper, paints etc) and list of recommended items will be provided on request. Maximum group size: 8 sketchers.
Workshop price: 365€

French Village Sketchbook - August 2025
2025-08-28 09:30 - 2025-08-30 16:00 (Europe/Paris) | Quarante, Quarante, 34310, 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!
Each day we’ll start sketching at 10am, enjoy a local lunch and then finish around 4pm.
You will need a sketchbook suitable for watercolour. I use a book with cold press 300gsm paper. My sketch kit includes a 6B pencil, watercolour pencils, watercolours, waterproof ink pens and a small portable folding stool. If you do not have your own materials a spare kit can be available on loan.
Workshop prices exclude refreshments, lunch & accommodation.

Where is Quarante?
Quarante is a small historic village not far from the Canal du Midi and located within an area of Occitanie formerly referred to as Languedoc. By car, Quarante is about 30 minutes from Béziers or Narbonne, and approximately an hour from Carcassonne or Montpellier.
I love living in this village. From the minute I moved here (over 14 years ago) I felt it had a warm and friendly character, it combines old fashioned quirks and modern day facilities to have almost everything you need to get from day to day, French style. It’s a working village that remains active all year round. There are various shops and services, schools, a pharmacy, hairdressers, post office, butchers – plus a friendly boulangerie and bustling café of course. The village, like many of this region, is surrounded by vineyards and the wine-growing culture is deeply rooted in the culture.
From a sketcher’s point of view Quarante is a wonderful place to be. If you wander into the heart of the medieval centre to find the ancient church and the fountain, the cobbled streets are so narrow a vehicle could never pass. Explore a little further and you’ll find charming properties, churches, chapels, stone walls, shutters, rooftops, vineyards and donkeys in fields – if quintessential France is something you want to capture in a sketchbook, you’ll definitely find it here.
Where to Stay
There are several fabulously equipped modern apartments in the centre of the village – please contact me if you would like more information and I can put you in touch with the owners to book directly

2 people sharing the small apartment with patio (2 beds)
3 adults sharing the larger apartment with terrace (3 beds)

There is also a Bed & Breakfast in Quarante called La Sorga de Vida – this is a Maison de Vigneron style property with high ceilings and many period features in the rooms. La Sorga de Vida is owned & managed by French couple Genevieve and Alain. Genevieve is passionate about catering so you can expect some substantial breakfasts! Evening meals can be prepared by arrangement at additional cost. There are 3 bedrooms available and prices start from 70€ per night – see reviews and availability on Booking.com.
Booking
The workshop price is 250€ which includes 3 days tuition – this excludes refreshments, meals, transport and accommodation.

Urban Sketching in France with Ian Fennelly 2025
2025-09-08 09:30 - 2025-09-12 17:00 (Europe/Paris) | Nîmes, Nîmes, 30000, France
Join Urban Sketchers instructor and inspirational artist Ian Fennelly for a fabulous week of workshops in the south of France 8-12 September 2025!
Ian has selected Nîmes as the location for these 5 workshops in 5 days. Nîmes is a fascinating and historic city, with Roman architecture, beautiful gardens and street side cafés – it offers an abundance of subjects for Ian’s wonderful art & captivating teaching style.
Workshop days
In these workshops Ian will guide you through 1 different sketch subject each day. Usually, the workshop day starts at 9.30am ending at approxiately 5pm. There is a short break for lunch so you can bring a picnic with you or find a local café/boulangerie nearby.
Materials
You will need an A3 sketch pad suitable for ink and watercolour – please click here for Ian’s preferred list of materials.
Getting to Nîmes
You can fly direct to Nîmes with RyanAir or with other airlines to regional airports Montpellier, Béziers and Marseille. Nîmes also has a central train station which serves the high-speed trains from Marseille, Paris, Bordeaux, Toulouse & Perpignan.
Where to Stay
You will find a wide choice of accommodation in Nîmes, from 4-star hotels to private apartments and rooms to rent. We recommend staying close to the Amphitheatre in the city centre.
Cost & Confirmation
The cost for the week is £495 which is payable in advance. This includes all 5 workshops with Ian but excludes travel, accommodation and refreshments.
Ian’s events are very popular and participant numbers are limited. At time of booking a £50 non-refundable deposit is requested to secure your place. To confirm your reservation payment in full is required before 1 March 2024.

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You are strongly advised to have your own travel insurance policy.
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Fees are non-refundable once booked and paid, unless the event is cancelled.
In the very unlikely event that the artist is unable to lead the tuition (for example due to ill health), every effort will be made to replace the artist with someone with similar skills and experience. We will not cancel the holiday nor reimburse clients as a result of the artist's inability to attend.
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Watercolour Sketching Weekend - Montpellier 2025!
2025-10-10 10:00 - 2025-10-12 16:00 (Europe/Paris) | Montpellier, Montpellier, 34000, France
Ideal for: A weekend away with the girls, History lovers, Photographers, Francophiles, Foodies

Treat yourself to 3 days sketching in this vibrant, cultural and historic city – you won’t regret it! Montpellier is not just one of France’s most sought after destinations, it offers an incredible amount of sketch subjects – from majestic buildings and classic French architecture to luscious green parks, street cafés and let’s not forget the food and fabulous wine!
For this weekend break we’ll be based in the heart of the city – La Place de la Comédie. From here we’ll start by getting to grips with some of the basics of sketching on location. This workshop is ideal for beginners or a great refresher if you’ve already got some drawing or painting experience. We’ll be exploring the city through our sketches, learning a whole pack of tips and tricks about perspective, colour, adding people to your drawings and of course, making memories about this incredible area of France!
The city is known for being pedestrian and bike-friendly with close to 200 km of paths and a great tram network, so it’s easy to get around without a car. With an international airport it’s also incredibly accessible from almost anywhere – and you can also catch a high-speed train to or from Paris, or even drive from London or Barcelona!

Where to stay:
I suggest somewhere within walking distance of La Place de la Comédie. There are several hotels and apartments including:
Hotel de la Comédie
Grand Hotel du Midi Montpellier
Ibis Montpellier Comédie
Hotel Aragon
Best Western Plus Comédie Saint Roch
Transport recommendations:
Fly to Montpellier, Nîmes or Béziers
Closest railway station: Montpellier Saint-Roch
What to bring:
Sketchbook, Portable sketching stool, Basic watercolour travel set, Watercolour brush, HB/B/2B pencil, eraser, sharpener. A detailed materials list will be sent with booking confirmation or by request. Simply email annette@sketchingfrance.com for full details. If you need to use a sketch kit on loan, this can also be arranged in advance.
Additional notes:
There will be some walking up and down hills and steps, so please wear comfortable footwear and bring a waterproof in the event of inclement weather.
Price for 3 days sketch tuition 10am-4pm: 295€ per person
Excludes meals, transport and accommodation.
If you would like more information before booking – please email me annette@sketchingfrance.com

Spring Sketching Weekend - Béziers
2026-04-25 10:00 - 2026-04-26 16:00 (Europe/Paris) | Béziers, Béziers, 34500, France
A glorious sketching weekend in one of the oldest cities in France! Take in riverside & canalside views, magnificent architecture, café culture, wonderful food and the cobbled streets of the historic laneways.
Sketch in the city and learn a range of ink and watercolour techniques. This weekend is suitable for people with some or no art experience and materials can be provided on loan if you do not have your own.
Hotels in the city centre:

Hotel Imperator
Hotel XIX

Transport recommendations:
Fly to Béziers with Ryanair or Montpellier, Toulouse or Perpignan with other airlines
Closest rail station: Béziers – which is within walking distance of the city centre
What to bring:
Sketchbook, Portable sketching stool, Basic watercolour travel set, Watercolour brush, HB/B/2B pencil, eraser, sharpener. A detailed materials list will be sent with booking confirmation or by request. Simply email annette@sketchingfrance.com for full details. If you need to use a sketch kit on loan, this can also be arranged in advance.
Additional notes:
There will be some walking up and down hills and steps, so please wear comfortable footwear and bring a waterproof in the event of inclement weather.

Price for 2 days sketch tuition 10am-4pm: 195€ per person
The tuition price excludes meals, transport and accommodation.
If you would like more information before booking – please don’t hesitate to email me annette@sketchingfrance.com

Medieval Carcassonne - May 2026
2026-05-16 10:00 - 2026-05-17 16:00 (Europe/Helsinki) | Carcassonne, Carcassonne, 11000, France
Late availability special offer – book 2 weekend places for the price of 1 OR book 1 place and receive a 40% discount on any other 2026 workshop with Annette in Languedoc!
This incredible city and UNESCO heritage site is a superb backdrop and location for a great weekend of travel sketching!
We’ll be based in the heart of La Cité. From here we’ll start by getting to grips with some of the basics of sketching on location – ideal for beginners or a great refresher if you’ve already got some drawing or painting experience. You’ll learn a whole pack of tips and tricks about perspective, colour, adding people to your drawings and of course, making memories about this incredible area of France!

Where to stay:
There are several hotels and apartments including:
Hotel de la Cité
Best Western Le Donjon
Transport recommendations:
Fly to Carcassonne, Perpignan or Toulouse
Closest railway station: Carcassonne
What to bring:
Sketchbook, Portable sketching stool, Basic watercolour travel set, Watercolour brush, HB/B/2B pencil, eraser, sharpener. A detailed materials list will be sent with booking confirmation or by request. Simply email annette@sketchingfrance.com for full details. If you need a sketch kit supplied, this can also be arranged in advance.
Additional notes:
There will be some walking up and down hills and steps, so please wear comfortable footwear and bring a waterproof in the event of inclement weather.
Price excludes meals, transport and accommodation.
If you would like more information before booking – please email me annette@sketchingfrance.com

Springtime in Paris Travel Sketching Weekend
2026-05-29 16:00 - 2026-06-01 12:00 (Europe/Paris) | Paris, Paris, 75000, France
Come and join me in Paris for a wonderful few days of watercolour, travel sketching and sightseeing in the most popular city in the world!
Explore the city of light with your sketchbook – the mood, the pace and the colours will be bright! In this action-packed weekend I’ll show you some of my favourite places to sketch where we can capture special moments in line and in colour. This is an incredible experience for sketchers of any level of experience.
I recommend staying in the 5th arrondissement of Paris – it’s a fabulous but quieter location which gives us access to many of the best sites for sketching.
We start on Friday evening with some warm-up sketches before heading out into the city on Saturday morning. I suggest you have comfortable shoes for walking and a sketch kit which includes both an A4 sketchbook for watercolour and pocket sized book for quick drawings & notes. A full list of materials will be provided on request.
Suggested hotels in the 5th arrondissement a short distance from the Latin Quarter:

Hotel Studia
Hotel Minerve
Hotel College de France
Familia Hotel

If you would like to know more before booking, please send me an email to annette@sketchingfrance.com
Workshop price: 395€
I attended a Paris weekend earlier this year with Annette Morris Art. It was fantastic, we really explored Paris and captured lots of memories in our sketching. Highly recommended!

I thoroughly enjoyed my experience on the sketching weekend in Paris with Annette Morris. Annette led a well thought out and interesting course. I had not sketched in a long time and was a relative beginner, but I grew and was challenged in a good way during this weekend. The group size was perfect and Annette helped create a cohesive group spirit and a supportive atmosphere. This sketching weekend was a marvelous way to see a city with fresh eyes! Meeting lovely people with the same interests in art was an added bonus.

I attended a Paris weekend in April 2022. Annette put so much work into ensuring we had some wonderful and unique views of Paris to sketch, plus the usual sites. If you think you know Paris, then look again with Annette. We created lovely memories.

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.

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 ‍

Sketching Sète: The Venice of Languedoc
2026-06-05 10:00 - 2026-06-07 16:00 (Europe/Paris) | Sète, 34000, France
Stunning Sète is located not far from Montpellier and Béziers on the Mediterranean coast. In the centre of Sète is the Mont St Clair, which, at almost 200m above sea level offers panoramic views of the city below, also known as “Venice of the Languedoc” for its charming network of canals. Sète is a major port city in the southeast region of France and bordered by the Étang de Thau, a biodiverse saltwater lagoon. Sète’s Mediterranean coast is lined with sandy beaches and the historic city centre has an abundance of winding streets, markets, shops and restaurants.
Sketching in Sète offers travel sketchers a diverse range of subjects, from old fishing boats and canal bridges to market shoppers and historic architecture. Over the course of the weekend we will work with different line and watercolour techniques to capture the vibrant essence of this characterful city.
These sketching workshops are suitable for people with some or no art experience and materials can be provided on loan if you do not have your own.
Where to stay:
Ideally in the area of the Canal Royal

Hotel de Paris
Le Grand Hotel
Hôtel L’orque Bleue
Five to Sete

Transport recommendations:
Fly to Béziers with Ryanair or Montpellier, Toulouse or Perpignan with other airlines
Closest rail station: Sète station is approximately a 15 minute walk from the city centre. Buses run regularly from the station if you prefer not to walk.
What to bring:
Sketchbook, Portable sketching stool, Basic watercolour travel set, Watercolour brush, ink pens (waterproof ink), pencil, watercolour pencils. A detailed materials list will be sent with booking confirmation or by request. Simply email annette@sketchingfrance.com for full details. If you need to use a sketch kit on loan, this can also be arranged in advance.
Additional notes:
There will be some walking up and down hills and steps, so please wear comfortable footwear and bring a waterproof in the event of inclement weather.
Price: 295€ per person
The tuition price excludes meals, transport and accommodation.
If you would like more information before booking – please don’t hesitate to email me annette@sketchingfrance.com

Colours of the Mediterranean Sketching Workshops
2026-06-10 18:00 - 2026-06-14 16:00 (Europe/Paris) | Collioure, Collioure, 66190, France
Indulge in 4 glorious days sketching by the sea along the Vermillion Coast not far from Spain! Your workshops are based in the quaint and colourful town of Collioure, which is a treasure trove for sketchers! It has a small port, beaches, cobbled streets, a popular market and iconic views around the old chateau. Our sketchbooks will be filled with colour as we study boats, water and the hustle bustle of the busy cafés that surround the beach.
For many decades Collioure has remained a very popular destination for artists – rich in history it offers a huge variety of subjects for painting and drawing and in fantastic light.
Over the course of these 4 days we will also spend time in the nearby coastal villages of Port-Vendres and Banyuls-sur-Mer. Port-Vendres is a larger town with a busy fishing port and renowned for its numerous fish and sea food restaurants. Banyuls-sur-Mer is considered a jewel of the Mediterranean with a stunning coastline and the famous old vineyards on the slopes of the Catalan which source the fortified wine, Banyuls.
Each of the charming locations gives you the chance to experience a real taste of Catalonia in the south of France. It will be a wonderful few days to relax and immerse yourself in drawing and painting with a small group of like-minded people.
This creative break is suitable for anyone new to urban sketching or artists with some experience but looking for a looser watercolour style.
Suggested hotel a short walk from the station and the port:

Hotel Mediterranée

You will need to bring your own sketching materials (paper, paints etc) and list of recommended items will be provided on request. Maximum group size: 8 sketchers.
Workshop price: 395€

A Week in Provence: Sketching Holiday 2026
2026-06-21 18:00 - 2026-06-26 18:00 (Europe/Paris) | Avignon, Avignon, 84000, France
Join me for a wonderful week sketching in watercolour and a taste of local life in sunny Provence! For this trip we will be based in the walled city of Avignon, also known as the City of Popes. Sitting alongside the Rhone river, the city has so many treasures to sketch including historic palaces and gardens, quant cobbled streets and bistros, ancient waterwheels, churches and market squares.
In addition to urban sketching and city life we will also take a day trip into the countryside where we can capture some iconic Provençal views over lavender fields and hilltop villages.
The holiday starts on Sunday evening where we’ll get together over a welcome apèritif to talk through plans for the week. Each day will include sketching guidance and tuition and the opportunity to lunch together. The itinerary will be flexible so there will be the possibility of free time in the afternoon for you to explore or relax on your own or … sketch some more!
Avignon is easily accessible by train and the station is a very short walk from the city centre. You can travel by TGV to Avignon from several major cities including Paris, Montpellier, Nîmes, Béziers, Nice and Marseille. Closest airports include Montpellier, Nîmes, Béziers, Nice and Marseille. Please just let me know if you have any questions about getting here.
Price includes daily tuition (5 hours) and a day trip to sketch the Lavender fields, but does not include accommodation in Avignon, other transport, meals or refreshments.
Suggestions of places to stay:

Hotel de l’Angleterre
Hotel le Medieval
Régina Boutique Hotel

Workshop price including private day tour to the lavender fields and hilltop villages: 595€

Sketching workshop, Bize-Minervois
2026-07-25 09:30 - 12:00 (Europe/Paris) | Bize-Minervois, Bize-Minervois, 11120, France
The pretty village of Bize-Minervois is a wonderful location to look at ways to capture light, shadows and water in watercolour. No previous art experience is required!
You will need a sketchbook suitable for watercolour (paper 300gsm or higher) but a sketch kit can be available on loan if you do not have your own.

French Village Sketchbook - August 2026
2026-08-20 09:30 - 2026-08-22 16:00 (Europe/Paris) | Quarante, Quarante, 34310, France
Price is reduced for early bird bookings !
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!
Each day we’ll start sketching at 10am, enjoy a local lunch and then finish around 4pm.
You will need a sketchbook suitable for watercolour. I use a book with cold press 300gsm paper. My sketch kit includes a 6B pencil, watercolour pencils, watercolours, waterproof ink pens and a small portable folding stool. If you do not have your own materials a spare kit can be available on loan.
Workshop prices exclude refreshments, lunch & accommodation.

Where is Quarante?
Quarante is a small historic village not far from the Canal du Midi and located within an area of Occitanie formerly referred to as Languedoc. By car, Quarante is about 30 minutes from Béziers or Narbonne, and approximately an hour from Carcassonne or Montpellier.
I love living in this village. From the minute I moved here (over 14 years ago) I felt it had a warm and friendly character, it combines old fashioned quirks and modern day facilities to have almost everything you need to get from day to day, French style. It’s a working village that remains active all year round. There are various shops and services, schools, a pharmacy, hairdressers, post office, butchers – plus a friendly boulangerie and bustling café of course. The village, like many of this region, is surrounded by vineyards and the wine-growing culture is deeply rooted in the culture.
From a sketcher’s point of view Quarante is a wonderful place to be. If you wander into the heart of the medieval centre to find the ancient church and the fountain, the cobbled streets are so narrow a vehicle could never pass. Explore a little further and you’ll find charming properties, churches, chapels, stone walls, shutters, rooftops, vineyards and donkeys in fields – if quintessential France is something you want to capture in a sketchbook, you’ll definitely find it here.
Where to Stay
There are several fabulously equipped modern apartments in the centre of the village – please contact me if you would like more information and I can put you in touch with the owners to book directly

2 people sharing the small apartment with patio (2 beds)
3 adults sharing the larger apartment with terrace (3 beds)

There is also a Bed & Breakfast in Quarante called La Sorga de Vida – this is a Maison de Vigneron style property with high ceilings and many period features in the rooms. La Sorga de Vida is owned & managed by French couple Genevieve and Alain. Genevieve is passionate about catering so you can expect some substantial breakfasts! Evening meals can be prepared by arrangement at additional cost. There are 3 bedrooms available and prices start from 70€ per night – see reviews and availability on Booking.com.
Booking
The workshop price is 180€ which includes 3 days tuition – this excludes refreshments, meals, transport and accommodation.

Urban Sketching in France with Ian Fennelly 2026
2026-09-07 09:30 - 2026-09-11 17:00 (Europe/Paris) | Sète, 34000, France
Join urban sketching instructor and inspirational artist Ian Fennelly for a fabulous week of workshops in the south of France 7-11 September 2026!
Ian will be teaching in Sète, on the Mediterranean coast between Montpellier and Béziers and often described as the Venice of Languedoc. Sète offers an abundance of subjects for Ian’s wonderful art & captivating teaching style.
Workshop days
In these workshops Ian will guide you through 1 different sketch subject each day. Usually, the workshop day starts at 9.30am ending at approxiately 5pm. There is a short break for lunch so you can bring a picnic with you or find a local café/boulangerie nearby.
Materials
You will need an A3 sketch pad suitable for ink and watercolour – please click here for Ian’s preferred list of materials.
Getting to Sète
Sète is easily accessible by train and on the main line from Paris. Local / regional airports include Montpellier, Béziers, Nîmes and Perpignan. Toulouse or Marseille are also options but slightly further away.You can fly direct to Béziers with RyanAir or with other airlines to regional airports. Sète has a central train station which serves the high-speed trains from Marseille, Paris, Bordeaux, Toulouse & Perpignan.
The train station is located by the old fishing port ‘La Pointe Courte’. It is a 10/15 minute walk into the centre of the city and the main port. There is a regular bus service to and from the station (Gare SNCF) operated by Sète Agglopole and they have an app where you can pre purchase tickets and check timetables.
Where to Stay
You will find a wide choice of accommodation in Sète, from 4-star hotels to private apartments and rooms to rent. We recommend staying close to the Passage le Dauphin in the city centre. Passage le Dauphin (bus stop & shopping arcade) is in the heart of Sète, situated alongside the Canal Royal and also near the pedestrian area, tourist office and marketplace. If looking for central accommodation, this area is generally recommended where there are plenty of shops, bars and restaurants.
Cost & Confirmation
The cost for the week is £575 which is payable in advance. This includes all 5 workshops with Ian but excludes travel, accommodation and refreshments.
Ian’s events are very popular and participant numbers are limited. At time of booking a £75 non-refundable deposit is requested to secure your place. To confirm your reservation payment in full is required before 1 March 2026.

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Booking notes
You are strongly advised to have your own travel insurance policy.
To confirm your reservation, payment in full is required before 1 March 2026.
Fees are non-refundable once booked and paid, unless the event is cancelled.
In the very unlikely event that the artist is unable to lead the tuition (for example due to ill health), every effort will be made to replace the artist with someone with similar skills and experience. We will not cancel the holiday nor reimburse clients as a result of the artist's inability to attend.
Fennelly Art Ltd and Annette Morris cannot be held responsible for any accident/loss or injury incurred during the course of the activity.
Photos from the events may be featured on the website or linked social media pages for promotional purposes.
Please note that bookings will only be confirmed on receipt of payment in advance on a first-come first-served basis.
Please tick above to confirm that you have read and accept the booking notes above.

Watercolour Sketching Weekend - Montpellier 2026
2026-10-09 10:00 - 2026-10-11 16:00 (Europe/Paris) | Montpellier, Montpellier, 34000, France
Ideal for: A weekend away with the girls, History lovers, Photographers, Francophiles, Foodies

Treat yourself to 3 days sketching in this vibrant, cultural and historic city – you won’t regret it! Montpellier is not just one of France’s most sought after destinations, it offers an incredible amount of sketch subjects – from majestic buildings and classic French architecture to luscious green parks, street cafés and let’s not forget the food and fabulous wine!
For this weekend break we’ll be based in the heart of the city – La Place de la Comédie. From here we’ll start by getting to grips with some of the basics of sketching on location. This workshop is ideal for beginners or a great refresher if you’ve already got some drawing or painting experience. We’ll be exploring the city through our sketches, learning a whole pack of tips and tricks about perspective, colour, adding people to your drawings and of course, making memories about this incredible area of France!
The city is known for being pedestrian and bike-friendly with close to 200 km of paths and a great tram network, so it’s easy to get around without a car. With an international airport it’s also incredibly accessible from almost anywhere – and you can also catch a high-speed train to or from Paris, or even drive from London or Barcelona!

Where to stay:
I suggest somewhere within walking distance of La Place de la Comédie. There are several hotels and apartments including:
Hotel de la Comédie
Grand Hotel du Midi Montpellier
Ibis Montpellier Comédie
Hotel Aragon
Best Western Plus Comédie Saint Roch
Transport recommendations:
Fly to Montpellier, Nîmes or Béziers
Closest railway station: Montpellier Saint-Roch
What to bring:
Sketchbook, Portable sketching stool, Basic watercolour travel set, Watercolour brush, HB/B/2B pencil, eraser, sharpener. A detailed materials list will be sent with booking confirmation or by request. Simply email annette@sketchingfrance.com for full details. If you need to use a sketch kit on loan, this can also be arranged in advance.
Additional notes:
There will be some walking up and down hills and steps, so please wear comfortable footwear and bring a waterproof in the event of inclement weather.
Price for 3 days sketch tuition 10am-4pm: 295€ per person – price reduced for early bird bookings !
Excludes meals, transport and accommodation.
If you would like more information before booking – please email me annette@sketchingfrance.com

Springtime in Paris Travel Sketching Weekend
2027-05-28 16:00 - 2027-05-31 12:00 (Europe/Paris) | Paris, Paris, 75000, France
Come and join me in Paris for a wonderful few days of watercolour, travel sketching and sightseeing in the most popular city in the world!
Explore the city of light with your sketchbook – the mood, the pace and the colours will be bright! In this action-packed weekend I’ll show you some of my favourite places to sketch where we can capture special moments in line and in colour. This is an incredible experience for sketchers of any level of experience.
I recommend staying in the 5th arrondissement of Paris – it’s a fabulous but quieter location which gives us access to many of the best sites for sketching.
We start on Friday evening with some warm-up sketches before heading out into the city on Saturday morning. I suggest you have comfortable shoes for walking and a sketch kit which includes both an A4 sketchbook for watercolour and pocket sized book for quick drawings & notes. A full list of materials will be provided on request.
Suggested hotels in the 5th arrondissement a short distance from the Latin Quarter:

Hotel Studia
Hotel Minerve
Hotel College de France
Familia Hotel

If you would like to know more before booking, please send me an email to annette@sketchingfrance.com
Workshop price*: 395€ – reduced for early bird reservations !
*A non-refundable deposit of 125€ will secure your booking

I attended a Paris weekend earlier this year with Annette Morris Art. It was fantastic, we really explored Paris and captured lots of memories in our sketching. Highly recommended!

I thoroughly enjoyed my experience on the sketching weekend in Paris with Annette Morris. Annette led a well thought out and interesting course. I had not sketched in a long time and was a relative beginner, but I grew and was challenged in a good way during this weekend. The group size was perfect and Annette helped create a cohesive group spirit and a supportive atmosphere. This sketching weekend was a marvelous way to see a city with fresh eyes! Meeting lovely people with the same interests in art was an added bonus.

I attended a Paris weekend in April 2022. Annette put so much work into ensuring we had some wonderful and unique views of Paris to sketch, plus the usual sites. If you think you know Paris, then look again with Annette. We created lovely memories.

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.

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 ‍

Colours of the Mediterranean Sketching Workshops
2027-06-09 18:00 - 2027-06-13 16:00 (Europe/Paris) | Collioure, Collioure, 66190, France
Indulge in 4 glorious days sketching by the sea along the Vermillion Coast not far from Spain! Your workshops are based in the quaint and colourful town of Collioure, which is a treasure trove for sketchers! It has a small port, beaches, cobbled streets, a popular market and iconic views around the old chateau. Our sketchbooks will be filled with colour as we study boats, water and the hustle bustle of the busy cafés that surround the beach.
For many decades Collioure has remained a very popular destination for artists – rich in history it offers a huge variety of subjects for painting and drawing and in fantastic light.
Over the course of these 4 days we will also spend time in the nearby coastal villages of Port-Vendres and Banyuls-sur-Mer. Port-Vendres is a larger town with a busy fishing port and renowned for its numerous fish and sea food restaurants. Banyuls-sur-Mer is considered a jewel of the Mediterranean with a stunning coastline and the famous old vineyards on the slopes of the Catalan which source the fortified wine, Banyuls.
Each of the charming locations gives you the chance to experience a real taste of Catalonia in the south of France. It will be a wonderful few days to relax and immerse yourself in drawing and painting with a small group of like-minded people.
This creative break is suitable for anyone new to urban sketching or artists with some experience but looking for a looser watercolour style.
Suggested hotel a short walk from the station and the port:

Hotel Mediterranée

You will need to bring your own sketching materials (paper, paints etc) and list of recommended items will be provided on request. Maximum group size: 8 sketchers.
Workshop price*: 395€ – price is reduced for early-bird bookings !
*A non-refundable deposit of 125€ will secure your place.

A Week in Provence: Sketching Holiday 2027
2027-06-20 18:00 - 2027-06-25 18:00 (Europe/Paris) | Avignon, Avignon, 84000, France
Join me for a wonderful week sketching in watercolour and a taste of local life in sunny Provence! For this trip we will be based in the walled city of Avignon, also known as the City of Popes. Sitting alongside the Rhone river, the city has so many treasures to sketch including historic palaces and gardens, quant cobbled streets and bistros, ancient waterwheels, churches and market squares.
In addition to urban sketching and city life we will also take a day trip into the countryside where we can capture some iconic Provençal views over lavender fields and hilltop villages.
The holiday starts on Sunday evening where we’ll get together over a welcome apèritif to talk through plans for the week. Each day will include sketching guidance and tuition and the opportunity to lunch together. The itinerary will be flexible so there will be the possibility of free time in the afternoon for you to explore or relax on your own or … sketch some more!
Avignon is easily accessible by train and the station is a very short walk from the city centre. You can travel by TGV to Avignon from several major cities including Paris, Montpellier, Nîmes, Béziers, Nice and Marseille. Closest airports include Montpellier, Nîmes, Béziers, Nice and Marseille. Please just let me know if you have any questions about getting here.
Price includes daily tuition (5 hours) and a day trip to sketch the Lavender fields, but does not include accommodation in Avignon, other transport, meals or refreshments.
Suggestions of places to stay:

Hotel de l’Angleterre
Hotel le Medieval
Régina Boutique Hotel

Workshop price* including private day tour to the lavender fields and hilltop villages: 595€ – price is reduced for early-bird bookings !
*A non-refundable deposit of 150€ will secure your booking
