Sketching France!
Sketching France!

Add a flavour of France to your sketchbook!

Fabulous workshops, holidays and online courses

ANNETTE MORRIS

Workshops and holidays with British artist Annette who is bilingual and resident in France

Urban Sketcher Ian Fennelly

IAN FENNELLY

Autumn workshops and holidays in the south of France with Urban Sketcher Ian Fennelly 

Online workshops

ONLINE COURSES

Video tutorials and virtual sketchwalks are available everywhere - and accessible at any time!

URBAN SKETCHING

A Certified Sketching Course and many others with artist Ian Fennelly

HIGHLIGHTS

BÉZIERS

Sketch & explore one of the oldest cities in France! Fabulous architecture, riverside & canalside views, magnificent architecture, café culture and wonderful food! 26-27 April 2025

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MEDIEVEL CARCASSONNE

This incredible city and UNESCO heritage site is a superb backdrop and location for a great weekend of travel sketching! Based in the heart of La Cité this weekend is ideal for beginners as well as more experienced sketchers. 17-18 May 2025

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Sketching in Paris

PARIS!

What better way to sketch France than from within the city of light!? An action-packed weekend of sightseeing and creativity, exploring this wonderful city and making memories that will last a lifetime! 23-26 May 2025

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SKETCHING SÈTE - VENICE OF LANGUEDOC

Stunning Sète is located not far from Montpellier and Béziers on the Mediterranean coast lined with sandy beaches and the historic city centre has an abundance of winding streets, markets, shops and restaurants. 30 May - 1 June 2025

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Lavender fields Provence

A WEEK IN PROVENCE

A glorious few days based in Avignon exploring the ancient City of Popes and surrounding area, also taking in a trip to sketch the lavender fields in bloom. 22-27 June 2025

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Collioure sketching weekend

COLOURS OF THE MEDITERRANEAN

The Vermillion coast is the perfect location for all lovers of art, colour & culture. And if you like tapas, you're in for a treat! 2-6 July 2025

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FRENCH VILLAGE SKETCHBOOK

Join me to sketch life in France as it happens in and around a charming wine-making village at the time of the grape harvest. Soak up the atmosphere and fill your sketchbook with images of local views, people, food, old cobbled streets, buildings and markets. 28-30 August 2025

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MAGNIFICENT MONTPELLIER!

Sketch in one of France’s most sought after destinations! Montpellier offers an incredible amount of sketch subjects – from majestic buildings and classic French architecture to luscious green parks and street cafés. It's a city with a wonderful energy! 10-12 October 2025

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COMMENTS & QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

 

Any!  You don't need any previous drawing experience to join and enjoy these workshops. Each workshop is step-by-step. If you already have sketching and painting experience, there will be plenty to help you progress your skills further, and rapidly expand your personal 'sketching toolbox'!

Not many! Recommended 'go to' items are listed in the workshop description and as long as you have a sketchbook and something to draw with, you'll be able to get started!

The online workshops are self-paced classes and once purchased, access to all lessons will be yours indefinitely!

For all queries about courses, travel tips for France or sketching materials, send an mail to annette@sketchingfrance.com

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Tuesdays are Zoom days and in the first series of workshops this year we are virtually visiting and discovering various places across France - whilst creating colorful sketchbook travel journal pages with ink, watercolor and watercolor pencils. 
in March the Tuesday zooms will be loads of fun as we shift focus to different watercolor techniques and using alternative materials. Limited seats available - book now using the link in our bio! A très bientôt!
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Sketching in France 2025!  Treat yourself (or a friend!) to a fabulous few days of creative fun; learn new skills, enjoy fantastic French food, gorgeous locations and the chance to meet like-minded people too 😊 Choose from workshop holidays with urban sketcher and watercolorist Annette Morris in Paris, Provence, towns and villages in the south of France and along the Mediterranean coast. ⛵️
Book online at https://sketchingfrance.com/links
💥 A 10% discount applies to all bookings made with a deposit by 16 January 💥
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - thank you so much Catherine for taking the time to leave such a lovely review!
The Springtime in Paris weekend is an action-packed and unique opportunity to explore the city of light with your sketchbook.  Whether a beginner or a more experience sketcher, if you love sketching and you love Paris, this long weekend 23-26 May with @@annettemorris.art has it all!  Limited places available - book before Thursday and save 10%! 
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Save up to 30€ on Tuesday Zoom workshops in March!  Seats are limited - register before 16 January and join @annettemorris.art to sketch 3 very different scenes using watercolour and other household items!! 😲  You'll have great fun and learn a host of new techniques in the process - book today! 👍🎨😊🇫🇷
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Exciting news!!! Inspirational artist Ian Fennelly will be returning to the south of France this September 🤩 
Join him in the historic city of Nîmes for 5 workshops in 5 days 8-12 September!!
Places are filling fast 💥 reserve your spot today! See the website for details or email  annette@sketchingfrance.com 
https://sketchingfrance.com/ianfennelly2025

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From Paris to Provence, the Mediterranean coastline and villages of the south of France, join @annettemorris.art to sketch and enjoy a real taste of France in 2025!  For more details, please send a message or click on the link - places are limited so early booking is strongly recommended!
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