From the Canal du Midi to the banks of the River Orb, 17 charming towns and villages nestle at the heart of the vineyards.
They welcome you to Saint-Chinian, Minervois and Languedoc appellation vineyards that lie just a few kilometres from sandy Mediterranean beaches, between Béziers and Narbonne, and Montpellier and Carcassonne.
Each of these quintessentially French villages have a unique charm and personality - and they are just waiting to be sketched!
La Vie en Rose, Assignan
Assignan Assignan, FranceA fun workshop in Assignan, also known as 'Village Castigno' - a wine-making village painted in the colours of wine!
Nos 17 Villages: Prades-sur-Vernazobre
These relaxed morning sketch walks invite you to discover and draw the 17 villages of Canal Lirou. The morning includes a sketch demonstration and guidance on applying watercolour to your own drawings. These sessions are ideal if you are new to … Read More
French Village Sketchbook, Quarante
Quarante Quarante, FranceLearn to sketch old stones buildings with watercolour, even if you have never sketched before! (Quarante)
Nos 17 Villages: Capestang
These relaxed morning sketch walks invite you to discover and draw the 17 villages of Canal Lirou. The morning includes a sketch demonstration and guidance on applying watercolour to your own drawings. These sessions are ideal if you are new to … Read More
Nos 17 Villages: Saint-Chinian
These relaxed morning sketch walks invite you to discover and draw the 17 villages of Canal Lirou. The morning includes a sketch demonstration and guidance on applying watercolour to your own drawings. These sessions are ideal if you are new to … Read More
Vineyard Views, Quarante
Quarante Quarante, FranceLearn to sketch a local vineyard with watercolour, even if you have never sketched before! (Quarante)
French market sketch workshop – Saint-Chinian
Saint Chinian Saint ChinianWho 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.
La Vie en Rose, Assignan
Assignan Assignan, FranceA fun workshop in Assignan, also known as 'Village Castigno' - a wine-making village painted in the colours of wine!
Nos 17 Villages: Creissan
These relaxed morning sketch walks invite you to discover and draw the 17 villages of Canal Lirou. The morning includes a sketch demonstration and guidance on applying watercolour to your own drawings. These sessions are ideal if you are new to … Read More
Nos 17 Villages: Cessenon-sur-Orb
These relaxed morning sketch walks invite you to discover and draw the 17 villages of Canal Lirou. The morning includes a sketch demonstration and guidance on applying watercolour to your own drawings. These sessions are ideal if you are new to … Read More
Sketching in a French Village, Quarante
Quarante Quarante, FranceLearn to sketch old stones buildings with watercolour, even if you have never sketched before! (Quarante)
Nos 17 Villages: Montouliers
These relaxed morning sketch walks invite you to discover and draw the 17 villages of Canal Lirou. The morning includes a sketch demonstration and guidance on applying watercolour to your own drawings. These sessions are ideal if you are new to … Read More
Nos 17 Villages: Cébazan
These relaxed morning sketch walks invite you to discover and draw the 17 villages of Canal Lirou. The morning includes a sketch demonstration and guidance on applying watercolour to your own drawings. These sessions are ideal if you are new to … Read More
Nos 17 Villages: Puisserguier
These relaxed morning sketch walks invite you to discover and draw the 17 villages of Canal Lirou. The morning includes a sketch demonstration and guidance on applying watercolour to your own drawings. These sessions are ideal if you are new to … Read More
French market sketch workshop – Capestang
Capestang Capestang, FranceWho 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.
Nos 17 Villages: Quarante
These relaxed morning sketch walks invite you to discover and draw the 17 villages of Canal Lirou. The morning includes a sketch demonstration and guidance on applying watercolour to your own drawings. These sessions are ideal if you are new to … Read More
Nos 17 Villages: Assignan
These relaxed morning sketch walks invite you to discover and draw the 17 villages of Canal Lirou. The morning includes a sketch demonstration and guidance on applying watercolour to your own drawings. These sessions are ideal if you are new to … Read More
Nos 17 Villages: Pierrerue
These relaxed morning sketch walks invite you to discover and draw the 17 villages of Canal Lirou. The morning includes a sketch demonstration and guidance on applying watercolour to your own drawings. These sessions are ideal if you are new to … Read More
La Vie en Rose, Assignan
Assignan Assignan, FranceA fun workshop in Assignan, also known as 'Village Castigno' - a wine-making village painted in the colours of wine!
Nos 17 Villages: Poilhes
These relaxed morning sketch walks invite you to discover and draw the 17 villages of Canal Lirou. The morning includes a sketch demonstration and guidance on applying watercolour to your own drawings. These sessions are ideal if you are new to … Read More
Nos 17 Villages: Cazedarnes
These relaxed morning sketch walks invite you to discover and draw the 17 villages of Canal Lirou. The morning includes a sketch demonstration and guidance on applying watercolour to your own drawings. These sessions are ideal if you are new to … Read More
Stone Walls and Sketchbooks, Puisserguier
Puisserguier Puisserguier, FranceA workshop in Puisserguier to enjoy exploring the historic streets to study & sketch doorways, archways, castle walls and windows!
Autumn Vineyard Views, Quarante
Quarante Quarante, FranceLearn to sketch a local vineyard with watercolour, even if you have never sketched before! (Quarante)
Nos 17 Villages: Cruzy
These relaxed morning sketch walks invite you to discover and draw the 17 villages of Canal Lirou. The morning includes a sketch demonstration and guidance on applying watercolour to your own drawings. These sessions are ideal if you are new to … Read More
Chateau Sketchbook, Capestang
Chateau les Carrasses Lieu dit Les Carrasses, Capestang, FranceTreat yourself to a memorable morning and develop your sketching skills at the stunning Chateau les Carrasses.
Nos 17 Villages: Villespassans
These relaxed morning sketch walks invite you to discover and draw the 17 villages of Canal Lirou. The morning includes a sketch demonstration and guidance on applying watercolour to your own drawings. These sessions are ideal if you are new to … Read More