

Add a flavour of France to your sketchbook!
Fabulous workshops, holidays and online courses
ANNETTE MORRIS
Workshops and holidays with British artist Annette who is bilingual and resident in France
ONLINE COURSES
Video tutorials and virtual sketchwalks are available everywhere - and accessible at any time!
HIGHLIGHTS
BÉZIERS
Sketch & explore one of the oldest cities in France! Fabulous architecture, riverside & canalside views, magnificent architecture, café culture and wonderful food! 25-26 April 2025
MEDIEVEL CARCASSONNE
This incredible city and UNESCO heritage site is a superb backdrop and location for a great weekend of travel sketching! Based in the heart of La Cité this weekend is ideal for beginners as well as more experienced sketchers. 16-17 May 2026
PARIS!
What better way to sketch France than from within the city of light!? An action-packed weekend of sightseeing and creativity, exploring this wonderful city and making memories that will last a lifetime! 29 May - 1 June 2026
SKETCHING SÈTE - VENICE OF LANGUEDOC
Stunning Sète is located not far from Montpellier and Béziers on the Mediterranean coast lined with sandy beaches and the historic city centre has an abundance of winding streets, markets, shops and restaurants. 5-7 June 2026
A WEEK IN PROVENCE
A glorious few days based in Avignon exploring the ancient City of Popes and surrounding area, also taking in a trip to sketch the lavender fields in bloom. 21-26 June 2026
COLOURS OF THE MEDITERRANEAN
The Vermillion coast is the perfect location for all lovers of art, colour & culture. And if you like tapas, you're in for a treat! 10-14 June 2026
FRENCH VILLAGE SKETCHBOOK
Join me to sketch life in France as it happens in and around a charming wine-making village at the time of the grape harvest. Soak up the atmosphere and fill your sketchbook with images of local views, people, food, old cobbled streets, buildings and markets. 20-22 August 2026
MAGNIFICENT MONTPELLIER!
Sketch in one of France’s most sought after destinations! Montpellier offers an incredible amount of sketch subjects – from majestic buildings and classic French architecture to luscious green parks and street cafés. It's a city with a wonderful energy! 9-11 October 2026
GOOD NEWS!
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COMMENTS & QUESTIONS
Have spent the last 3 days painting with Annette Morris. What a great time and teacher. Learn so much each time I paint with her. With her guidance anyone can draw and paint.
Ruthanne W. - August 2025
Thank you for a great class today, despite the weather! We are looking forward to practicing our sketching.
Gordon K - May 2018
Annette is an amazing teacher – very inspiring and encouraging. Really enjoyed her France Workshop Weekend and learnt a lot.
Mags A. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - September 2022
Today we drove 2hrs to Capestang for a lesson with Annette Morris. Sketching and watercolor is not my forte but life forces change.
So I sat on a camping chair in the old cobbled street in Capestang and sketched one of the oldest buildings in the area. Annette next to me guiding me, as I pushed through my block of sketching . And I loved every minute .
A beautiful day
Thank you Annette
Kim H. - July 2025
Thanks so much for yesterday, it was very enlightening, and fun.
The tips are great and I’ll refer to them as I hopefully continue my sketching. I look forward to doing another session with you.
Vanessa C. - July 2019
The instructor did an excellent job explaining her process and my initial drawing proportions were better than usual for me. I will try her techniques on other drawings.
Urban Sketching Streets in Southern France - November 2021
I enjoyed it very much. I am familiar with Annette’s teaching style and so I was able to sketch along, but I think that would be possible if not familiar. The follow-up video allows another attempt at the learner’s pace and also further practice.
Etchr Mini Workshop - November 2021
Many, many thanks for a most delightful morning which, even in the freezing grey-sky day, was positive, fun, and very rewarding. You are, indeed, a wonderful and remarkable teacher!!!
Sharon S. - April 2023
Thank you Annette for such a fascinating and mindful morning in Narbonne, I feel I now understand so much more. I really enjoyed the joyful yet studious atmosphere you generated.
Carole L. - March 2023
This was a great workshop by one of my favourite watercolour artists. The pace was fast (although I do appreciate the time restraints) and I was able to follow along for most of it and then complete any finishing touches afterwards. The PDF was a welcome addition as a step by step guide too.
Etchr Mini-Workshop - November 2021
Great sketching workshop in Capestang – learned some interesting techniques for future projects. Thank you, Annette! 😃
Patricia - October 2021
The most patient, encouraging and talented teacher there is. A micro grain of creativity will be rooted out by Annette and hey presto…. a new world of art and fun.
Jane H. - October 2019
I just thought I would write to tell you how much I enjoyed that wonderful few days with Ian in Montpellier. I need hardly tell you that I have been on many art courses and holidays, and I have no hesitation in saying that that was clearly one of the most enjoyable. Let me pay particular tribute to the way in which you quietly and discreetly organised everything. I don’t remember any single thing going wrong. You may well be a born artist: you’re certainly a born manager.
Brian S. - September 2022
Fantastic day Annette. I feel inspired to sketch at will again.
Deborah S. - May 2019
Annette is a terrific teacher and talented artist. HIghly recommend taking a class with her!!!!!!
Jack D. - May 2022
I would go anywhere in the world with Annette’s sketch group! Such a magical and unique experience getting to explore a city through the lens of sketching with people from all over the world. From logistics to art instruction, Annette does a wonderful job leading the workshop. I learned so many new things and I will undoubtedly sketch and see the world in a new way after this trip. Thank you for the wonderful experience. Unforgettable!
Lauren R. - May 2025
I had a wonderful week sketching with Annette last year. As a newcomer to sketching she gave me huge confidence and invaluable help and encouragement when needed. I know the others would agree with me. I have become a very active sketcher thanks to Annette and have wonderful memories of long lunches, lots of laughs and of exploring her corner of France.
Gay J. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - January 2019 (Google Review)
Overwhelmed with the skills I learned and the results I achieved as a novice artist. Highly recommended.
Sarah H. - May 2022
Thank you very much for this great weekend. I’ve learned a lot and it was fun!
Laure M. - October 2025
Thank you very much for the class on Tuesday. We were very impressed with the amount of things we were able to learn from you in such a short time.
Margaret S. - February 2019
Frequently Asked Questions
Any! You don't need any previous drawing experience to join and enjoy these workshops. Each workshop is step-by-step. If you already have sketching and painting experience, there will be plenty to help you progress your skills further, and rapidly expand your personal 'sketching toolbox'!
Not many! Recommended 'go to' items are listed in the workshop description and as long as you have a sketchbook and something to draw with, you'll be able to get started!
The online workshops are self-paced classes and once purchased, access to all lessons will be yours indefinitely!
For all queries about courses, travel tips for France or sketching materials, send an mail to annette@sketchingfrance.com
DIARY
Watercolour Sketching Weekend – Montpellier 2026
Springtime in Paris Travel Sketching Weekend
Colours of the Mediterranean Sketching Workshops
A Week in Provence: Sketching Holiday 2027
Medieval Carcassonne – September 2027
Watercolour Sketching Weekend – Montpellier 2027
Online Workshops | Sketching Holidays | Gift Vouchers | Contact
Fun with greens in the Zoom workshop today !! #3 in the Paris Visite! Series 🇫🇷✍️. sketch online with @annettemorris.art Tuesdays at 2pm Paris time or on location in the south of France 😍 upcoming dates include the Mediterranean coast and the lavender fields of Provence 😎.More details online at https://sketchingfrance.com 👀
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Sketch with inspirational artist & teacher Ian Fennelly in Sète, south of France ! There is now ONE PLACE AVAILABLE for the week of workshops 7-11 September. Ian will be sharing his sketching tips and techniques whilst exploring the Venice of Languedoc ⚓
See http://sketchingfrance.com/ianfennelly2026 for more details !
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A not 100% finished page from the Zoom workshop this afternoon - Parisian Pastries 😋 There’s something about Paris that makes even the simplest things a bit more magical to sketch 😍 The recording is now on the website for those who missed it. Next week ... Sensational Structures !! 🤩 Register for a workshop with Annette online https://sketchingfrance.com/links
Sketching in Paris - always a good idea ! 😍 Join a weekend workshop to sketch the city of light with bilingual guide, urban sketcher and watercolour artist @annettemorris.art 29 May - 1 June - TWO PLACES NOW AVAILABLE !! 💙🤍❤️https://sketchingfrance.com/paris
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Sketching France ! From Paris to Provence, workshops coming up in 2026 also include colourful towns & historic villages along the Mediterranean coast
Join bilingual watercolour artist & Francophile Annette Morris @annettemorris.art to sketch in Béziers - Carcassonne - Paris - Sète - Collioure - Provence - Languedoc - Montpellier
Join a small group of likeminded people to have fun developing your creative skills whilst enjoying French life like a local !
Visit the website www.sketchingfrance.com for more details or email Annette@sketchingfrance.com
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Happy New Year & Bonne Année !! 🎉🍾
Wishing all followers and friends a wonderful year filled with joy, creativity and good health 🎉🍾🇫🇷
See you for more sketching adventures in 2026 !
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