

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! 26-27 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. 17-18 May 2025
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
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
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
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
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
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
GOOD NEWS!
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COMMENTS & QUESTIONS
Annette is an amazing teacher – very inspiring and encouraging. Really enjoyed her France Workshop Weekend and learnt a lot.
Mags A. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - September 2022
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 ideal teacher for both beginners, and experienced sketchers and water-colourists. She’s patient, encouraging and suggests new techniques to try. She helps you discover your own style which is so refreshing ! I learnt so much and had so much fun. Thank you Annette for a brilliant sketching holiday and for sharing your love of Languedoc with us. I will be back next year all the way from Sydney Australia.
Catherine S. - June 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
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
Annette is a terrific teacher and talented artist. HIghly recommend taking a class with her!!!!!!
Jack D. - May 2022
Thank you for sharing your talent and encouraging others. Looking forward to more classes next year.
RuthAnne - November 2022
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
Have just finished a workshop tour with the amazingly patient, creative and inspiring Annette Morris – couldn’t have asked ffor a better teacher. Annette was so encouraging & gave generously of her time, ideas & those ‘secret’ sketching spots that were so varied & inspiring. Fab holiday!
Ann C. - June 2023
I thoroughly recommend Annette’s informal courses. Great for beginners like me. I took art at school but that’s where it stopped. Thanks for the encouragement Annette
Kate S. - October 2019
Still buzzing nearly a week after Springtime in Paris with Annette. Excelled all my expectations and if you want Paris to get into your soul, and not just be a tourist, this is the way to do it! It’s exciting, exhilarating and enlightening and I recommend a good pair of comfy shoes along with a good quality sketchbook. Annette is not just an accomplished artist, she is an encouraging teacher who also happens to be the best tour guide, bus planner, café connoisseur, reserver of restaurants and much much more! You will never look at Paris in the same way and as a bonus you will meet a special band of brothers. You’ll come home with an extraordinary sketchbook souvenir.
Gillian A. - May 2023

I’ve been meaning to say thank you; I don’t think I would have had the courage to make this painting (Keifer’s Dream) if we’d not done our splashing session together.
Libby Page Artist - October 2018
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
I recently took part in a Sketching morning with Annette and 3 other ladies. I am a beginner which didn’t matter amongst the more experienced. Advice and tips were given throughout the session which was very relaxing and fun. I’d recommend this to everyone. thank you Annette I’ll see you in Puisserguier.
Robert H. - August 2023
Thank you again for making my holiday so interesting.
Eileen B. - October 2019
Overwhelmed with the skills I learned and the results I achieved as a novice artist. Highly recommended.
Sarah H. - May 2022
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. Brian Stone.
Brian S. - May 2023
My wife Heather started zoom sketching classes with Annette Morris of Sketch Languedoc during the lockdowns in the UK. She was thrilled with how quickly Annette’s teaching yielded results. However, nothing is as much fun as being outside in the fresh air in a beautiful Covid safe setting. If you are in the area, don’t miss her brilliant workshops or sign up for her Zoom classes online.
David C. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - July 2021
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 🧑🎨🇫🇷
Catherine B. - May 2023
You don’t have to be an artist or any good at drawing to have a fabulous time with Annette. First time sketching and the time flew past. And our sketches actually look like something!!! Great time and learned so much.
Kendra L. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - August 2020
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
Springtime in Paris Travel Sketching Weekend
A Week in Provence: Sketching Holiday 2025
Colours of the Mediterranean Sketching Workshops
French Village Sketchbook – August 2025
Watercolour Sketching Weekend – Montpellier 2025!
Online Workshops | Sketching Holidays | Gift Vouchers | Contact
Tuesdays are Zoom days! 😊 Live interactive classes with @annettemorris.art - there are 3 new dates and topics in the diary for April!
Develop your sketching style and practice watercolour techniques in a small friendly group. Start time 2pm Paris time.
Limited seats available - a recording is also available afterwards if you can’t make it at 2pm!
Book online here ➡ https://annettemorris.art/product/zoom-workshops-april-2025

Tuesdays are Zoom days and today our subject was The Lighthouse. The fun today was all about mixing materials like watercolour, candles and surgical spirit! So many textures and patterns to play with! When it comes to creativity - never stop playing 😊
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Come and sketch in PARIS this spring! Join Annette Morris Art for a fabulous workshop weekend in the City of Light 23-26 May. Fully guided and full of colour, this fun and action-packed event will give you a ton of guidance on watercolour & urban sketching plus many travel sketching tips and ideas. This is such an exciting way to discover Paris with a bilingual and experienced guide. Places are strictly limited - book before end March to guarantee a place! https://sketchingfrance.com/event/springtime-in-paris-travel-sketching-weekend-2025
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Tuesdays are Zoom days and the March Zooms are all about “making marks”. Our workshop today was about different ways to apply watercolour for different effects - a little bit messy and so much fun!!
Next week - The Lighthouse!
Register via link in bio or https://sketchingfrance.com/product/zoom-workshops-march-2025
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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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