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 ‍

Springtime in Paris Travel Sketching Weekend
2024-05-24 16:00 - 2024-05-27 12:00 (Europe/Paris)
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.
Workshop price for the weekend: €275

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

Springtime in Paris Travel Sketching Weekend
2023-05-12 16:00 - 2023-05-15 12:00 (Europe/Paris)
Come and join me in Paris for a wonderful weekend of watercolour, travel sketching and sightseeing in the most popular city in the world!
Explore the city of light with your sketchbook – the mood and colours will be bright! 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 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

Springtime in Paris Art Weekend
2022-04-08 18:00 - 2022-04-11 12:00 (Europe/Paris)
Solo travellers, Francophiles, History lovers, Photographers, Travel with a non-sketching partner

A wonderful 3 night sketchbook adventure in Paris. We’ll enjoy strolling through the streets sketching and capturing the vibrant colours and atmosphere of one of the most beautiful cities in the world!
The tuition will cover the essentials of sketching on location, which is ideal if you are a beginner or lacking confidence in your drawing. You will learn how to use ink and watercolour selectively, quickly and with confidence.
Suggested accommodation:
The 5th arrondissement is a great choice for travellers interested in history, art and culture. Notre Dame Cathedral is a 10-minute walk away.

Sample itinerary:

Friday: arrival and check-in. Over evening drinks we’ll discuss materials and plans for the weekend whilst doing some warm-up sketches
Saturday & Sunday: after breakfast we’ll head off on foot to explore some of the most popular sights, as well as discovering our own!
Monday: departure day. A last morning sketch over coffee

Suggested materials:
Sketchbook, Pencil (HB/B/2B) sharpener and eraser, Fineliner pens with waterproof ink (ie. Pitt Artist Pen or Staedtler), Basic watercolour set & brushes, Water pot, tissues, Portable folding stool, Glue stick. A full list will be supplied with booking or on request – email annette@sketchingfrance.com.
If you need to use a sketch kit on loan or purchase one on arrival, 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 weekend sketch tuition: 225€ per person – book here https://annettemorris.art/event/springtime-in-paris-art-weekend
Excludes meals, transport and accommodation.
If you would like more information before booking – please email me annette@sketchingfrance.com

Springtime in Paris
2021-04-09 18:00 - 2021-04-11 18:00 (Europe/Helsinki)
Solo travellers, Francophiles, History lovers, Photographers, Travel with a non-sketching partner

A wonderful 3 night sketchbook adventure in Paris. We’ll enjoy strolling through the streets sketching and capturing the vibrant colours and atmosphere of one of the most beautiful cities in the world!
The tuition will cover the essentials of sketching on location, which is ideal if you are a beginner or lacking confidence in your drawing. You will learn how to use ink and watercolour selectively, quickly and with confidence.
Suggested accommodation:
Hotel Minerve is a 3-star hotel set in a Haussmannian-style building located in the 5th arrondissement – which is a great choice for travellers interested in history, art and culture. Notre Dame Cathedral is a 10-minute walk away.
Sample itinerary:

Friday: arrival and check-in. Over evening drinks we’ll discuss materials and plans for the weekend whilst doing some warm-up sketches
Saturday: after breakfast we’ll head to the Ile de France returning via Place de la Concorde
Sunday: a chance to explore the Champs Elysées returning via the Trocadéro
Monday: departure day. A last morning sketch over coffee in Montmartre

Suggested materials:
Sketchbook, Pencil (HB/B/2B) sharpener and eraser, Fineliner pens with waterproof ink (ie. Pitt Artist Pen or Staedtler), Basic watercolour set & brushes, Water pot, tissues, Portable folding stool, Glue stick. A full list will be supplied with booking or on request – email annette@sketchingfrance.com.
If you need to use a sketch kit on loan or purchase one on arrival, 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 weekend sketch tuition: 195€ per person
Excludes meals, transport and accommodation.
If you would like more information before booking – please email me annette@sketchingfrance.com

Sketching in the City of Light
2019-11-15 18:00 - 2019-11-18 12:00 (Europe/Helsinki)
A wonderful 3 night sketchbook adventure in Paris. We’ll enjoy strolling through the streets without the crowds and exploring the city after dusk; perfect to learn the skills of night sketching and capturing the vibrant colours and atmosphere of one of the most beautiful cities in the world by day!
The tuition will cover the essentials of sketching on location, which is ideal if you are a beginner or lacking confidence in your drawing. You will learn how to use ink and watercolour selectively, quickly and with confidence.
Accommodation:
Hotel Minerve is a 3-star hotel set in a Haussmannian-style building located in the 5th arrondissement – which is a great choice for travellers interested in history, art and culture. Notre Dame Cathedral is a 10-minute walk away.
Sample itinerary:

Friday 15 November: arrival and check-in. Over evening drinks we’ll discuss materials and plans for the weekend whilst doing some warm-up sketches
Saturday 16 November: after breakfast we’ll head to the Ile de France returning via Place de la Concorde
Sunday 17 November: a chance to explore the Champs Elysées returning via the Trocadéro
Monday 18 November: departure day. A last morning sketch over coffee in Montmartre

Suggested materials:
Sketchbook, Pencil (HB/B/2B) sharpener and eraser, Fineliner pens with waterproof ink (ie. Pitt Artist Pen or Staedtler)
Basic watercolour set & brushes, Water pot, tissues, Portable folding stool, Glue stick
A full list will be supplied with booking or on request – email annette@sketchingfrance.com.
Prices:
(NB: bedrooms will be booked from 15-18 November (3 nights) and have a private bathroom)

Single room: 526€
Twin room for 2 sketchers sharing: 652€pp
Twin for for 1 sketcher and 1 non-sketching partner (or sole occupancy): 532€
Double room for 2 sketchers sharing: 725€
Double room for 1 sketcher and 1 non-sketching partner (or sole occupancy): 600€
Weekend sketching (no accommodation): 140€

Booking:
A 90€ deposit is required to reserve your place. Balance payable by bank transfer before 5 November 2019.
Prices include tuition but exclude all meals, drinks, transport and travel insurance
Additional notes:
Please note that this is a travel and urban sketching experience so comfortable walking shoes will be required, plus warm waterproof/windproof clothing in the event of inclement weather.
