Sitting high on a hill surrounded by vineyards, Quarante has a medieval centre with narrow cobbled streets and an impressive church. It has all the charm a French village should have – plus a boulangerie, village shop, a couple of cafés and of course, a winery. There is an excellent restaurant within walking distance, plus a post office, several grocery shops, and a pharmacy in the village centre.
Located not far from the Canal du Midi, the village benefits Monday to Saturday from a direct bus service through to Béziers, where you can get a train, or a plane, to travel further afield.
Click here to find out more about staying in Quarante for a short break or a sketching holiday!
A fun day of creativity with all the sparkles to create your own collection of cards & other gifts. 50€ per person which includes all materials.
Please email me if you would like more details!
Join me to sketch life in France as it happens in and around this charming wine-making village where I live. This is the time of the grape harvest - the days are warm and the vineyards are buzzing with activity as local winemakers seize the moment to pick the grapes. Soak up the atmosphere and fill your sketchbook with images of local views, people, food, old cobbled streets, buildings and markets. I'll share ink and watercolour techniques for both beginners and more experienced travel sketchers - loads of fun with line and colour!
This series of short workshops invites you to explore and discover the 17 villages of Canal Lirou - with a sketchbook! Each workshop takes place in a different location and last approximately 2 hours. You do not need any previous drawing or watercolour experience to take part. You'll be amazed at what you can sketch in just a short space of time!
Learn to sketch a local vineyard with watercolour, even if you have never sketched before! (Quarante)
Learn to sketch old stones buildings with watercolour, even if you have never sketched before! (Quarante)
For details see the Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/urbansketcherslanguedoc/events
Workshops to learn more about watercolours and sketching techniques including drawing in perspective, using ink pens, how to mix colours and much much more. Sign up to one workshop or join all 3 - they'll be friendly, creative and social!
Croquis Café workshops offer you the chance to sketch in a friendly café (or outside if the weather is fine). For a fun 2 hours and in a small like-minded group you will learn new skills and develop your creative … Read More
A fun day of creativity with all the sparkles to create your own collection of cards for the festive season or other occasions. 50€ per person which includes all materials.
Please email me if you would like more details!
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
Découvrez les Journées des Ateliers d’Artistes d’ Occitanie, organisées par la Région Occitanie pour la 6ème année consécutive ! Plasticiens, sculpteurs, peintres, dessinateurs, vidéastes, photographes, graffeurs vous ouvrent leurs portes de leurs ateliers pour vous dévoiler leurs métiers et leurs univers.
Découvrez les Journées des Ateliers d’Artistes d’ Occitanie, organisées par la Région Occitanie pour la 6ème année consécutive ! Plasticiens, sculpteurs, peintres, dessinateurs, vidéastes, photographes, graffeurs vous ouvrent leurs portes de leurs ateliers pour vous dévoiler leurs métiers et leurs univers.
Learn to sketch a local vineyard with watercolour, even if you have never sketched before! (Quarante)
Learn to sketch old stones buildings with watercolour, even if you have never sketched before! (Quarante)
Learn to sketch a local vineyard with watercolour, even if you have never sketched before! (Quarante)
Learn to sketch old stones buildings with watercolour, even if you have never sketched before! (Quarante)
Learn to sketch a local vineyard with watercolour, even if you have never sketched before! (Quarante)
Join me for one or both days to sketch life in France as it happens in this charming wine-making village where I live. I'll share ink and watercolour techniques for both beginners and more experienced travel sketchers - it will be loads of fun!
I am delighted to be joining 3 other artists for an exhibition in Quarante from 2 - 10 March. Works include sculptures, abstract and acrylic paintings, photography and of course my watercolours.
Open 3pm-6pm Monday to Saturday / 10am - noon - 3pm - 6pm Sunday.
The exhibition takes place at the Salle Polyvalente next to the Collège Louise Cahuzac.
A fun event with all the sparkles! Materials are provided but please bring any paints, pens, ribbons, glitter, buttons or papers that you may wish to use!
Learn to sketch a local vineyard with watercolour, even if you have never sketched before! (Quarante)
Join me for a wander through the pretty medieval village of Quarante to capture the essence of daily French life in your sketchbook.
Urban Sketchers meet-ups are a great chance for sketchers and painters to draw together (you will need your own sketch kit). No tuition, just sketching for the fun of it!
