Workshop In France

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France. Scotland. Italy. Ireland.
Hosted in Historic French Châteaux
Painting Destinations for Artists
Paint where Van Gogh painted
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Sights. Color. Fragrance. Ah, Provence.
A Little Wine Time in the Rhône Valley
Tasting Côtes du Rhône Wines
Experience Culture, Friendship and Art
France. Scotland. Italy. Ireland.

2025 Workshops: With instructors

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Making the Leap with Vanessa Rothe

Join us for an exciting new workshop geared towards helping you “Make the Leap” to become a professional artist, armed with the tools needed to run your art business successfully. This immersive workshop takes place in the inspiring atmosphere of a genuine French château estate. Discover how to use important inventory software, write a great bio, artist statement or press release, and develop exciting business savvy skills. Learn how to create email blasts, create social media posts, and pitch your work to a gallery.

May 1— 9, 2025

$5,500

Painting in Tuscany with Debra Huse

If you love Impressionism, are a color enthusiast, and are drawn to the timeless beauty of the Italian countryside, this workshop is for you. We’ll be painting the breathtaking landscape of Tuscany, Italy, with the exceptional artist and returning instructor, Debra Huse.

Debra Huse is not only a master painter but also a passionate teacher who brings the warmth and vibrancy of her California Impressionism to artists worldwide. Tuscany, with its rolling hills, historic villages, and golden light, provides the perfect setting for this inspiring and immersive workshop.

September 3 - 11, 2025

$6,100

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Debra Huse Painting in Tuscany

September 3 – 11, 2025

If you love Impressionism, are a color enthusiast, and are drawn to the timeless beauty of the Italian countryside, this workshop is for you. We’ll be painting the breathtaking landscape of Tuscany, Italy, with exceptional artist and returning instructor, Debra Huse.

Debra Huse is not only a master painter but also a passionate teacher who brings the warmth and vibrancy of her Impressionism to artists worldwide. Tuscany, with its rolling hills, historic villages, and golden light, provides the perfect setting for this inspiring and immersive workshop.

From $6,100

Contemporary Realism with Olga Krimon

If you are captivated by masterful compositions, daring brushwork, and luminous color, this workshop is your ideal artistic retreat. Join us in the enchanting French countryside near Paris for an unforgettable painting experience with the acclaimed artist Olga Krimon.

Olga Krimon is celebrated for her bold, expressive style and her exceptional ability to create compelling compositions. With a teaching approach that inspires both creativity and technical growth, she has guided artists worldwide toward artistic excellence. Normandy, with its storied past, charming villages, and atmospheric light, sets the perfect stage for an immersive creative adventure.

May 20— 28, 2025

$5,900

Tapping Into Your Inner Voice with Ron Hicks

September 3 – 11, 2025

Join us for an unparalleled workshop experience where with Ron Hicks personal mentorship, you will unlock the hidden depths of your artistic expression. Each one of us is an individual and has our own personal ideas and viewpoints; but do you express yours in your artwork?

You rarely find someone so knowledgeable, talented and compassionate as Ron Hicks. He is one of today’s most sought-after painters but he is also willing to help other artists discover and nurture their inherent artistic voices. Elevate your creativity to new heights and ignite the flame of your artistic soul under his expert guidance.

‘Tapping into Your Inner Voice’ takes place in a spectacular luxurious resort in Tuscany.

From $6,500

2025 Art Retreats: Uninstructed

Art Retreat Under the Tuscan Sky

September 14 – 20, 2025

As summer relinquishes its heat and cool air descends upon the evening, you will join the artists as they gather around a long wooden table to dine al fresco  and discuss the pleasures of painting that day under a Tuscan sky. September is a perfect time to visit Italy. Stay in a farm-to-table hilltop estate surrounded by vineyards and 360-degree views of Tuscany. 

We carefully selected the estate because of the stunning location, the family who tends to the land and because we adore the charming owners who insist that we taste everything, enjoy everything and relax and create together.

From $5,100

Languedoc Art Retreat Southwest France

October 17 – 22, 2025

Join other artists for an enriching and full-on painting experience at our legendary art retreat in the Languedoc. Housed in the converted moulin estate, this art experience is where you can leave a busy life behind and paint in a distraction-free environment. Find your inspiration from the daily painting locations while getting to know your fellow artists in highly creative surroundings.

Situated in the Haut Languedoc region of Southern France. The accommodation is authentically  French at a Domaine estate originally used as an olive mill pressing oil for centuries. The region is legendary for its hilltop villages, olive groves and luscious vineyards.

From $4,100

Plein Air Normandy
Art Retreat Near Paris

We are excited to welcome our artists to an enriching and compact version of our legendary art retreats. This is the perfect château-based art experience where you can devote time to your painting in a distraction-free environment. Find your inspiration from the daily painting locations while getting to know your fellow artists in highly creative surroundings.

The Normandy region sits to the northwest of Paris. The surrounding landscape, once the hunting grounds of the French nobility, provides a delicious and abundant backdrop to your art-making experience. Your home for this unique art retreat is an elegant château estate. This château is beyond charming and located in the Northern Normandy region of France, where Van Gogh spent the final year of his life. On arrivals day you can roam the estate to paint, have a glass of rosé or relax with the other artists. Then paint some more! You can see images of the estate here.

May 13 - 18, 2025

$4,400

2026 Workshops: With instructors

Aimee Erickson Workshop

April 27 – May 5, 2026

Who want to join Aimee Erickson, the award winning artist and published author, in a French Château  for a one-of-a-kind plein air workshop?  It’s true, Aimee is teaching landscape painting in Normandy France! 

If you’re inspired by paintings which are loose and expressive color, and captivated by the romantic beauty of the French countryside, this workshop is for you. Join award-winning artist and popular instructor Aimee Erickson for a plein air painting adventure. Aimeehas agreed to jkoin us for this workshop and share her extensive knowledge of painting.

The estate for this unforgettable workshop is located North of Paris, nestled in the lush countryside between enchanting forests and villages of Normandy, France.

From $5,950

Americans in Paris Workshop

May 13 – 23, 2026

The Americans in Paris Project returns for another epic workshop and cultural event set in Normandy and Paris. Join four international leading artists on the cultural crossroads of where Classicalism meets Contemporary Art. Your instructors for the exclusive workshop are Juliette Aristides, J Louis, Nicolas Martin, and Vanessa Rothe.

Start your adventure at the Normandy Château to elevate your art skills and knowledge and finish in Paris with museum tours, lunch at the Musée D’Orsay and a paint-out along  the River Seine.

From $6,300

Americans in Paris Workshop

Americans in Paris Workshop

Americans in Paris Project returns for another epic workshop and cultural event. Join 4 leading artists on the crossroads of where Classic meets Contemporary Art: Juliette Aristides, J Louis, Nicolas Martin, and Vanessa Rothe. Start your adventure at the Normandy Château to elevate your art skills and knowledge and end in Paris with museum tours and paintouts.

May 13 - 23, 2026

$6,300

Bootcamp in Provence

Beginner Bootcamp

We invite you to enjoy a fantastic Beginner bootcamp workshop in charming Provence where you will get to know and use the fundamentals for making great paintings and unleash the joy of creating art. Get out of the studio and paint in plein air in France.

If you’re a beginning artist or hope to develop your basic painting skills this is the workshop for you. You’ll learn to paint confidently using traditional methods in extraordinary inspirational surroundings. 

May 29 - June 6, 2026

$5,250

Jane Hunt & Scottish Highlands

Jane Hunt returns for another epic landscape workshop, this time in the heart of the Scottish Cairngorms National Park. Paint the loch, visit charming Scottish towns and the famous Balmoral Castle while painting side-by-side with award-winning landscape artist Jane Hunt.

June 21 - 29, 2026

$6,200

Jane Hunt & Scottish Highlands

Jane Hunt returns for another epic landscape workshop, this time in the heart of the Scottish Cairngorms National Park. Paint the loch, visit charming Scottish towns and the famous Balmoral Castle while painting side-by-side with award-winning landscape artist Jane Hunt.

June 21 - 29, 2026

$6,200

Ruth Fitton Workshop in Scotland

Ruth Fitton Workshop in Scotland

Join award-winning figurative artist Ruth Fitton for an extraordinary workshop on the east coast of Scotland. Stay in a classic manor house and learn techniques to paint portraiture and figures in the Scottish landscape.

July 9 - 17, 2026

$6,300

Marc Folly Watercolor Workshop

NEW! If you are captivated by masterful compositions, daring brushwork, and luminous color, this workshop is your ideal artistic retreat. Join us in the enchanting French countryside in the Southwest of France for an unforgettable painting experience with the acclaimed artist Marc Folly.

September 1 - 9, 2026

$5,600

Marc Folly Watercolor Workshop
Marc Folly Watercolor Workshop

Marc Folly Watercolor Workshop

NEW! If you are captivated by masterful compositions, daring brushwork, and luminous color, this workshop is your ideal artistic retreat. Join us in the enchanting French countryside in the Southwest of France for an unforgettable painting experience with the acclaimed artist Marc Folly.

September 1 - 9, 2026

$5,600

Joseph Zbukvic and Lisa Wang

Joseph Zbukvic and Lisa Wang

Sign up now to register for the Joseph Zbukvic and Lisa Wang Workshop in our location in Cote d’Azur. Join this incredible team for a brand-new experience. This part of the South of France is visually stunning and inspiring.

We are delighted to invite you to an exclusive watercolor workshop in the south of France with living-masters, Joseph Zbukvic and Lisa Wang. We invite you to join these two watercolor artists in an exclusive workshop to learn from living masters at this unique location in France.

Joseph is one of the most highly regarded artists of our time. His watercolors are beautifully rendered and are full of light and atmosphere. It is hardly surprising that his work is acquired by art lovers, and his workshops sell out with waitlists; Joseph Zbukvic is in demand!

September 21 - 29, 2026

$6,100

Bryan Mark Taylor & Josh Clare

Sign up now to register for the Bryan Mark Taylor and Josh Clare Workshop in our location in Provence. Join this incredible team for a brand-new experience. This part of France is visually stunning and unspoiled near the Cote d’Azur.

If you love to paint to capture the heart and emotion of your surroundings, this is the workshop for you. Paint the gorgeous countryside of the Côte d’Azur with master painters, Josh Clare and Bryan Mark Taylor. Here is a perfect match to learn about painting the essence and light of the South of France while enjoying the beauty and bounty of the region.

We invite you to enjoy a fantastic program of learning and strengthening your painting skills while based at our charming, historical Provençal moulin.

October 2 - 10, 2026

$5,950

Bryan Mark Taylor & Josh Clare
Bryan Mark Taylor & Josh Clare

Bryan Mark Taylor & Josh Clare

Sign up now to register for the Bryan Mark Taylor and Josh Clare Workshop in our location in Provence. Join this incredible team for a brand-new experience. This part of France is visually stunning and unspoiled near the Cote d’Azur.

If you love to paint to capture the heart and emotion of your surroundings, this is the workshop for you. Paint the gorgeous countryside of the Côte d’Azur with master painters, Josh Clare and Bryan Mark Taylor. Here is a perfect match to learn about painting the essence and light of the South of France while enjoying the beauty and bounty of the region.

We invite you to enjoy a fantastic program of learning and strengthening your painting skills while based at our charming, historical Provençal moulin.

October 2 - 10, 2026

$5,950

2026 Art Retreats: Uninstructed

Art Retreat in Normandy

Art Retreat in Normandy

Based just outside of Paris in Normandy. Join us for an enriching and compact version of our legendary art retreats. This is the perfect distraction-free chateau-based art experience where you can devote time to your painting.

We are excited to welcome our artists to an enriching and compact version of our legendary art retreats. This is the perfect château-based art experience where you can devote time to your painting in a distraction-free environment. Find your inspiration from the daily painting locations while getting to know your fellow artists in highly creative surroundings.

The Normandy region sits to the northwest of Paris. The surrounding landscape, once the hunting grounds of the French nobility, provides a delicious and abundant backdrop to your art-making experience. Your home for this unique art retreat is an elegant château estate. This château is beyond charming and located in the Northern Normandy region of France, where Van Gogh spent the final year of his life. 

May 8 - 13, 2026

$4,650

American Impressionist Society Retreat

Join the American Impressionist Society for their 2026 art retreat in Provence. A unique opportunity to paint side-by-side with other artists, spending 9 idyllic days in the South of France. All while surrounded in the natural beauty and bounty of Lavender Season in Provence.

Serving artists since 1998, AIS was founded to promote the appreciation of Impressionism through exhibitions, workshops and events. AIS is proud to offer engaging opportunities to enrich their fine art practice and this retreat in June 2026 is sure to be one to remember! 

Our June retreat is located between the Luberon mountains and the Mediterranean. It is a wonderful opportunity to paint with other artists and spend 9 idyllic days in the South of France. All while surrounded in the natural beauty and bounty of Provence in Lavender Season.

June 9 - 17, 2026

$5,600

American Impressionist Society Retreat
American Impressionist Society Retreat

American Impressionist Society Retreat

Join the American Impressionist Society for their 2026 art retreat in Provence. A unique opportunity to paint side-by-side with other artists, spending 9 idyllic days in the South of France. All while surrounded in the natural beauty and bounty of Lavender Season in Provence.

Serving artists since 1998, AIS was founded to promote the appreciation of Impressionism through exhibitions, workshops and events. AIS is proud to offer engaging opportunities to enrich their fine art practice and this retreat in June 2026 is sure to be one to remember! 

Our June retreat is located between the Luberon mountains and the Mediterranean. It is a wonderful opportunity to paint with other artists and spend 9 idyllic days in the South of France. All while surrounded in the natural beauty and bounty of Provence in Lavender Season.

June 9 - 17, 2026

$5,600

Majestic Scotland Art Retreat

Majestic Scotland Art Retreat

Join us for a unique art retreat in the Scottish Highlands. Located near the Balmoral castle, explore the heather-covered hills of Scotland. Visit castles, traditional pubs and historic landmarks all while painting the timeless beauty of Scotland.

This is a premier Art Retreat taking place at the gateway to the Highlands of Scotland where artists will have a rare opportunity to paint in the pristine and beautiful Scottish landscape. The area is steeped in history, tradition and legend and was chosen for its exceptional views and inspiring setting. Our estate for the retreat is located in the Royal Deeside and borders Balmoral Castle estate, the summer residence of the Royal Family. It is perfect for someone who is looking for a high-end art retreat getaway in an extraordinary Scottish mansion with over 10,000 acres of pristine lands located in magnificent countryside.

June 29 - July 5, 2026

$5,500

Ireland Art Retreat

Join the American Impressionist Society for their 2026 art retreat in Provence. A unique opportunity to paint side-by-side with other artists, spending 9 idyllic days in the South of France. All while surrounded in the natural beauty and bounty of Lavender Season in Provence.

Serving artists since 1998, AIS was founded to promote the appreciation of Impressionism through exhibitions, workshops and events. AIS is proud to offer engaging opportunities to enrich their fine art practice and this retreat in June 2026 is sure to be one to remember! 

Our June retreat is located between the Luberon mountains and the Mediterranean. It is a wonderful opportunity to paint with other artists and spend 9 idyllic days in the South of France. All while surrounded in the natural beauty and bounty of Provence in Lavender Season.

July 18 - 25, 2026

$6,200

Ireland Art Retreat
Ireland Art Retreat

Ireland Art Retreat

Join the American Impressionist Society for their 2026 art retreat in Provence. A unique opportunity to paint side-by-side with other artists, spending 9 idyllic days in the South of France. All while surrounded in the natural beauty and bounty of Lavender Season in Provence.

Serving artists since 1998, AIS was founded to promote the appreciation of Impressionism through exhibitions, workshops and events. AIS is proud to offer engaging opportunities to enrich their fine art practice and this retreat in June 2026 is sure to be one to remember! 

Our June retreat is located between the Luberon mountains and the Mediterranean. It is a wonderful opportunity to paint with other artists and spend 9 idyllic days in the South of France. All while surrounded in the natural beauty and bounty of Provence in Lavender Season.

July 18 - 25, 2026

$6,200

Petite-Retreat-Southwest-France

Southwest France Art Retreat

 
We are excited to welcome our artists to an enriching and compact version of our legendary art retreats. This is the perfect art experience in the Languedoc where you can devote time to your painting. An authentic French experience. Distraction-free. Unlimited painting. 

We are excited to welcome our artists to an enriching and compact version of our legendary art retreats. This is the perfect chateau-based art experience where you can devote time to your painting in a distraction-free environment. Find your inspiration from the daily painting locations while getting to know your fellow artists in highly creative surroundings.

Situated in the Haut Languedoc region of Southern France. The accommodation is a Domaine estate originally used as an Olive mill where they have pressed local olives for oil for centuries. The region is legendary for its hilltop villages, olive groves and luscious vineyards.

September 12 - 17, 2026

$4,250

Côte d'Azur Countryside Art Retreat

Join us for an enriching art retreat in the Côte d’Azur where you can devote time to your painting. An authentic French experience. Distraction-free. Unlimited painting.

Are you ready to paint and explore the sun-drenched beauty of the Côte d’Azur countryside? Join us this art retreat in October, where the Mediterranean meets rolling vineyards, ancient olive groves, and charming hilltop villages. This is the landscape that enchanted artists for generations—Cézanne’s homeland, the backdrop to A Good Year, and the soul of Peter Mayle’s A Year in Provence.

October 13 - 19, 2026

$4,700

Côte d'Azur Countryside Art Retreat
Côte d'Azur Countryside Art Retreat

Côte d'Azur Countryside Art Retreat

Join us for an enriching art retreat in the Côte d’Azur where you can devote time to your painting. An authentic French experience. Distraction-free. Unlimited painting.

Are you ready to paint and explore the sun-drenched beauty of the Côte d’Azur countryside? Join us this art retreat in October, where the Mediterranean meets rolling vineyards, ancient olive groves, and charming hilltop villages. This is the landscape that enchanted artists for generations—Cézanne’s homeland, the backdrop to A Good Year, and the soul of Peter Mayle’s A Year in Provence.

October 13 - 19, 2026

$4,700

Online Workshops

Quang-Teaching

Quang Ho Online Workshop

Virtual Workshop With Master Painter, Quang Ho Recordings Available.

This is a unique opportunity to learn from Quang by looking over his shoulder and watching him paint while he shares his vision and the process of creating a masterful painting. Watch demos, an art talk with Quang, painting assignments, paint-alongs, Q and A sessions and learn from his critiques of participant work.

Recordings are now available from this Workshop

Watch these recordings for 6 months from purchase date.

Your Artist Getaway Awaits.

Dave Santillanes Workshop

October 6 - 14, 2025

$6,100

Aldo Balding Workshop

May 1 - 9, 2025

$5,100

Dutch Cruise with Quang Ho and Adrienne Stein

July 3 - 12, 2025

$8,650

Jennifer McChristian & Mike Hernandez

July 17 - 25, 2025

$6,150

What people say

Hosted in a Historic French Château

Who We Are

Workshops in France is owned and organized by The Art Engine, a resource organization for visual artists.

Our mission is to bring artists together in wonderful destinations to be inspired by their surroundings and the creativity that comes from working in small enrichment groups. Workshop retreats are designed to provide guests with an ideal environment for creating art while enjoying themselves to the fullest.

Workshop Leader

The workshops are led by Julie Snyder, an experienced traveler who works tirelessly to make each experience exceptional for guests. She is passionate about art, exploring new places and sharing these opportunities with fellow artists. 

A native of Scotland, Snyder was encouraged to pursue art by her artist-mother and a writer-father. She studied at the Glasgow School of Art.

Get in Touch!

Have questions or want to learn more? We’d love to hear from you! Whether you’re curious about our art retreats, guest instructors, or anything else art-related, drop us a message. Our team is here to help and will get back to you soon.