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France. Scotland. Italy

Hosted in Historic French Châteaux

Painting Destinations for Artists

Sights. Color. Fragrance. Ah, Provence.

Paint where Van Gogh painted

Seasonal Workshops

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

Bonjour Bootcamp Workshop

Making the Leap with Vanessa Rothe

May 1— 9, 2025

 $5,350

NEW! If you are ready for the art world to take your work seriously, join us for “MAKING THE LEAP” the workshop geared towards you becoming a more professional artist armed with the tools needed to sell your work taught by Vanessa Françoise Rothe.

Stewart White Watercolor Workshop

Aldo Balding Workshop

May 1—9, 2025

$5,350

Join Aldo Balding for a workshop in Normandy where you will explore the historic French countryside just Northwest of Paris and learn portraiture from a master painter.

 

Bonjour Bootcamp Workshop

Bonjour Bootcamp

June 12— 17, 2025

 $4,900

We invite you to enjoy a fantastic 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 the studio and paint en plein air in France.

Stewart White Watercolor Workshop

Dutch Cruise with Quang Ho and Adrienne Stein

July 3—12, 2025
$8,450

A trip of a lifetime includes two days to experience the art of the Dutch Masters and of the best of Amsterdam with our instructors, followed by the Dutch Cruise. A floating workshop is for 7-nights and 8 days on a luxury riverboat, painting and learning with contemporary masters, artists Quang Ho and Adrienne Stein.

 

Stewart White Watercolor Workshop

Jennifer McChristian & Mike Hernandez

July 17—25, 2025

$6,150

Join instructors Jennifer McChristian and Mike Hernandez for a one of a kind workshop in Scotland. Spend 9 Idyllic days painting the landscape on the east coast of Scotland while learning from two accomplished painters.

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Stewart White Watercolor Workshop

Debra Huse in Tuscany

September 3—11, 2025

$6,100

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.

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Stewart White Watercolor Workshop

Ron Hicks

September 3 - 11, 2025

$6,100

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

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Dave Santillanes

Oct 6—14, 2025

 $6,100

You are invited to join us for a 9-day workshop with Dave Santillanes, one of today's most accomplished plein-air artists. Dave returns after a highly successful and sold-out workshop with rave reviews in Provence 2023. Due to the demand, we invited Dave back to lead another extraordinary plein air workshop. This time, in our newly discovered location in Southwestern France.

Stewart White Watercolor Workshop

Joseph Zbukvic and Lisa Wang

October 18—26, 2025

$6,100

Sign up now to register for the Joseph Zbukvic and Lisa Wang Workshop in our location in Tuscany. Join this incredible team for a brand-new experience. This part of Italy is visually stunning and unspoiled.

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2025 Workshop Art Retreats: Uninstructed

Primavera in Italy Art Retreat

Petite Retreat in Normandy

 

May 13—18, 2025

$4,400

 
Based just outside of Paris in Northern Normandy. Join us for 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...
Lavender Season, Provence, Art Retreat,

Lavender Season

June 20—28, 2025

$5,100

 
Join us for our Lavender Season June 2025. 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.
Under the Tuscan Sky Art Retreat

Impressionist Provence

Sept. 24—Oct 2, 2025

$5,350

 
Prepare for 9 days of Impressionist inspiration in the heart of Provence. 
Under the Tuscan Sky Art Retreat

Under the Tuscan Sky Retreat

Sept. 14—20, 2025

$5,100

 
The Tuscan art retreat is a celebration of art, artists and la dolce vita in the heart of the Italian countryside. 7-day art retreat. Includes visit to Florence, Siena and other breathtaking locations.
Glorious Provence, Art retreat

Petite Retreat Southwest France

October 17—22, 2025

$4,100.00

 
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 in the Languedoc where you can devote time to your painting...

All prices are in USD

Online Workshops

 

Quang Ho Online Workshop.
Recordings are now available from this Workshop

Watch these recordings for 6 months from purchase date.

 

Quang Ho Recordings

Virtual Workshop With Master Painter, Quang Ho

Recordings Available.
Order Now

Enjoy 6 months of recording access from the purchase date.

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.

 

What’s it like at Workshops in France?

Amy shares her experience painting at the château with Workshops in France. Amy attended a workshop with instructors at the chateau near Avignon.

Guest Reviews

The workshop in France was an incredible experience. We all stay at the same chateau and it was just like one big family. Julie and Shirley go above and beyond in the hospitality. If you have I dietary issue they handle it beautifully. I learned so much from Quang Ho, it was truly a great experience. I would highly recommend going to Workshops in France.

Marion H, TX- '19, '21, '22

I remembered looking at the literature for Workshops in France at one of the Plein Air Conventions... So glad we decided on going with Julie and her great support crew, Shirley, Celeste, Kirsteen and Janice!! All artists and up for anything! They would take us to different, amazing locations to paint after the workshop which I will cover in future posts. Another word about Workshops in France. Julie and her crew take the stress out of painting in France! Especially if you are thinking of doing it for the first time. We loved the locally sourced food and wine! You really only have to concentrate on making great artwork. They do all the rest!

Robin W- '19

My stories from this incredible adventure are as expansive as the poppy fields. I am grateful for the chance that Workshops in France gave me to explore and grow and stamp 30 [years old] as one heck of a year! I am also grateful for a husband who supports my dream and wanted to help put a cherry on top of this trip with all that Paris had to offer.

Fallon D, SC- '19

2018 will make my third visit to Provence with Julie, Shirley and their wonderful helpers. I love every aspect of this true holiday. Meeting a variety of different artists, sharing ideas and learning so much from all of them, painting at whatever pace and whenever you wish are the foundations of the retreat. Add that to being driven about to stunning villages and landscapes, being wined and dined in luxury and you have a holiday you want to keep returning to. I cannot recommend the retreat more highly.

Sally B., Australia—Sept 2015, 2017, 2018 - 3 time attendee.

Thank you personally for your part in one of the highlights of my life. The experience was fun, productive, enriching, and just what I needed. You girls certainly have it all together and do a wonderful job of organizing, entertaining, and executing a perfect event. I enjoyed every day.

Gayle R., FL, USA, Tim Horn Workshop, '18

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