Joseph Zbukvic and Lisa Wang Watercolor Workshop in Southern France.
Estate near the Cote D’Azur France, September 21 – 29, 2026. 9-days.
Welcome to the Joseph Zbukvic and Lisa Wang exclusive watercolor workshop in near Provence east of Aix-en-Provence.
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!
Lisa Wang has been catapulting to the top of the international art scene with her mastery of both oils and watercolors. She excels in painting everything from landscapes and statues to the human figure, powerful racehorses, and adorable cats. Lisa is a leader in the watercolor field as she takes award after award and her work is highly sought after by international collectors.
Both instructors bring something different, vital and special to this unique workshop.
The 9-day painting experience begins with a 2-day indoor class from Lisa who shares how to render great paintings from photo references, so bring your tablets. This will be followed by 4 days of Joseph’s plein air classes with absorbing live demos. Joseph will share how to handle and master the medium. There will be a free day in between his classes where we all use our newly acquired knowledge to paint!
This is more than just a class; you will paint each day at fabulous locations, become immersed in the authentic French environment and truly experience the countryside of southern France. During the workshop, we will be painting on the estate, in the surrounding villages and will take a trip to the Cote d’Azur, famed for its history and beautiful scenery.
Other activities include outdoor markets, vineyard tours, a visit to Aix en Provence and the Mediterranean as well as a host of hidden villages off the beaten track. There will be demos, one-on-one painting sessions and critiques. You will explore different approaches and create art using the principles learned. You will also be plein air painting on the grounds of a historic Provençal moulin. Sound like heaven? We thought so…
Joseph and Lisa will be in residence throughout our time together.
Non-painting companions are welcomed and there’s plenty do for them to do!
Joseph Zbukvic
Born in Croatia but due to political unrest, Joseph moved to Australia with his family when he was a young man. There he pursued a career in art and started making waves in the art world earning awards early on. He has continued to win awards and exhibit internationally and is currently preparing for another solo show in China.
“I think my style is different than other painters mainly because I’m self-taught and wasn’t influenced by anybody in my early days. The other reason is my ability to draw. I believe drawing is a skeleton of your work. It gives your work structure. Without it, things collapse…
To this, I would add that my style is unique due to my obsession with tonal values. I believe tones are the ultimate tool in providing an illusion of depth in two-dimensional art, combined with edges and drawing. Colour comes last. However colour can inject amazing emotion into your work.”
During this workshop, you will be painting at the estate and on location at some of the most beautiful places in southern France.
Planning Your Painting with Joseph Zbukvic. The trailer from APV Films.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience to learn from a master painter while being immersed in the lifestyle of southern France. You will find inspiration in the surroundings and enjoy the area famed for its wines and wonderful food.
Lisa Wang
Born in Dalian, China 1977, Lisa’s passion and aptitude for art was evident at an early age. In 1996, as one of the top two students from Liaoning province, she was selected to study at the Dong Hua University in Shanghai, where she completed a 4 years bachelor degree with a major in Fashion Design and won several prizes in Hong Kong, Taiwan and mainland of China.
In 2002, Lisa emigrated to New Zealand and started a new chapter in her life. During her time there she developed further as an artist, and became a respected art teacher in Dunedin. She exhibited widely and received a number of prestigious awards for her work. In early 2007, Lisa moved to Australia, and started working as a full-time artist. In 2008 she completed a series of paintings featuring Victorian sheepdog trials, which were very well received by the local art community. The following year she was commissioned by the Geelong Football Club to complete a series of major oil paintings to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the club. The paintings captured key players, significant moments and passionate supporters of the club. The exhibition was on display at the Geelong Regional Art Gallery and was extremely well received by the public. Those paintings are now part of the club’s permanent collection held at the Cardinia Park Club Rooms.
Lisa is a member of the VAS and the Vice President of the WSV, she has held 7 solo exhibitions and many group exhibitions. In recent years she has travelled to Italy, Shangri-La, Paris, Belgium and China on painting trips with internationally renown master artists. Lisa enjoys working with an extensive variety of subjects, but portraits are her favourite. Her confident brush work, use of colour and ability to capture light make her paintings unique and highly sought after by art lovers and collectors world wide.
This Workshop Includes:
- 2-Day Master class with Lisa Wang and 4-Day Master class with Joseph Zbukvic in Southern France.
- 9 days of artistic immersion.
- All Inclusive: Tuition, fabulous French food, wine, accommodation and ground transportation with two lunches and one dinner at own expense. Airfare not included.
- Paint, sketch and enjoy the good life in beautiful European surroundings.
- Daily painting locations: Private vineyards, charming villages, markets (more painting and excursion locations varied upon location of the workshop).
- Ongoing demos, discussions and evenings with the instructors.
- Balanced itinerary of painting, exploring and relaxation for artists of all media – all levels!
- Learn, live and paint side-by-side with fellow artists.
- Plenty to do for non-painting partners! (Discounts apply!)
- Bring a friend!
- Airport pickup and drop off!
Joseph Zbukvic and Lisa Wang Painting Workshop
September 21 – 29, 2026
$6,150
Two days with Lisa Wang and 4 days with Joseph Zbukvic in France.
Reserve your spot below!
All prices are in USD.