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2026 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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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

Join us 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? 

You rarely find someone so knowledgeable, talented and compassionate as Ron Hicks. Ron paints some of today’s most sought-after paintings 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.

September 3 - 11, 2025

$6,500

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Aimee Erickson

Aimee Erickson Workshop

April 27 - May 5, 2026

From $5,950

Americans in Paris Workshop

Americans in Paris Workshop

May 13 - 23, 2026

From $6,700

Bootcamp in Provence

Beginner Bootcamp

All Media & All Levels Welcome

May 29 - June 6, 2026

From $5,250

Jane Hunt Scottish Highlands

Jane Hunt & Scottish Highlands

June 21 - 29, 2026

From $6,200

Ruth Fitton

Ruth Fitton Workshop in Scotland

July 9 - 17, 2026

From $6,300

Marc Folly Southern France Watercolor Workshop

Marc Folly Watercolor Workshop

September 1 - 9, 2026

From $5,600

Joseph Zbukvic and Lisa Wang

September 21 - 29, 2026

From $6,150

Bryan Mark Taylor & Josh Clare

Bryan Mark Taylor & Josh Clare

October 11 - 19, 2026

From $6,150

2026 Art Retreats: Uninstructed

Under the Tuscan Sky Art Retreat

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

We carefully selected the estate because of the stunning location, the way the land is tended, and because we adore the charming owners who insist that we taste everything, enjoy everything and relax and create. 

September 14 - 20, 2025

$5,100

Art Retreat Southwest France

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.

October 17 - 22, 2025

$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

Art Retreat in Normandy

Art Retreat in Normandy

May 8 - 13, 2026

From $4,650

American Impressionist Society Retreat

American Impressionist Society Retreat

June 9 - 17, 2026

AIS Member $5,250

Non-AIS Member $5,800

Majestic Scotland Art Retreat

Majestic Scotland Art Retreat

June 29 - July 5, 2026

From $5,500

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Ireland Art Retreat

July 18 - 25, 2026

From $6,200

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Southwest France Art Retreat

September 12 - 17, 2026

From $4,250

Côte d'Azur Countryside Art Retreat

Côte d'Azur Countryside Art Retreat

October 2 - 8, 2026

From $4,700

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