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May 3-10, 2026
								Immerse yourself in the sun-dappled beauty of the Costa Brava on this unforgettable 8-day travel painting vacation taught by renowned artist Brienne Brown. Imagine yourself sketching along the sun-drenched coves of the Costa Brava, where the salty breeze of the Mediterranean mingles with the scent of pine and grilled seafood, and the rhythmic lull of the waves harmonizes with the distant laughter of seaside cafés. Relish the camaraderie of like-minded artists as you savor gourmet tapas and sip sangria. With hands-on instruction, stunning scenery, and a supportive, joyful atmosphere, you’ll leave with not just new skills but cherished memories and a heart full of creative energy. 
								
 
								Location: Costa Brava, Spain
								Instructor: Brienne M Brown
								Cost: starts at US $3,840
								Sponsor: French Escapade
								Website, email, 510-584-6919
								

May 10-17, 2026
								Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Costa Brava on this unforgettable 8-day travel sketching vacation taught by renowned artist Margie Samuels. Imagine yourself sketching along the sun-drenched coves of the Costa Brava, where the salty breeze of the Mediterranean mingles with the scent of pine and grilled seafood, and the rhythmic lull of the waves harmonizes with the distant laughter of seaside cafés. Relish the camaraderie of like-minded artists as you savor gourmet tapas and sip sangria. With hands-on instruction, stunning scenery, and a supportive, joyful atmosphere, you’ll leave with not just new skills but cherished memories and a heart full of creative energy. Join us! 
								
 
								Location: Costa Brava, Spain
								Instructor: Margie Samuels
								Cost: starts at US $3,840
								Sponsor: French Escapade
								Website, email, 510-584-6919
								

May 17-24, 2026
								Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Costa Brava on this unforgettable 8-day travel sketching vacation taught by renowned artist Alicia Farris. Imagine yourself sketching along the sun-drenched coves of the Costa Brava, where the salty breeze of the Mediterranean mingles with the scent of pine and grilled seafood, and the rhythmic lull of the waves harmonizes with the distant laughter of seaside cafés. Relish the camaraderie of like-minded artists as you savor gourmet tapas and sip sangria. With hands-on instruction, stunning scenery, and a supportive, joyful atmosphere, you’ll leave with not just new skills but cherished memories and a heart full of creative energy. Join us! 
								
 
								Location: Costa Brava, Spain
								Instructor: Alicia Farris
								Cost: starts at US $3,840
								Sponsor: French Escapade
								Website, email, 510-584-6919
								

May 24-31, 2026
								Immerse yourself in the sun-dappled beauty of the Costa Brava on this unforgettable 8-day pastel workshop taught by renowned artist Bill Cone. Imagine yourself painting along the sun-drenched coves of the Costa Brava, where the salty breeze of the Mediterranean mingles with the scent of pine and grilled seafood, and the rhythmic lull of the waves harmonizes with the distant laughter of seaside cafés. Relish the camaraderie of like-minded artists as you savor gourmet tapas and sip sangria. With hands-on instruction, stunning scenery, and a supportive, joyful atmosphere, you’ll leave with not just new skills but cherished memories and a heart full of creative energy. 
								
 
								Location: Costa Brava, Spain
								Instructor: Bill Cone
								Cost: starts at US $3,840
								Sponsor: French Escapade
								Website, email, 510-584-6919
								

May 31 - June 7, 2026
								Join us in Costa Brava for this unforgettable 8-day travel painting vacation taught by renowned artist Michelle Held. Imagine yourself along the sun-drenched coves of the Costa Brava, where the salty breeze of the Mediterranean mingles with the scent of pine and grilled seafood, and the rhythmic lull of the waves harmonizes with the distant laughter of seaside cafés. Relish the camaraderie of like-minded artists as you savor gourmet tapas and sip sangria. With hands-on painting instruction in gouache and oil, stunning scenery, and a supportive, joyful atmosphere, you’ll leave with not just new skills but cherished memories and a heart full of creative energy. 
								
 
								Location: Costa Brava, Spain
								Instructor: Michelle Held
								Cost: starts at US $3,990
								Sponsor: French Escapade
								Website, email, 510-584-6919
								

June 11-20, 2026
								Join our luxurious painting and cultural tour onboard Celebrity Equinox, sailing from Barcelona to the enchanting coasts of Spain, Portugal, and Morocco. Experience the perfect blend of art, culture, and relaxation, with painting sessions led by award-winning watercolorist Vladislav Yeliseyev and private guided tours offering rich cultural insight. The private tours ensure a personalized and intimate experience, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the local culture and scenery, make new friends and creating lasting memories and stunning artworks. This tour is designed for everyone - whether you wish to learn from Vlad, paint independently, or simply enjoy the journey as a non-painter.  Visit: Barcelona, Cadiz, Lisbon (overnight), Porto, and Tangier. 
								
 
								Location: Barcelona, Spain
								Instructor: Vladislav Yeliseyev
								Cost: $5234
								Sponsor: Renaissance School of Art - BonArt Voyage
								Website, email, 941-330-6865
								

June 25 - July 6, 2026
								A unique 11-night art workshop/art tour open to artists of all levels and media (oils, acrylics, watercolors, etc.). 7 days of plein-air painting, art history/theory lectures, and gastronomy in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence followed by 4 days visiting Barcelona’s top art sites and enjoying Catalan cuisine. The price of CAD 4890 per person (around US$ 3570) includes instruction, 11-night double accommodation, 11 breakfasts, 6 healthy lunches, 6 gourmet dinners including wine, transportation from the Manosque train station to our lodge, transportation to all painting sites, TGV train ticket Avignon-Barcelona, transportation and entrance fees to all sites on schedule (Cézanne’s studio, La Sagrada Familia, Picasso Museum, Miró Museum, etc.). Limited single rooms for a supplement of CAD 885 (around US$ 650). 
								
 
								Location: Barcelona, Spain
								Instructor: Prof. Yves M. Larocque
								Cost: US$3570
								Sponsor: Walk the Arts
								Website, email, 800-611-4789
								

