Immerse yourself in the storybook beauty of Bruges, Belgium on this unforgettable 8-day travel painting vacation taught by renowned artist Maggie Hellmann. Imagine yourself painting along Bruges’ canals and cobblestone streets, capturing the city’s historic architecture, the graceful swans gliding through the waterways, along with the watermills and horse-drawn carriages. Relish the camaraderie of like-minded artists as you savor refined Belgian cuisine, the famous chocolate and waffles and sip locally brewed beer. 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. Maggie will demo in watercolor and help students with their medium: Soft Pastels, Gouache, Journaling, Colored Pencil and Travel Sketching.
 
Location: Bruges, Belgium
Instructor: Maggie Hellmann
Cost: starts at US $4,390
Sponsor: French Escapade
Website, email, 510-584-6919

Immerse yourself in the storybook beauty of Bruges, Belgium on this unforgettable 8-day travel painting vacation. Imagine yourself sketching along Bruges’ canals and cobblestone streets, capturing the city’s historic architecture, the graceful swans gliding through the waterways, along with the watermills and horse-drawn carriages. Renowned artist Judy Salleh will provide hands-on instruction in watercolour and sketching so you can gain new skills and confidence, learning about paint consistency and application and mixing wonderful glowing colours. We will be a lovely small group with a maximum of 13 artists so you will receive individual assistance to ensure that every aspect of the experience meets your expectations. You’ll enjoy stunning scenery, the camaraderie of like-minded artists, and a supportive, joyful atmosphere.
 
Location: Bruges, Belgium
Instructor: Judy Salleh
Cost: starts at US $4,390
Sponsor: French Escapade
Website, email, 510-584-6919