We’ve chartered the entire ship! So, excluding the friendly crew and staff, just about every passenger will be a fellow sketcher! Your four workshop instructors are: Cindy Briggs & Theresa Goesling, Judy Salleh and Leslie Fehling! This once-in-a-lifetime creative journey includes: 8 days and 7 nights of luxury travel on the historic River Rhine, from Basel (Switzerland), through Ribeauvillé and Strasbourg (France), to Mainz and Cologne (Germany), from Arnheim to Nijmegen (The Netherlands), finally docking in Amsterdam. We will paint as the journey unfolds—sometimes on the boat as it glides along the water, other times outdoors in the heart of beautiful cities. You’ll have plenty of time to wander, absorb the local culture, and enjoy a bit of shopping.
 
Location: Arnheim & Nijmegen, The Netherlands
Instructor: 4 instructors
Cost: starts at € 4,990
Sponsor: French Escapade
Website, email, 510-584-6919

For centuries, the magical light of the Low Countries has captivated Dutch painters—the endless skies, shifting clouds, quiet waterways, and ever-changing atmosphere. Join me this June–July for a unique painting retreat in Zwolle and the beautiful landscapes of Overijssel. We’ll paint historic streets, peaceful waterways, and dramatic Dutch skies, while also exploring other creative techniques: painting on ceramics, a monotype workshop, and drawing a live model at the local artists’ club. You’ll stay in a 4-star hotel in the heart of Zwolle, just steps from the charming historic city centre. My atelier, nearby, will be our creative home for gathering, working, sharing, and reflecting. I’ll personally guide you throughout this special week of painting, creativity, friendship, and summer light.
 
Location: Zwolle, The Netherlands
Instructor: Tali Farchi
Cost: €3250 - €3400
Sponsor: ArtisTTable/Tali Farchi
Website, email, +31 6 24903316