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, 510-483-5713

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, 510-483-5713

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, 510-483-5713

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, 510-483-5713

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