In-Person Art Retreats with Sarah
My retreats are all about immersing yourself in a new inspiring place with your sketchbook! Not only are they luxurious vacations, but you have the benefit of learning my painting and sketching techniques in person, which means I can offer one-on-one feedback. Make new art friends, eat fabulous food, drink local wines, and fill your sketchbook with memories. No laundry, no cooking or cleaning. Just paint, see, eat, laugh, enjoy life!
Watch the experience here:
The next available retreats are:
October 13-20, 2025
Southern Spain
Focus: Plein air mixed media: drawing, watercolor, gouache
In this 8-day retreat you’ll learn how I approach travel sketching with JOY! As we settle into our gorgeous private estate in the Cabo de Gata Nature Reserve, we will start with beginner-friendly exercises and fundamentals. Throughout the week I’ll share my tips and techniques for capturing my travels, and filling my sketchbooks with fantastic memories which inspire me for years to come. Learn how I use drawing tools, explore the fluidity of watercolor, and try the unique properties of gouache, all while getting one-on-one feedback.
More details, Book Here
Sept. 29-Oct. 6, 2026
Provence, France
Focus: Gouache landscapes
Immerse yourself in the sun-dappled beauty of Provence on this unforgettable 8-day gouache painting workshop. We’ll explore the local villages, including the monastary where Van Gogh stayed from 1889-90, eat delicious local foods and wines, and paint the beauty of autumn in Provence - where golden light lasts all day! This workshop is suitable for beginners, and there will be guided paint sessions and demos throughout the week. You’ll leave with tons of tips for painting gouache landscapes as well as beautiful memories and friendships.
