# Painting Retreats — UpTrek

80 upcoming painting retreats.

## Upcoming retreats

### Watercolor Harmony Retreat with Artist Jenna Rainey in France
May 13 - 20, 2027 · Teyssode, Occitanie, France · $4,750
Instructors: Jenna Rainey
[Details](https://uptrek.com/ai/content/retreat/watercolor-harmony-retreat-artist-jenna-rainey-france) · [Book on uptrek.com →](https://uptrek.com/retreat/watercolor-harmony-retreat-artist-jenna-rainey-france#book)

### Noticing, Capturing, and Composing a Grecian Journey Retreat with Artists Lori Siebert and Kenzie Elston in Greece
April 22 - 29, 2027 · Planos, Zakynthos, Greece · $4,650
Instructors: Lori Siebert, Kenzie Elston
[Details](https://uptrek.com/ai/content/retreat/noticing-capturing-composing-grecian-journey-retreat-artists-lori-siebert-kenzie-elston-greece) · [Book on uptrek.com →](https://uptrek.com/retreat/noticing-capturing-composing-grecian-journey-retreat-artists-lori-siebert-kenzie-elston-greece#book)

### Joyous Watercolor Adventures Retreat with Artist Emily Olson in Greece
April 29 - May 6, 2027 · Planos, Zakynthos, Greece · $4,850
Instructors: Emily Olson
[Details](https://uptrek.com/ai/content/retreat/joyous-watercolor-adventures-retreat-artist-emily-olson-greece) · [Book on uptrek.com →](https://uptrek.com/retreat/joyous-watercolor-adventures-retreat-artist-emily-olson-greece#book)

### Vibrant Sketchbook Retreat with Artists Jennifer Orkin Lewis and Gayle Kabaker in Morocco
February 6 - 13, 2027 · Agadir, Morocco · $4,550
Instructors: Jennifer Orkin Lewis, Gayle Kabaker
[Details](https://uptrek.com/ai/content/retreat/vibrant-sketchbook-retreat-artists-jennifer-orkin-lewis-gayle-kabaker-morocco) · [Book on uptrek.com →](https://uptrek.com/retreat/vibrant-sketchbook-retreat-artists-jennifer-orkin-lewis-gayle-kabaker-morocco#book)

### Colors of Morocco Watercolor Art Retreat with Artist Ellen Crimi-Trent in Morocco
April 22 - 29, 2027 · Agadir, Morocco · $4,550
Instructors: Ellen Crimi-Trent
[Details](https://uptrek.com/ai/content/retreat/colors-morocco-watercolor-retreat-artist-ellen-crimi-trent-morocco) · [Book on uptrek.com →](https://uptrek.com/retreat/colors-morocco-watercolor-retreat-artist-ellen-crimi-trent-morocco#book)

### Create and Inspire Art Retreat with Artist Andrea Gianchiglia in France
May 22 - 29, 2027 · Eymet, Dordogne, France · $4,750
Instructors: Andrea Gianchiglia
[Details](https://uptrek.com/ai/content/retreat/create-and-inspire-art-retreat-artist-andrea-gianchiglia-france) · [Book on uptrek.com →](https://uptrek.com/retreat/create-and-inspire-art-retreat-artist-andrea-gianchiglia-france#book)

### Medieval Illustrations in Metallic Watercolor Retreat with Artist Ana Victoria Calderon in Tuscany
May 12 - 19, 2027 · Vaggio, Tuscany, Italy · $4,850
Instructors: Ana Victoria Calderón
[Details](https://uptrek.com/ai/content/retreat/medieval-illustrations-metallic-watercolor-retreat-artist-ana-victoria-calderon-tuscany) · [Book on uptrek.com →](https://uptrek.com/retreat/medieval-illustrations-metallic-watercolor-retreat-artist-ana-victoria-calderon-tuscany#book)

### Inspired By Nature - Watercolor and Mixed Media Art Retreat with Artist Caroline Simas in France
April 3 - 10, 2027 · Sainte Alauzie, Lot-et-Garonne, France · $4,700
Instructors: Caroline Simas
[Details](https://uptrek.com/ai/content/retreat/inspired-by-nature-watercolor-mixed-media-retreat-artist-caroline-simas-france) · [Book on uptrek.com →](https://uptrek.com/retreat/inspired-by-nature-watercolor-mixed-media-retreat-artist-caroline-simas-france#book)

### Exploring the Gestural Figure and the Essential Still Life Retreat with Artist Wendy Artin in Portugal
September 15 - 22, 2026 · Lagos, Algarve, Portugal · $4,750
Instructors: Wendy Artin
[Details](https://uptrek.com/ai/content/retreat/exploring-the-gestural-figure-and-the-essential-still-life-retreat-artist-wendy-artin-portugal) · [Book on uptrek.com →](https://uptrek.com/retreat/exploring-the-gestural-figure-and-the-essential-still-life-retreat-artist-wendy-artin-portugal#book)

### Building a Powerful Novel - A Guided Retreat with Bestselling Novelists Lisa Genova and Jacquelyn Mitchard in France
October 1 - 8, 2026 · Teyssode, Occitanie, France · $9,850
Instructors: Jacquelyn Mitchard, Lisa Genova
[Details](https://uptrek.com/ai/content/retreat/building-a-powerful-novel-retreat-bestselling-novelists-lisa-genova-jacquelyn-mitchard-france) · [Book on uptrek.com →](https://uptrek.com/retreat/building-a-powerful-novel-retreat-bestselling-novelists-lisa-genova-jacquelyn-mitchard-france#book)

### The Watercolor Feast Retreat with Artist Erin Gleeson in France
October 4 - 11, 2026 · Concourson-sur-Layon, France · $4,350
Instructors: Erin Gleeson
[Details](https://uptrek.com/ai/content/retreat/the-watercolor-feast-retreat-artist-erin-gleeson-france) · [Book on uptrek.com →](https://uptrek.com/retreat/the-watercolor-feast-retreat-artist-erin-gleeson-france#book)

### Level Up Your Watercolor Retreat With Artist Nicki Traikos in France
September 23 - 30, 2026 · Teyssode, Occitanie, France · $4,350
Instructors: Nicki Traikos
[Details](https://uptrek.com/ai/content/retreat/level-up-your-watercolor-artist-nicki-traikos-france) · [Book on uptrek.com →](https://uptrek.com/retreat/level-up-your-watercolor-artist-nicki-traikos-france#book)

### Abstracted Flavor - Painting Inspired by the Senses Retreat with Artist Nicola Bennett in France
September 12 - 19, 2026 · Eymet, Dordogne, France · $4,850
Instructors: Nicola Bennett
[Details](https://uptrek.com/ai/content/retreat/abstracted-flavor-painting-inspired-by-the-senses-retreat-artist-nicola-bennett-france) · [Book on uptrek.com →](https://uptrek.com/retreat/abstracted-flavor-painting-inspired-by-the-senses-retreat-artist-nicola-bennett-france#book)

### Painting the Essence of Occitanie Retreat with Artist Joan Fullerton in France
October 19 - 26, 2026 · Eymet, Dordogne, France · $4,500
Instructors: Joan Fullerton
[Details](https://uptrek.com/ai/content/retreat/painting-the-essence-of-occitanie-retreat-artist-joan-fullerton-france) · [Book on uptrek.com →](https://uptrek.com/retreat/painting-the-essence-of-occitanie-retreat-artist-joan-fullerton-france#book)

### Portrait Painting Retreat with Artist Chris Fornataro in Portugal
November 2 - 9, 2026 · Lagos, Algarve, Portugal · $4,750
Instructors: Chris Fornataro
[Details](https://uptrek.com/ai/content/retreat/portrait-painting-retreat-artist-chris-fornataro-portugal) · [Book on uptrek.com →](https://uptrek.com/retreat/portrait-painting-retreat-artist-chris-fornataro-portugal#book)

### Figures and Fantasy Art Retreat with Artist Jimena Agra in Portugal
June 12 - 19, 2026 · Lagos, Algarve, Portugal · $4,650
Instructors: Jimena Agra
[Details](https://uptrek.com/ai/content/retreat/figures-and-fantasy-art-retreat-artist-jimena-agra-portugal) · [Book on uptrek.com →](https://uptrek.com/retreat/figures-and-fantasy-art-retreat-artist-jimena-agra-portugal#book)

### Creativity Lab Art Retreat with Artist Carla Sonheim in France
October 3 - 10, 2026 · Eymet, Dordogne, France · $4,850
Instructors: Carla Sonheim
[Details](https://uptrek.com/ai/content/retreat/creativity-lab-art-retreat-artist-carla-sonheim-france) · [Book on uptrek.com →](https://uptrek.com/retreat/creativity-lab-art-retreat-artist-carla-sonheim-france#book)

### Portraits and Sculpture Art Retreat with Artist Jeanne Oliver in France
October 3 - 10, 2026 · Sainte Alauzie, Lot-et-Garonne, France · $4,750
Instructors: Jeanne Oliver
[Details](https://uptrek.com/ai/content/retreat/portraits-and-sculpture-art-retreat-artist-jeanne-oliver-france) · [Book on uptrek.com →](https://uptrek.com/retreat/portraits-and-sculpture-art-retreat-artist-jeanne-oliver-france#book)

### Watercolor Journey Through the Highlands Retreat with Artist Karen Rice in Scotland
July 8 - 15, 2026 · Buchlyvie, Scotland, UK · $4,550
Instructors: Karen Rice
[Details](https://uptrek.com/ai/content/retreat/watercolor-journey-through-highlands-retreat-artist-karen-rice-scotland) · [Book on uptrek.com →](https://uptrek.com/retreat/watercolor-journey-through-highlands-retreat-artist-karen-rice-scotland#book)

### Portraits and Figures in the Landscape Retreat with Artist Michelle Dunaway in Italy
October 12 - 19, 2026 · Certaldo, Florence, Italy  · $4,650
Instructors: Michelle Dunaway
[Details](https://uptrek.com/ai/content/retreat/portraits-figures-landscape-retreat-artist-michelle-dunaway-italy) · [Book on uptrek.com →](https://uptrek.com/retreat/portraits-figures-landscape-retreat-artist-michelle-dunaway-italy#book)

### Figurative and Portrait Painting Retreat with Artist Nick Alm in Greece
September 26 - October 3, 2026 · Planos, Zakynthos, Greece · $4,700
Instructors: Nick Alm
[Details](https://uptrek.com/ai/content/retreat/figurative-portrait-painting-retreat-artist-nick-alm-greece) · [Book on uptrek.com →](https://uptrek.com/retreat/figurative-portrait-painting-retreat-artist-nick-alm-greece#book)

### Transformative Sketchbook Retreat II with Artists Jennifer Orkin Lewis and Gayle Kabaker in Morocco
September 25 - October 2, 2026 · Agadir, Morocco · $4,450
Instructors: Jennifer Orkin Lewis, Gayle Kabaker
[Details](https://uptrek.com/ai/content/retreat/transformative-sketchbook-retreat-ii-artists-jennifer-orkin-lewis-gayle-kabaker-morocco) · [Book on uptrek.com →](https://uptrek.com/retreat/transformative-sketchbook-retreat-ii-artists-jennifer-orkin-lewis-gayle-kabaker-morocco#book)

### Explorations in Watercolor Retreat with Artist Kelly Ventura in France
September 14 - 21, 2026 · Concourson-sur-Layon, France · $4,650
Instructors: Kelly Ventura
[Details](https://uptrek.com/ai/content/retreat/explorations-watercolor-retreat-artist-kelly-ventura-france) · [Book on uptrek.com →](https://uptrek.com/retreat/explorations-watercolor-retreat-artist-kelly-ventura-france#book)

### Historic Towns Travel Sketchbook Retreat with Artist Rod Moore in Italy
September 18 - 25, 2026 · Vaggio, Tuscany, Italy · $4,850
Instructors: Rod Moore
[Details](https://uptrek.com/ai/content/retreat/historic-towns-travel-sketchbook-artist-rod-moore-italy) · [Book on uptrek.com →](https://uptrek.com/retreat/historic-towns-travel-sketchbook-artist-rod-moore-italy#book)

### Paint and Play Art Retreat with Artist Michelle Allen in Tuscany
October 8 - 15, 2026 · Vaggio, Tuscany, Italy · $4,150
Instructors: Michelle Allen
[Details](https://uptrek.com/ai/content/retreat/paint-play-art-retreat-artist-michelle-allen-tuscany) · [Book on uptrek.com →](https://uptrek.com/retreat/paint-play-art-retreat-artist-michelle-allen-tuscany#book)

### Ethereal Landscapes Watercolor Retreat with Artist Kolbie Blume in Scotland
August 30 - September 6, 2026 · Buchlyvie, Scotland, UK · $4,550
Instructors: Kolbie Blume
[Details](https://uptrek.com/ai/content/retreat/ethereal-landscapes-watercolor-retreat-artist-kolbie-blume-scotland) · [Book on uptrek.com →](https://uptrek.com/retreat/ethereal-landscapes-watercolor-retreat-artist-kolbie-blume-scotland#book)

### Sketchbook Journaling Retreat II with Mike Lowery and Katrin Wiehle in Scotland
June 30 - July 7, 2026 · Buchlyvie, Scotland, UK · $4,750
Instructors: Mike Lowery, Katrin Wiehle
[Details](https://uptrek.com/ai/content/retreat/sketchbook-journaling-retreat-ii-mike-lowery-katrin-wiehle-scotland) · [Book on uptrek.com →](https://uptrek.com/retreat/sketchbook-journaling-retreat-ii-mike-lowery-katrin-wiehle-scotland#book)

### Create Your Scribble Sanctuary II Sketchbook Retreat with Artist Sophie McPike in France
June 4 - 11 , 2026 · Eymet, Dordogne, France · $4,550
Instructors: Sophie McPike
[Details](https://uptrek.com/ai/content/retreat/create-scribble-sanctuary-ii-sketchbook-retreat-artist-sophie-mcpike-france) · [Book on uptrek.com →](https://uptrek.com/retreat/create-scribble-sanctuary-ii-sketchbook-retreat-artist-sophie-mcpike-france#book)

### Landscape Painting Retreat with Artist Chris Fornataro in France
September 15 - 22, 2026 · Teyssode, Occitanie, France · $4,650
Instructors: Chris Fornataro
[Details](https://uptrek.com/ai/content/retreat/landscape-painting-retreat-artist-chris-fornataro-france) · [Book on uptrek.com →](https://uptrek.com/retreat/landscape-painting-retreat-artist-chris-fornataro-france#book)

### Exploring Light, Space and Color II Art Retreat with Artist Richard Claremont in Spain
June 8 - 15, 2026 · Níjar, Almería, Spain · $5,350
Instructors: Richard Claremont
[Details](https://uptrek.com/ai/content/retreat/exploring-light-space-color-ii-art-retreat-artist-richard-claremont-spain) · [Book on uptrek.com →](https://uptrek.com/retreat/exploring-light-space-color-ii-art-retreat-artist-richard-claremont-spain#book)

### Sketchbook Exploration Art Retreat with Artist Emma Carlisle in France
June 10 - 17, 2026 · Teyssode, Occitanie, France · $4,550
Instructors: Emma Carlisle
[Details](https://uptrek.com/ai/content/retreat/sketchbook-exploration-art-retreat-with-artist-emma-carlisle-france) · [Book on uptrek.com →](https://uptrek.com/retreat/sketchbook-exploration-art-retreat-with-artist-emma-carlisle-france#book)

### Telling Your Story through Abstract Art Retreat with Artist Judy Woods in France
May 21 - 28, 2026 · Teyssode, Occitanie, France · $4,100
Instructors: Judy Woods
[Details](https://uptrek.com/ai/content/retreat/telling-your-story-through-abstract-art-retreat-artist-judy-woods-france) · [Book on uptrek.com →](https://uptrek.com/retreat/telling-your-story-through-abstract-art-retreat-artist-judy-woods-france#book)

### Plein Air Watercolor Landscape Retreat with Artist Matthew White in Spain
September 21 - 28, 2026 · Níjar, Almería, Spain · $5,050
Instructors: Matthew White
[Details](https://uptrek.com/ai/content/retreat/plein-air-watercolor-landscape-retreat-artist-matthew-white-spain) · [Book on uptrek.com →](https://uptrek.com/retreat/plein-air-watercolor-landscape-retreat-artist-matthew-white-spain#book)

### Paint the Scottish Highlands Watercolor Retreat with Artist Ellen Crimi-Trent in Scotland
September 7 - 14, 2026 · Buchlyvie, Scotland, UK · $4,550
Instructors: Ellen Crimi-Trent
[Details](https://uptrek.com/ai/content/retreat/paint-scottish-highlands-watercolor-retreat-artist-ellen-crimi-trent-scotland) · [Book on uptrek.com →](https://uptrek.com/retreat/paint-scottish-highlands-watercolor-retreat-artist-ellen-crimi-trent-scotland#book)

### Viva La Collage - Creative Collage and Mixed Media Retreat with Artist Caroline Simas in Spain
May 25 - June 1, 2026 · Níjar, Almería, Spain · $4,950
Instructors: Caroline Simas
[Details](https://uptrek.com/ai/content/retreat/viva-la-collage-art-retreat-artist-caroline-simas-spain) · [Book on uptrek.com →](https://uptrek.com/retreat/viva-la-collage-art-retreat-artist-caroline-simas-spain#book)

### Learn to Sketch The Landscape Retreat with Artist Oliver Pyle in France
May 5 - 12, 2026 · Teyssode, Occitanie, France · $4,050
Instructors: Oliver Pyle
[Details](https://uptrek.com/ai/content/retreat/learn-to-sketch-landscape-retreat-artist-oliver-pyle-france) · [Book on uptrek.com →](https://uptrek.com/retreat/learn-to-sketch-landscape-retreat-artist-oliver-pyle-france#book)

### Watercolor Tranquility Retreat with Artist Emma Lefebvre in Italy
October 19 - 26, 2026 · Certaldo, Florence, Italy  · $4,750
Instructors: Emma Lefebvre
[Details](https://uptrek.com/ai/content/retreat/watercolor-tranquility-retreat-artist-emma-lefebvre-italy) · [Book on uptrek.com →](https://uptrek.com/retreat/watercolor-tranquility-retreat-artist-emma-lefebvre-italy#book)

### The Anatomy of Watercolor Art Retreat with Artist Kristin Van Leuven in Spain
October 12 - 19, 2026 · Níjar, Almería, Spain · $5,150
Instructors: Kristin Van Leuven
[Details](https://uptrek.com/ai/content/retreat/the-anatomy-of-watercolor-art-retreat-artist-kristin-van-leuven-spain) · [Book on uptrek.com →](https://uptrek.com/retreat/the-anatomy-of-watercolor-art-retreat-artist-kristin-van-leuven-spain#book)

### Collage Your Travels Art Retreat with Artist Catherine Rains in France
September 2 - 9, 2026 · Concourson-sur-Layon, France · $4,250
Instructors: Catherine Rains
[Details](https://uptrek.com/ai/content/retreat/collage-your-travels-retreat-artist-catherine-rains-france) · [Book on uptrek.com →](https://uptrek.com/retreat/collage-your-travels-retreat-artist-catherine-rains-france#book)

### Expressive Abstract Painting Retreat with Artist Pamela Caughey in Tuscany
October 17 - 24, 2026 · Vaggio, Tuscany, Italy · $4,550
Instructors: Pamela Caughey
[Details](https://uptrek.com/ai/content/retreat/expressive-abstract-painting-retreat-artist-pamela-caughey-tuscany) · [Book on uptrek.com →](https://uptrek.com/retreat/expressive-abstract-painting-retreat-artist-pamela-caughey-tuscany#book)

### Transformative Sketchbook Retreat with Artists Gayle Kabaker and Jennifer Orkin Lewis in Morocco
September 16 - 23, 2026 · Agadir, Morocco · $4,450
Instructors: Jennifer Orkin Lewis, Gayle Kabaker
[Details](https://uptrek.com/ai/content/retreat/transformative-sketchbook-retreat-artists-gayle-kabaker-jennifer-orkin-lewis-morocco) · [Book on uptrek.com →](https://uptrek.com/retreat/transformative-sketchbook-retreat-artists-gayle-kabaker-jennifer-orkin-lewis-morocco#book)

### Colors of Spain Watercolor Art Retreat with Artist Ellen Crimi-Trent in Spain
June 17 – 24, 2026 · Níjar, Almería, Spain · $5,300
Instructors: Ellen Crimi-Trent
[Details](https://uptrek.com/ai/content/retreat/colors-spain-watercolor-art-retreat-artist-ellen-crimi-trent-spain) · [Book on uptrek.com →](https://uptrek.com/retreat/colors-spain-watercolor-art-retreat-artist-ellen-crimi-trent-spain#book)

### Mixed Media Travel Sketchbooking Retreat with Artist Katie Moody in France
June 2 - 9, 2026 · Teyssode, Occitanie, France · $4,300
Instructors: Katie Moody
[Details](https://uptrek.com/ai/content/retreat/mixed-media-travel-sketchbooking-retreat-artist-katie-moody-france) · [Book on uptrek.com →](https://uptrek.com/retreat/mixed-media-travel-sketchbooking-retreat-artist-katie-moody-france#book)

### Watercolor Horizons Retreat with Artist Jenna Rainey in Scotland
September 15 - 22, 2026 · Buchlyvie, Scotland, UK · $4,850
Instructors: Jenna Rainey
[Details](https://uptrek.com/ai/content/retreat/watercolor-horizons-retreat-artist-jenna-rainey-scotland) · [Book on uptrek.com →](https://uptrek.com/retreat/watercolor-horizons-retreat-artist-jenna-rainey-scotland#book)

### The Anatomy of Watercolor Art Retreat with Artist Kristin Van Leuven in Italy
September 28 - October 5, 2026 · Certaldo, Florence, Italy  · $4,550
Instructors: Kristin Van Leuven
[Details](https://uptrek.com/ai/content/retreat/the-anatomy-of-watercolor-art-retreat-artist-kristin-van-leuven-italy) · [Book on uptrek.com →](https://uptrek.com/retreat/the-anatomy-of-watercolor-art-retreat-artist-kristin-van-leuven-italy#book)

### Greek Watercolor Botanicals Art Retreat with Artist Harriet de Winton in Greece
October 3 - 10, 2026 · Planos, Zakynthos, Greece · $4,650
Instructors: Harriet de Winton
[Details](https://uptrek.com/ai/content/retreat/greek-watercolor-botanicals-art-retreat-artist-harriet-de-winton-greece) · [Book on uptrek.com →](https://uptrek.com/retreat/greek-watercolor-botanicals-art-retreat-artist-harriet-de-winton-greece#book)

### Sketchbook Journaling Retreat with Mike Lowery and Katrin Wiehle in Scotland
June 15 - 22, 2026 · Buchlyvie, Scotland, UK · $4,750
Instructors: Mike Lowery, Katrin Wiehle
[Details](https://uptrek.com/ai/content/retreat/sketchbook-journaling-retreat-mike-lowery-katrin-wiehle-scotland) · [Book on uptrek.com →](https://uptrek.com/retreat/sketchbook-journaling-retreat-mike-lowery-katrin-wiehle-scotland#book)

### Watercolor Reverie Retreat with Artist Lindsay Weirich in Greece
May 23 - 30, 2026 · Planos, Zakynthos, Greece · $4,550
Instructors: Lindsay Weirich
[Details](https://uptrek.com/ai/content/retreat/watercolor-reverie-retreat-artist-lindsay-weirich-greece) · [Book on uptrek.com →](https://uptrek.com/retreat/watercolor-reverie-retreat-artist-lindsay-weirich-greece#book)

### Color and Joy Art Retreat with Artist Andrea Garvey in Portugal
September 22 - 29, 2026 · Lagos, Algarve, Portugal · $4,600
Instructors: Andrea Garvey
[Details](https://uptrek.com/ai/content/retreat/color-joy-art-retreat-artist-andrea-garvey-portugal) · [Book on uptrek.com →](https://uptrek.com/retreat/color-joy-art-retreat-artist-andrea-garvey-portugal#book)

### Transformative Sketchbook Retreat with Artists Jennifer Orkin Lewis and Gayle Kabaker in Portugal
May 28 - June 4, 2026 · Casével, Ribatejo, Portugal · $5,250
Instructors: Jennifer Orkin Lewis, Gayle Kabaker
[Details](https://uptrek.com/ai/content/retreat/transformative-sketchbook-retreat-artists-jennifer-orkin-lewis-gayle-kabaker-portugal) · [Book on uptrek.com →](https://uptrek.com/retreat/transformative-sketchbook-retreat-artists-jennifer-orkin-lewis-gayle-kabaker-portugal#book)

### Create Your Scribble Sanctuary Sketchbook Retreat with Artist Sophie McPike in France
June 13 - 20, 2026 · Eymet, Dordogne, France · $4,550
Instructors: Sophie McPike
[Details](https://uptrek.com/ai/content/retreat/create-scribble-sanctuary-sketchbook-retreat-artist-sophie-mcpike-france) · [Book on uptrek.com →](https://uptrek.com/retreat/create-scribble-sanctuary-sketchbook-retreat-artist-sophie-mcpike-france#book)

### Plein Air by the Sea Art Retreat with Artist Sari Shryack in Greece
September 19 - 26, 2026 · Planos, Zakynthos, Greece · $4,400
Instructors: Sari Shryack
[Details](https://uptrek.com/ai/content/retreat/plein-air-sea-art-retreat-artist-sari-shryack-greece) · [Book on uptrek.com →](https://uptrek.com/retreat/plein-air-sea-art-retreat-artist-sari-shryack-greece#book)

### Seaside Watercolor Explorations Retreat with Artist Karen Rice in Greece
September 12 - 19, 2026 · Planos, Zakynthos, Greece · $4,650
Instructors: Karen Rice
[Details](https://uptrek.com/ai/content/retreat/seaside-watercolor-explorations-retreat-artist-karen-rice-greece) · [Book on uptrek.com →](https://uptrek.com/retreat/seaside-watercolor-explorations-retreat-artist-karen-rice-greece#book)

### Color and Joy Art Retreat with Artist Andrea Garvey in Greece
October 10 - 17, 2026 · Planos, Zakynthos, Greece · $4,300
Instructors: Andrea Garvey
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### Vibrant Watercolor and Journaling Retreat with Artists Cindy Briggs and Theresa Goesling in Scotland
July 15 - 22, 2026 · Buchlyvie, Scotland, UK · $4,050
Instructors: Cindy Briggs, NWS, NWWS, Theresa Goesling, NWWS
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### The Art of Aliveness Retreat with Artist Flora Bowley in Portugal
May 2 - 9, 2026 · Casével, Ribatejo, Portugal · $4,800
Instructors: Flora Bowley
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### The Art of Aliveness Retreat with Artist Flora Bowley in Italy
May 18 - 25, 2026 · Vaggio, Tuscany, Italy · $4,750
Instructors: Flora Bowley
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### Joyous Watercolor Adventures Retreat with Artist Emily Olson in Portugal
June 19 - 26, 2026 · Lagos, Algarve, Portugal · $4,650
Instructors: Emily Olson
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### Coastal Creativity - A Procreate and Painting Retreat with Artist Lisa Bardot in Portugal
May 5 - 12, 2026 · Lagos, Algarve, Portugal · $4,750
Instructors: Lisa Bardot
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### The Art-Making Buffet Retreat with Former Agent and Artist Lilla Rogers in Tuscany
September 28 - October 5, 2026 · Vaggio, Tuscany, Italy · $4,500
Instructors: Lilla Rogers
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### Watercolor Discoveries Art Retreat with Artist Nicki Traikos in Italy
May 4 - 11, 2026 · Certaldo, Florence, Italy  · $4,750
Instructors: Nicki Traikos
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### Finding Freedom in Abstract Art Retreat with Artist Judy Woods in Spain
May 11 - 18, 2026 · Níjar, Almería, Spain · $4,800
Instructors: Judy Woods
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### Travel Artist Books Retreat with Artists Carla Sonheim and Julie Liger-Belair in Morocco
June 1 - 8, 2026 · Agadir, Morocco · $4,350
Instructors: Julie Liger-Belair, Carla Sonheim
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### Calming Nature Journal Retreat with Artist Amy Maricle in Spain
June 1 - 8, 2026 · Níjar, Almería, Spain · $5,450
Instructors: Amy Maricle
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### Enchanting Watercolor Retreat with Artist Ellen Crimi-Trent in France
June 27 - July 4, 2026 · Sainte Alauzie, Lot-et-Garonne, France · $4,850
Instructors: Ellen Crimi-Trent
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### Botanical Watercolor Exploration Retreat with Artist Kelly Ventura in Greece
May 9 - 16, 2026 · Planos, Zakynthos, Greece · $4,550
Instructors: Kelly Ventura
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### Watercolor Serenity Retreat with Artist Emma Lefebvre in Greece
May 2 - 9, 2026 · Planos, Zakynthos, Greece · $4,700
Instructors: Emma Lefebvre
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### Loose Watercolor Portraits Art Retreat with Artist Agnes Cecile in Italy
May 11 - 18, 2026 · Certaldo, Florence, Italy  · $4,650
Instructors: Agnes Cecile
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### Paint Your Wanderlust III Art Retreat with Artist Tracy Verdugo in Greece
July 4 - 11, 2026 · Planos, Zakynthos, Greece · $4,550
Instructors: Tracy Verdugo
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### Paint Your Wanderlust II Art Retreat with Artist Tracy Verdugo in Portugal
June 20 - 27, 2026 · Casével, Ribatejo, Portugal · $4,550
Instructors: Tracy Verdugo
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### Paint Your Wanderlust Art Retreat with Artist Tracy Verdugo in Scotland
June 7 - 14, 2026 · Buchlyvie, Scotland, UK · $4,550
Instructors: Tracy Verdugo
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### Brushstrokes of Joy Art Retreat with Artist Kristy Rice in Scotland
August 22 - 29, 2026 · Buchlyvie, Scotland, UK · $4,400
Instructors: Kristy Rice
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### Fast and Loose - Expressive Travel Sketchbooks Retreat with Artists Mike Staniford and Debbie Mackinnon in France
May 16 - 23, 2026 · Eymet, Dordogne, France · $4,450
Instructors: Debbie Mackinnon, Mike Staniford
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### Watercolor and Waves Art Retreat with Artist Caroline Simas in Greece
May 16 - 23, 2026 · Planos, Zakynthos, Greece · $4,250
Instructors: Caroline Simas
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### Whimsy and Color Travel Journal Retreat with Artist Lululaberlue in France
April 27 - May 4, 2026 · Teyssode, Occitanie, France · $4,150
Instructors: Lululaberlue - Estelle Calandri
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### Warm Watercolor Botanicals Art Retreat with Artist Harriet de Winton in Portugal
April 28 - May 5, 2026 · Lagos, Algarve, Portugal · $4,800
Instructors: Harriet de Winton
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### Exploring Light, Space and Color Art Retreat with Artist Richard Claremont in Greece
May 30 - June 6, 2026 · Planos, Zakynthos, Greece · $4,350
Instructors: Richard Claremont
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### Tuscan Watercolor Explorations Retreat with Artist Karen Rice in Tuscany
May 8 - 15, 2026 · Vaggio, Tuscany, Italy · $4,250
Instructors: Karen Rice
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### Sculpture and Printmaking Art Retreat with Artist Jeanne Oliver in Italy
May 21 - 28, 2026 · Certaldo, Florence, Italy  · $4,950
Instructors: Jeanne Oliver
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### Calming Nature Journal Retreat with Artist Amy Maricle in Scotland
August 14 - 21, 2026 · Buchlyvie, Scotland, UK · $4,650
Instructors: Amy Maricle
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