ALPINE CREATIVE TOURS
Painting Workshops in Europe since 2018
Welcome to Alpine Creative Tours.
Please find below our 2023 European workshop program.
More workshops will be added as details are finalized. Please go to the Reservation Form to sign up for a workshop.
2023 workshop program
"Art Immersion Retreat", Mallorca, Spain
The island of Mallorca has always attracted painters, writers, poets, musicians and other artists. We will return to this magical island for an art immersion retreat in 2023. Bring your art supplies, travel sketchbook, your pens, pencils, paints, and/or camera, for a week of creativity! This is an INDEPENDENT ARTIST trip, geared towards the intermediate and advanced artist who likes to work independently, but who wants to benefit from the structure and organization of a group trip. No art instruction is given during this retreat.
Retreat: "Art Immersion Retreat" in Mallorca
Dates: March 11-18, 2023
Medium: Acrylics, pastel, sketching, watercolor, photography.
Price: $2,900 after $200 Early Bird Discount
"Postcards from Provence", Bonnieux, France
FOR WATERCOLOR BEGINNER'S
This workshop is created for those of you who have never before painted in watercolors. The medium of watercolor allows for very few corrections – and by learning the basic techniques early on, students will be able to eliminate making a lot of the mistakes that are so frustrating.
And what better place to learn it than in Provence?
Workshop: "Postcards from Provence"
Dates: May 13-20, 2023
Instructor: John Keeling
Medium: Watercolor, sketching.
Price: $3,590 after $200 Early Bird Discount
"Painting Provence in Watercolor", Bonnieux, France
Sketching on location, while traveling, is an art form that you can take with you on every future trip. Karen will lead this workshop, where you will sketch everything from small towns, lively markets, interiors of coffee shops to exteriors of old churches and other majestic landmarks.
Workshop: "Painting Provence in Watercolor" SOLD OUT, Waitlist open
Dates: May 20-27, 2023
Instructor: Karen Ramsay
Medium: Watercolor sketchbook journaling.
Price: $3,590 after $200 Early Bird Discount
"Watercolors of Provence", Provence, France
Spectacular countryside of vineyards and orchards, fascinating "perched" hill-top villages, outstanding natural produce and the light of Van Gogh and Cezanne. You will soon see why Kathleen Lanzoni loves this area and is excited to take a group to enjoy Provence. Whether you are a novice or experienced painter, this trip will be fun and educational for all!
Workshop: "Watercolors of Provence"
Dates: May 30-June 6, 2023
Instructor: Kathleen Lanzoni
Medium: Plein Air Watercolor Painting
Price: $3,590 after $200 Early Bird Discount
"Art Immersion Retreat", Lake Como, Italy
2 spots left
Bring your art supplies, travel sketchbook, your pens, pencils, paints, and/or camera, for this week of creativity in the beautiful Italian Lakes area. The region will provide a colorful palette, inspiring you to create in the moment.
This is an INDEPENDENT ARTIST trip, geared towards the intermediate and advanced artist who likes to work independently, but who wants to benefit from the structure and organization of a group trip. No art instruction is given during this retreat - but experienced art teacher Sarah Bracco will facilitate our afternoon get togethers, when we gather to share work of the day. Sarah has taught a variety of workshops and this will be her 3rd trip with Alpine Creative Tours. Join Sarah and other creatives and escape for a week, grow as an artist and share experiences with other artists!
Retreat: "Art Immersion Retreat in Italy"
Dates: September 17-23, 2023
Medium: Acrylics, pastel, sketching, watercolor, photography.
Price: $3,340 after $200 Early Bird Discount
