Lets Do Something Different
Are you looking for a spark, a new energy a new way of seeing your art practice or art career? Do you want something to sink your teeth into and something to look forward to all next year, just for you and just for your art journey?
I've been working with Michael and Linda of Il Chiostro Workshops putting together my October 2026 Tuscan Sketching and Painting Retreat. The place we're going; Dievole Wine Resort offers us a big slice of what it feels like to be an artist painting in Italy. It's what I always dreamed of and now it's become reality. Beginners and Pros Are Very Welcome
This is a Retreat not a regular 9-5 Workshop.
Its a little bit different. You'll find yourself doing different kinds of creative exercises. Read here about the difference between a workshop and a retreat.
We Wine, We Dine, We Tour, We Shop and We Sketch & Paint like there's no tomorrow.
It looks like play but It's really work on our Inner Artist.
Discover how to tap into your desire of being an artist and how to find the tools that will help you along the way. Learn to create in a group that nourishes this desire and shares the techniques and methods that may just unlock your artist's soul.
"I still take classes and attend online learning as much as i can because there is always some little something that I can learn. Or some big something! " -Karen
What past fellow travelers have said:
"This was the forth time I've attended one of Karen's destination workshops, and I always have a fabulous experience. So inspiring for beginners as well as experienced artists!" - Kathy L., Columbia SC
Click here to see more photos of our recent workshops and see past student reviews.