Painting & Drawing Holidays to Awaken Your Inner Artist!

Learn and master drawing and painting on a
stress-free holiday

Our creative holidays in France leave you smiling!

Talk to us about your wishes for your creative holiday
“What we see changes what we know. What we know changes what we see.” Jean Piaget

Our Creative Holidays in France

Surrounded by nature, our peaceful retreat in the hills of Najac, one of France’s “Plus Beaux Village de France”, offers creative holidays in France that will make you smile. Relax in our stylish and tranquil accommodations and enjoy the perfect backdrop for painting & drawing holidays.

during creative holiday in france learning botanical drawing
Botanical drawing of sage from the garden
Draw and paint what you see
Inspired by nature

Our subjects are found in the natural forest and the charming garden of La Forêt Souriante. You can use a variety of drawing materials, such as graphite, charcoal, ink, watercolor, and pastel.



Saturday May 16 – 23 Fully Booked

Draw and paint what you see
Drawing and painting from life

(Learn to) look at the world around you with an artist’s eye. (Re)discover the joy of drawing and painting through helpful instructions and inspiring tips from Anita, an experienced and enthusiastic art teacher.
Saturday May 30 – June 6 Fully Booked
Saturday June 27 – July 4 Fully Booked
Saturday 22 – 29 August Fully Booked
Saturday 5 – 12 September Fully Booked

Draw and paint what you see
Urban sketching and rural sketching

Experience a week of on-location drawing with diverse materials like graphite, charcoal, ink, watercolor, and pastel. The Najac area offers vast inspiration and charm!

Saturday June 13 – 20 Fully Booked
Saturday July 25 – August 1 Fully Booked

An inspiring painting holiday in France
Acrylic & Watercolour

Unleash your imagination and explore the endless possibilities of acrylic and watercolour. Experiment freely and discover endless varieties of artistic combinations that spark your imagination.

Saturday July 11 – 18 Fully Booked
Saturday August 8 – 15 Fully Booked

watercolour in the garden during creative holiday in France

Find Your Perfect Artistic Getaway

Looking for a creative holiday that suits your personal interests and learning goals?
Our Creative Holidays in France offer plenty of flexibility, so you can focus on the art forms you’re passionate about.
For instance, if you’re eager to learn botanical drawing but can’t attend the dedicated week,
you can still join our other drawing and painting sessions and master the techniques of botanical art during those weeks.

When to Choose an Acrylic and Watercolor Painting Holiday?

The summer holidays are the perfect time for you to take a break.
You prefer to start painting right away.
Acrylic and watercolor painting are a good fit for you, or you’re interested in learning to paint with one (or both) of these mediums.
You enjoy exploring different painting techniques and the possibilities they offer.
You enjoy having endless possibilities for subjects to paint.
You like to spend more time exploring and painting a single subject.
You find inspiration in discussing each other’s work and learning from one another.

Urban & Rural sketching is Perfect for You if:

June or September are the months you’d like to enjoy your holiday.
You find drawing nature or buildings fascinating (or would love to learn).
The idea of sketching in different locations appeals to you, allowing you to fully enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Najac.
You’d like to learn sketching and/or watercolor painting techniques.
You love using color in your drawings, but also appreciate sketching with graphite, fineliner, or ink.
Drawing in a sketchbook is something that truly appeals to you.
The idea of all participants sketching the same sort of subject and seeing how everyone interprets it inspires you.

Choose Drawing and Painting from Life if:

The period when you can enjoy your creative holiday is flexible.
It’s not that important to you what subject you draw or paint.
You enjoy having the freedom to choose what to draw or paint during the lesson.
You’d like to learn (more) drawing and painting techniques.
You find joy in experimenting with different drawing and painting materials.
You like (the idea of) working with an easel while drawing or painting.
You find it inspiring to see and discuss both your own work and the work of others.
Inspiring drawing spot for creative holiday in 2026 in France

The Program of your creative holiday

Enjoy inspiring art lessons in the mornings, followed by free time for creative work in the spacious studio or explore with us the surroundings and swim in the river during the afternoon. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided, offering you delicious, vegetarian dishes that fuel both body and soul. Of course there will be time enough for you to unwind and relax in the garden with a book, to go for a walk, or to simply enjoy nature.

Explore the Details of the Program in the Creative Week

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