January 22nd - 30th, 2027 (NOW FULL)

January 31st - February 7th 2027 (REGISTRATION OPEN)

Join us in Tequisquiapan, Mexico, in January 31st to February 7th, 2027 for a unique workshop experience in old Mexico. The workshop is limited to 12 participants to ensure an intimate experience.

The workshop includes  classroom sessions, en plein air painting, meals, and transportation (private driver) to and from Querétaro airport. Meals include all breakfasts and lunches prepared by a private chef at the villa, plus a farewell dinner/celebration with music at the villa. Accommodations are double occupancy and include en plein air sessions, tours, and a private cooking class.

The workshop does not include airfare, trip insurance, tips, meals other than those noted, or optional activities such as massage, yoga, and private wine tasting.

Cost is 1,800 USD based on double occupancy ($1700 if you are a returning participant!). There is a $350 fee to upgrade to single occupancy. We encourage travelers to pair up and share rooms since space is limited. A $300 deposit is required when making a reservation.

This trip includes a weeklong stay in Tequisquiapan with daily indoor watercolor/pen & ink instruction, plein air painting,  pen & ink watercolors and urban sketching in the town and the surrounding areas.

The workshop comprise of a watercolor workshop,  painting including: The basics of watercolor, urban sketching and painting, pen & ink sketching/painting and composing/creating impressionistic watercolor works. The class includes sketching fundamentals, an in-class three-step watercolor process, pencil & ink urban sketching techniques, and en plein air watercolor painting throughout Tequisquiapan.

There is a good introduction and information about Tequis in INTERNATIONAL LIVING. CLICK HERE to LEARN MORE ABOUT TEQUIS!

Located just 30 minutes from the international airport. This trip package will include accommodations at 1 of 2 Villas, pickup and transportation to and from airport on day of arrival and departure, all Breakfast and Lunches (private chef) at main Villa, a departure dinner at main Villa, Classroom and indoor painting workshop and instruction (9:30-1:30pm) with optional plein air painting in the afternoon, a cooking Class (from private chef), select guided tours, morning Yoga, craft Tour and Shopping and a visit to Bernal.  The workshop includes watercolor, pen & ink sketching/watercolor, urban sketching techniques and en plein air instruction. 

Download the MATERIALS LIST for this workshop HERE.

If you would like to contact me for future workshop inquiries, feel free to contact me.

June 18th - 28th, 2027

Experience Norway like never before with our watercolor workshops at sea. Partnering with luxury cruise lines, these unique workshop itineraries journey through dramatic fjords, storybook coastal towns, and breathtaking Nordic landscapes, combining inspiring destinations with guided watercolor instruction and dedicated onboard workshop sessions in an intimate small-ship setting.

Day 1: Embark in Copenhagen, settle into your stateroom aboard the Star Pride, and enjoy a welcome dinner at sea.

Day 2: A day at sea and our first workshop session on board the Star Pride.

Day 3: Stavanger — explore this charming harbor town nestled among dramatic fjords and colorful streets. Half-day workshop session depending on port times.

Day 4: Alesund — discover one of Norway’s most beautiful coastal towns, known for its Art Nouveau architecture and scenic waterfront.

Day 5: Andalsnes — gateway to some of Norway’s most spectacular mountain landscapes, waterfalls, and scenic viewpoints. Half-day workshop session depending on port times.

Day 6: Trondheim — discover this historic Viking city filled with colorful architecture, waterfront charm, and rich Nordic history. Half-day workshop session depending on port times.

Day 7: Froya / Sistranda — experience a quieter side of coastal Norway with rugged island scenery, fishing villages, and endless summer daylight.

Day 8: Olden — sail through breathtaking fjord landscapes surrounded by glaciers, emerald lakes, waterfalls, and mountains.

Day 9: Bergen — explore colorful Hanseatic Bergen, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Day 10: At Sea — a final day at sea to relax, paint, reflect, and enjoy time onboard with fellow artists and travelers.

Day 11: Disembark in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Join us in October 2027 for an immersive, Greek cruise and painting experience on the Windstar Legend as we explore Greek temples and Turkish mosques that punctuate the golden coastlines of these ancient rival nations throughout this 8-day coastal exploration of the Aegean Sea, scenic Dardanelles and the Sea of Maramara. Transit the narrow, time-saving Corinth Canal to Itea and the sacred ruins in the Sanctuary of Apollo.

Sip tart and flavorful white wines made from local Assyrtiko, Athiri and Aidani grapes grown atop the windy ridges of Santorini. Hike between black lava rocks and white pumice stones to the smoldering crater on Nea Kameni.

Shop for fresh fruit and vegetables in an open Turkish market with a local chef, then return to his Bodrum restaurant and cook up Turkish meals paired with regional wines and beer. Stroll in the shade of former terrace houses and columned buildings in ancient Ephesus prior to a late-night stay in the markets and cafes of Kusadasi, Turkey.