Watercolour workshops

Compare practical watercolour workshops and residential painting retreats in one place.

Check the paper and materials list, outdoor schedule, teaching level, and wet-weather plan.

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A Loose Approach to Master Watercolour with Herman Pekel
A Loose Approach to Master Watercolour with Herman Pekel
A Loose Approach to Master Watercolour with Herman Pekel
Workshop

Greenhills, Australia

A Loose Approach to Master Watercolour with Herman Pekel

Oct 6 – Oct 11, 20268 places6 days / 5 nights6-11 October 2026One of eight guest roomsworkshop
Atmospheric Watercolour Painting Holiday in Marrakech
Atmospheric Watercolour Painting Holiday in Marrakech
Atmospheric Watercolour Painting Holiday in Marrakech
Workshop

Marrakech, Morocco

Atmospheric Watercolour Painting Holiday in Marrakech

Oct 11 – Oct 17, 202612 places7 days / 6 nights11-17 October 2026Shared tripleworkshop
4-Day Watercolour Art Retreat in Lanzarote
4-Day Watercolour Art Retreat in Lanzarote
4-Day Watercolour Art Retreat in Lanzarote
Workshop

Lanzarote, Spain

4-Day Watercolour Art Retreat in Lanzarote

Nov 5 – Nov 8, 202612 places4 days / 3 nights5–8 November 2026Shared or private room at a partner villaVisual Arts
Miga van der Merwe Perspex Art Retreat
Miga van der Merwe Perspex Art Retreat
Miga van der Merwe Perspex Art Retreat
Workshop

Chintsa East, South Africa

Miga van der Merwe Perspex Art Retreat

Nov 26 – Nov 29, 20264 days26-29 November 2026Shared or single occupancyworkshop
Christmas Five Day Painting Special at Brambles
Christmas Five Day Painting Special at Brambles
Christmas Five Day Painting Special at Brambles
Workshop

Sprytown, United Kingdom · Retreat

Christmas Five Day Painting Special at Brambles

Dec 5 – Dec 10, 20265 days / 5 nights5-10 December 2026Single occupancy or shared double roomworkshop
Painting Retreat in Southern Spain with Sue O'Mara
Painting Retreat in Southern Spain with Sue O'Mara
Painting Retreat in Southern Spain with Sue O'Mara
Workshop

Comares, Spain

Painting Retreat in Southern Spain with Sue O'Mara

Mar 1 – Mar 5, 20275 days / 4 nights1-5 March 2027Ensuite or private bathroomworkshop
Art as Poetry: Watercolour Retreat in Umbria
Art as Poetry: Watercolour Retreat in Umbria
Art as Poetry: Watercolour Retreat in Umbria
Workshop

Monte Santa Maria Tiberina, Italy

Art as Poetry: Watercolour Retreat in Umbria

Mar 26 – Mar 31, 20277 places6 days / 5 nights26–31 March 2027Private room for every guestworkshop
Sketchbook Italia with Sue Cooper
Sketchbook Italia with Sue Cooper
Sketchbook Italia with Sue Cooper
Workshop

Sant'Angelo in Pontano, Italy

Sketchbook Italia with Sue Cooper

Jun 6 – Jun 13, 20278 places7 days6-13 June 2027Room allocation confirmed at bookingworkshop

How workshops work

1.Compare the practical details

Check the dates, price, discipline, group size, materials, and whether accommodation is included before requesting a place.

2.Request a place through Artaway

Use the workshop page to ask questions or request a place. Artaway keeps the first contact in one place.

3.Agree the booking with the organiser

The organiser confirms availability, payment, cancellation terms, and any travel or accommodation details directly with you.

Common questions

Who runs the workshops on Artaway?
Independent artists, hosts, and creative spaces. Each listing names the organiser and explains who is teaching, what the workshop covers, and where it takes place.
Does every workshop include accommodation?
No. Some workshops include accommodation, some offer it as an option, and others are day sessions only. Check the accommodation details on each listing or use the accommodation filter.
How do I request a place?
Open the workshop and send your request through Artaway. The organiser will follow up to confirm availability and next steps. For some listings, Artaway will pass your enquiry to the organiser.
Does Artaway process workshop payments?
Not currently. Prices come from the organiser, and you agree payment, cancellation terms, and any remaining details directly before paying.

From the journal

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