March 21–28, 2026
Location: Atelier Clos Mirabel, Jurançon, France

Inspired by the tradition of carnet de voyage and the landscapes once sketched by Eugène Delacroix, you'll learn to capture the essence of place through drawing, watercolor, and visual storytelling. Individualized instruction, cultural immersion, gourmet food, and artistic exploration in a stunning setting– this workshop is a creative and inspirational adventure you'll remember for a lifetime.

March 12-17, 2026
Location: Monsaraz, Portugal

Discover how to use hand drawn reportage to tell stories, surrounded by the magic of this Portuguese medieval village. Located next to a 4,000-year-old menhir in the Monsaraz region, Sofia in Monsaraz is an art oasis surrounded by nature, history, and unique beauty.

January 12-Feb 23, 2026
9am-11:30am (PST) or on your own time

The seven week course is designed for beginner sketchers and those looking to refresh their drawing skills. We will cover main sketching techniques, variation on strokes, values, composition, perspective, watercolor techniques, and successful ways of building your sketch from start to finish. Instruction, demos, exercises, and group and individual feedback is part of every class.

January 15-March 5, 2026
9am-11:30am (PST) or on your own time

This brand new eight week course is designed for sketchers who want to explore how drawing can be a powerful tool for communication and visual storytelling. Students will develop the ability to make strong editorial choices—focusing on essential elements and bringing clarity to a visual story. A wide range of classic and contemporary examples of reportage illustration as well as exciting field projects will help students develop their own visual voice.