🪻 France was magic — let’s do it again


Hi Reader,

I'm just back from France, or should I say Cloud Nine!

How do you sum up ten unforgettable days of painting, exploring, and connecting in just one blog post? You can’t — so I didn’t! I’ve written two posts you might enjoy:


France 2026 is filling up fast!

We have just 4 rooms left at Perigord Retreats for next year. Click the button below if you'd like more details.


Italy coming up next...

Last chance to join me in Tuscany in October this year. A week of autumn sketching in a stunning location.


INSPIRATION WALL

Memories from our 10 days together in France...


If you have any questions about upcoming workshops, please don't hesitate to ask.

Warm regards,
Renee

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Renee Walden

Helping others capture their memories in colour is one of the greatest joys of my artistic journey. On watercolour art retreats and in workshops I've watched people grow braver, laugh louder, make friends, and fill pages with art they never thought possible. I'm right there alongside them — and it's magic.

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