Sketches.n.Scrubs holding a colourful watercolour painting of a coastal scene with boats, hills, and a house she painted on a solo art retreat; in front of a real landscape of a cove with cliffs and water.
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Art Retreats

Sketchbook Retreat - June 2026
SOLD OUT - Gouache & Watercolour Retreat

Beautifully curated art retreats in stunning locations perfect for creating art.

Several colourful watercolour paintings painted by Sketches.n.Scrubs en plein air, spread out on a wooden table with some art supplies visible in the background.
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A woman, Sketches.n.Scrubs, with long hair smiling at a wooden table with colourful artwork she painted in front of her, with a beach and boats in the background.

  • Although each retreat has a unique focus, all of them are tailored to artists of all skill levels looking to dedicate time to painting and focusing on their creative practise.

  • All the art retreats include accommodation, breakfast, daily art demonstrations and curated extras. Other aspects (e.g. meals, location etc. ) vary from retreat to retreat.

  • Flights, airport transfers, travel insurance, art supplies and most lunches/dinners unless specified are not included.

    List of recommended supplies will be provided ahead of the retreats.

  • Yes, the rooms in retreats are single occupancy. That said, there are some shared room options at a reduced rate. Non-participant guests are also welcome for an additional fee.

  • Absolutely — most guests come solo, and leave with new art friends. You’ll have your own space to unwind, and plenty of opportunities to connect.

  • Yes! All the retreats are open to all skill levels and provide an excellent opportunity to start your art journey in a beautiful place, with kind guidance and lots of fun.

  • It depends on the retreat. Some of the retreats may have sessions creating art outdoors. That said, they too are dependent on comfortable weather and it will be detailed in the retreat’s description.

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Sketches.n.Scrubs, on an art retreat, painting with watercolours on a bench on a beach, showing others that they can paint outdoors too.

Any Questions?

If you are interested, have any questions, or enquiries please feel free to get in touch! You can email me via sketches.n.scrubs@gmail.com or contact me through the form.

Art Retreat image - A watercolour painting by Sketches.n.Scrubs, of a coastal scene with boats, placed on white rocks by a real harbor with a rocky hill and water in the background.
Colourful watercolour paintings of seaside landscapes by Sketches.n.Scrubs, laid out on a pebble beach with boats in the water and cliffs in the background.
Sketches.n.Scrubs holding a colourful watercolour sketch of a boat on a beach, with a coastal cliff and ocean in the background.