Upcoming Workshops and Classes

City Drawing Trip Paris, June 2024

When
Friday, June 21st to Sunday, June 23rd, 2024

Where
Paris

Why
For both creatives who draw regularly and could use a drawing boost, and for people who used to draw and would love to get back into it.
Not a business trip or family vacation, but three days just for you. Drawing is the focus, as you might expect, and there's time to explore beautiful Paris as well!

What
Taking yourself out of your usual environment and landing in a different world, leads to a shift in your being and senses.
Bonjour Paris! Hello sunny terraces on the sidewalk. Coffee and croissants among the French, picnics in the city park. Walks along Canal Saint Martin (and the Seine if you want).
Through drawing assignments, you'll see your surroundings differently and experience Paris in a way you haven't before: as an artist. And we are all artists.
Koosje and Sabine are experienced workshop instructors in addition to being illustrators/artists, and create a safe space for you and the small group of workshop participants; people who you surely have a lot in common with.

The City Drawing Trip includes four inspiring half-day assignments from Koosje and Sabine, a portrait party, City Drawing Trip e-book about drawing while traveling, a gift package including a nice sketchbook for the City Drawing Trip, 2 favorite drawing pens (1 from Koosje and 1 from Sabine), and more goodies. Excludes all meals and transportation to Paris.

Practical info
Costs including hotel:
Early bird price until May 21st: €897 including VAT. After that, €997 including VAT. Costs without accomodation:
Early bird rate until May 21st: €597 including VAT. After that, €697 including VAT.

The City Drawing Trip Paris includes:
• 4 inspiring half-day assignments from Koosje and Sabine, a portrait party, a gift package including a travel sketchbook for the City Drawing Trip, 2 favorite drawing pens (1 from Koosje and 1 from Sabine), and more goodies.
• Prices exclude all meals and transportation to and in Paris.
• Locations for classes will be in/around Le Marais neigborhood and around Canal Saint Martin. All walking distance from the hotel.

Cancelation Policy
• Canceling more than 31 days before departure? Then the organizer will refund the full amount.
• Canceling within 31 days before departure: no refund. Unfortunately, no exceptions can be made, even for personal emergencies. Please consider purchasing travel insurance to cover this.
• There is no refund if you need to leave the City Drawing Trip earlier, arrive later, or choose not to participate in a particular program component.
• The organizer reserves the right to cancel the City Drawing Trip. In that case, the full amount will be refunded.

FAQs
1. What time do I need to be there on Friday? And until what time on Sunday?
• We start on Friday at 2:00 PM (so you can take the Thalys train that morning) at a beautiful location that you'll hear about from us in time. Make sure to check in by 1:00 PM (if you booked a hotel through us) so you can leisurely stroll to the starting location. You probably won't be able to access your room yet, but you can store your luggage at the hotel.
• We wrap up on Sunday afternoon at 3:00 PM, giving you enough time to return to your hotel, pick up your luggage, and - if you're traveling by train - head to Gare du Nord. So, book your Thalys train for departure around 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM (or stay longer and catch the last train at 7:30 PM).

2. What if I find a trip like this quite exciting and may be a bit nervous or anxious?
• Creating a pleasant environment where all participants feel safe is our priority. This enhances the creative process.
•We promote a positive mindset about what you create yourself and do not judge drawings as good or bad. Instead, we value your courage, enjoyment, and growth.
•We're not a class where grades are given but a group of creatives seeking growth (and a fun time in an a-ma-zing city).

3. What drawing materials should I bring?
• Take 1 pencil and 1 drawing pen as a basic. And you can even take either one and still have a great City Drawing Trip. Seriously.
• But mainly bring what you enjoy working with or what you would like to work with. Or something you haven't used in a while or have lying around but never picked up to create with.
• Sniffing around each other's drawing materials is part of a City Drawing Trip, and visiting the art supply store in Paris after that sniffing, is always a success.

Organized by
Sabine Wisman et moi.
Originally, we offered this adventurous creativity retreat in Dutch only, but by popular demand, we will be teaching in English.
If you have any questions, please email me at info@koosjekoene.com

For signing up, you will be directed To Sabine Wisman’s website

1. Sign up for the workshop sessions including accomodation: click here
2. Sign up for the workshop sessions, no accomodation: click here

Vacation Workshop Edinburgh - July 2024

When
July 22-26 2024

Where
Edinburgh, Scotland

Why
To travel is to go on adventure. So many impressions. Different culture, architecture, views, tastes and smells… it’s all part of the experience. What better way to document it all in your sketchbook, and doing it along with other artists like you? Together, we will explore this historic and charming city and take it all in. Then capture your experience of the place by urban sketching. We'll draw, draw, draw!
Let's fill our travel sketchbooks together while sharing an amazing experience.

What
Discover Edinburgh, Scotland and its rich history and stunning architecture, including the iconic Edinburgh Castle. The city also offers a vibrant cultural scene, with museums, and a welcoming atmosphere that makes it a bucket list destination.

Brenda, who is our host and organizer of the trip, will bring us to the most beautiful spots in Edinburgh. I will teach 5 art classes (1 each day) on amazing locations.
We'll visit museums and sites together, Even if you think you can’t, I’ll teach you fun techniques and exercises, that will help you to capture things/[places/views that might seem overwhelming at first.
We’ll explore line, color, shape and composition, and we all do it on location, drawing our surroundings.

You will see unique architecture, historical sites, visit museums and the Edinburgh Castle, taste the food, feel the city’s vibe, draw, draw, draw, and draw some more.

During this trip, you’ll learn from me, but also from your fellow travelers -it’s truly inspiring.
By the end of it your sketchbook is filled with memories, and you can go home energized and inspired.

Organized by Brenda Murray, Studio56Boutique

All information is HERE

Travel Sketchbook Vacation September 2024- Greece - SOLD OUT

When
Sept 24 - Oct 6 2024

Where
Greece

Why
Traveling is an adventure. And let’s experience it together!
All the new impressions, culture, architecture and views: you can capture it all in your travel sketchbook. What better way to document it all in your sketchbook, and doing it along with other artists like you? Together, we will explore several Greek Islands, and draw every day on location.
Let's fill our travel sketchbooks together while sharing an amazing experience.

Immerse yourself in the culture and cuisine. Walk ancient paths and meet with locals who are happy to share their knowledge and love of the islands.

Organized by Brenda Murray, Studio56Boutique

What
Art classes and Island hopping!
Art classes are all entirely in the field. I will encourage you to draw what you see and have fun doing it. Each art class will be inspired by the beautiful locations we visit. Regardless of experience, I’ll show you how to see with beginner’s eyes.

Leave the tour buses and cruise ships behind. Experience an authentic Greece. Meet new friends. Capture it all in your very own sketchbook travel journal. This truly will be an art-filled travel adventure.

Organized by The Blue Walk

All information is HERE