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New in 2026:

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We are excited to share the details of the two workshops we will be offering this year. We have entered a partnership with Flavours Holidays, based in Edinburgh, Scotland. With almost 30 years in business, Flavours Holidays organizes more than 300 groups each year and runs workshops and 

retreats in five countries, offering access to exceptional venues.

We are thrilled about this partnership, as Flavours Holidays will be producing our two 2026 workshops. Please read more about each workshop below.

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Karen Ramsay and Kathleen Lanzoni will both be teaching watercolor workshops in Europe in 2026! Karen will lead a watercolor travel sketchbook workshop in the beautiful landscapes of Scotland, and Kathleen will teach a watercolor plein air workshop in stunning Italy. These workshops will combine expert instruction with unforgettable locations—an incredible opportunity to learn, paint, and travel.

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2026 workshop program:

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Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland

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This workshop will take place in the beautiful region of Dumfries and Galloway, located approximately two hours south of Edinburgh.

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Location: Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland

Instructor: Karen Ramsay

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• Workshop: Watercolor Scotland Sketchbook

• Dates: August 26 – September 2, 2026

• Instructor: Karen Ramsay

• Arrival Airport: Edinburgh (EDI)

• Lodging: A beautiful private house

• Maximum Students: 8

• Price: $3,995 per person, private room with private bath

• Nonrefundable deposit: $500 (will be payable to Flavours Holidays)

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Come join us in Scotland for a “Watercolor Scotland Sketchbook” workshop, in the lovely location of Dumfries and Galloway. Join us as we capture the beauty and spirit of Scotland in our watercolor sketchbooks. Working on location, we will have the opportunity to paint peaceful landscapes and 

gardens, along with the scenes from our excursions throughout the workshop. We will learn to simplify what we see, create expressive line and watercolor, and tell the visual story of our travels.

The beauty of the Scottish countryside and hills along with a couple of excursions to Kirkcudbright and Drumlanrig Castle will be the perfect opportunity to fill our sketchbooks with visual memories.

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Tuscany, Italy

 

We will spend a week in the gorgeous region of Tuscany, a dream destination for artists.

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Location: Tuscany, Italy

Instructor: Kathleen Lanzoni

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• Workshop: Tuscany Watercolor Plein Air Painting

• Dates: October 10-17, 2026

• Instructor: Kathleen Lanzoni

• Arrival Airport: Florence (FLR)

• Lodging: A villa outside the town of Lucca, Tuscany

• Maximum Students: 10

• Price: $3,495 per person, private room with private bath

• Nonrefundable deposit: $500 (will be payable to Flavours Holidays)

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Imagine an entire week, painting at a private Villa, in the countryside of Tuscany! Artists will paint each day with personal feedback from Kathleen. Record your own personal adventure through painting and feel the artistic growth! We will stay at a rustic villa for the week with painting excursions to nearby towns, including Florence and the walled town of Volterra.

Once you have arrived at the airport in Florence, all is included: transportation, lodging, excursions, food and wine. We will even have our own private chef! The villa for your painting holiday in Tuscany provides wonderful inspiration for painters. Not only are the views stunning, but the grounds of the villa are also the perfect place to relax and get the creative juices flowing.

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