What happens on retreat?
Our sketching retreats are designed to build your confidence, refine your skills, and immerse you in a supportive creative community.
Whether it's a weekend or a full week, we step away from everyday distractions to focus entirely on the joy of drawing in beautiful locations with like minded individuals.
Previous retreats
What to pack?
Welcome to the packing list for our upcoming adventure. Preparing your kit is half the fun of a sketching retreat, so I have put together this simple guide to help you get organised.Remember, you do not need to spend a fortune. Use what you have, keep it light, and focus on bringing tools you enjoy using.
How we develop our skills on retreat
- Building confidence: We start with relaxed observation exercises to get your pen moving and help you feel comfortable sketching in any environment.
- Mastering the essentials: You will learn practical methods for tackling perspective, understanding composition, and working with smart, simplified colour palettes.
- Simplifying complex scenes: We teach you how to break down busy landscapes, architecture, and people into basic shapes, making any subject manageable.
- Balanced practice: Every retreat pairs structured, technical instruction in the mornings with plenty of relaxed time to sketch and socialise in the afternoons.
- Seeing your progress: We conclude by looking at your sketches as a whole body of work, which is exactly where your growth and artistic momentum truly shine.
