2026 Workshops

Tailored Painting Retreats

29 April – 08 May – Ardith Goodwin

 

Ardith is a visual artist, creativity influencer, educator and published author. Helping Beautiful Humans move through the world creatively one painting, one lesson, one experience at a time!

This will be Ardith’s 3rd workshop at Perigord Retreats.

13 – 22 May – Bethany fields

 

Bethany is a passionate artist dedicated to  the practice of creativity in day to day life. She teach others how to express themselves through art, gratitude, and the act of slowing down. With a blend of creativity, attention to detail, and a touch of whimsy, Bethany loves to look closely at small details, transforming them into meaningful stories and emotions.

27 May – 05 June Renee Walden

New Zealand artist Renee Walden will be returning to us for her fifth visit. She has a passion for plein air travel sketching and giving others the skills to document their lives in pen and watercolour. Renee has been lucky enough to paint all over the world, capturing memories and notes through hundreds of sketches over the years. Painting outside allows her to make a very strong connection to the places she visits and the people who live there.

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10 – 19 June – Jennifer Bonneteau

The ‘Rainbowslinger’ is coming back for her second workshop with us. Jennifer is a colourful So Cal Artist, Creative Coach and Educator. Through her creations, classes and workshops she strives to provide opportunities for personal development, honest expression and just plan joy.

24 June – 03 July – Cathy Nichols

Cathy is hosting back-to-back workshops with us this year, catching the best of the lavender and sunflower seasons. This will be here 3rd & 4th workshops with us. Cathy aims to capture the sense that nothing is perfect – we have challenges, heartaches, changes & losses in our lives, but there is always a way for joy and hope to emerge. Torn fragments of paper from my life and travels form the textured backdrop for the bright flowers and birds I paint. These fragments are like our memories and experiences. Each is unique, layered and filled with stories.

08 – 17 July – Cathy Nichols 2

Cathy is hosting back-to-back workshops with us this year, catching the best of the lavender and sunflower seasons. This will be here 3rd & 4th workshops with us. Cathy aims to capture the sense that nothing is perfect – we have challenges, heartaches, changes & losses in our lives, but there is always a way for joy and hope to emerge. Torn fragments of paper from my life and travels form the textured backdrop for the bright flowers and birds I paint. These fragments are like our memories and experiences. Each is unique, layered and filled with stories.

21 – 30 July – Christopher Cole 

10 – 19 August – Terry Jarvis

An artist ever since I was little, designer/artist every day now, and still a kid at heart. I LOVE to teach, share and inspire kindreds to be more and more creative!

 

02 – 11 September – Tammy Gilley

Dive into the creative magic where whimsy meets wellness, and discover how I’m transforming everyday moments into artful adventures. Ready to embrace your inner artist? Let’s make some beautiful messes together!

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16 – 25 September – Lori Siebert

Lori is coming back for her 3rd workshop at Perigord Retreats.

Floral specialist. Artist, designer, podcast host & expert on Bloom TV.

An artist ever since I was little, designer/artist every day now, and still a kid at heart.

I LOVE to teach, share and inspire kindreds to be more and more creative!

30 September – 09 October

Charlotte Hamilton

Empowering artists to take the creative risk.

I’m on a creative journey, constantly surprised by what unfolds on my canvas. I’m deeply drawn to painting the human figure, exploring its emotional vulnerability in everyday life. My work reflects the impermanence of existence, using bold strokes and unfinished lines.

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14 – 23 October – Jeanne Oliver

Abstract landscape painter. International instructor and lecturer.

“I produce large scale abstracted landscapes with a focus on the materiality of the paint to allude to emotion and feeling within the natural space.”

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