Beth Ostapiuk Workshop 2026
In this workshop, you will learn how versatile watercolor can be…
In Art Studio: How to convert a photo into a pleasing composition, how to paint lofty skies and glistening water, bold and bright botanicals, textural bricks and stones of ancient village walls and magnificent architecture. You will learn techniques to enhance your watercolors such as color mixing, glazing, value shifts, texturising and applying textural collage papers to give more depth and life.
Plein Air: Plein Air was born in France. It means “in the open air”. Plein Air allows artists to capture the transient effects of light and weather directly from observation. You will have the opportunity to sketch, photograph and paint outdoors. You will learn the fundamentals of “Urban sketching” and “Journaling” as we paint our way through breathtaking scenery and sites of the region.
Other Daily Activities: Enjoy daily home-cooked French cuisine, take a swim in the river or pool, spend time in the studio, stroll the grounds, or engage in amazing conversations with other creatively minded people. We will explore the quaint villages, castles, medieval churches, incredible landscape and views, and the local markets.
Hopefully, you will come away from this workshop learning many new skills and techniques to enhance your own artwork, make some new friends and create great memories to last a lifetime.
Plein Air & Studio Painting
Delicious Homemade Dinners
Katel cooks us the tastiest meals for our picnics and evening meals using the very best quality ingredients and her years of experience.
Daily Excursions
To Beautiful Locations
About Beth Ostapiuk
Beth Ostapiuk is an Award-Winning International artist, instructor and creative crafter of many mediums from pottery to pysanky. Her love for nature and fond appreciation for the world around her is displayed in her vibrant watercolour paintings.
Her unique style brings depth and life through transparent layers of colour, texture and design elements. Beth is an active member of the Central Coast Watercolour Society, Lompoc Art Association, a signature member of the Morro Bay Art Association and a charter member of the Incredible Egg Facebook group.
You can see her work online at Fine Art America and in galleries and wineries around Santa Maria, California. She is an experienced art teacher who has taught at international art retreats as well as being an active art faculty member at Allan Hancock College. All feel Beth’s passion for art and teaching, as she encourages others to appreciate this beautiful world and to follow her motto to “live creatively every day”.
“Art is an infinite journey. We are all on that creative path somewhere. You never know where it will lead you.”
A Day out Looks Like this:
You’ll start your day with a breakfast of freshly baked French pastries, homemade yoghurt, or fresh fruit, which you can enjoy in the conservatory as you watch the sun rise. We’ll head out around 9 am when the places we visit are quiet and the weather is perfect.
You can spend a morning exploring a new place by walking around the side streets to get a feel for the local atmosphere or by sitting in a quiet spot to do some sketching. There’s always a beautiful picnic lunch of fresh salads, quiches, homemade cookies, and much more waiting in the shade when you’re ready to eat (wine, of course!).
Then, in the afternoons, we generally head back to the studio for some creative time as well as some time to use the pool, nap or find a quiet spot for reading, sunbathing, painting or chatting.
In the evening, we put on a homemade, locally sourced 3-course meal complete with wine. Katel really is the star of the show; you won’t be disappointed with her cooking!
After dinner, you’re free to head back to the studio to paint, enjoy the sunset or use the hot tub. There are plenty of little walks to go on, lots of nature to experience or time to catch up with family and friends.
We design our workshops so that everyone gets what they want out of their time with us.
Some Excursion Locations
Excursions may include but are not limited to the following
Rocamadour
Part of the Camino Trail. Historical & religious significance. Breathtaking village perched on a cliff.
Sarlat
One of the most well preserved medieval towns in France. Amazing market with local produce.
Beynac Castle
Home of Richard the Lionheart, perfect for a picnic by the river and plein air painting in the shade.
Saint Cirq Lapopie
One of the most beautiful villages in France. Incredibly picturesque. Perfect for shopping & painting.
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