Mixed Media Art Workshop in Paris, France with Mary Beth Shaw
An Inspiring Blend of Studio Art Classes, Neighborhood Walks, and Parisian Moments
Dates: September 18-25, 2027
Duration: 7 nights
Location: Paris, France
Cost: from $4295 per person double/twin occupancy, $5090 for a private, single occupancy room
Max Class Size: 14
Land only. Non-art travel companion packages available (spaces are limited). All amounts in US dollars.
Mixed Media Art Workshop in Paris, France
I love Mary Beth’s teaching style! She invites, informs, and inspires. I loved that she worked right along with us. Mary Beth helped us see the world and respond to it in new ways. It was wonderful how our art workshop projects all reflected each person’s individual experience. Show and Share night was amazing.
What to Expect
Art Journal Workshop in Paris, France
Mixed Media Art Program
Each day, Mary Beth leads relaxed, inspiring studio sessions where you’ll build a mixed‑media travel journal from the ground up. Working with collage, acrylics, stencils, mark‑making tools, and unexpected textures, you’ll learn techniques for layering, composition, and expressive visual storytelling. Mary Beth’s playful, approachable teaching style encourages experimentation and creative confidence. By week’s end, you’ll have a beautifully crafted journal—filled with sketches, painted impressions, handwritten notes, and tactile memories—capturing your Paris experience in a way photographs alone never could.
Touring & Travel
Our days unfold on foot and by metro, moving through Paris the way locals do. Each outing is curated specifically for this workshop—neighborhood wanderings, inspiring viewpoints, hidden corners, and moments that spark creative response. With a thoughtfully paced itinerary, you’ll have time to observe, sketch, photograph, and gather materials as you go. This is immersive travel: unhurried, sensory, and deeply connected to place. Every walk becomes part of your art practice, and every experience feeds the journal you’ll bring home.
What you’ll love
1. Small group classes
With a maximum class size of 14, you can expect quality time with Mary Beth as well as your friendly classmates.
2. Immersive experiences
Step away from your everyday life and fully experience the food, culture, and landscape of the French Riviera
3. Planning with Care
We take care of the details. You enjoy your vacation!
4. Art Workshop Studio
Designated art workshop space near the hotel and in the heart of Montmartre.
Inclusions
art workshop in France
- Daily mixed media art journal classes with Mary Beth Shaw
- Dedicated studio space
- Breakfast daily
- Welcome lunch
- Gelato!
- Daily walks to discover Paris
- Prepaid Navigo Pass for free access to Paris’ Metro
- Visit Paris’ famous Vanves Flea Market and Old and Used Book Market or Saint Ouen Flea Market
- Walking tour of Montmartre with a local guide
- Sunset and champagne Seine river cruise
- Admission to Musee D’Orsay and Rodin Museums
- Discover boutique art supply stores
- Tastes of famous patisserie and street food snacks
- Farewell dinner in the home of a Parisian artist
- Fully hosted and escorted
- All hotel taxes and service fees
Art Workshop in Paris, France Itinerary…
Daily schedule is subject to change.
Day 1
Settle into Paris at your own pace before meeting the group for a friendly welcome and orientation walk through the neighborhood. It’s a gentle introduction to the week ahead—time to stretch your legs, get acquainted, and soak in your first impressions of the city. An optional group dinner offers an easy way to connect and begin the journey together.
Day 2
We ride the metro to one of Paris’ iconic flea markets, a paradise of vintage papers, textiles, ephemera, and unexpected finds perfect for mixed‑media journals. After browsing and gathering inspiration, we enjoy a relaxed group lunch. Back at the hotel, a show‑and‑share session lets everyone compare discoveries and spark ideas for the pages ahead.
Day 3
Today’s walk explores Montmartre beyond the usual paths—quiet lanes, artists’ corners, and views that have inspired generations. Enjoy free time for lunch and browsing the area’s textile and art‑supply shops. In the afternoon, we return to the studio for a focused art session, layering Paris’ impressions and found-treasures into the first pages of your travel journal.
Day 4
We begin on Île Saint‑Louis, stroll past Notre Dame, and wander toward Saint‑Germain. Along the way we stop at boutique art stores and charming corners that invite noticing and note‑taking. It’s a day of inspiration gathered step by step. In the afternoon, we return to the studio for class, transforming the textures and colors of the walk into layered journal pages.
Day 5
The morning is devoted to the Musée d’Orsay, where Impressionist masterpieces offer endless creative sparks. From there, we stroll through the Louvre grounds to the Tuileries Gardens for a relaxed lunch break. The afternoon brings dedicated studio time, translating the day’s visual richness into paint, collage, and expressive marks. In the evening take in the beauty of Paris at night on our Seine cruise.
Day 6
We begin at a lively street market, gathering fresh ingredients for a picnic on the Champs de Mars with views of the Eiffel Tower. Afterward, we visit the Rodin Museum, exploring sculpture and serene gardens. The day concludes back in the studio, where you’ll fold these final Paris moments into your mixed‑media journal.
Day 7
Our final morning is devoted to studio time, adding finishing touches and final layers to your mixed‑media travel journal. In the afternoon, you may join an optional soufflé‑making class—a fun, hands‑on culinary experience. That evening, we gather in an artist’s home and studio for a warm journal‑sharing session and a memorable farewell dinner, celebrating the creativity, friendships, and Paris moments we’ve collected throughout the week.
Day 8
Enjoy a final breakfast before departing at your leisure. The hotel will gladly hold your luggage if your departure is later than checkout, giving you time for one last stroll, café stop, or sketch before heading home. Depart with a full heart, a community of artist friends, and a beautifully layered record of your Paris adventure.
A full week of leisurely sightseeing and cultivating creativity
Important Notes
Art Workshop in France
Deposits
Your place on a tour is secured once we have received and confirmed your deposit payment. Before the final payment date, a non-refundable deposit of $500 for walking vacations and $750 for art vacation workshops is required. After the final payment date, the entire tour amount must be received to hold a space on a program.
You may cancel for any reason up to 90 days prior to departure and your non-refundable deposit may be forwarded to a future tour. Any balance on your account will be returned. For complete details please see our Terms and Conditions.
Solo travelers and single supplements
For our guests who are traveling solo... for your comfort we offer private rooms. Whenever possible singles will be placed in the same room category as our double or twin rooms.
Twin / Double Rooms
Please be aware twin beds in Europe may have very little or no space between beds. Also, for double beds, instead of a king or queen mattress, double beds are often two adjoining twin mattresses secured together and made with double bedding.
Fitness
Walking is a part of this program. It is both a means of visiting locations and a way to immerse yourself in a place. Our scheduled walks are usually 1-2 hours long at a casual pace. Participants should be able to comfortably walk 2 miles in an hour. We provide a general description of our walks here. It is your responsibility to know your own physical and medical condition with respect to the advisability of participating in a chosen trip. Please be realistic about your physical abilities when booking an active walking vacation. We suggest you prepare by doing at least 1 hour of walking several times per week, and a longer walk at least once per week. Ideally, include walks with elevation change and stairs. (There are always stairs.) If you have compromised knees, hips, back this tour will be challenging and perhaps not appropriate.
As with any exercise program, we recommend you consult with your physician prior to your arrival regarding the suitability of a walking tour.
Some of our guests find trekking poles helpful on steep or uneven terrain. In Europe they are quite common. Before using them on a vacation, please practice at home. We strongly advise you get comfortable using trekking poles on familiar paths first.
For additional information on these topics and more, please see our FAQ page.
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