A Fall Get-Away to Paint in Italy!
This is a dream come true — and it’s calling your name. Join Jacqueline for a magical Creative Watercolor Journaling retreat in the golden hills of Umbria, where time stretches, inspiration pours from every cobblestone, and the air itself feels ancient and enchanted. If Italy has been whispering to you, this is your moment to leap into castle living, artful adventures, and a week overflowing with creative joy. October 19-27, 2026 with Art&Soul Art Retreats. Contact me for more information.
Two Exciting Ways to Paint in Italy and France
- Art and Soul Gubbio, Italy October 19-27, 2026 Creative Watercolor Journaling. Registration is now open – https://www.artandsoulretreat.com/gubbio…/workshops/7112
- Le Monastere, Limoux, France, June 5-19, 2027 – Watercolor Painting in France – it is not too early to start planning for a colorful, fun painting trip to Limoux, France June 2027! EMAIL ME
Watercolor Workshop in Italy!
October 19-27, 2026
Register with Art & Soul: https://artandsoulretreat.com/gubbio-italy/workshops/7112
Brushstrokes & French Daydreams in France 2027
This year’s trip to France was a beautiful reminder of why we travel with our sketchbooks: to slow down, to notice, to savor. Together we painted castles, vineyards, flowers, and tiny corners of Limoux that felt like secrets whispered just to us. Our days were filled with laughter, discovery, and the kind of creative energy that stays with you long after you’re home.
And now, with those memories still glowing, I’m excited to invite you to join me for France 2027. We’ll return to the charm and color of southern France — with fresh locations, new prompts, and even more opportunities to let your art wander.
Watercolor Art Retreat Workshops in Limoux, France and Gubbio, Italy! 2026
PAINT, EXPLORE, EAT, LAUGH, REPEAT!
France and Italy are calling — and your watercolor journal wants to go.
–Le Monastere, Limoux, France, June 5-19, 2026 – Watercolor Painting in France – it is not too early to start planning for a colorful, fun painting trip to Limoux, France June 2027! – one single room still available!
–Art and Soul Gubbio, Italy October 19-27, 2026 Creative Watercolor Journaling. Registration is now open – https://www.artandsoulretreat.com/gubbio…/workshops/7112
Ready to take your art somewhere unforgettable? Join me in France and Italy for watercolor workshops filled with inspiration, laughter, gorgeous scenery, and the kind of creative breakthroughs that only happen when you’re painting abroad.
Painting in Gubbio, Italy – October 19-27, 2026
Creative Watercolor Journaling with Jacqueline Newbold
Registration is officially open, and this is going to be an unforgettable adventure.
We’ll be staying in a beautifully restored castle in the heart of Gubbio, surrounded by medieval charm, winding cobblestone streets, and the golden light of Umbria. This workshop blends creativity, culture, and travel in the most inspiring way.
Along with our Creative Watercolor Journaling sessions, you’ll enjoy:
- Artistically curated excursions
- Delicious Italian dinners and local Umbrian wines
- Visits to stunning ceramic studios
- A papermaking experience in Fabriano, birthplace of artisanal paper
- A guided tour to Assisi
- And so much more woven into our days together
- EMAIL ME @ Art & Soul – Gubbio, Italy October 19–27, 2026 Creative Watercolor Journaling with Jacqueline Newbold
This workshop is perfect for anyone who wants to deepen their watercolor practice, explore Italy through an artist’s eyes, and fill their journal with color, texture, and memories.
Check out my watercolor journal featured in the upcoming May 2026 Somerset Studio Magazine!
New Watercolor Workshops with Jacqueline Newbold 2026 and 2027
Here are some of my Upcoming Watercolor Workshops! Let me know if you would like more information…
-Art and Soul March 17-18, 2026 Watercolor Art Journal
-Art and Soul March 19, 2026 Chasing Butterflies, Birds, and Flowers
–Le Monastere, Limoux, France, June 6-20, 2026 – Watercolor Painting in France – just 2 spots left!
–Art and Soul Gubbio, Italy October 19-27, 2026 Creative Watercolor Journaling. Registration is now open – https://www.artandsoulretreat.com/gubbio…/workshops/7112
Painting in France is a dream come true!
As the leaves turn into marvelous shades of crimson and gold, I am already preparing for my watercolor painting workshop in Limoux, France, June 6-20, 2026! I am looking through my portfolio of watercolor journals dating back to 1991 and picking out my favorite page designs, subjects to paint, techniques that I have made up and techniques that I have learned from fellow artists. My journals are my art muse. Perhaps you have seen one of my articles that I have written for Art Journaling or Somerset Studio?
There is one spot left in my Watercolor Painting Workshop in Limoux, France, 2026! Would you like to learn more about my workshop? For more information, email me.
Chasing Butterflies, Birds, and Flowers
I am teaching a one day class at Portland’s Art & Soul on October 22, 2025. We will experiment with watercolor and mixed media on Japanese paper. Check it out!
