Maldon, Victoria · 28–29 October 2026
A sketchbook weekend in Maldon
Work with composition, lively line and colour among Maldon’s heritage buildings, in the studio and outdoors.
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Workshops, online tutorials and sketching retreats. Find a way to learn that fits your life—or take your sketchbook somewhere new.
Workshops & online teaching
Online video tutorials · Watch at your own pace
Make room for a little sketching time
Three professionally filmed subjects explore architecture, composition and deciding what to leave out. Return to the videos in your own time.
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Online · 27 October–1 November 2026
Online Sketching Retreat
50+ artists, different subjects and media. The published listing advertises free access during the event.
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Sketch, explore and learn with Patty in France or Morocco.
France10 days · 9 nights
Périgord & Quercy
1–10 September 2027Périgord Retreats
A château base and a programme of sketching excursions through southwest France, with Patty’s tuition, studio time and opportunities to enjoy the setting together.
Your retreat includes
- Nine nights on the château domaine
- Daily tuition and excursions
- Most meals
- Transfers to and from the local railway station
- Use of the grounds, swimming pool and tennis courts
All sketching levels are welcome. Non-sketching partners can enjoy the setting and excursions; ask the host about accommodation and arrangements.
PUBLISHED PRICE€4,000 per person
View retreat detailsPrices are published for September 2027. Confirm the exact package, current price and availability with Périgord Retreats.
Morocco8 days
Essaouira & beyond
25 May–1 June 2027Tedrartcorp
A hosted journey through Essaouira and beyond, combining local guiding with demonstrations, practice and feedback from Patty. Accommodation, full board and itinerary transport are part of the published package.
Your retreat includes
- Accommodation with private bathroom and full board
- More than 25 hours of sketching tuition
- Local licensed guides
- Transport during the itinerary and scheduled transfers
- Demonstrations, feedback and a workshop booklet
All levels welcome; maximum 12 participants. Non-sketching partners are welcome, with published fees and arrangements to confirm.
PUBLISHED PRICEUS$1,950 per person
View retreat detailsTwo separate payments. Book with the host, then contact Patty for instructor-payment instructions. Confirm all current terms before paying.
Learning with Patty
Student feedback on Patty’s teaching. These words describe the experiences stated below.
Patty is a natural and supportive teacher. Her exercises build on each other, so you start to achieve work you didn’t think possible. Always attentive and on hand when needed. Highly recommend.
As a complete beginner, I struggled with concepts that more experienced sketchers seem to take for granted: understanding light and shadow, knowing which colours work together and why, and discovering that a handful of marks in the right place can carry more weight than a page full of detail.
What changed that for me was finding a teacher who could break these ideas down without making me feel as though I was missing something obvious.
Patty has the ability to simplify complex concepts without oversimplifying them. Her explanations gave me a framework I actually understood and could apply immediately. She is warm, patient and genuinely invested in her students making progress.
If you are new to urban sketching or watercolour and feel that the fundamentals are just out of reach, I cannot recommend her highly enough.