A joyful exploration of color, line, and creative expression
With Cindy Briggs & Theresa Goesling
📅 October 12-16, 2026
📍 Pacific Grove, California
A stress-free creative escape
Immerse yourself in a creative journey where fluid drawing, luminous color, and expressive brushwork come together through a balance of plein air and studio sessions. Guided by internationally recognized instructors Cindy Briggs and Theresa Goesling, this workshop invites you to loosen up, paint boldly, and reconnect with the joy of watercolor.
Set in the charming coastal town of Pacific Grove, this retreat offers a welcoming, encouraging environment where artists of all experience levels can explore their creativity and strengthen their artistic voice.
What You’ll Explore
This workshop focuses on developing confidence, clarity, and expression in your watercolor practice. Topics include:
- Breaking down compositions into essential shapes and values for quick, impactful paintings
- Drawing with flowing, gestural lines to connect more deeply with your subject
- Creating color harmony for expressive, cohesive paintings
- Exploring warm and cool color relationships
- Using energetic brushstrokes to convey movement and emotion
- Balancing wet-in-wet and wet-on-dry techniques
- Simplifying scenes to capture moments on location
- Refining your personal artistic voice through exploration
…and much more.
A Supportive Workshop for All Levels
This retreat is ideal for:
- Beginner to advanced watercolor artists
- Painters interested in urban sketching and journaling
- Artists seeking a fresh, expressive approach to watercolor
- Anyone who wants to paint in a positive, inspiring community
You’ll receive demonstrations, guided exercises, and individualized feedback throughout the week.
Workshop Schedule
- Sunday Evening: Welcome Meet & Greet – 5:30 PM
- Monday–Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
(Schedule subject to change)
Workshop Details at a Glance
- Genre: Urban Sketching / Watercolor Journaling
- Medium: Watercolor
- Location: Pacific Grove, California
- Availability: Spaces Available
- Format: Plein air & studio sessions










