Full course description:

Uncover Your Voice in Art: The Inner Critic as Guide not a Saboteur

Why do you make art? What draws you to the canvas—and what stops you from 

returning? This retreat invites you to explore not only how you create, but why—and how to keep going when doubt, frustration, or perfectionism takes hold.

Building on the foundations of mark-making and personal style, this week shifts the focus from finding your voice to trusting it. You will explore the inner critic—not as an enemy to silence, but as a source of information. How can this voice guide you through uncertainty, leading you somewhere unexpected, rather than keeping you safe and stuck? 

Each day begins with meditation, guided imagery, or breath work to help you meet the creative process with presence rather than pressure. 

You will work both outdoors and in the studio—drawing inspiration from the gardens, architecture, food, florals, and everyday objects around Château de La Napoule. Your instructor will meet you where you are, offering individual guidance in composition, colour, line, and materials. Rather than teaching a single method, the focus is on refining what you already bring to your work—trusting your instincts and strengthening your visual language while staying true to your own way of making art. By the end of the week, you will leave with a clearer understanding of your creative process, practical tools to support it, and a renewed trust in your own voice. 

This course works as a standalone or as a continuation from the  previous course and works for beginners or experienced artists alike.