I've just returned from a terrific plein air teaching trip to Marrakech, Morocco. JOIN ME next year for a small-group curated sketching retreat at Château de Marmouatte --a real castle--in the southwest of France. Price includes: daily plein air art instruction and excursions, individualized feedback; 7 nights’ accommodation and all meals at the Castle. Resident chef showcases regional cuisine (dietary needs accommodated), complimentary local Bergerac wine, beer and soda; transfer between Angoulême train station and chateau and shuttle to sketching sites. Not included: airfare and train from arrival airport to Angoulême station; site entry fees, personal expenses, art materials, travel insurance. Small group size for individualized attention: 8-12 maximum. Non-sketching pals welcome. Dordogne is a UNESCO world heritage protected landscape famous for its castles, charming villages, prehistoric cave art, classic French cuisine, great wine and a relaxed pace. All skill levels welcome.