Creative Layering: Watercolor & Embroidery on Paper
Lot Valley, Southwest France| September 12-18, 2027
Explore Watercolor and Embroidery on Paper with
Ana Falceta
This retreat invites you into the expressive world of mixed media with Ana, known for her lush, abstract compositions that blend color, texture, and emotion. Working exclusively on paper—with painted surfaces, organic shapes, and intuitive layering of watercolor and embroidery—you’ll learn to create richly detailed pieces that feel both vibrant and deeply personal. Ana’s approachable, joy-filled style encourages freedom, play, and trust in your own creative instincts. Come for the inspiration—leave with artwork that blooms from within.
A Week to Recharge, Create & Connect
Step into a slower rhythm in the French countryside, where art, rest, and reflection blend seamlessly.
- Daily workshops with Ana
- Swim, stroll, or journal by the private pool and gardens
- Relax in a restored chateau in a tranquil setting with views
- Savor chef-prepared, seasonal meals made to energize and inspire
- Enjoy curated outings to a market, vineyard, and artisan village
- Build meaningful connections with like-minded creatives
- Carve out space for solitude, reflection, and joy
Whether you're deep in your mixed media art or gazing at Lot valley skies, you'll be held by beauty, community, and intention.
What to Expect
Guided by Ana’s distinctive techniques and process-based philosophy, you’ll journey through a series of engaging exercises focused on abstract painting, intentional mark-making, and delicate hand embroidery on paper. Each module reflects Ana’s own vibrant studio practice: richly layered, boldly colorful, and always grounded in a curious exploration of materials.
Throughout this immersive journey, you'll be guided to:
- Build expressive abstract compositions with watercolor and mixed media
- Develop your unique visual language through intentional mark-making
- Add exquisite and captivating details with hand embroidery