We also host a range of bespoke workshops at other venues in the region, focusing on art, craft, nature and wellbeing.

All our workshops are delivered in French and English.

  • Indoor art studio with small canvas paintings on easels, a table with art supplies, and framed artwork hanging on the wall.

    Corporate team building Paint and Sips

  • group showing their paintings at a paint and sip event

    Paint and Sip at Le Garage, Aubeterre-Sur-Dronne

  • A person creating a colorful mixed-media art piece with painted animal and nature scenes, surrounded by art supplies including watercolor paints, glitter, glue, scissors, and paper cutouts on a busy craft table.

    Children's birthday parties.

  • Private Mother's day workshop

  • Paint and Sip at Valentine's bar and restaurant, Parcoul

  • Paint and Sip inspired by Van Gogh's sunflowers.

  • Loose floral watercolour workshops

Upcoming events at Manoir de Longeveau :

Get in touch to book:

SMS / Whatsapp: 07 69 49 37 80

Email: workshops@rusticretreatfrance.com

Contact us page

Don’t forget, all of our workshops are:

  • Welcoming to individuals coming alone

  • Beginner friendly - there is truly a no pressure environment

  • Delivered in French and English

August 2026

18th August - Children’s art workshop - 16h00 - 17h00 - Tarif 15 euros - Manoir de Longeveau.

This class is a beginner friendly class for children. We will be exploring different watercolour techniques to create nature inspired pieces of work with different themes each week such as exotic birds,  under the sea and flowers. 

18th August - Adult’s Loose watercolour flowers - 18h00 - 20h30 - Manoir de Longeveau.

Explore loose and expressive floral painting styles using watercolour techniques that focus on movement, colour, and creativity. No prior experience is necessary as you will be guided through two different styles of loose flowers, taught step-by-step and then led to create your own beautiful watercolour bouquet. Refreshments will be available at the bar to purchase.    

  • Indoor art studio with small canvas paintings on easels, a table with art supplies, and framed artwork hanging on the wall.

    Paint & Sip

  • Four women are sitting around a table drawing and coloring on a large white paper tablecloth decorated with various colorful doodles, names, and patterns. Colored pencils, markers, and two cups are on the table. The women appear to be engaged in a creative activity.

    Doodles

  • People participating in a watercolor painting class at a table covered with art supplies, while paintings and drawings are displayed on the wall behind them in a rustic, cozy room.

    Watercolour classes

  • group showing their paintings at a paint and sip event

    Paint and Sip

  • A group of people sitting around a table painting and drawing, with art supplies scattered on the table, in a room with a stone wall decorated with colorful paintings and framed artwork.

    Still life compositions

  • A person creating a colorful mixed-media art piece with painted animal and nature scenes, surrounded by art supplies including watercolor paints, glitter, glue, scissors, and paper cutouts on a busy craft table.

    Children's workshops

  • Table set up for painting or arts and crafts class in front of a stone fireplace with a wood stove, surrounded by paintings, art supplies, and chairs in a cozy room.

    Art Club

  • A woman sitting at a table engaged in fabric craft work, surrounded by various craft supplies, paper bags, and plastic storage bags filled with colorful materials, with other people also working at the same table.

    Introduction to Rag Rugging

  • Three people standing indoors, holding paintings of sunflowers in yellow vases, with a backdrop of pear paintings on the wall.

    Paint and Sip

  • Loose watercolour workshops

  • Paint and Sip