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The 2026 Granada Sketching Retreat is open for booking!

Plus, receive an early-bird discount of €150 if you register before 3 February 2026!
Emma Bolton

by Emma Bolton

Two watercolour sketches of white buildings in the Albaicín in two-point perspective. The buildings have brown roofs, wooden doors and are under a bright blue sky.
My watercolour sketches of the Albaicín, Granada from the 2025 Granada Sketching Retreat.

Julia Henze and I are so excited to announce that the 2026 Granda Sketching Retreat is now open for booking! Join us in Granada, Spain from 8-12 October 2026 for a truly inspiring retreat.​

We’ll explore, sketch, and immerse ourselves in the beauty of this incredible city – together with a community of like-minded sketchers. 

Whether you’re new to urban sketching or looking to refine your skills, this experience will help you grow, build your confidence, and have fun! 

Click on the button below for all the information you need to join us on this adventure, including the itinerary and pricing: 

Info & booking

If you register for the retreat before 3 February 2026, you’ll receive an early-bird discount of €150! ​

Only €300 is due to book your spot as a deposit. The remainder of the balance is due by 1 July 2026.  

We'll also be hosting a Live Sketching Session and Q&A about the retreat on YouTube this Wednesday, January 28 at 7pm CET. You can join the livestream (or watch the replay) here.

Save the date in your calendar and ask any questions you have about the retreat in the comments below.  

We can't wait to sketch and explore Granada with you!

Emma Bolton and Julia Henze at Mirador de San Nicolás, Granada with the Alhambra in the background.
Julia and I at the Mirador de San Nicolás during the 2025 Granada Sketching Retreat.
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