Workshops

Join us in the medieval village of Sauveterre-de-Béarn, located in the stunning Pyrenees-Atlantiques. Our workshops and residencies are based in “The Guard House,” a 1000-year-old ancient castle on the historic Camino de Santiago.
At Be-Artz, we believe “Be-ing” is as important as “Do-ing.” Our holistic approach invites you to explore sculpture, encaustic, and painting while connecting body and mind.
Leave the everyday behind. Immerse yourself in our mild, sub-tropical microclimate and expand your artistic vision in a place of ancient beauty and tranquility.

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

ENCAUSTIC: LAYERS AND TRANSPARENCY
DIETLIND VANDER SCHAAF

MAY 6 – MAY 13 2026
FULL -WAITLIST
ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES TO PRINTMAKING
JEFF HIRST

MAY 21 – MAY 29, 2026
OPEN
ENCAUSTIC AND FRESCO
BETTINA EGLI SENNHAUSER

JUNE 26 – JULY 3, 2026
OPEN
MAKING MAGIC WITH MONOTYPE PRINTING
GLEN ROGERS

SEPTEMBER 3 – SEPTEMBER 10, 2026
OPEN
FRESCO & ENCAUSTIC: DIALOGUES IN ANCIENT LIGHT
FRANCISCO BENITEZ & HAZLÓ

SEPTEMBER 14 – SEPTEMBER 22, 2026
OPEN
SCULPTURAL AND CREATIVE BASKET TECHNIQUES

DONYA STOCKTON
JUNE 14 – JUNE 21, 2026
OPEN
CAPTURING THE SUBLIME IN THE FRENCH LANDSCAPE

HELEN DANNELLY
OCTOBER 12 – OCTOBER 18 2026
OPEN
SCULPTING THE HEAD IN CLAY
SHARON GRIFFIN

2026 Dates To be announced