Drawing along the Seaside

Zeichnen mit Barbara Baumann

Let's sketch together,  right in the dunes




6-Day-Drawing-Workshop

Drawing at the North Sea Coast

At the border point between the Netherlands & Belgium. 

With excursions into historic Flanders. 


Far away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Just a sketchbook, us, and the northern sea breeze.



                                                                                                                                                                     
  
  


The sound of the waves, the calls of seagulls, and gorgeous landscapes. We will explore different drawing methods and coloring techniques to create expressive sketches.

No specific drawing experience is required - we will analyze the motifs step by step and draw them together in the sketchbook.


Dates & Meeting Point

  • WHEN:   Sunday, June 14, 2026 – Sunday, June 21, 2026 
  • WHERE: Cadzand-Bad on the Dutch North Sea coast (right at the beach, approx.                     25 km from Bruges)
  • HOW TO GET THERE:  Arrival & departure are individual - by car, train, bus, or                                                     plane. A good overview of travel options can be found                                                       here:   omio.com
  • MEETING POINT If arriving by train, we meet at the NMBS train station in Knokke.                                    If arriving by car, we will meet directly in Cadzand-Bad



Drawing Workshops with Barbara Baumann:

Arrival: Sunday, June 14, 2026

Departure: Sunday, June 21, 2026


6 days with several drawing workshops on the beach and in the surrounding area of the Netherlands & Belgium

We let ourselves be guided by inspiration, motifs, and the weather. Some workshops will take place directly in the dunes in front of the hotel, others during trips, for example to Bruges, Ostend, Knokke, Sluis, or Damme. For these excursions, you should be able to walk well and  to climb stairs.


The drawing workshops are combined with excursions and we will adapt to the drawing-needs of the participants.


Please note that program changes are possible: we stay flexible and adapt to weather conditions. Should rain keep us from drawing outdoors, we have a varied indoor program prepared.



We offer 3 options for this drawing week with Barbara Baumann:


 OPTION 1: Drawing Workshop + Luxury Hotel ****  in the Dunes

  • The beach hotel is located on a dune with spectacular sea views.
  • Your room has a sea view and includes free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and a private balcony. Paid parking (20 € per night) is available. Charging stations for electric cars are provided. Breakfast features a rich selection of fresh, regional products.
  • With wellness area and indoor pool.
  • Double room with breakfast
  • Not included: lunch and dinner, indoor car parking at Hotel, entrance fees for excursions, bicycle rental, contribution to carpooling

  • Price per workshop participant in a double room:      € 2,020 // CHF 1,920
  • Price per accompanying person in a double room:     € 1,100 // CHF 1,050
  • Price Single Workshopparticipant in a Doppelroom:  € 2,950 // CHF 2,785
  • Travel insurance (course and hotel) is the responsibility of participants.
  • Early-bird price for bookings until Dec 15, 2025, midnight: 8% discount and best room selection (We did the calculations for you, see the gray box at the bottom).


  

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OPTION 2: Drawing Workshop + Guesthouse behind the Dunes

  • This small hotel is located in Cadzand village, only 1.5 km from the beach of Cadzand, and offers views of the polders (no sea view). Located on a traffic-calmed street, it’s the perfect starting point for bike tours and walks.
  • Free parking is available in front of the hotel.
  • All rooms offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TV, hairdryer, anti-allergy bedding, towels, and basic toiletries.
  • Enjoy breakfast in the bistro/lounge or on the sunny terrace.
  • Double room without breakfast
  • Not included: food and drinks, entrance fees for excursions, bicycle rental, contribution to carpooling


  • Price per workshop participant in a double room:      € 1,395 // CHF 1,320 
  • Price per accompanying person:                                        €    595 // CHF    565
  • Price Single Workshopparticipant in a double room:  € 1,820 // CHF 1,720
  • Travel insurance (course and hotel) is the responsibility of participants.
  • Early-bird price for bookings until Dec 15, 2025, midnight: 8% discount and best room selection  (We did the calculations for you, see the gray box at the bottom).


  


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OPTION 3: Drawing Workshop without Accommodation

       Accommodation is not included in the course price.

  • Price: € 995 // CHF 950 per workshop participant
  • Travel insurance (course only) is the responsibility of participants.
  • Not included: food and drinks, entrance fees for excursions, bicycle rental, contribution to carpooling
  • Early-bird price for bookings until Dec 15, 2025, midnight: 8% discount  (We did the calculations for you, see the gray box at the bottom).

For excursions outside of Cadzand-Bad, we will form carpools or participants can travel individually. (Planned excursions to Bruges, Knokke, Ostend, Damme, and Sluis)



  




Our Plan for the Week :  please click: "mehr lesen"

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The drawing workshops are combined with excursions and adapt to the needs of the participants. We let ourselves be guided by inspiration, the motifs, and the weather.

Some workshops take place directly in the dunes in front of the hotel, others take us a bit farther — to Sluis, Ostend, Bruges, Damme, and Knokke.


No specific drawing experience is required - we will analyze the motifs step by step and draw them together in the sketchbook.



Our Plan for the Week


Sunday, 14 June 2026 – Arrival

  • Individual arrival Meet-up in Cadzand-Bad at around 8pm CEST
  • Welcome and introductions, weekly overview, weather-dependent
  • The rest of the evening is free time


Monday, 15 June 2026 – Beach & Dunes

  • Morning: Drawing at the beach
  • ⚓️ Lunch break (option to eat together, not included)
  • Afternoon: Dune walk with sketching
  • From 15:30 on - free time


Tuesday, 16 June 2026 – History in Bruges

  • Morning: Sketching in Bruges
  • ⚓️ Lunch break (option to eat together, not included)
  • Afternoon: Sketching in Bruges 
  • 15:30 - 18:30 free time (Tip: boat tour, carriage ride, beer tasting, chocolate workshop, ...)
  • Return by arrangement


Wednesday, 17 June 2026 – Zwin Nature Reserve in Knokke

  • Morning: Sketching in the nature reserve
  • Explore the reserve on your own
  • Late afternoon: Drawing along the art promenade in Knokke 
  • ⚓️ Option for a joint dinner (not included)


Thursday, 18 June 2026 – By Coastal Tram to Ostend

  • Morning: Sketching in Ostend
  • ⚓️ Lunch break (option to eat together, not included)
  • Afternoon free time in Ostend


Friday, 19 June 2026 – Sluis and Damme

  • Morning: Sketching in Sluis 
  • Bike tour (or car) to Damme (Cycling time approx. 1 hour) 
  • ⚓️ Lunch break (option to eat together, not included) 
  • Afternoon: Sketching in Damme
  • Return by bike or car


Saturday, 20 June 2026 – Regional Specialties in Bruges

  • Morning: Sketching at the weekly market in Bruges 
  • ⚓️ Lunch break (option to eat together, not included) 
  • Afternoon: Drawing in Bruges 
  • Enjoy the long day with our farewell dinner


Sunday, 21 June 2026 – Departure

  • Individual departure


Subject to change — we will adjust flexibly to the best weather conditions. 

And if rain keeps us from drawing, we have a varied indoor program ready to go.



                                                                         

 

 Northern light over the beach of
Cadzand Bad 
Beautiful Sunsets
     
 
 
 
  the reien: the picturesque canals
of Bruges

Michelangelo’s Madonna and Child
in the Church of Our Lady
 


 
 
  Storks in bird reserve park "Het Zwin"
 Art-promenade in Knokke
 


 


 
Ostend - Promenade
Ostend Habor
 



 



 
 Sluis
Cadzand Dorp
 



 


 
 
 
 
The Basilica of the Holy Blood

The Marktplace in Bruges
 
 
 






"Barbara walks you through the whole process step by step.

She makes you feel that you can do it.

She makes it so easy and shares so helpful tips

that you will feel that it is possible for you."Heidi Seid


  


Voraussetzungen:
No specific drawing experience is required - we will analyze the motifs step by step and draw them together in the sketchbook
Anzahl Teilnehmer: 7 bis 12 Personen
Zeitbedarf:

See our plan of the week: click "mehr lesen"

Materialliste

Materials


  • A firm drawing board or a sketchbook with a hard cover is ideal, especially when drawing outdoors without a table. You’re welcome to bring a small folding stool or a thermal mat for sitting.
  • As for drawing materials, a small selection is enough: – Pencil (6B) – Kneaded eraser – Blending stick
  • You’re also welcome to bring any additional materials you enjoy working with: ink, color (watercolor pencils, colored pencils, watercolor or watercolor brush markers, ... )




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We have enough registrations for this course to take place. 

Kurs Var2E-26

6-tägiger Kurs in Cadzand Bad (Sluis)
Montag 15. Juni 2026
Dienstag 16. Juni 2026
Mittwoch 17. Juni 2026
Donnerstag 18. Juni 2026
Freitag 19. Juni 2026
Samstag 20. Juni 2026
Kursgeld: Fr.  1320.-
Material: Fr.  0.-

In a double room without Breakfast

  • Price workshop participant:        € 1.395,- (CHF 1.320,-)
  • Price per accompanying person €    595,-  (CHF    565-)
1 Person in a double room without Breakfast
  • Price 1 person in double room   € 1.820,- (CHF 1.720,-)

These prices are the prices  for  Option 2 (Cours + Guesthouse without any food or drinks )


If you need help booking this trip or if you have questions, please call 0041 79 102 20 95 (English, Dutch, German and French)

Anzahl Personen Warteliste

Kurs Var1E-26

6-tägiger Kurs in Cadzand Bad (Sluis)
Montag 15. Juni 2026
Dienstag 16. Juni 2026
Mittwoch 17. Juni 2026
Donnerstag 18. Juni 2026
Freitag 19. Juni 2026
Samstag 20. Juni 2026
Kursgeld: Fr.  1920.-
Material: Fr.  0.-

In a double room (Seaside) with breakfast

  • Price workshop participant         € 2.020,-(CHF1.920,-)
  • Price per accompanying person  € 1.100,- (CHF1.050,-)
  • Price one person in doubleroom € 2.950.-(CHF2.785,-)

1 Person in a double room + Breakfast

  • Price 1 person in double room    € 2.950.-(CHF2.785,-)

These prices are the prices for Option 1 (Cours + Luxushotel + Breakfast)

 
If you need help booking this trip or if you have questions, please call 0041 79 102 20 95 (English, Dutch, German and French)
Anzahl Personen Warteliste

Kurs Var3E-26

6-tägiger Kurs in Cadzand Bad (Sluis)
Montag 15. Juni 2026
Dienstag 16. Juni 2026
Mittwoch 17. Juni 2026
Donnerstag 18. Juni 2026
Freitag 19. Juni 2026
Samstag 20. Juni 2026
Kursgeld: Fr.  950.-
Material: Fr.  0.-

Price workshop participant:         € 995.- (CHF 950,-)

This Price is the Price for Option 3 (Cours only, no Hotel)


If you need help booking this trip or if you have questions, please call  0041 79 102 20 95 (English, Dutch, German and French)

Anzahl Personen Warteliste