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.
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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).

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"
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.
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| Northern light over the beach of Cadzand Bad | Beautiful Sunsets | ||
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the reien: the picturesque canals of Bruges | Michelangelo’s Madonna and Child in the Church of Our Lady | ||
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| Storks in bird reserve park "Het Zwin" | Art-promenade in Knokke | ||
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| | Ostend - Promenade | Ostend Habor | |
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| | Sluis | Cadzand Dorp | |
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The Basilica of the Holy Blood | The Marktplace in Bruges | |
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"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
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| Anzahl Teilnehmer: | 7 bis 12 Personen |
| Zeitbedarf: | See our plan of the week: click "mehr lesen" |
Materials
Kurs Var2E-26
auf Merkliste| 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-)
- 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)
Kurs Var1E-26
auf Merkliste| 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)
Kurs Var3E-26
auf Merkliste| 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)














