Workshop with Álvaro Castagnet

Discover the Freedom of Expressive Watercolor

Join Internationally Acclaimed Watercolor Master Álvaro Castagnet for one or two exceptional workshop days in the beautiful artistic town of Céret, France.

This rare opportunity offers direct access to Álvaro’s powerful approach to painting—combining spontaneity, structure, bold decision-making, and emotional expression. Whether you attend one day or both, you will gain practical tools to transform the way you see and paint.

Known worldwide for his energetic demonstrations and inspiring teaching style, Álvaro has spent more than three decades helping artists unlock their creative potential. His unique ability to explain artistic challenges—and solve them as they naturally arise during the painting process—makes even complex concepts easy to understand and immediately apply.

Workshop Program

Introduction & Live Demonstration

The day begins with an inspiring introduction, where Álvaro shares his philosophy of watercolor as the perfect balance between instinct and structure.
He then paints a complete watercolour in one uninterrupted demonstration (“one go”), allowing participants to experience his complete creative process from the very first brushstroke to the final accents.
During the demonstration, Álvaro explains every decision as it happens, revealing not only how he paints, but why.

The Four Pillars of Watercolour

Throughout the workshop, special emphasis is placed on Álvaro’s renowned teaching method:

– Color Relationships
-Tonal values
-Shapes & Simplification Edges (Lost & Found)
-Together, these four elements become the foundation for creating fresh, expressive and powerful paintings.

Guided Painting Session

Participants then work on their own paintings while receiving individual guidance from Álvaro.

He helps each student:

Simplify complex subjects
Strengthen composition
Improve tonal design
Create stronger focal points
Make confident, decisive brushstrokes
Paint with greater freedom and expression
Regardless of your level, you’ll receive practical advice tailored to your own work.

What You Will Gain

By the end of the workshop you will develop:
A deeper understanding of expressive watercolour
Greater confidence and spontaneity
Stronger composition and simplification skills
Better control of values, edges and colour harmony
The ability to make bold, effective painting decisions
A fresh and inspiring approach that can be applied to every future painting
Attend One Day or Both
Each workshop day is complete in itself, allowing participants to join either one day or enjoy the full two-day experience for maximum benefit.
Whether you are looking to refresh your approach or take your watercolour painting to the next level, these intensive workshops are designed to accelerate your artistic growth in a supportive and inspiring environment.

Join Us in Beautiful Céret

Experience two unforgettable days of creativity, learning, and inspiration with one of today’s most respected watercolour masters.

Loosen your brush… simplify your vision… and discover the freedom of expressive watercolour.