Discover Paris through the details that give the city its character... the daily rhythm of a neighborhood, the story behind a monument, the history of a park chair, or the color of an old painted door.
Through in-person ateliers, online workshops, and thoughtfully designed creative resources, I’ll help you see Paris with curiosity and creatively capture the City of Light using your own style and experience.
Step beyond sightseeing and experience Paris through creativity, cultural context, and playful exploration. From in-depth monument ateliers to neighborhood journeys, each atelier (workshop) invites you to look more closely, learn the stories of a place, and express yourself creatively through approachable journaling for all artistic levels.
Join me for upcoming creative atelier designed around the monuments, neighborhoods, artists, and hidden stories of Paris. Each atelier blends guided exploration, approachable art-making, and a custom creative journal—no previous art experience required.
These past Paris ateliers are at the heart of Wanderlust Designer, unique experiences inspired by the city’s iconic places, creative heritage, and everyday life. Each one offers more than a visit; it is an invitation to understand, observe, and interpret Paris in your own way.
Wanderlust Atelier Paris
An inspiring afternoon unfolded in the Jardin du Palais Royal, where guests wandered among hidden literary quotes, shared reflections, and illustrated their favorite lines on hand-crafted bookmarks. This poetic gathering blended history, conversation, and creativity in one of Paris’s most elegant settings.
Wanderlust Atelier Paris
On a rainy afternoon along Avenue Montaigne, participants explored Paris’s most iconic fashion street, drawing inspiration from couture window displays, textures, and trends. After gathering ideas, we warmed up in a classic café to sketch our own fashion collections du jour—turning haute couture into heartfelt creativity.
Wanderlust Atelier Paris
A sketch outing with royal whimsy! On a crisp winter day in the Luxembourg Gardens, participants captured all 20 statues of France’s historic queens in lively 3-minute sketches, while uncovering the fascinating stories behind each royal figure. A joyful blend of quick art, history, and creative connection in one of Paris’s most regal settings.
Wanderlust Atelier Paris
Experience the magic of a Parisian Noël through sketching at the festive Marché de Noël des Abbesses. Surrounded by twinkling lights and holiday cheer, participants captured the spirit of the season in accordion sketch journals — from bustling booths to joyful crowds — each page a unique tribute to the charm of a Paris Christmas market.
Gather your own small group for a Paris experience created with your interests, timing, and creative curiosity in mind. Private ateliers may be designed around a favorite neighborhood, monument, artistic theme, or special occasion.
Paris can inspire you wherever you are. Carry the colors, stories, and creative spirit of Paris into your everyday life. Explore online, live workshops; self-paced courses, printable journals and creative products designed to help you explore the city’s art, history, neighborhoods, visual details and wander Paris wherever you may be.
Travel through Paris one story, landmark, and journal page at a time. The Online Sketchbook Journey combines cultural discovery, creative prompts, approachable art lessons, and live connection—helping you experience the city with imagination, even when you are far away.
Explore Paris at your own pace through guided lessons that blend art, culture, history, and creative play. Each course helps you look more closely, build confidence, and create a meaningful response to the city.
Turn your discoveries into pages filled with observations, sketches, words, color, and memory. These printable pocket journals offer gentle prompts and creative structure while leaving plenty of room for your own interpretation.
Bring a little Parisian inspiration to your desk, sketchbook, or creative practice. Browse selected art lessons, collage materials, postcards, and other products rooted in the city’s stories and visual character.
Go deeper into Paris through stories, practical guidance, creative ideas, and visual explorations. This collection is designed for travelers, artists, lifelong learners, and anyone who wants to experience the city with greater curiosity and context.
Living in Paris has made my camera roll explode! Every single day I am inspired to take not one, but many (many) photos of the sites I see- the little observations, the everyday, the excitement that Paris gives me. Below is a gallery of my photos from Paris that never get old!
Read stories from Paris that explore art, history, neighborhoods, creative rituals, and everyday discoveries. Each article offers a new lens through which to understand and enjoy the city.
Plan with confidence using thoughtful guidance shaped by firsthand experience in Paris. Find ideas for neighborhoods, cultural etiquette, creative packing, sketchbook supplies, pacing, and meaningful ways to experience the city.
Read about my favorite Art on the Go supplies I take with me while traveling.
Read a story about the famous love locks of Paris and how the city is always evolving. What happened 1, 5, 10 years ago may be different today!
I have experienced Paris during many heat waves. Ice cream is a must when beating the heat!
Join me on location and in the studio for visual stories, demonstrations, neighborhood explorations, and creative lessons inspired by Paris.
Come sketch an iconic Wallace fountain in Paris with me.
Come sketch the Louvre Pyramid with me.
Come learn how to draw and watercolor the Obélisque at the Place de Concorde in Paris with me.
Find prompts, downloads, observation exercises, and endless ideas that help you engage with Paris more actively—before, during, or after your travels.
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"Thank you, Betsy, again for the wonderful tour/artistic activities." -Yucali
Customized Tours, Ateliers & Experiences
Are you looking for a unique, creative and interactive adventure for your next event, retreat or office team building gathering? My Creative Wanderlust Experiences have been held in various cities across the country and locations such as creative spaces, classrooms, offices, parks, and on sight in neighborhoods (sketching on location). Let me create a personalized experience just for your needs! Contact me for details.