Are you tired of the prescribed way of travel, ticking through all the "must-see" locations only to come home with few memories and feeling more exhausted than before you left?
My creative tours & meet ups are for anyone looking to explore their world through a new creative lens. Whether you are a self-proclaimed non-artist or seasoned sketcher, my approachable teaching style will lead you through an exciting half day, full day or week long adventures, from on-the-go experiences to hands-on making at relaxing locations.
Journaling, photography, collaging, sketching, writing and watercolor, you will dabble in it all and come home with not only adventurous tales and new friendships but also an inspirational creative journal or artistic memory of your adventures and a new way to see your everyday!
"It was a magnificent trip that went beyond my expectations." - Kristin
Multi-Day/Week Long
PARIS - PROVENCE - MARRAKECH - LOIRE VALLEY - & MORE
Come with me on a week long creative tour and see a corner of the world CREATIVELY! Tailored for all art abilities, my tours will teach you how to pique your curiosities, discover your surroundings, and add creativity to your travels. See below for upcoming tours.
May 23 - 30, 2026
Join me in a week long Creative Renaissance in the beautiful Loire Valley, France. We will follow the footsteps of Queens & Royalty and enjoy immersive experiences exploring the regions chateaux, gardens, culture & historical sites. We will also take time to reflect, journal, create & relax - soaking up all the stories and details of the "Garden of France."
“THANK YOU for providing such an amazing adventure! I truly enjoyed getting to know you and especially liked our art sessions” -Amy
Join me for a creative meet up or workshop (in person & online) hosted in San Francisco, Paris & Beyond! These hour long to half day sessions provide approachable hands-on art, journaling, collage and on-the-go activities while discovering the creative details of a neighborhood or location.
Creative Exploration of San Francisco, California
In Person & Online Creative Meetups
Hello Artsy Explorers! Join Betsy Beier for creative adventures in the streets of San Francisco (& beyond) on Wednesdays. Whether you are a local or a tourist; beginning doodler, collage enthusiast, photo lover, creative journal writer, aspiring artist or simply someone who loves to wander and explore, this group is designed for you.
Meetups are held in person and online. They focus on San Francisco but may wander to locations beyond! All are welcome. Head over to my Wednesdays in San Francisco MeetUp page and join in the fun.
NOTE: These sessions are currently FREE so join in now!
(Meetups are bilingual - in English and French)
“Betsy is an enthusiastic, creative teacher in several mediums….watercolor, oil, acrylic, pastel, collage….she works hard to build your artistic ability and give you confidence.” - Margaret
Creative Exploration of Paris, France
In Person & Online Creative Meetups
Bonjour les flâneurs! Join us for creative adventures in the streets of Paris (or online) on Wednesdays. Whether you are beginning doodler, collage enthusiast, photo lover, creative journal writer, aspiring artist or simply someone who loves to wander and explore, this group is designed for you. Head over to my Wednesdays in Paris MeetUp page and join in the fun.
NOTE: These sessions are currently FREE so join in now!
(Meetups are bilingual - in English and French)
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It's been my absolute pleasure to host groups across the United States and abroad on a wide variety of creative tours and art workshops. From Marrakech, Morocco to San Francisco, one of my greatest passions is to teach people how to see the world through a colorful lens and discover the artist in each and everyone of us. Browse some of my past experiences for a taste of the adventures I offer.
Creative Tour
A joyful, art-filled journey through Paris, France where creativity and culture intertwined. Guests wandered neighborhoods, discovered history, art and culture and created a one-of-a-kind art journal to reflect their experience.
Creative Tour
Step into the colors and charm of southern France with this unforgettable creative journey through Provence. Blending art, culture, and inspiration, this guided experience brought guests to Van Gogh’s favorite haunts, Provençal markets, Roman ruins, and hilltop villages — all while creating personal art journals through sketching, painting, and storytelling. A week of creativity, connection, and sunshine-filled memories.
Creative Addition to a Family Reunion
Enhance your group’s travel experience with a custom creative supplement designed to deepen connection and preserve memories. During a multi-generational family reunion in Umbria, Italy, guests of all ages created personal art journals capturing the week’s adventures — from wine tastings to games and shared meals — resulting in meaningful keepsakes to treasure for a lifetime.
Creative Tour
The colorfully rich and historic city of Marrakech, Morocco is the ideal setting for a week-long creative art retreat. It was an honor to lead a group of guests through this incredible location. Our experiences in the bustling souks, the foods, the music, the people, and the history were the perfect fodder to make a one-of-a-kind creative journal.
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.
Leadership Retreat
This 3 day women’s leadership retreat was held among the towering trees and rugged coastline of Mendocino, California. I was asked to develop and lead a self-discover art workshop to complement the sessions that transpired over the long weekend.
Yoga Retreat
This 3 day yoga retreat was held in the High Sierra mountains of California. I collaborated with the retreat leader and created 2 different art workshop sessions during the retreat to not only capture the spirit of the location but also complement the yoga theme.
Creative Journaling Workshop
This half-day workshop was held in Brooklyn’s trendy DUMBO neighborhood of New York City. I taught several art-on-the-go principles and then we head out onto the streets to capture the scene.
Collage Workshop
This half day workshop was located next to one of Los Angeles areas most famous beach spots - the Santa Monica Pier. It made the perfect location to get creative with storytelling and collage making.
Collage Workshop
Palm Springs was the perfect setting to host a half-day Mid-Century Modern art workshop where we talked about the history of the era, the design style and created imaginative collages to reflect the mood.
Art on the Go Journal Workshop
With our mini-creative journals in hand, I toured a group of students and adults on a half-day art-on-the-go workshop through historic Chinatown, San Francisco - sharing history, context and creative activities along the way.
Art Workshop
This relaxing morning workshop was held along the Cache la Poudre River in Fort Collins, Colorado. We gathered in person to capture the history and essence of the location with a camp-inspired Creative Wanderlust Experience.
Collage Workshop
This half day workshop was located in Beverly Hills, California and just a stones throw away from the luxurious homes of Hollywood stars. The setting offered the perfect inspiration to get storytelling and create a vintage Hollywood inspired collage!
Creative Journaling Workshop
This half-day workshop was held in a beautiful Japanese garden in the San Mateo, California. Our group had an engaging time learning about the art of Japanese Gardens, exploring storytelling and creating a unique concertina art journal inspired by the location.
Creative Journaling Workshop
This half-day workshop was held in South San Francisco, and taught students techniques and prompts on how to start their very own storytelling travel journal on the go.
"Thank you, Betsy, again for the wonderful tour/artistic activities." -Yucali
Customized Retreats & 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! See my Creative Wanderlust Experiences Page for more details.
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