Come meet along the Seine and let’s enjoy Paris’ famous apéro hour together creatively! You'll receive an exclusive Wanderlust Designer illustrated postcard of Notre Dame, along with shared art supplies to make it completely your own.
Color it. Paint it. Add some collage. Write on it. Ignore the lines entirely. There is no formal art lesson and absolutely no experience required. I'll offer a little creative inspiration to get us started, and then we'll settle in to create, chat, sip, and watch Paris go by.
Coming solo? Perfect. Postcard Apéro is meant to be an easy, informal way to meet other creative and curious people in Paris.
Rising majestically from the Île de la Cité in the heart of Paris, Notre-Dame Cathedral is a masterpiece of French Gothic architecture, famous for its soaring twin towers, intricate stone carvings, magnificent rose windows, and whimsical gargoyles. With more than 850 years of history and a remarkable restoration following the 2019 fire, this beloved Parisian landmark offers endless architectural details to discover as we bring our postcards to life with color!
Your registration includes:
One exclusive illustrated postcard to create and keep
Shared use of watercolors, pens, colored pencils, and other simple art supplies
A little creative inspiration from Betsy
A relaxed gathering with fellow Paris lovers and creative wanderers
One more piece of Paris to add to your Postcard Apéro collection
YOU BRING
Bring your favorite apéro drink, something to sit on if you'd like, and whatever little snack you'd enjoy.
I may bring a few nibbles to share, too. Most importantly, bring your curiosity.
Date/Time: Thursday, November 19 • 16h30 (Paris Time Zone)
Duration: approximately 1 hour
Meeting Point: Near Notre Dame along the Seine*
Nearest Métro: Cité • Line 4
Creative Level: All levels welcome
Materials: Included
Places are limited to keep the experience personal.
Exact meeting instructions will be provided after registration. This is an outdoor gathering, so please dress for the weather. If weather requires me to change the meeting location or cancel/reschedule our gathering, I'll contact registered participants through your registration contact information you have provided.
Bonjour, I'm Betsy.
I'm an artist, author, educator, and creative guide living between Paris and San Francisco.
For more than 35 years, creativity has shaped the way I work—and the way I experience the world. My Wanderlust Designer ateliers combine art, storytelling, history, culture, and exploration to help you notice the places you visit in an entirely different way.
You don't have to be an artist to explore creatively. You simply need curiosity, a willingness to slow down, and permission to notice. I'll bring the stories, materials, and encouragement.
Every other Thursday, my Postcard Apéro Hour moves to another spot along the Seine, and a new Paris view becomes our creative inspiration. Come once because you love this week's location, or join us throughout the season and build your own collection of Paris postcards and Paris evenings.
No need to attend in order. Each gathering stands completely on its own. Come for the postcard. Stay for the conversation. Leave with a little piece of Paris.
Want to see where our Postcard Apéro Hour is heading next? EXPLORE ALL POSTCARD APÉROS.
Small group · All creative levels welcome · Materials included • Explore Your World with Creativity™