Court House Farm Retreats

Annie Sloan and Doghead Designs host their hugely successful retreats at Court House Farm in Portishead, Bristol. Guests attend a series of Techniques Workshops (covering basic and advanced paint principles ranging from texture to ombré) and demonstrations taught by Annie herself and Brand Ambassador (and furniture painting extraordinaire!), Tristan Merriam of Doghead Designs.

Staying six days and five nights at the gorgeous English manor (an artistic inspiration in itself), attendees also receive 1-1 tuition from Annie and Tristan on an upcycling project of their choice. Plus Q&A opportunities, photography, staging, and social media guidance. They also got treated to flower picking and arranging, day trips, art and history talks, and plenty of downtime to socialise and enjoy the beautiful surroundings!

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For the fourth year running we are giving you the opportunity to join Annie Sloan in Udaipur, Rajasthan, India for five nights and six days at our totally one-of-a-kind Annie Sloan Furniture Painting Retreat from Monday 1st of February to Saturday 6th of February 2027.

The Furniture Painting Retreat will be hosted by Chalk Paint inventor and colour queen, Annie Sloan herself alongside Tristan Merriam, owner of Doghead Designs & an Annie Sloan Brand Ambassador. Throughout the Furniture Painting Retreat you will benefit from one-on-one guidance from Annie and Tristan and enjoy the camaraderie and joy of creative collaboration with your fellow painters in India’s “jewel in the crown”. Our Furniture Painting Retreats are the ultimate immersive experience for furniture painting beginners and experts alike.

You will stay in the stunning Bujera Fort in Udaipur, chosen for its inspiring beauty, splendour, and comfort – as well as its proximity to world famous cultural landmarks. Here you will have exclusive use of the hotel and enjoy delicious food and drink prepared by local chefs, and take part in additional activities,  such as yoga, all designed to enhance a sense of restful escapism.

This Furniture Painting Retreat is designed to cater to guests with varying degrees of experience with Chalk Paint: from total beginners to professional painters. The teaching will be delivered in English.