What is a Furniture Painting Retreat?

Hosted in stunning locations across the UK and beyond, retreats are the ultimate immersive experience for furniture painting beginners and experts alike. Staying overnight in beautiful accommodation, they’re a chance to receive intimate 1-1 training and advice from Annie Sloan herself and some of the most skilled furniture painters in the Chalk Paint business.

They’re also an opportunity to enjoy delicious food and drink prepared by local chefs, and take part in additional activities, such as yoga and flower arranging, designed to enhance the sense of restful escapism. You’ll also meet supportive, like-minded individuals over the course of up to six days.

Court House Farm Retreats

Annie Sloan and Doghead Designs host their hugely successful retreats at Court House Farm in Bristol, UK. 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 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 get treated to flower picking and arranging, day trips, art and history talks, and plenty of downtime to socialise and enjoy the beautiful surroundings!

To find out more and stay up to date on our upcoming UK retreats at Court House Farm, head over to this page, here.

17th – 22nd  February 2026

After much success in 2024 & 2025, we’re delighted to announce that Annie Sloan will be hosting another exclusive furniture painting retreat in India in February 2026!

The Retreat will be hosted by Chalk Paint inventor and colour queen, Annie Sloan herself alongside Tristan Merriam, owner of Doghead Designs & Annie Sloan Brand Ambassador. Throughout the 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”.

As well as learning lots of new paint techniques, you will enjoy wonderful food, cooking classes, massage, physiotherapy and yoga in this stunning location. There will also be a city tour of the Udaipur, the chance to visit local villages, an art talk and much more.

There are limited places for this very special Retreat so reserve your place now so you don’t miss out.

Buy tickets here.

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.

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.

The all-inclusive price for this 6-day Furniture Painting Retreat is £4500.

Early booking is essential to secure your place as places are limited to just 15.

Find out more & buy tickets here.