In-Person Immersion
Paint. Travel. Learn. Together.
An exclusive international in-person mural painting immersion hosted by traveling muralist Kathleen Dieux.
Real Wall Experience
Paint monumental exterior surfaces side by side with Kathleen in high-impact international destinations.
Intimate Cohort
Connect deeply with a tightly curated circle of ambitious working artists, sharing meals, critiques, and breakthroughs.
Travel as Studio
Experience firsthand how to pack, scout, adapt, and execute large-scale projects anywhere in the world.
The Immersion Journey
What happens when artists paint across borders.
Four distinct phases of real hands-on muralism, creative sisterhood, and international creative freedom.
Lisbon & Mediterranean Coasts
Hands-on High-Impact Execution
Real-time Mastery & Teardowns
A Permanent Mark on the Globe
The Enclave Arrival
Lisbon & Mediterranean Coasts
You unpack your brushes in an inspiring creative haven. Meet fellow artists from around the world over local dishes, sharing stories of where you are and where your art wants to go.
The Scaffold & Surface
Hands-on High-Impact Execution
Step onto real multi-level scaffolding. Under Kathleen's watchful eye, transfer complex compositions to challenging architectural textures, learning safety, speed, and body ergonomics.
Pigments, Weather & Strategy
Real-time Mastery & Teardowns
Master weatherproofing, exterior sheen finishes, and high-altitude pigment durability. In the afternoons, join deep strategy sessions dissecting contract negotiations, 5-figure pricing, and portfolio curation.
The Monumental Reveal
A Permanent Mark on the Globe
Stand back before a finished multi-story mural co-created with your peers. Celebrate with the local community, document the landmark with professional cinematography, and carry the confidence of a true world-class muralist forever.
Atmosphere & Scale
Not a classroom. A real-world residency.
Lisbon, Portugal — Multi-story mural execution
Studio & site preparation — Pigments and architectural substrates
The scale shift — Stepping back from monumental public art
"Painting on a 3-story wall in the Mediterranean sun completely rewired what I believed was possible for my art."
"Watching Kathleen handle client negotiations and scaffold logistics live on-site was worth more than 4 years of art school."
Exclusive Waitlist
Be the first to know about upcoming dates & locations.
Upcoming retreat dates and international locations are announced exclusively to the interest list.