(Dutch version? Right this way.)
The Traveling Sketchbook Series
Paris
Get ready to sketch, paint, and fall in love with Paris.
Starts March 17, 2025
For three weeks, Paris is yours. You’re sketching it, soaking it in, letting it flirt shamelessly with your creativity. And no, you don’t need a plane or train ticket. Your sketchbook is your passport.
A mix of juicy assignments, videos, and surprises that will pull you deep into the city’s artistic heartbeat. You’ll follow unexpected trails through Paris, drawing and painting as you go, filling your pages with color, movement, and stories. You’ll meet fellow artists, swap inspiration, and gather bits of Parisian magic that will stay with you long after the course ends.
And because I believe in happily ever after, you get lifetime access. Paris doesn’t ghost. Neither do I.
★★★★★
“Loved it! The Art Beat Club is now a part of my creative regimen.”
Jody Buck
Paris Wants You. Say Yes.
🌹 For 21 days, you’ll inhale Parisian art, culture, and inspiration like a happy vacuum on turbo mode. This dangerously attractive city will have your heart racing in the best possible way—because Paris is designed to make you fall in love.
It feels like stepping into a Parisian daydream—where you wake up to the smell of fresh croissants, grab your sketchbook, and get lost in a world of art, texture, and untold stories. It’s about slowing down and seeing the poetry in Paris—in its hidden ateliers, its velvet-voiced hotels, and places where the breath of Paris lingers on your neck like a longing Muse.
It’s museums, art, and pure creative joy, all on the menu. It’s saying oui to your creativity—without hesitation, without rules, just for the sheer pleasure of making.
5 Très Chic Reasons to Say Oui
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Your Personal Parisian Muse
Marenthe is your personal Parisian muse for 21 days. She’ll serve up assignments so good, you’ll want to write them a love letter.
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The Ultimate Parisian Treasure Hunt (Minus the Blisters)
Museums, exhibitions, secret ateliers, the Ritz (ooh la la!), Versailles, and more. Photos, videos, stories—it’s all here. Feeling dizzy yet? You should be. Paris does that to you.
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Springtime in Paris—On Paper
Paint, collage, letter, play. Expect full-on joie de vivre and creative bliss. You’ll make things you never knew you had in you. Bonus: No overpriced café lattes or tourists stepping on your feet.
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Meet Your New Art Besties
You’ll find new art friends in our international Facebook community. (Warning: You may love them so much you’ll start planning real-life art retreats together.)
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Paris Is Basically a First Kiss in City Form
The kind that makes your knees buckle, your head spin, and your heart scream More, more, more! But unlike a fleeting romance, this one sticks with you.
What’s inside? Pure creative joy. And tons of macarons.
✨ Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays: You get 9 juicy, creativity-boosting assignments that come packed with videos—aka, your personal invite to the ultimate Parisian art party. 🎨✨
✂️ The other days? Surprise treats, downloads, inspiration bombs. You never know what’s coming, but trust me—you’ll love it.
🎁 A list of must-have art supplies. So you’re fully prepped to make magic happen.
💓 Access to the international private Facebook community. A 24/7 buzzing hub of creative souls. New art besties, incoming.
📩 Every weekday, a fun email lands in your inbox. Think of it as your daily dose of Parisian magic—zero jet lag, all inspiration. ☕🥐✨
🦄 One live Zoom session with your fellow art adventurers, featuring an extra juicy assignment. Because Paris deserves more than just nine.
📅 Unlimited lifetime access. Because great art takes time (and you might wanna rewatch your favorite bits on repeat).
🇬🇧 This course is in English and in Dutch.
About the videos
Think of them as your backstage pass to Marenthe’s creative brain. She’ll be messing around, drawing, painting, hand-lettering, collaging—basically, making art without overthinking it. You can follow along or go rogue and do your own thing. No rules, just play.
📺 Watch them as they drop, or binge them later. Your call.
One live Zoom Session (aka, the ultimate creative hangout).
Can’t make it? No worries. They’ll be recorded. So you can soak up all the goodness whenever you want.
What you’ll get (and then some!)👇
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A Certain Famous Sweet Spot
We’re kicking things off somewhere decadent. A place where people line up, wallets open, ready to surrender. Let’s just say, one bite, and you’ll understand why.
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An Extravagant Hotel With Stories to Tell
Think gold, chandeliers, and people who don’t check the price tag. It has secrets, it has history, and—oh—the things that have been auctioned off here. You’ll never guess.
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A Wildly Improper Dance That Still Shocks Paris
Let’s just say, some Parisians have been kicking up trouble (literally) since the 1830s. We’ll shimmy through its history, and maybe, just maybe, you’ll be tempted to try a move or two.
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Floors Worth Falling For
Paris isn’t just above you—it’s beneath you. And we’re not talking about history, we’re talking about actual art at your feet. Look down. Then look again.
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A Hidden Atelier Where Time Stopped
A place where creativity has been stitched, pressed, and feathered into history. Secret drawers, forgotten treasures, and a space that shouldn’t exist—but does.
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A Certain Over-the-Top Palace
Yes, that one. But we’re not just showing up to gawk. We’re getting lost in a way that makes you wonder if you should’ve been born into royalty.
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A Restaurant That Breaks the Rules
Ever eaten somewhere so cool, so rebellious that the check wasn’t even printed on paper? Yeah, me too. You’ll want to hear this one.
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A Tiny Object With a Big Story
You’ve seen them. You just never knew they changed history. Prepare to be obsessed.
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A Woman You Won’t Forget
She was bold, eccentric, and probably too much for her time. She also had a tiny, elaborate obsession that will make you see Paris differently.
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The Love of Your Life (You Just Don’t Know It Yet)
Paris has a reputation—and trust me, it’s earned. Even if you’ve never set foot here, you’re about to be ruined for every other city.
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Zoom, Darling, Zoom
One live Parisian deep dive with your fellow art lovers. Can’t make it? Watch the replay, but fair warning—you’ll have FOMO.
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Oh-la-la...
Feel that? That’s the thrill of knowing something ridiculously good is coming. Paris is waiting. Are you? 😏✨
This course is not for you if… 🚫
You think Paris is meh (Wait… who even are you?)
You have zero curiosity and would rather stay exactly the same forever
You’re only here for hardcore, technical drawing lessons (nope, not that kind of party)
The thought of an online course makes you break out in hives
You’re a total beginner who has never even touched a paintbrush
You have zero time for the next three months—not even to pop into the course and peek at all the goodness inside
You’ve already bought 4,289 courses and never finished (or even started) a single one. Don’t do that again. Seriously.
Still here? Good. You’re in the right place.
Art, created for The Traveling Sketchbook Series, Paris 👇
PS: You can totally do this too!
@pandagourgh: "It’s rumored that Napoleon was afraid of cats and that he wore a vial of poison around his neck in case he was captured. Also, this is a nod to ABBA’s Waterloo.”
@ashs_adventures_in_art: "I'm so very excited to head to Paris virtually with Marenthe and the Art Beat Club and to create, create, create with my fellow Art Beat Club friends from all over the globe! (If you haven’t signed up already, you REALLY should! It’s going to me magnifique!)"
@malou_djurhuus: "I had so much fun following Marenthe and can’t wait to get started with #theartbeatclubparis 🤗😍.”
Belinda de Snoo
Svenny Santos
@fatpencils
Regine Hoek
Stephanie Tappertzhofen
Louise van de Merwe
Danielle Roeleveld: "Assignment for 60-Minute Art Beat Magic Paris, taught by the über talented Marenthe. I'm really looking forward to this course, I'm sure I will learn a lot!"
Mariska Ruissen
@stinamallet from Berlin on Instagram: "From a fun IGTV session with @Marenthe and @theartbeatclub for the upcoming 60-minute Art Beat Magic class in (virtual) Paris." 🇫🇷
Sharon Nullmeyer: Getting pretty excited and organized for @marenthe’s new @theartbeatclub #60minuteartbeatmagicparis class! I started writing down French words and phrases, ordered me and my art BFF @patricia.nordeen a red beret , and off we go to Paris! (virtually) !!!
Stephanie Tappertzhofen
Anne van Haasteren
@drpaintinganddoodling
@juudskleurrijkcreatief
@malou_djurhuus
Conny Plomp
Patricia Nordeen painted Napoleon and hand-lettered lyrics from The Smiths.
@nullsie
@marenthe
@mabelle.ink
@ littlerowanredhead
“Paris is a moveable feast.”
― Ernest Hemingway
Special early bird rate:
You can split your payment into installments.
What our students say (and they’re not holding back)
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“I relished the fantasy of visiting and learning from all the artists, designers, and historical figures on the course."
★★★★★
Cynthia
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“Every new assignment feels like opening a present! I also loved to see what everyone is making in the Facebook group/Instagram. That also makes me very happy, how much fun this is for all those people simultaneously and how everyone is growing in their own way. I like to work alone but it feels nice to do this alone-together-ish!"
★★★★★
Rosa
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“I loved looking forward to some new inspiration every day from you – the assignments were wonderful, I tried new art tools, your videos were inspiring and instructive, I loved the music that went with each day's assignments – and I loved looking at the artwork that everyone posted on Instagram."
★★★★★
Lisa
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“What delightful positive vibes, so much inspiration and talented fellow artists. Amidst them, I sometimes feel small, yet Marenthe makes it seem perfectly okay. I am both stimulated and reassured... especially since the inner critic is addressed in this course. I'm here to learn. It's been a celebration."
★★★★★
Kristianne Engelen
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“It exceeded my expectations. Partly it was so fun to wake up to a new assignment each day. Partly because it gave me a good excuse to do an assignment – otherwise I would not have done nearly the amount of work that I did."
★★★★★
Julie Wood
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“I didn’t think my work would be good enough to participate and didn’t want to put myself in a position where I would fail. I was quite worried about it. have learnt so much about methods and little-known topics and events in Paris. I feel that I’ve grown as an artist."
★★★★★
Penny
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“What made me intensely happy? Thinking about crusty bread while painting a boulangerie shop front. “Marenthe’s enjoyment is infectious.”
★★★★★
Dot
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“It surpassed my expectations. I loosened up, letting go of perfectionism and understanding how to get and look for inspiration."
★★★★★
Margreet
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“I had to leave my comfort zone very often and that is exactly what helped me to loosen up and to be creative."
★★★★★
Stephanie
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“This course made me make art every day and it helped me a lot in finding my own style."
★★★★★
Anata Uges
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“I love the variety – painting one day, collage another. I loved making the flowers and painting the Vogue image. So fun."
★★★★★
Amanda Schoenemann
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“My expectations have been exceeded; I've seen incredibly cool things from Paris thanks to this course!"
★★★★★
Martine Hartkamp
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“It's nice to have some continuity, and making art with people from around the world is such a comfort and something to look forward to!"
★★★★★
Sharon Nullmeyer
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“Marenthe, you bring the best out in everyone."
★★★★★
Rebecca Davis
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“I have always loved making art but never found a course that clicked with me until now. I can't tell you how much of a difference you've made to my life."
★★★★★
Nelly Edwards
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“It was the best course I’ve ever taken. I loved that Marenthe gave thorough instructions while allowing me to really stretch my creativity. The class really showed me how much I can do, and it was a turning point in my confidence as an artist. I feel like I really do have the potential to take my art to the next level.”
★★★★★
Sara Coulter
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“I felt grateful. That the course is saved online. That Marenthe is a teacher who doesn’t look for perfection. Marenthe attracts joyful students trying to be good humans. I so needed to be in a community of people trying new things and taking risks. Even if I was just cheering them on!”
★★★★★
Jennifer Philpott
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“Even though I live thousands of miles away in Hawaii and many different time zone differences, I was grateful that it was easy to log in and take my class.”
★★★★★
Caroline Pond
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“I love the whimsy and freedom of the course, the educational aspects & the results!”
★★★★★
Jody Buck
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“I created art without worrying about procrastination or perfectionism!”
★★★★★
Núria Fitó
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“You empower people to overcome their hesitations to start and present. Making use of various materials without spending a lot of money and getting started!"
★★★★★
Lilian Swart
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“The class topics were phenomenal."
★★★★★
Sara
Q&A – The No-BS Edition
How long is the course, and is it live?
It’s three weeks long and yes, it’s love. I mean, live. As in, live online—which means you can join from your couch, your favorite café, or a dreamy Parisian daydream.
I’m going on vacation. Can I join later?
Absolutely! You have lifetime access, so start whenever you want. Paris will wait.
I’ve been to Paris a million times. Will I still get something out of this?
Yes! Imagine recognizing places you’ve been and finally turning them into art. It’s like walking into a memory and sketching it into something unforgettable.
I’m a total perfectionist. And kinda scared. Is this for me?
Look, you have two choices: Stay small, wrapped in a cozy little fear blanket, or take the risk, have fun, mess up, learn, and GROW. One of those options sounds way more fun.
I’m not on Facebook. Can I still join?
Yes! Facebook is completely optional. The course itself? 100% FB-free and fully accessible.
Are the videos live?
Nope, they’re pre-recorded, so you can watch them whenever you want. Pajamas and a glass of Bordeaux? Totally acceptable.
Is this a brand-new course or a rerun?
This course first appeared inside The Art Beat Club as 60-Minute Art Beat Magic, but now? It’s bigger, better, and on a whole new platform. Oh, and it’s finally in Dutch too. 🎉
Meet your teacher, Marenthe
I’m an artist, just like you.
But here’s the deal: I never go anywhere without my art journal. For 30 years, it’s been tucked under my arm as I’ve wandered through cities, secret alleyways, flea markets, and hidden cafés all over the world. Travel isn’t just something I do—it’s who I am.
I’ve spent 30+ years making art, chasing inspiration, wrestling with perfectionism, and procrastinating like a champ. I’ve won awards all over the world, worked with high-end clients, built a successful design studio and a Dutch stationery brand, and founded The Art Beat Club—all while occasionally getting stuck, doubting myself, and then getting over it and making magic happen anyway.
My work has even been featured in The Hundred Most Visionary Artists of the World by Phaidon Press. Which is cool. But honestly? My biggest win is knowing that art journaling has had my back through all of it—every high, every low, every “what the hell am I doing” moment.
And now? I want to help YOU tap into that same creative joy. Because making art isn’t just about technique—it’s about finding your voice, playing without fear, and making something that’s 300% YOU.
So, grab your sketchbook. Paris is waiting.
XO, Marenthe 🎨💋✨
