Our day will begin with a simple breakfast and each evening we'll savor traditional homemade Provencal cuisine accompanied by local wines. and three lunches are also included. We'll have opportunity to enjoy ourselves at the local cafes when in town.
The workshop will take place during the splendid Lavender Season. Imagine the scent of Lavender permeating the air while you paint the countryside views of rows of lavender, vineyards & olive groves. Such inspiration!
Workshop includes:
- 7 nights, 8 days in a beautifully restored stone farmhouse among 12 acres of private gardens and panoramic views. Shared bath facilities.
- Daily breakfast. 3 lunches and 7 dinners with local wines served.
- 6 1/2 days of Intense art Instruction. Work in oil, watercolor or pastels. All Levels
- Demos in oils; individual critiques; one-on-one painting & drawing instruction
- Painting in St. Remy en Provence, Roussillon (the red city) and other selected sites.
- 1/2 Day tour Avignon & environs.
- Transportation to/from Airports/Railroad Station and Hotel may be arranged in advance - call for prices.
The farm is about 2 1/2 hours by train from Paris on the TGV which leaves from the Charles de Gaulle airport and arrives in Avignon which is about 10 miles away. You may also fly into Marseilles and arrange for a driver to bring you to our location.
Faculty Information:
The Masters were drawn to the extraordinary light of this region and gave the world their view of its unique beauty. Now we'll paint alongside the spirits of Cezanne, Van Gogh, Matisse and others taking our inspiration from the natural beauty of this artist's paradise. Paint Provence and make it your Own!
Other Activities:
Midweek, we'll take an afternoon to visit Avignon, and the spectacular Roman aqueduct at Pont du Gard - there are a few more surprises for that afternoon! As part of the painting schedule, we'll even get to a colorful outdoor market. Each day is better than the day before!
Facility Information:
Our week will be spent on a secluded, restored historic farm. Everywhere we turn will be olive groves, vineyards, orchards, plane trees and gardens of Provence. Our home is in easy reach of the charming villages which we'll be painting.
Notes:
Special Workshop Price: Artist $ 2,300 & Non-painting Guest $1,900 Double Occupancy. Single rooms are limited, and on a first come, first served basis. Single supplement charge: $375 p/p
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