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We have gathered a folder of accolades for the "holiday of a lifetime" in our 15 years hosting artists in this former convent school- because of our tutors, our gourmet menus, our guided excursions, and, above all, our attention to details.
Our holidays are all-inclusive of outings, daily instruction with international renowned artists. pickups and returns to Toulouse airport, ample aperitifs, and fabulous dining. You're welcome to use our spacious studio at any time.
Enjoy your stay in this unique setting.
June 16-23 Art& See/Lynda Chambers
July 10-20 Shimmering Light/Keiko Tanabe
July 25-Aug 4 Transparent painting/Aud Rye
August 25-Sept 3 Batiks and Watermedia/Sandy Maudlin
Sept 9-20 Exploring Watercolor/Karlyn Holman
Sept 25-Oct 4 Plein Air Watercolour Painting/Andy Evans
Your lasting impression will be one of colour, blue sky, red tile roofs,honey coloured centuries-old stone buildings, bathed in the glow of golden southern sunlight - paintings are present everywhere. Artists often begin the day with a short 20 minute 'walk around the block' past fields dotted with sheep and forests of oak and stone built shepherd huts - watch for sheep being moved along the road!
There are cave paintings at Cougnac and Pech Merle, both within 20km. Here you can see the original painting studios of our ancestors from 14,000 years ago. We visit the famous cliff village of Rocamadour, a mediaeval pilgrimage destination, the town of Sarlat with its fairy tale melange of architectural styles, and the grandeur of Cahors. Our knowledge of the area leads you to settings perfect for sketching and painting; you can even enjoy a picnic beside the Lot river or nearby lake.
If you fly to Toulouse, we are one hour north by train. The airport bus, located at the terminal entrance, costs 6 euros (pay on the bus) and takes about 15 minutes to the centre of Toulouse and the railway station.
By car from Toulouse we're about one and half hours drive.
Painting Holidays in France at Le Vieux Couvent
Provider:
La Vieux Couvent
Location: Frayssinet, Midi-Pyrénées, France
Location: Frayssinet, Midi-Pyrénées, France
Phone: 05.65.24.50.13
Holiday / Activity Overview:
Come to our country inn in rural southwest France and create a memory. We offer a range of artistic holidays for all levels with like minded artists. Enjoy the tranquility in one of 11 charmingly renovated rooms, many ensuite.We have gathered a folder of accolades for the "holiday of a lifetime" in our 15 years hosting artists in this former convent school- because of our tutors, our gourmet menus, our guided excursions, and, above all, our attention to details.
Our holidays are all-inclusive of outings, daily instruction with international renowned artists. pickups and returns to Toulouse airport, ample aperitifs, and fabulous dining. You're welcome to use our spacious studio at any time.
Enjoy your stay in this unique setting.
Painting holidays for 2012
May 17-27 The Architecture of Light/ Tom SchallerJune 16-23 Art& See/Lynda Chambers
July 10-20 Shimmering Light/Keiko Tanabe
July 25-Aug 4 Transparent painting/Aud Rye
August 25-Sept 3 Batiks and Watermedia/Sandy Maudlin
Sept 9-20 Exploring Watercolor/Karlyn Holman
Sept 25-Oct 4 Plein Air Watercolour Painting/Andy Evans
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Pricing information
2012 Creative Art and Painting Courses
- The Architecture of Light with Tom Schaller: May 17 - 27
- Shimmering Light with Keiko Tanabe: July 10 - 19
- Transparent painting with Carol Carter: July 25 - Aug 4
- Landscapes and Watermedia with Sandy Maudlin: August 24 - Se
- Exploring Watercolor with Karlyn Holman: Sept 9 - 20
- Plein Air Painting with Andy Evansen: Sept 25 - Oct 4
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Your accommodation:
We have a variety of accommodation options at our disposal. Guests are accommodated in ensuite and twin rooms within the main house, or 6 more bedrooms split between our two gites: The Cottage and The Medieval House. Wireless internet service throughout, coffee and tea stations, terraces and conservatories for relaxation.About the local area:
The Lot-Dordogne Region:Your lasting impression will be one of colour, blue sky, red tile roofs,honey coloured centuries-old stone buildings, bathed in the glow of golden southern sunlight - paintings are present everywhere. Artists often begin the day with a short 20 minute 'walk around the block' past fields dotted with sheep and forests of oak and stone built shepherd huts - watch for sheep being moved along the road!
There are cave paintings at Cougnac and Pech Merle, both within 20km. Here you can see the original painting studios of our ancestors from 14,000 years ago. We visit the famous cliff village of Rocamadour, a mediaeval pilgrimage destination, the town of Sarlat with its fairy tale melange of architectural styles, and the grandeur of Cahors. Our knowledge of the area leads you to settings perfect for sketching and painting; you can even enjoy a picnic beside the Lot river or nearby lake.
How to Get Here:
By train from Paris we're just over five hours from Gare Austerlitz. There is a train in the early morning and mid-afternoon. Your stop is Gourdon, where we can arrange to have you picked up, or help with car rental.If you fly to Toulouse, we are one hour north by train. The airport bus, located at the terminal entrance, costs 6 euros (pay on the bus) and takes about 15 minutes to the centre of Toulouse and the railway station.
By car from Toulouse we're about one and half hours drive.
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