Overview
Learn to look, see, draw and paint in the beautiful Dordogne. We offer one or two week courses depending on the individual or group requirements. Specialist facilities, materials and equipment provided. Expert and experienced teaching to all levels, from complete beginners to professionals. The course will initially concentrate on water based mediums and pastels, utilising, drawing and colour. The emphasis upon direct observation in the beautiful and intimate environment of the fortified town of Bourdeilles, its river, gothic bridge and impressive medieval / renaissance Chateaux.

All holidays are completely informal and client based with the emphasis firmly placed upon Leisure, Pleasure and Learning. The teaching programme slotted easily into a relaxed working atmosphere.

Pricing
Artist per week	£725
Non painting partner per week	£495
Your accommodation in the Chateau will include Breakfast, picnic or al-fresco Lunches and on 4 evenings magnificent Dinners with wine.

Accommodation
You will be staying in a listed 15th Century Chateau,'The House of The Senechal', with its four towers, is one of the most attractive in the Dordogne. It was owned by the Governors of the Barony of Perigord, who were appointed by the King, and is the second oldest of only ten in the whole of France. The approach to the courtyard through two large iron gates, the Wisteria climbing the walls entices you with its fragrance to climb the steps to the sun terrace, filled with sunshine from March through to October.

The Château is spacious and furnished throughout with antiques in typical French style creating a comfortable atmosphere. All main rooms have high ceilings and fabrics decorate many of the walls. Some rooms are wood panelled, there are tapestries, paintings, and a splendid Venetian chandelier.

Set on the banks of the picturesque River Dronne, and is part of the small listed village of Bourdeilles,which features it's own historical fortifications - literally breathtaking in every sense of the word.

Tutor
The art courses are organised and directed by Gerald Smith BA Hons Fine Art, P.G.C.E Art and Photography, with visiting Artist Wendy Cory from England, professional Artist, broadcaster and tutor. She has many years experience teaching small groups in a variety of locations and has recently taken part in the very popular UK Channel 4 Television programme, 'Watercolour Challenge', where she was on screen giving demonstrations, commenting on competitors' progress and judging winners. She continues to work and exhibit extensively. Wendy has a sound working knowledge of all mediums and materials and likes to encourage individual style and technique.

Location
In the Dordogne you will find sleepy country roads, rolling green hills, mountains dressed with vineyards and magnificent Chateaux - as one Chateau fades from sight, another seems magically to appear on the horizon. Groves of Aspen and Birch blaze in the sunlight along the lazy Dordogne as it winds its way through this splendid region of France. The impressive Medieval Fortress and Renaissance Palace of Bourdeilles, with the village clustered at its foot, makes a delightful picture as it stands on the rocks that rise up sheer above the Dronne river. Next door a 15C Chateau Des Senechaux de Bourdeille where you would be staying for your Holidays. From the terrace at the Chateau overlooking the Courtyard, enjoy the lovely view of the River Dronne, the Castle and its setting. A gothic bridge with cutwaters, an Old Mill in the shape of a boat, with the clear waters lapping the rocks below.