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Paint Provence
Spend a week with us in the fabled light of Provence
and expose yourself to a fresh supply of creative energy.
We offer you a fun and informal mix of hands-on learning
experiences in our painting workshops, all highlighted
by great food and lively discussions in friendly company.
We'll see to it that the souvenirs you carry home from
this trip will be unlike any other!
| Courses scheduled for 2008 |
May 14 - 24, Poppies
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June 25 - July 5--Lavender & Sunflowers |
Sept 3 - 13, Stone Villages and Roman Bridges |
| June 11 -21, Lavender and Olive Groves |
July 16 - 26, Lavender and Sunflowers |
Sept 24 - Oct 4, Landscape and Figure** |
Overview
10 Day Workshops in the
Heart of Provence
What to Expect:
You and your fellow students will have daily morning and afternoon sessions en plein-air, with countryside and village scenes to choose from; fountain squares, outdoor cafés, orchards, vineyards or flo wering fields. You may also work with models in the studio and in the landscape.
You will receive individual attention in a relaxed, non-competitive environment, working at your own pace and level to develop your skills. You’ll discover new aspects of your talent, and refine your perception of the world.
Mid-day, you’ll come back to the maison for a gourmet lunch of seasonal specialties, with local wines, cheeses and freshly baked bread. It’s a good time to talk over your work with the instructor and fellow students. After lunch, you’ll have free time to rest, read, or wander around the village until we head out for our afternoon session. At sundown, you’ll return to a generous buffet supper with wine.
Field trips will take you to places that inspired Van Gogh and Cezanne; over Roman bridges, into medieval chateaux; through narrow cobblestone streets. You can up your experience with an optional cooking class, wine-tasting at a vintner’s, or an accompanied visit to one of Provence ’s lively outdoor markets.
To top off the week, we will host a reception and gallery show of your chosen work to local art lovers in our ancient vaulted gallery space.
| Pricing in Euros |
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Per Artist -
France
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$3,500 (US) per
double occupancy per 10 days. Includes Accommodation and daily breakfast and lunch, Tuition, daily painting sessions, Field trips and excursions, Student gallery show.
$5,600 (US) for 2 artists for 10 days
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Model fees are additional and will be divided equally among participants
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Accommodation
In Provence, you will be
based in the fabled Luberon region of Provence. You
will have your choice of a double or twin bedroom with
bath, which you may have all to yourself with the single
supplement.
Your interests are our guidelines,
and we will go out of our way to see that what you experience
goes beyond your expectations.
Tutor
Andrew Petrov is an American
painter who lives and works in the Luberon region of
Provence. He received his Master's Degree in Fine Art
from The George Washington University in Washington,
DC. His work has shown in the U.S. and internationally,
and a current series is at the Galerie Vendôme
in Paris.
Location
Saignon is a tiny  medieval
village perched high on a rocky promontory in the legendary
Luberon, heart of Provence. Off the tourist track-"still
undiscovered" as one guide says. The gorgeous natural
and architectural scenery surrounding us, preserved
as a regional park, attracts enthusiasts from around
the world: the hikers, bikers and climbers; the photographers,
painters and writers; the historians, connoisseurs and
gourmets; and the occasional celebrity in hiding.
What will bring you? Will you come
for peace, inspiration or adventure? To find new directions
in art or life? Or to celebrate an occasion in an extraordinary
way. Saignon opens up to seekers, and we're here to
point the way.
Your base will be La Maison des Remparts,
on the picturesque Place de L'Horloge, once part of
the ramparts of the ancient village. The building still
retains the chemin de ronde -- a covered walkway where
medieval soldiers made their rounds -- as well as the
remains of the signal tower. Underground is a fascinating
network of ancient, vaulted stone cellars, which now
house an art gallery, cave à vin and event space.
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Contact Details:
Andrew Petrov
Rue de Cilly, Place de L’Horloge
84400 Saignon
France
Tel: 00 33 (0)4 90 74 08 55
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