The program of this course of art together with our Chambres d'Hôtes is tuned to atmosphere and balance. You do not need to be experienced in drawing or painting because the program is organised in such a way that everybody can work at his/her own pace.

Contents of the course - The starting point of the course is that painting and drawing is something to discover your innerself with. The process of doing things in a short period needs to be of more importance than the final result of a piece. The decisions you take should be balanced. We will teach you to work from your perspectives instead of limitations and we will assist you in this decision of process. The program contains elements of how to recognize and remove habits which have previously limited your work. Through assignments you will learn to improve your observation methods and also the development of swift draw and paint movements. By means of different materials we will pay attention to the techniques, colours, composition, perspective, form and attitude.

Day programme - The day starts with a fine breakfast on the terrace of La Morière where after the program of that day will be explained by your instructor. We work in small groups or on individual basis. You will be receiving immediate feedback on your actions from your instructor. The changing surroundings and the unique sky of this land lend themselves perfectly to be immortalized. You will work at your own pace. Sometimes we will be working somewhere in the field where we will also have a picnic lunch. Another time we could find ourselves at the farm, on a terrace close to sea or in a small fisherman's village where we also enjoy the lunch. This is the best place in France to enjoy oysters and mussels and all other "fruits de mer". In the evening we will have dinner at La Morière and discuss the day with a fine glass of wine.

Materials - You could bring your own materials with you but in case you do not have any, you will be allowed to make use of our materials at a small contribution.

Dates of the course - The course runs from Sunday to Saturday. Wednesday is a day off.

Dates in 2007:
13-05 – 20-05
02-09 – 09-09 ›› Info / Booking