Painting in The Limousin

June 3rd - 10th     September 30th - 7th October 2021

I am delighted to be returning to the wonderful Limousin region of France next year to run two painting holidays. This holiday is certainly very good value as there are no hidden costs. All meals and drinks (some in restaurants), transport, accommodation and tuition are included

The courses are based at Les Marrionniers, a group of gites set in 7 acres of grounds with it's own private swimming pool, hot tub, games room and studio. 
All our painting locations and picturesque villages are within an easy drive or within the grounds. All abilities are welcome on the courses as tuition is on an individual basis in the medium of your choice. There are also plenty of group demonstrations with opportunities for questions. Each day there is a morning and afternoon painting session with a relaxing picnic and a glass of wine. Evenings are for relaxing and reviewing the days work with a drink before enjoying the wonderful French cuisine.

We will be following in the steps of some of the early impressionists along the banks of the River Sedell. 

There will be painting trips to:

Argenton, a beautiful town situated by the River Creuse.  

Crozant, home of Impressionist Armand Guillaumin, with it's ruins of a 13th century castle situated on a rocky outcrop between the Creuse  and its tributary, the Sédelle.  Indulge in a bit of history as we visit The Hotel Lapinet in Crozant to see an exhibition, The Origins of Impressionism, with slide shows and original artists' materials as well reproductions by Monet that visited the area to paint, 

La Celle Dunoise with it's church of St. Pierre, dating from the twelfth century and the bridge, dating from the fourteenth century.

Oradour sur Glane We will also take a trip to this fascinating village, destroyed in 1944, when 642 inhabitants were killed, the village now remains as a permanent memorial and museum. If time allows we may also visit a porcelain factory in Limoges.

Gargilesse A highlight for me is painting in the artists' village of Gargilesse where there will be an opportunity to visit the home of George Sand as well as painting the spectacular view or the local château. Here we will have lunch in the welcoming local restaurant, Les Artiste.  

St Benoit du Sault  A medieval village, perched in a curve on a rocky butte overlooking the Portefeuille River  In 1988, it was named one of the most beautiful towns in France. Enjoy wandering through the narrow streets and portals and see the 14th century priory.  

      Argenton

     La Celle Dunoise

      Gargilesse

 

      

 

     St Benoit du Sault

     Crozant

Accommodation

Gite 1    3 star 1 x double bedroom, 1 x twin room   bathroom on ground floor

Gite 2    3 star 1 x double bedroom  1 x twin room  separate shower and bathroom on first floor

Gite 3    4 star  3 x double/kingsize bedrooms all en-suite

Price

Prices below are inclusive of all tuition, accommodation, meals, drinks, transport to and from Limoges airport
Not included: flights and personal purchases

Gites 1 & 2   2 occupants £950.00 pp  3 occupants £793 pp   4 occupants £710.00 pp
Gite 3          1 person per room  £1007.00      2 people per room £890.00pp

NB: In the event of another Covid outbreak, full refunds will be given. This does not apply to your airfare. Cancellation for any other reason eight weeks before the course will result in a loss of deposit.

Sweet Peas demo in Oils

I have been playing around with editing and have put together a short time lapse video. 

I have to say I feel rather pleased with myself. It is a steep learning curve for someone who has no idea when it comes to technology but I think I'm getting there.

See what you think, all comments welcome.

Here is the final painting to see the video on You Tube, Click HERE