Contact:
Anna Chambers,
"Art and Design in Nature" Painting Holidays
Vacances Vertes les Belles
9 Rue du Pigeonnier
Broad Quay
St Germain les Belles
Haute Vienne,
Limousin
France 87380 |
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0033 555 717403 |
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Internet: |
http://www.vacvertes.com |
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You can find us in the village of St Germain les Belles, 4 hours south of Paris (270 miles or 425 km) and 30 minutes south of Limoges (22 miles or 35 km), the 'capital' of the Limousin, in Haute-Vienne, France.
The village is conveniently located just 10 minutes drive from the A20 motorway (junction 42), the main route from Paris to the south of France.
Our nearest airports are Limoges (40 minutes) and Bergerac (2 hours) and both are accessible through Flybe and Ryanair from more than 10 UK regional airports.
You can also get trains to Limoges Railway Station. |
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We feel that the Limousin is the perfect base from which to run courses that focus on the environment. Not only are we surrounded by beautiful countryside but also by many communities who, to some degree, really do 'live off the land'. Small-scale farming is predominant in our area and peoples' lives are dictated by true seasons.
By celebrating our environment in some way, we aim to inspire and encourage learning in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. Although each course has a daily structure, we like to tailor the programme to the interests of our participants - if you have a specific interest or burning question related to the course title, we will be more than happy to adapt the course content to suit your needs.
All course participants stay at beautiful Vacances Vertes les Belles and course prices include:
- All accommodation. Course fees are based on 2 people sharing (in either twin or double rooms)
- All tutoring
- All tools
- Evening meals at Vacances Vertes les Belles (one evening meal will be taken at a local restaurant). Four-course meals of traditional Limousin / French dishes. Wine and aperitifs included
- Picnic / buffet lunches (e.g. delicious organic salads, bread, locally-made pate, quiches...)
- Hearty breakfasts to set you up for the day (e.g. home-made jam, croissants, pains aux chocolates, cereals, fruit...)
- All food will be (where possible) locally bought, sourced or grown at one of the carefully selected work sites.
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"Art and Design in Nature"
Five day course (plus 1 'free day' or scheduled trip), with 7 nights full-board accommodation at Vacances Vertes les Belles
2007 DATES REMAINING:
2. Saturday 4th August - Saturday 11th August
3. Saturday 1st September - Saturday 8th September
4. Saturday 15th September - Saturday 22nd September
5. Saturday 6th October - Saturday 13th October
6. Saturday 20th October - Saturday 27th October
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PRICE: € 850
(£570) per person, based on 2 sharing a twin/double room. Non-participating partners are very welcome at € 700 (£470) for the course duration. We understand that some guests may want a single room - please contact Anna to chat about prices.
The price includes:-
- breakfast each day (7)
- lunches on tuition days (5)
- and seven 4-course evening meals.
The price also includes all of the following materials:
- Plywood sheet, masking tape, water colour paper pad, acrylic paper pad, drawing paper pad, pencils, acrylic paints and all brushes, fold-up chairs to have a rest on when out on a visit! Of course, you may want to provide your own, favourite materials.
- If you do not wish to hire a car, pick-ups (at no extra cost) can be arranged for Limoges Airport / Limoges Train Station.
If you have any questions at all about this course, travel arrangements, its content or queries about food, please contact Anna for a chat.
This is not just an art course but also a chance to experience a true French way of life in one of the most unspoiled regions of France. |
Course tutor:- With over 30 years art and teaching experience, Barbara Doms is our perfect choice to lead this course.
If you have always had an appreciation for the environment and nature around you, but were not sure about how to put those feelings down on paper, then this is the time to experience Barbara's gentle coaching. Whilst we do offer a structured teaching programme for the week, Barbara is very keen to find your creative side and is happy to accept all ideas, so that you make the most from your painting experience at Vacances Vertes les Belles.
We aim to do as much 'outdoor work' as possible but should there be a rainy day, we have a bright and airy room within the house at your disposal, to use as a studio.
Please have a look at our suggested programme - if any potential guests would like to adapt the course to their needs, do not hesitate to get in touch.
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Day 1
Travel to Vacances Vertes les Belles (please let us know if you need help with transport arrangements)
Welcome and evening meal at Vacances Vertes les Belles |
Day 2
Breakfast
Morning: General introductions and welcome. The tutor's background, experience and an overall look at the course.
Talk about the importance of 'Structure and Balance' in your work - why shapes and stuctures are so important in a painting and what can 'hang together' to make a good picture.
Lunch
Afternoon: Site visit - Encouraging your artistic potential / abilities at a countryside location! Practicing what we talked about it the morning.
Evening meal at Vacances Vertes les Belles |
Day 3
Breakfast
Morning: Water colour techniques. Why Monet was inspired by the Limousin
Lunch
Afternoon: Site visit to our local mountain beauty spot! Water colour techniques
Evening meal at Vacances Vertes les Belles |
Day 4
Breakfast
Rest of the day to be spent at your leisure! We can help you decide where to go, lay on transport or provide local information
For those wishing for a more 'organised' day, we will be taking a trip to the beautiful Lake Vassiviere and the National Contemporary Art Centre. This is a stunning place to visit and for those who wish to go walking and painting, we can provide maps of some lovely walks Evening meal to be taken at a local restaurant |
Day 5
Breakfast
Morning: The effects of colour, light and shade. We will study the techniques of how to show the ever-changing light around us on your canvas
Lunch
Afternoon: Site visit: The effects of colour, light and shade
Evening meal at Vacances Vertes les Belles |
Day 6
Breakfast
Morning: Collage work: Using other forms of shape in artwork. Talk about the use of more daring materials in artwork. How we can use forms in nature to create a stunning display
Lunch
Afternoon site visit: Using other forms of shape in artwork
Farewell evening meal at Vacances Vertes les Belles |
Day 7
Breakfast
Morning: Perspective life drawing. How to use our knowledge of balance and shape and the creation of beautiful forms!
Lunch
Afternoon: Perspective life drawing
Farewell evening meal at Vacances Vertes les Belles |
Day 8
Breakfast
Departures |
Vacances Vertes les Belles also offers 'Organic Vegetable Gardening Courses'!
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