Provence art workshop with a pro artist, full day

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Wouldn't it be fantastic to do an art workshop whilst visiting Provence? We offer a relaxing experience in an authentic and beautiful village, with a qualified teacher who is also a practicing artist. Jean-Louis has degrees in Fine Arts (BA painting major) and teaching (Dip Ed, Art) and 30 years experience teaching art to all ages - so you can be confident that you'll receive expert tuition. We don't need to go far as our plein-air locations are reached by foot, in or around the village. Being an historical and beautiful village Jouques offers many aspects that are inspirational for any artist. Our one-day workshop at ARTELIER PROVENCE includes studio and outdoor art activities, it can be customised for individuals and small group requirements. We also offer 4 day residential art retreats with accommodation, 'Art in Provence' or 'Encaustic comes alive', look us up online. Jouques is an easy 50 minute bus ride from Aix-en-Provence, or 30 minutes by car.

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Operated by: Artelier Provence

We meet at 9.30am in the atelier for an introduction to art tools and techniques, we talk about drawing and composition, then walk to nearby sites for drawing en-plein-air.
At 12.30pm we break for lunch which is taken at one of the local cafés (not included in fee), then reconvene and work in the atelier from 2pm. Introduction to water-based media and painting techniques. We consider art materials, brushes, style, strategy of working with each medium. You choose your best composition and produce a beautiful painting. We finish around 6pm.