About - The Artist - Courses - Booking
The painting Courses will run on a Saturday to Saturday basis and follow the schedule below.
Flexible course will be tailored to individual requirements which will be suitable for both beginners and intermediate students. Watercolour painting courses will be underpinned by drawing techniques, studies in tone and texture and good practice with paint and colour mixing. We will work at La Cidrerie and on location, weather permitting.
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Available dates
- Saturday May 8th-Friday May 14th
- Saturday May 15th-Friday May 21st
- Saturday Sept 25th- Friday Oct 1st
- Saturday Oct 2nd- Friday Oct 8th
Equipment
A list of recommended equipment will be provided. Basic materials can be bought on request.
Saturday
- Welcome
- Evening Meal
- Introduction to the course
Sunday
- Getting to know you. Individual styles and media
- Walk to the Abbaye for inspiration
- Sketching and painting at La Cidrerie
Monday
- Painting at La Cidrerie. Demonstration
- Techniques
Tuesday
- Market Day at Villedieu les Poeles for inspiration
- Sketching and painting at La Cidrerie
Wednesday
- Granville - sketching inspiration
- Painting at La Cidrerie
Thursday
Friday
- Evaluation
Saturday
- Depart for UK
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Here are some previous course attendees Testimonials:
'Those who believe in our ability do more than stimulate us - they create an atmosphere in which it becomes easier to succeed.'
Adult Art Group.
'You're a really enthusiastic and creative teacher.'
Ann, Worthing.
'I've learned such a great deal.'
Maureen, Bognor Regis.
'It's been brilliant, Hilary!Thank you.'
Sheila, Barnham.
'Your classes have been such good fun!'
Rosemary, Chichester.
To Book a place on one of the courses please contact us directly via email or telephone.
Email Hilary or John Frame at info@frenchcoastalbreaks.co.uk (include your name and telephone number), or
Telephone us on 01243 82 68 40 or 0033 (0) 233 58 96 80.