Drawing and painting from life
22.06.2024 - 29.06.2024
South West France
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Anita van Overmeeren
mixed media
925 EUR
Everyone can learn how to draw and paint from life. So you too! If you can look, you can draw and paint. The drawing techniques and painting techniques that you can learn from Anita, offer sufficient support to create your drawings and paintings with confidence and joy.
During the classes Anita gives several assignments corresponding to your level and and assignments just above your level. During the week you can experiment with different painting and drawing techniques as well as different painting and drawing materials and subjects, so you can find exactly what suits you as a painter.
As much as possible we will draw and paint
outdoors at La Forêt Souriante.
Would you like to discover or develop your own painting and drawing qualities in peace? With a maximum size group of 7 and with an experienced art teacher on hand to offer individual support and instruction it is ideal for those who would like personal feedback and guidance. This also makes the workshop suitable for all levels. As a graduate teacher at the Amsterdam University of Art. Anita is also happy to accompany students (to be) of art academies.
As much as possible we draw and paint outdoors at La Forêt Souriante. There will be also opportunities to draw and paint on location.
Atelier Souriant can be reached by train, car or plane. The nearest airport is Toulouse Aéropport. The nearest train station is Najac. If you wish, we will be happy to pick you up and take you to and from the trainstation in Najac.
The teacher speaks Dutch, English and French
General information
Nothing beats a delicious, healthy meal in the great outdoors with good company.
The carefully prepared meals are included in the price.
From the introductory dinner on the day of arrival to the farewell breakfast on the last day.
At La Forêt Souriante you will stay in one of the two comfortable gîtes, in one of the two
charming chambres d'hôte or in one of the two glamping tents, all with private bathrooms.
The large studio sits in the former stables, where we have the art classes and where in the
afternoon you can work in private if you like. In every bedroom you will find coffee or tea
making facilities.
Sit, stroll, relax, hike in our 11 acres of woodland and enjoy. You will be amazed at the
amount of wild life on our doorstep. We have more than enough comfortable garden
furniture for you to observe nature or to relax and read a good book.
We also have a wonderful view of the Castle of Najac, an inspiring scene!
The area around Najac is known as a very attractive hiking area.
Join us on a varied hike with wonderful views and don’t forget your bathing suits, there are
some lovely spots to swim in the river or to kayak on the river.
Najac is one of the plus beaux villages of France, but not the only charming picturesque
village near La Forêt Souriante. We are happy to share our favourite places with you!
Prices
Prices are per accommodation at La Forêt Souriante.
More information about the accommodation you can find
on: https://laforetsouriante.fr/en...
Stay in gîte Albizia or gîte Lilas d’été:
With occupancy of 2 persons, both participating in the lessons: € 1850,- = € 925 per person.
With occupancy of 2 persons, 1 participates in the lessons: € 1650,- = € 925 for participating
person, € 725 for accompanying partner.
With occupancy of 1 person: € 1100,-.
Stay in chambre d’hôte Souriante or chambre d’hôte Lilas d’été :
Occupancy of 1 person: € 950,-.
Stay at La Dome Souriante or La Dome artistique.
The dome is an attractive glamping single tente with a floor area of no less than 20 m2.
The luxurious bathroom with shower and separate toilet is located in a separate building.
occupancy of 1 person: € 900.
