Isn't this every plein air artist's dream?
Join an exclusive group of artists for the experience of a lifetime. Painting under expert instruction in the south of France. A once in a lifetime opportunity to paint in one of Europe's most painterly areas.
Only 8 artists (spouses welcome) in this intimate artistic event.
Only 8 artists (spouses welcome) in this intimate artistic event.
- Lots of individual attention
- Art supplies provided. (No need to take up half your luggage with materials.)
- We will pick up people at the Bordeaux Airport (transfers included from Bordeaux - Merignac Airport).
- Transportation to all painting locations provided.
- Amazing scenery.
- Experience village life in this intimate villa.
- A visit to Lascaux Museum included.
- Breakfasts included.
- A gourmet dinner treat provided Thursday night.
- Visit to an organic winery in a Chateau with garden lunch and painting.
- Weekly village market with local produce.
- Take it easy as we enjoy our experiences. No rushing frantically around from place to place. This retreat is laid back and relaxed.
Week 1 from May 27 to June 5th- Art Retreat in France with Valerie Kent
CA$1,600.00 - CA$2,500.00
Valerie Kent is taking a small group of artists on a ten-day trip to paint in the Village of Terrasson, Lavilledieu, in the stunning region of the Dordogne, France.
Discover this paradise, unknown to most North Americans. A very perfect place to have an art holiday.
This is first of two trips.
Skill level required: Beginner to experienced
Where do you stay: In the beautifully renovated villa, Residence Terrasson.
Your challenge: To slow down and absorb the atmosphere.
The retreat includes:
Participation limited: 8 artists maximum per session
Enjoy leisurely 2-hour lunches, buy your own food at the local butcher, bakery, and shop at the weekly Thursday market overflowing with figs, truffles, walnuts, cheeses, and Bergerac wines produced for hundreds of years by local farms. Meals in the local restaurants are reasonably priced.
Our location overflows with paintable images. Your biggest problem might just be to decide which things to paint. You will find inspiration in the village square, rolling hills, winding rivers, chateaux and medieval towns all around us. When you visit the Lascaux Museum, you will see the first pre-historic cave paintings ever discovered. They still manage to inspire.
More Important Information For other questions, contact the retreat organizerat jansin@accel.net. They have over 30-years-experience in the Region of Dordogne.
Additional information can be obtained at www.francehomerentals.com.
There will be an orientation get together at the Cavan Art Gallery with your workshop leader, Valerie Kent, B.F.A., B.Ed., M.F.A. Valerie is a specialist in painting en plein air both village-scapes and landscapes. She has led many groups to France over the years.
Prices to follow
Discover this paradise, unknown to most North Americans. A very perfect place to have an art holiday.
This is first of two trips.
Skill level required: Beginner to experienced
Where do you stay: In the beautifully renovated villa, Residence Terrasson.
Your challenge: To slow down and absorb the atmosphere.
The retreat includes:
- Transportation from Bordeaux airport upon arrival and departure
- Nine nights accommodation
- Delicious daily breakfasts
- Daily paint sessions with Valerie Kent
- Personal attention with your art
- Transportation to and from painting sites
- One gourmet dinner by a renowned local Chef
- An afternoon visit to Lascaux Museum
- An art exhibition at end.
- BONUS: All of your painting materials are supplied.
- OPTIONAL: A Bergerac wine tour
Participation limited: 8 artists maximum per session
Enjoy leisurely 2-hour lunches, buy your own food at the local butcher, bakery, and shop at the weekly Thursday market overflowing with figs, truffles, walnuts, cheeses, and Bergerac wines produced for hundreds of years by local farms. Meals in the local restaurants are reasonably priced.
Our location overflows with paintable images. Your biggest problem might just be to decide which things to paint. You will find inspiration in the village square, rolling hills, winding rivers, chateaux and medieval towns all around us. When you visit the Lascaux Museum, you will see the first pre-historic cave paintings ever discovered. They still manage to inspire.
More Important Information For other questions, contact the retreat organizerat jansin@accel.net. They have over 30-years-experience in the Region of Dordogne.
Additional information can be obtained at www.francehomerentals.com.
There will be an orientation get together at the Cavan Art Gallery with your workshop leader, Valerie Kent, B.F.A., B.Ed., M.F.A. Valerie is a specialist in painting en plein air both village-scapes and landscapes. She has led many groups to France over the years.
Prices to follow
Week 2 from June 5th to June 14th- Art Retreat in France with Valerie Kent
CA$1,600.00 - CA$2,500.00
Valerie Kent is taking a small group of artists on a ten-day trip to paint in the Village of Terrasson, Lavilledieu, in the stunning region of the Dordogne, France.
Discover this paradise, unknown to most North Americans. A very perfect place to have an art holiday.
This is the fourth of four trips in 2019
Skill level required: Beginner to experienced
Where do you stay: In the beautifully renovated villa, Residence Terrasson.
Your challenge: To slow down and absorb the atmosphere.
The retreat includes:
Participation limited: 8 artists maximum per session
Enjoy leisurely 2-hour lunches, buy your own food at the local butcher, bakery, and shop at the weekly Thursday market overflowing with figs, truffles, walnuts, cheeses, and Bergerac wines produced for hundreds of years by local farms. Meals in the local restaurants are reasonably priced.
Our location overflows with paintable images. Your biggest problem might just be to decide which things to paint. You will find inspiration in the village square, rolling hills, winding rivers, chateaux and medieval towns all around us. When you visit the Lascaux Museum, you will see the first pre-historic cave paintings ever discovered. They still manage to inspire.
More Important Information For other questions, contact the retreat organizer at jansin@accel.net. They have over 30-years-experience in the Region of Dordogne.
Additional information can be obtained at www.francehomerentals.com.
There will be an orientation get together at the Cavan Art Gallery with your workshop leader, Valerie Kent, B.F.A., B.Ed., M.F.A. Valerie is a specialist in painting en plein air both village-scapes and landscapes. She has led many groups to France over the years.
Prices to follow
Discover this paradise, unknown to most North Americans. A very perfect place to have an art holiday.
This is the fourth of four trips in 2019
Skill level required: Beginner to experienced
Where do you stay: In the beautifully renovated villa, Residence Terrasson.
Your challenge: To slow down and absorb the atmosphere.
The retreat includes:
- Transportation from Bordeaux airport upon arrival and departure
- Nine nights accommodation
- Delicious daily breakfasts
- Daily paint sessions with Valerie Kent
- Personal attention with your art
- Transportation to and from painting sites
- One gourmet dinner by a renowned local Chef
- An afternoon visit to Lascaux Museum
- An art exhibition at end.
- BONUS: All of your painting materials are supplied.
- OPTIONAL: A Bergerac wine tour
Participation limited: 8 artists maximum per session
Enjoy leisurely 2-hour lunches, buy your own food at the local butcher, bakery, and shop at the weekly Thursday market overflowing with figs, truffles, walnuts, cheeses, and Bergerac wines produced for hundreds of years by local farms. Meals in the local restaurants are reasonably priced.
Our location overflows with paintable images. Your biggest problem might just be to decide which things to paint. You will find inspiration in the village square, rolling hills, winding rivers, chateaux and medieval towns all around us. When you visit the Lascaux Museum, you will see the first pre-historic cave paintings ever discovered. They still manage to inspire.
More Important Information For other questions, contact the retreat organizer at jansin@accel.net. They have over 30-years-experience in the Region of Dordogne.
Additional information can be obtained at www.francehomerentals.com.
There will be an orientation get together at the Cavan Art Gallery with your workshop leader, Valerie Kent, B.F.A., B.Ed., M.F.A. Valerie is a specialist in painting en plein air both village-scapes and landscapes. She has led many groups to France over the years.
Prices to follow
"I met Valerie Kent in her gallery in Cavan Ontario. Together with some friends we done a few workshops there. When Valerie mentioned that she would be doing an art retreat in France, I immediately said that I would go. I had never been to France before and I had never heard of a place called Terrasson. Quite frankly, I just booked and never gave it much more thought as I live a fast paced life in Canada.
"About a week before I left, I started getting very anxious. Not only was I going to an unknown place, but other than Valarie, I did not know anyone that was going. I was also going to be sharing a house with strangers, something I had never done before. Being an abstract artist , I had never done plein air painting.
"The moment I entered the house with the old blue door in the French village of Terrasson all my anxiety melted away. Valerie greeted me with her lovely warm smile and the kitchen was filled with people cooking delicious food, chatting and laughing. Johanna the owner of the house took me up to my room and showed me around this amazing old renovated house. My room had doors leading onto a balcony, looking over the village.I immediately fell madly in love with Terrasson. Johanna was the most amazing hostess. She did everything possible to make our stay spectacular. Valerie took all my fears of doing plein air art away. Fun, laughter amazing food, painting, outings to the wineries , caves, and the French country side and lovely walks discovering this amazing village built in the 1700s.
"I extended my stay. My heart could not bear to leave these amazing people and this wonderful village that stole my heart. I am returning to Terrasson in September. I have to share everything with my husband and I hope to return there many more times in my lifetime. Thank you to both Valerie and Johanna for being such great hostesses."
Lesley Block
"About a week before I left, I started getting very anxious. Not only was I going to an unknown place, but other than Valarie, I did not know anyone that was going. I was also going to be sharing a house with strangers, something I had never done before. Being an abstract artist , I had never done plein air painting.
"The moment I entered the house with the old blue door in the French village of Terrasson all my anxiety melted away. Valerie greeted me with her lovely warm smile and the kitchen was filled with people cooking delicious food, chatting and laughing. Johanna the owner of the house took me up to my room and showed me around this amazing old renovated house. My room had doors leading onto a balcony, looking over the village.I immediately fell madly in love with Terrasson. Johanna was the most amazing hostess. She did everything possible to make our stay spectacular. Valerie took all my fears of doing plein air art away. Fun, laughter amazing food, painting, outings to the wineries , caves, and the French country side and lovely walks discovering this amazing village built in the 1700s.
"I extended my stay. My heart could not bear to leave these amazing people and this wonderful village that stole my heart. I am returning to Terrasson in September. I have to share everything with my husband and I hope to return there many more times in my lifetime. Thank you to both Valerie and Johanna for being such great hostesses."
Lesley Block