FRANCE - PAINTING YOUR WAY THROUGH PROVENCE - A PLEIN AIR PAINTING EXPERIENCE WITH AMY EVANS

PAINTING YOUR WAY THROUGH PROVENCE WORKSHOP
Location: Bonnieux, Provence, France
Dates: September 12-18, 2021
Arrival Day: 9/12/21
Departure Day: 9/18/21
Instructor: Amy Evans
Medium: Oil Painting
Level: All
Price: $2,995
Early Bird Discount: $ 200 before 10/1/2020
Non-painter Discount: $200

ABOUT THIS WORKSHOP
We will paint memories of these beautiful villages in Provence through plein air painting in the area that inspired painting outdoors to capture the beautiful light. This painting adventure is open to anyone with some painting experience in any painting medium.
The workshop will consist of demonstrations, painting, and one on one easel time to help you create your painting memories of these villages in Provence. There will also be time to soak in the culture of this area.

OUR INSTRUCTOR
Amy Evans is an award winning nationally recognized artist who works in oils, and whose paintings are in galleries and shows throughout the US. She has received many awards for her paintings, including the acceptance of a painting into a past Art for the Parks National exhibition as well as two honorable mentions in that exhibition.
Amy is an excellent art instructor and conducts regular workshops in the Breckenridge Colorado Arts District as well as other art centers throughout the country. She is excited about this opportunity to teach a workshop in beautiful Provence.

ACCOMMODATION
Lodging: Hotel Clos du Buis
The hotel has a great location in the center of Bonnieux. It is possible to walk to restaurants, shops and galleries. The hotel has a lovely garden, a small pool, plenty of space to paint indoors after our excursions! The breakfast is extraordinary and can be taken in the dining room that has a panoramic view over the beautiful valley below.
As an added benefit, there is a guest kitchen at our disposal, as is a washer and a dryer (that we can use for a small fee).
Please be aware that there are steep hills and stairs in Bonnieux!

Early Bird Discount of $200
if you book
by 10/1/2020
FACTS ABOUT THIS TRIP:
Trip: Plein Air Painting with Amy Evans, Bonnieux
Dates: September 12 - 18, 2021
Lodging: Clos du Buis Bonnieux
Closest airport: Marseilles
Price: $ 2,995 per person
Early Bird Discount: $200 before 10/1/2020
Non-painter Discount: $200
Price includes:
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6 night lodging in shared double room
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6 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners
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Wine with dinner
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5 days art instruction
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All excursions, museum entrances and other programs during the week.
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All local transportation including pick up at the airport in Marseilles.
Single supplement: $ 495
Not included:
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Airline tickets
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Transportation to and from your departure airport
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Any pre-tour hotel costs
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Travel insurance
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Meals not listed above
Itinerary for our week in Bonnieux
Arrival Day Sunday September 12, 2021
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We will meet you at the Marseilles airport to go to our hotel
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Welcome dinner
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Meet fellow students, teacher and staff
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Presentation of the week
Painting Days
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Breakfast
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Excursions by minibus to our paint out locations, among them:
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Roussillon with its famous Ochre Trail and art store La Companie des Ocres
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Lourmarin, listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France
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L’Isle sur la Sorgue, known for its antique stores and ancient water wheels
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The beautiful Cistercian abbey of Senanque , built in 1148
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We will also visit one or two markets to paint (and maybe to shop!)
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Each morning will start with a painting demo
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Every afternoon we will meet for a critique back at the hotel
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Three scrumptious 3-course dinners are included! (And picnic lunches are included almost every day)
Departure day Saturday September 18, 2021
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After breakfast we will say our farewells and coordinate transfers to the Marseilles airport
We reserve the right to change the itinerary if needed
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