Watercolor Painting Workshop

Engage your imagination and refresh your artistic vision en plein air along cobblestone streets, under majestic mountains, and on verandas that overlook ancient places of worship.  Listen to the tolling of 12th century church bells as you learn the intricacies of capturing

• Light

• Movement 

• Color

• Texture

Translate onto your canvas the colors and textures of a village that has over 1000 species of exotic flora, thus earning its singular distinction as a Village d'Arboretum. By the end of the workshop week you will have produced several original watercolors, feel re-energized and inspired to continue exploring and refining your craft.

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• Watercolor workshop schedule
• Watercolor workshop package and tuition

Intimate Group Size

• Minimum 4, maximum 7 participants

3 Workshops

• Three 3-hour painting workshops en plein air... OR
• Mix and match with a cooking workshop. 

Accommodation Choices

• La Châtaigneraie
• Melodia del Canigou

All Meals *

• Daily breakfast
• 4 group lunches
• Evening apero includes a glass of wine
• Group buffet dinners include a glass of wine

4 Excursions

• Walking tour of Vernet les Bains
• Visit to VilleFranche de Conflent , a medieval UNESCO site  
• Prades Tuesday Market
• Visit to Eus, named one of the most beautiful (and the sunniest) villages in France
• Visit to Abbaye St Martin du Canigou (requires a one hour hike) OR Bains de Saint Thomas, the hot sulfar pools up the mountain by car.

*See what's covered under Tuition Package