Fine Art + Parisian Fashion

Fine Art + Parisian Fashion

Paris is renowned for many things, including art and fashion. In 2017, Vanessa Rothe lead a group of 12 artists to Paris to experience the kind of life that the renowned painters of the late 1800s knew so well. They painted together, studied the masters at the museums, and discussed the influence of art, literature, architecture, and fashion in their work.

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Art Scholarships for 2021 – Residency in France

Art Scholarships for 2021 – Residency in France

We offer a scholarship opportunity to an artist who is actively pursuing future art goals: this full scholarship will be awarded to one of our exclusive workshops or retreats. Although it is not specifically designed for a younger recipient, we are interested in inspiring the next generation of artists to paint and pursue lives as working artists.

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The French You Already Speak

The French You Already Speak

You Already Know More French Than You Think. Just for fun, we started looking at the French words that have been in common usage in the English language for a long time. Remarkably, many of these words seem to pop up in the realms of culture and cuisine. No surprise...

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Coffee is an Art Form in France

Coffee is an Art Form in France

Coffee in France is an art form, and an art-form that we have researched intensively. We fully expect to spend the rest of our lives continuing our research, just to make sure we don’t miss any nuances.

Our conclusion so far? Yum!

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Workshops in France’s Top 9 Instagram Accounts for Inspiration

Workshops in France’s Top 9 Instagram Accounts for Inspiration

Life is an art.

Inspiration is sometimes needed to keep us motivated. Instagram has inspirational content. They call it inspo.

I am recommending here, 9 super Instagram accounts to follow. When I open my app I expect to see images of fabulous French life, and my soul is filled with inspiration.

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Our Secret’s Out: The Multi-Talented Scott Burdick

Our Secret’s Out: The Multi-Talented Scott Burdick

This coming October, we will be hosting world-renowned artist Susan Lyon in a masterclass in Provence, which is fantastic news for anyone who wants to study with a true master. But the best-kept secret of this masterclass is that Susan’s equally-renowned husband, Scott Burdick, will be joining us and painting right alongside her.

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Rose Frantzen: A National Treasure

Rose Frantzen: A National Treasure

Rose Frantzen is a truly quintessential artist, personifying all that is unique and extraordinary about what it means to be a painter. Working primarily in oil, she specializes in figurative works, landscapes, still lifes, and thematic projects. We are very proud to...

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The Wonder of Lavender in Provence

The Wonder of Lavender in Provence

Your first step into a lavender field is a complete sensory invasion.

First there’s the unique color, and then the unforgettable scent. When a breeze crosses the field, it becomes a sea of undulating purple. Then there’s the constant sound of…

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Bonjour Decoded

Bonjour Decoded

To get the most out of your trip to France, you have to connect with the locals – and the best way to connect is to speak their language. Even if you don't speak French, in large cities like Paris, most locals speak a good amount of English. But if you walk up and try...

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Sorolla at the Hôtel de Caumont, Aix-en-Provence

Sorolla at the Hôtel de Caumont, Aix-en-Provence

For anyone attending one of our two Lavender Art Retreats near Aix-en-Provence this summer, there will be an extra special added event: the Hôtel de Caumont Art Centre in Aix-en-Provence will be presenting an exhibition of the Spanish painter Joaquin Sorolla, entitled Joaquin Sorolla, Spanish Lights.

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The Deal With All the Kissing in France…and How to Handle It.

The Deal With All the Kissing in France…and How to Handle It.

When coming to one of our French workshops for the first time—or simply making a visit to France—you may be startled and perhaps even thrown a curve by all the kissing that goes on. Legendary songwriter and painter Joni Mitchell, a frequent visitor to France, certainly noted it in her song, “In France They Kiss On Main Street.”

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Introducing Our 2020 Scholarship Recipient

Introducing Our 2020 Scholarship Recipient

Once a year, we offer a scholarship to one of our exclusive workshops. The recipient is an up-and-coming artist faithfully chasing their future goals. We do this because we’re very interested in inspiring those who are dedicated to painting and pursuing lives as working artists.

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Carrières de Lumières 2020

Carrières de Lumières 2020

An Immersion into Dali's Creative Mind. While 21st century technology has brought new dimensions to the world of visual art, there is nothing so breathtaking as Les Carrières de Lumières in the village of Les Baux in the South of France. CultureSpaces has created an...

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Non-Painters at Workshops and Art Retreats

Non-Painters at Workshops and Art Retreats

At Workshops in France, we are often asked if it's ok if a non-painting partner comes too and we say, "Absolutely!" We have had husbands and wives, mothers and daughters, sisters and friends at our workshops and art retreats in the past and everyone has a wonderful...

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Susan Lyon: Faces and Figures, A Personal Vision

Susan Lyon: Faces and Figures, A Personal Vision

No doubt you have heard that Workshops in France is hosting a workshop given by world-renowned contemporary figure and portrait painter Susan Lyon. You won’t want to miss! You can see some of her art here. She not only creates breathtaking paintings, but she is also...

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Goat Cheese Tarte with Figs and Caramelized Onions

Goat Cheese Tarte with Figs and Caramelized Onions

At all of our art retreats and workshops, we have one thing in mind: to remove any obstacles between you and your ability to paint as much as you can! There are many ways that we do this but one of the most appreciated is that we make sure there is plenty to eat.

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Cost Saving Travel Tips and Best Time to Buy

Cost Saving Travel Tips and Best Time to Buy

When coming to a workshop, the cost of travel is obviously a major consideration. Many fly to Europe from all over the world, and such flights can carry a hefty price tag. Fortunately, since we have been doing this for quite a long time, we’ve pulled together some very useful tips…

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Meet The Artists of Americans in Paris Paint Provence

Meet The Artists of Americans in Paris Paint Provence

Americans in Paris Paint Province was conceived to be a unique and historical, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to participate in a Château workshop with these five leading artists of our time.  This workshop is a confluence of art, artists and learning that will take...

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Review: ArtTools App for Plein Air Painting.

Review: ArtTools App for Plein Air Painting.

Time is of the essence for the plein air painter.
When you’re painting outdoors and trying to get something down on canvas, time is precious. From the moment you set out that day, you’re battling the sun’s movement across the sky. Anything that can save you time is fantastic…

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