Make the Leap and Visit Auvers-Sur-Oise
Walk in the footsteps of Vincent van Gogh as we visit Auvers-Sur-Oise, the picturesque village where he spent the final months of his life, creating some of his most iconic works. This inspiring destination is part of our itinerary during our workshop Making the Leap: The Fine Art of Business, a transformative art business workshop led by Vanessa Rothe
Meet Our Recent Scholarship Recipient: Sahil Singh Masand
Our 2024 scholarship recipient, Sahil Singh Masand, traveled from Spain to join our workshop in Provence with Jane Hunt and Michele Usibelli. Find out how a week in Provence reshaped his artistic journey and what unexpected encounter made the biggest impact.
Henri Le Sidaner’s Garden: A Living Painting in Gerberoy
At Workshops in France, we love discovering hidden gems — intriguing spots that spark creativity and make you reach for a brush. While scouting locations for our Normandy workshops, we stumbled upon a true artist’s paradise: the medieval village of Gerberoy and the enchanting gardens of Henri Le Sidaner.
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…
Barbizon and the Fontainebleau Forest
Impressionist paintings are among the most widely known and appreciated works of art ever created. Where did this start? What kind of work was being created right before Impressionism began… what actually happened in the Forest of Fontainebleau, located south of Paris in the 1860’s? How did that shape the art genres and even the French culture that we know and love today?
Vermeer to Van Gogh, Dutch Masters at Carrieres des Lumieres
This year we returned to the show titled; Vermeer to Van Gogh, The Dutch Masters and we were not disappointed. Included in the list of stellar painters from Holland are Vermeer, Rembrandt and Van Gogh. Imagine being transported inside these paintings when the projected masterpieces are monumental in size and you are able to observe the art pieces in ways you never imagined…
Family Affair in France
The art of traveling with family. It’s always a privilege to receive guests who decide to bring family members. We have discovered that one of the most enriching ways to experience a workshop or art retreat is to share it with a family member.
Dreaming of Glorious Provence in Glorious Color
If you asked an artist “What would be your dream painting trip look like?”, their answer would inevitably include a myriad of details that perfectly describe the landscape and colors of Provence. Every season in Provence is an artist’s dream, but September ranks high as one of our favorite times to travel to the South of France.
Soup Tureen or Chamber Pot?
One of our favorite things to do while in France is to visit a vide-grenier. A vide-grenier is literally translated as “empty your attic” and rather than just being a flea market or village-wide yard sale, it can be an event filled with treasures.
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.