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…
A 48-Hour Artist’s Dream Trip to Paris
A 48-Hour Artist’s Dream Trip to Paris: The Perfect Itinerary for Art Lovers
If you’re an artist — or simply an art lover traveling to France, the question isn’t if you should visit Paris, but how to make the most of your time there. Whether you’re stopping over before or after an art retreat or painting workshops in Normandy, spending two days in Paris can be an unforgettable experience. The enchanting city is filled with world-class museums, inspiring neighborhoods, and charming cafés where some of the greatest painters once gathered.
24 Hours in Florence
What if you just had 24 hours spend in Florence? Let the team at Workshops in France guide you through some of our favorite highlights in this famous city.
Sargent And Spain Exhibition Delights
Being a frequent traveler, arguably his genius was the ability to capture the light of the Mediterranean. In this collection, you can see that particular Spanish light. It’s similar to the Mediterranean light we encounter in Provence and Tuscany. The take-away from this show is the inspiration and invigoration that comes from travel can ignite any artist and when you are Sargent, the world will look upon the pieces for generations to come.
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?
Scholarship to Professional Painter, Emiliano Marini
It was only a few years ago that Emiliano Marini applied for and was awarded a Scholarship to join us at Workshops in France. He was invited to paint at one of our premier art retreats or study in a workshop setting along with an international group of artists to focus on painting. We wrote this blog so that you could catch up with Emiliano’s journey and his artistic successes.
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…