The beautiful unspoilt countryside of this part of rural France is an idyllic place to come for a painting and drawing holiday. If you are a beginner or a more experienced artist you will find the rolling landscape and picturesque villages of this hidden corner of France the perfect place to relax and develop your painting skills.
The drawing and painting holiday covers a variety of subjects from landscapes, villages and still lives and includes some time working outdoors in the beautiful landscape that surrounds Pellevoisin, as well as in the studio. Although each day is structured, with a focus on a new medium and subject, students are always free to follow their own schedule. With a variety of mediums always available, from charcoals and pastels to oil paint and water based paint, there is always the opportunity to try working with something new.
Our courses are aimed at students of all abilities from beginners to more experienced artists. Group numbers are usually kept small so that students can benefit from one to one tuition in a relaxed and informal environment. All materials and equipement are provided and courses can be individually tailored.
Friends and partners who do not wish to paint can enjoy the variety of outdoor activities that the Creuse offers, or can simply enjoy a relaxing holiday in the tranquil environment that surrounds Pellevoisin. Click here to find out more about the Creuse.
REVIEWS
What a special place!
I felt away from it all and was able to relax and to paint without having to worry about a thing. Tom and Sue were wonderful hosts, generously sharing their beautiful hilltop home and also trying to ensure that we were happy and that we wanted for nothing. As for the art, I learned so much and tried new techiques and used materials that I had never used before. Painting outdoors was a new experience for me and I loved it!
The food with fresh produce from the garden was excellent. We were really spoilt........thank-you both once again for a wonderful experience.
Jenni, Devon
We painted, we drew, we used charcoal, pastels, ink, oil paint and watercolour. We walked, we swung in the hammock, we swam in the swimming lakes and then at the end of everyday we sat out under the stars and ate wonderful food. It was just lovely!!
Simon and Janet, East Sussex
Painting tutor - Tom Neill
Tom Neill BA(Hons) Fine Art
Tom is an experienced practising artist who has exhibited widely throughout the UK and in France. He trained as a painter in Hull and worked in the post graduate painting department of the Slade School of Art for many years.
Drawing and painting tutor -Susan Dalladay
Susan Dalladay BA(Hons) Fine Art, Post Graduate HDFA
Susan Dalladay studied painting at both Birmingham and the Slade School of Art. She exhibits regularly and is an experienced teacher, working with students of all abilities.
At Pellevoisin we offer all inclusive,full board drawing and painting holidays, half board or self catering painting and drawing holidays, where accommodation is provided in our gite. With our all inclusive holidays three meals a day are provided using when ever possible our home grown organic produce. We can accommodate up to six people, in the holiday cottage and in a room in the main farmhouse with its own entrance, an ensuite toilet and a private bathroom.
Breakfast includes fresh bread and croissants from the local bakery. Lunch is sometimes served in the farmhouse kitchen, on the terrace or as a tasty picnic to enjoy where you are working. After your hard days painting a three course evening meal, including wine, is provided, using whenever possible, ingredients produced on the small holding or locally sourced.
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| Week no | Arrival date |
Departure date |
Price pp All inclusive |
Non painting partners & friends all inclusive |
Half board price |
| 1 |
Saturday 28th May |
Saturday 4th June |
£ 595 | £ 435 |
£ 475 / £ 315 (non painters) |
| 2 |
Saturday 11th June |
Saturday 18th June |
£ 595 | £ 435 |
£ 475/ £ 315 (non painters) |
| 3 |
Saturday 9th July |
Saturday 16th July |
£ 595 | £ 435 |
£ 475 / £ 315 (non painters) |
|
4 Fully booked |
Saturday 20th August |
Saturday 27th August |
£ 595 | £ 435 |
£ 475/ £ 315 (non painters) |
| 5 Fully booked |
Saturday 3rd September |
Saturday 10th September | £ 575 | £ 415 |
£ 455 / £ 295 ( non painters) |
| 6 Fully booked |
Saturday 10th September |
Saturday 17th September | £ 575 | £ 415 |
£ 455 / £ 295 (non painters) |
To book a place on our painting holiday or to make further enquiries please contact us at theneills.23@hotmail.co.uk