Painting Programme

Colour Dimensions at Le Jas du Bœuf offers one week painting holidays from April to October as well as painting days and weekends throughout the year.

 

Painting days and weekends are organised on demand and with or without accommodation according to season. Discover mixed media:  watercolour, pastel, ink, collage.  All materials are provided.  Come alone or with friends, bring your imagination and a willingness to discover your creativity!

 

The main focus for our painting holidays is the Provencal landscape. Demonstrations are given in a variety of media, including watercolour, and are guided by the interests of the participants. Much of the painting is done outside, both in the grounds of Le Jas du Boeuf and at other locations in the area (transport is provided), allowing a range of subjects to be treated. Individual tuition is given during the morning and afternoon sessions. We also have a large studio for indoor work and individuals are welcome to use this space in their free time. Easels, drawing boards and seating are provided as well as a range of basic materials. We recommend a list of materials to bring, along with any personal favourites. Participants of all levels are welcome, including beginners. Wendy Watkins, who runs the painting holidays, is a practising artist who has exhibited and sold her work both in the UK and overseas (See Gallery page). A professionally trained teacher, she is used to working with groups and on a one-to-one basis. Guest tutors are also invited occasionally.

 

As well as visits to different painting sites, the week includes a visit to a local market and one evening meal in a local restaurant. Wednesday is a free day, when participants are able to explore the area further, work on their paintings or simply relax by the pool!

 

The holiday begins with a welcome dinner on the Saturday evening and finishes after breakfast the following Saturday. All meals are provided, along with accompanying drinks. The food is based on fresh local produce and includes a number of typical Provencal dishes. Accommodation is in individual double rooms either in Le Jas du Boeuf itself or in two contemporary poolside bungalows (See Accommodation page). The painting studio houses a collection of books on the arts and in the Jas du Boeuf there is a small living room where people can relax and browse. The extensive grounds, with their stunning views, contain a number of hidden corners to explore. Non-painting partners are welcome and there is plenty to see and do in the local area (guests are advised to have their own transport available if they wish to explore the area independently).

 

The painting holidays run on a weekly basis from Saturday evening to the following Saturday morning. Participants may stay for more than one week and, depending on bookings, we may be able to accommodate a different start day. Please contact us to discuss this.

 

We are able to provide customized group or individual painting holidays at certain times of the year. These may be on a full board or on a bed and breakfast basis. Untutored painting breaks are available throughout the year. It is also possible for painting tutors to bring their own groups. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.