amboise art course holidays
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Amboise Art Course Holidays are a great way to learn how to do watercolours in a relaxed and beautiful part of France. Courses are for all levels and an ideal way for you to develop your skills with a qualified teacher.TRANSCRIPT
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Amboise Painting Holidays offer artists of all levels the chance
to learn new techniques and styles in a wonderful setting in
the beautiful Provencal region of the Var.
Located on the border of the Var and the Alpes Maritime, the
area was a favourite of some of the greatest painters and
sculptors of the world.
The climate and vivid colours of the Mediterranean attracted
many famous artists during the 19th and 20th centuries
including Paul Cézanne ,
Marc Chagall , Henri Matisse , Claude Monet and Pablo Picasso
many of whom made their permanent home here.
Amboise painting holidays are designed to not only provide you
with tuition with our resident artist but give you a taste of what
the famous artists loved so much about this vibrant part of
France. We know that you will adore the mountain top villages
and enjoy the ambiance and relaxed atmosphere of your
accommodation.
Regular flights are available from many regional airports from
the UK and unlike the UK the climate in the region affords itself
to the winter months being warm during the daytime with
September averages of 24c , October 21c November 18c and
the months of February, March and April are also mild with
long hours of sunshine.
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Stella Reynolds is an accomplished artist and teacher having
attended the prestigious St. Martins School of Art - College of
Distributive Trades .
With over 30 years of experience and the same in gaining
commissions and exhibitions in London, Stella has taught all
age groups and levels in a number of mediums as well as having
been a tutor for the Hobby Craft Group in the UK for 3 years.
Stella moved to France 10 years ago and has shared her love of
the area and painting by providing lessons in Watercolour,
Acrylic and Oil painting and has recently been invited to
undertake organising painting days for the British Association of
the Var.
Her regular students have grown in their abilities in all aspects
of their given art mediums .
"When I started art class I was totally
lacking in confidence Now with her patience and sense of
fun, Stella has helped me to
love painting. It has become the
passion of my life " Norma Roberts
Stella's relaxed teaching method is
wonderful. We always end up in
fits of laughter. She has helped me
to enjoy all aspects of art. She takes time with us individually
and always has such wonderfully
positive thing to say Matthew Webdale
"I find peace and a send and of
achievement when painting It is a
wonderful escape from the
pressures of life. Becoming totally
absorbed for hours in another world
ART is pure pleasure"
Christine Penny
The CourseThe CourseThe CourseThe Course
Your painting course will be adapted to meet your specific
needs, beginners and experienced painters alike. Please bring
with you some examples of the work you have undertaken and
completed in the past. We will discuss what you would like to
achieve during your stay.
During the course we will be looking at different aspects of
watercolour painting and using a number of various
techniques.
• Wet on Wet
• Wet on Damp
• Dry Brushing
• Understanding Colour Blending, Mixing and matching
• Variegated Washes
• Wash Off
• Lifting Out
• Masking
• Blending
• Scraping Back
• How to Correct Mistakes Made
I will help you to understand and use the tools you need to
accomplish a high standard of work by teaching the rules that
are in place in traditional watercolour painting . Once we have
tried as many of these techniques you feel comfortable with.
It will be great fun to try some of the rule breaking techniques!!
I also like to encourage you to develop your own style . The
course allows you to gain confidence through encouragement
and lots of fun
StellaStellaStellaStella
We will have plenty of time for one- to- one teaching and
discuss many aspects of art, watercolour painting and the
history of art,
My extensive collection of art books will be made available to
you, to browse through when you have a spare moment
My love of art and in particular watercolour painting stems
from a lifetime of my love of painting, artists and art. In
particular impressionism and pointillism .
My passion for the pre-Raphaelite brotherhood and the
Victorian arts and craft movement stems from art history
studies during my time at the St Martins School of art The
work of Charles Rene Macintosh and Margaret Macintosh have
been a great inspiration to me when I have undertaken
furniture restoration and painting.
I look forward to meeting you and sharing with you, my many
years of experience and love of all aspects of art
Suggested Equipment list Suggested Equipment list Suggested Equipment list Suggested Equipment list
• 2 x Watercolour board books A4 21x29.7cm 100% cellu-
lose cold pressed
• 6 Watercolour paint brushes in sizes 0. 1.2.4.6 and 8.
• Wash brush approximately 1 or 1 and a half inches
• A selection of watercolour blocks in half pan paints, in the
following colours :
Cobalt Blue , Cerulean Blue, Yellow Ochre, Burnt Sienna,
Permanent Magenta , Cadmium Yellow, Hookers Green
Sap Green , Black or Payne’s grey (Approximate colours will be
fine )
• A sketch book
• Watercolour gum eraser
• Assorted lead pencils
• Pencil sharpener
• Waterproof permanent black fine nib pen
Anything you may need or have forgotten can be bought locally
Stella will have plenty of equipment on hand to call upon if
needed
Itinerary Itinerary Itinerary Itinerary Thursday:
Arrive Nice Airport where you will be met and taken to Villa Amboise
where you can settle in to your rooms.
18:00 - Welcome drinks served by the pool or lounge terrace where you
will get chance to meet your tutor.
19:00 - Dinner either by the pool or in the dining room
Friday:
08:00- Breakfast
09:30 - 12:00 Stella your tutor will map out the plans for duration of the
course and discuss with each person what you would like to achieve dur-
ing the course. Following this Stella will demonstrate the various tech-
niques and map out the afternoons project.
12:30 - 14:00 Lunch
14:00- 16:30 Painting in the grounds of Villa Amboise
19:30 - Dinner
Saturday
08:00 - Breakfast
09:00 - 17:00 Depart for Fayence for a chance to soak up the atmosphere
at a local Provencal market and perched village. After the market you
travel to the historic medieval perched village of Seillans for lunch at a
local restaurant in the square. After lunch we stay in the square and
spend the afternoon painting, or sketching.
20:00 - Dinner
Sunday:
08:30 - Breakfast
10:00 - 12:30 & 14:00 - 16:30 After our busy day out on Saturday, you
will spend the day working on projects in progress from your visit to
Seillains.
13:00 - 14:00 Buffet Lunch
19:30 - Dinner
Monday:
08:00- Breakfast
09:30 - Today you will be spending the whole day at Lac St Cassien
This is a stunning location and It has wonderful views of the lake and the
surrounding hills , where you will be able to make a watercolour study of
light, land and water.
13:00 - A picnic lunch will be delivered to the group and we can eat
alfresco amidst the natural surroundings .
16:30 - Return to Villa Amboise
20:00 Farewell dinner
Tuesday:
Breakfast will be served from 07:00 to allow you time to pack before
departing for Nice Airport where we will bid you farewell.
For those guests who wish to extend their stay to enjoy the area we are
happy to accommodate you on a B & B basis . Please see the rates on the
accommodation for details. For groups of 6 we will provide evening meals
if pre-booked.
Accommodation Accommodation Accommodation Accommodation Villa Amboise is a beautiful property set in the wonderful department of
the Var in South East France. Conveniently close to Nice Airport, the villa
is located close to the towns of Fayence and Grasse.
For full details of Villa Amboise, please click the photo above.
Bedrooms: There are five bedrooms which can be twin or double
bedded. For courses we are able to offer two single rooms only and three
twins or doubles. All bedrooms are en-suite and air conditioned.
A large and airy lounge/dining room with doors leading out to a terrace is
ideal for relaxing in. With TV (English Channels), CD and DVD plus a log
fire for cooler evenings.
The kitchen is well equipped, however all meals are provided, but do feel
free to make drinks as and when you like from the provisions provided.
PRICE
INCLUDED:
The 4 day 5 night course including transport to and from the airport and
during the course, accommodation, 4 days tutoring and all meals are
included . Wine/beer /soft drinks served with Dinner. Please Note:
Guests will be responsible for paying for lunch on Saturday and is not
included in the price.
£495 per person. (Minimum of 6 Guests, Maximum of 8)
We are happy to accommodate non-painting partners and can
recommend a number of activities such as Golf, Fishing, Vineyard tours or
just relaxing at the villa.
Extend your stay for an extra 2 nights for just £100 per person on a B & B
basis. If 6 persons or more wish to add extra nights we offer the option of
an evening meal at £23 per person including wine/beer/soft drinks.
NOT INCLUDED:
Flights, travel insurance, car hire. (Those wishing to hire a car at the
airport will get a reduction of £30 per person).
Sample MenusSample MenusSample MenusSample Menus
Warm Goats Cheese SaladWarm Goats Cheese SaladWarm Goats Cheese SaladWarm Goats Cheese Salad ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Salmon with Lemon Herb ButterSalmon with Lemon Herb ButterSalmon with Lemon Herb ButterSalmon with Lemon Herb Butter served with Fresh vegetablesserved with Fresh vegetablesserved with Fresh vegetablesserved with Fresh vegetables
~~~~~~~~~~~~ CheeseboardCheeseboardCheeseboardCheeseboard ~~~~~~~~
Pear Tart & Crème AnglaisePear Tart & Crème AnglaisePear Tart & Crème AnglaisePear Tart & Crème Anglaise ~~~~
Coffee & Petit FoursCoffee & Petit FoursCoffee & Petit FoursCoffee & Petit Fours
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Chicken Liver Pate Chicken Liver Pate Chicken Liver Pate Chicken Liver Pate with Red Onion & Orange Relishwith Red Onion & Orange Relishwith Red Onion & Orange Relishwith Red Onion & Orange Relish
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Pork Loin in a Calvados JusPork Loin in a Calvados JusPork Loin in a Calvados JusPork Loin in a Calvados Jus
served with Tray Baked Pears & Root Vegetablesserved with Tray Baked Pears & Root Vegetablesserved with Tray Baked Pears & Root Vegetablesserved with Tray Baked Pears & Root Vegetables ~~~~~~~~~~~~
CheeseboardCheeseboardCheeseboardCheeseboard ~~~~~~~~
Provencal Lavender & Honey PannacottaProvencal Lavender & Honey PannacottaProvencal Lavender & Honey PannacottaProvencal Lavender & Honey Pannacotta served with Warm Berriesserved with Warm Berriesserved with Warm Berriesserved with Warm Berries
~~~~ Coffee & Montelimar NougatCoffee & Montelimar NougatCoffee & Montelimar NougatCoffee & Montelimar Nougat
A different menu is provided each day and dinner is served
with local Provencal wine. Vegetarian meals can be arrange
on request at time of booking.
Course Dates 2013/14Course Dates 2013/14Course Dates 2013/14Course Dates 2013/14
12th to 17th September 2013
19th to 23rd September 2013
10th to 15th October 2013
7th to 12th November 2013
21st to 26th November 2013
13th to 18th February 2014
6th to 11th March 2014
20th to 25th March 2014
For groups of 8 we are happy to accommodate dates outside
the above.
To book any of the above courses please email us for a Booking
Form (contact details overleaf). A deposit of 25% is required
which may be paid either by Paypal or via Bank Transfer.
Balance is due 4 weeks prior to commencement of the course.
In the event of a course being cancelled you will be offered a
full refund or alternative dates.
Amboise Art Courses
Ideal for:
Art Groups
Individuals
Corporate Incentives
Groups of Friends
Please contact:
Tel: 0207 101 9608 (UK)
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 00 33(0)494 764 655 (France)
Email: [email protected]
Villa Amboise/Amboise Art Courses
Chemin des Esclapieres
83440
Montauroux