May 11-20, 2018 – Escape to Provence Painting Workshop

 

May 11-20, 2018 – Escape to Provence

$4595 – ($650 for a single supplement)
(price does not include airfare)

Contact Nancy for registration at support@nancymedina.com

There is entirely too much good in Provence, the most beautiful region of France. Join Nancy for her first journey workshop to Provence for a dream come true getaway! We’ll stay at the number 1 rated Mas des Carassins in St. Remy de Provence amidst gardens, pools, and fountains and within walking distance of the village, enjoying dinner in the hotel’s Michelin rated restaurant. Painting outdoors in oils together in scenic locations throughout Provence, we’ll visit colorful Roussillon and Gordes, one of the most beautiful villages in France, we’ll in the footsteps of Van Gogh with a tour of the hospital where he stayed. This will be a small, intimate workshop with lots of personal attention from art instructor Nancy Medina, who has worked with Disney, taught nationally and internationally, and painted on television. All of our tours and activities will be guided by our fabulous hostess, Carol Etheridge of Best of France Travels, who has been taking groups to Provence for 19 years.

Prepare to make flowers and landscapes bloom in brilliant color in this beautiful getaway with multiple excursions, gourmet meals, and all the peace and serenity your heart desires from our base in the heart of the village, within walking distance of shopping, cafes and markets. Plan to paint, relax, and enjoy the sights in this workshop at your own pace and your own speed. Open for all levels of experience, for oil and acrylic painters. We’ll be painting plein air, or outdoors, at different exciting locations together. Most of Nancy’s demos will be in oils, but she will provide guidance for acrylic painters, also. Please note – airfare is not included in this price and prices are the same for painters and nonpainters because we will have such a small group. We’ll explore both St. Remy and the French Riviera, Nice, diving into local culture, painting and enjoying fabulous meals and touring.

Here’s a taste of your visit to Provence:

• Your painting experience will take place at your own pace
• We’ll walk in the footsteps of Van Gogh
• Tour and paint in medieval towns and villages
• Shop in famous open air markets
• Lose yourself in blooming gardens
• Share your experiences with other artists over aperitifs
• Finish the day with a fantastic gourmet dinner in a Michelin restaurant

What’s included:

• Nine night’s lodging (single or shared occupancy)
• Nine breakfasts, six dinners, three lunches
• Transport and excursions to unique painting sites
• Access to the pools and gardens
• Round trip transport to Nice Airport
• Exciting tours
• Shopping during market day
• We’ll experience both St Remy and Nice

 

 

 

 

 

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For more information, contact Nancy at support@nancymedina.com