The workshop is taught by Antonin Passemard and Anastasia Dukhanina in Burgundy, France.

Where?


In the town of Melisey, Burgundy France. It is a small village next to Tonnerre. It is easily accesible from Paris via train and it is direct. From Tonnerre we pick you up to go to the village of Melisey.

When?


April 22-29 2025 During the beautiful Spring time.

What will you learn?


The goal of this workshop is to develop your skills in studio work. We will work together on portraits with live models and also still life. The village is also a good place to do plein air painting. We will focus on drawing, value and composition, this key elements will help you to make stronger paintings in your own style.

How much does it cost?


The workshop tuition, lodding (with your beautiful private room and bathroom) and all meals costs 2200 euros.

Where to stay?


You will stay in the charming "Les Champs de Mellisey". You will have a private room with your own private bathroom. The studio for the lessons is very large a luminous. Our host, Dominique is a fabulous cook and will take care of all meals. All of that in a dreamy setting reminding the house of Monet.

-Les Champs de Melisey The house for the retreat

Where to eat?


All meals will be cooked by Dominique and served in the beautiful dinning room.

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FAQ



When should I arrive and leave? You should arrive April 22nd and leave the 29th.

How much is the deposit? The deposit is 500 euros. It is 100% refundable (minus 50 euros process fee) until 1/1/25, 50% refundable (minus 50 euros process fee) after 2/1/23 until 1/2/25, 0% refundable after 1/2/25. However you can use your deposit for any other workshops of us in the future.

How do I get there? Melisey is easily accessible. You just need to take a straight train from Paris to Tonnerre and we will pick you up to drive you to Melisey.

Do I need to bring my paint supplies? I recomend that you bring your easel. As for paints you could order them through me at least before 1/2/25. Turpentine will be able to be purchase there.

Can I come with my non-painter spouse? Yes! Of course. Every year we have spouses coming and having a good time here.

I am a beginner, is it a problem? No problem! We get a lot of people with different skill levels from absolute beggingers to professional painters. As our teaching is very individual it is not a problem.

When do I need to make the full payment? Typicaly before 1/3/25.

Do you propose a payment plan? Yes! We propose a monthly payment plan to fit your budget.

Register


To register send me an email at info@antoninpassemard.com

List of Supplies



Oil Paints

Titanium White—large tube

French Ultramarine

Alizarin Crimson

Cad Red Lt

Cad Yell Lt

Cad lemon Yell

Cad orange

Raw Sienna

Yellow Ochre

Raw Umber

Thalo Blue

 

Brushes, palette knives, palette, trash bags

Canvases and wet canvas carrier

small boards for quick studies

Rags or paper towels

Plein Air Easel

Warm Clothing as needed

Portable stool

Sketch Book and pencils

Camera, water bottle, comfortable shoes

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