The workshop is taught by Antonin Passemard and Anastasia Dukhanina in Burgundy, France.
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.
April 22-29 2025 During the beautiful Spring time.
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.
The workshop tuition, lodding (with your beautiful private room and bathroom) and all meals costs 2200 euros.
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
All meals will be cooked by Dominique and served in the beautiful dinning room.
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.
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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