Painting Holidays 2011
All holidays have been carefully chosen for their beautiful locations, high standards of food, accommodation and ease of travel. Both beginners and more experienced artists are welcome as well as non-painting partners.
BRITTANY PAINTING BREAKS
5 days' full tuition in the Cotes d'Armor region of northern Brittany. Based in the picturesque old market town of Lamballe. The holidays are aimed at all abilities and organised around a friendly relaxed format in stunning locations.
(Discounts for group bookings, e.g. 30% discount for groups of 4)
Groups limited to 8, non-painting partners welcome.
INCLUDED IN THE COST
5 days full painting tuition
A welcome lunch or supper at Carole’s home and studio in La Malhoure
Daily transport between painting locations and accommodation
A midday lunch at one of the painting locations
Use of painting chairs, easels, drawing boards
Help booking accommodation, if required
NOT INCLUDED IN THE COST
Travel to/from Brittany
Accommodation
Food apart from meals listed above
Insurance
Artists’ materials, though there is a limited supply if required
FLY to Dinard or Brest from Stanstead, Luton or East Midlands.
BY CAR: BRITTANY FERRIES to St. Malo, Caen or Cherbourg.
By TRAIN: Eurostar from the UK, TGV from Paris to Lamballe.
We can help with accommodation bookings, e.g. hotels, gites or B&B available.
Airport return transfers available: £30 Dinard, £45 Brest airports.
5 Days full tuition - £360
Carole Massey
Artist Tutor Author Demonstrator
SEPTEMBER 23rd - 30th, 2011
Carole will be returning to Manzac following a very successful painting holiday there in 2010.
Manzac d'en Bas is situated in the Ariege department of the Midi Pyrenees in South West France. The Arize valley lies one hour south of Toulouse between Foix and Carbonne..
The Ariege is one of france's undiscovered treasures with stunning countryside, colourful markets and pretty towns and villages.
Manzac d'en Bas is a 150 year old former farm set in spectacular and tranquil countryside. The house, the 13 x 6m saltwater swimming pool, recently renovated farm buildings and the 2 acre garden are all south facing and have outstanding views of the Pyrenees. All our painting locations are within an easy 10 -15 minute drive or within the grounds.
The holiday price of £750 (sharing) or £800 (single) includes
Accomodation
All meals (with wine)
All transportation
Professional painting tuition throughout
Use of easels, chairs, boards, umbrellas etc.
Not included - air fare and travel insurance. Flights to Toulouse or Carcasonne from Stanstead, Luton; Gatwick and many other regional airports.
For more details and booking form please contact Giles at www.manzac.com
E-mail: manzacgites@yahoo.com
Telephone: +33(0)5 61 60 712 17
Or contact Carole: info@carolemassey.com
JULY 6th - 11th, 2011 Wednesday - Monday
AUGUST 3rd - 8th, 2011 Wednesday - Monday |
5 days tuition - Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday and Monday.
Discounts for bookings of 3 or more and for group bookings.
SOUTH WEST FRANCE, nr Toulouse at Manzac d'en Bas