Culture holidays in Charente and Limousin

Painting in Périgord Culture Holiday

The Maison des Beaux Arts in Nontron with Delia Cavers

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These art courses are for small groups (max. 4) of all abilities, from beginners to accomplished amateur artists, who wish to expand their drawing and painting techniques using a choice of media including charcoal, graphite, oil and chalk pastels, watercolours and acrylics.

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Guide Price

£750

Prices per person (based on two sharing)

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Painting in Périgord Culture Holiday

 

Charente and Limousin

Optional Extras

Add two nights half board at the delightful Château de Lavaud near Montbron. £200.

Rail Travel

Outward: Depart St Pancras International station, change stations in Paris to arrive in Angoulême late afternoon. Transfer to hotel included (30 mins).

Return: Transfer to depart from Angoulême, change stations in Paris, arrive St Pancras International station late afternoon.

    • Delia Cavers and Maison des Beaux Arts
    • Delia Cavers trained at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art in Dundee followed by Reading University and spent ten years as a school art teacher. For three full days she will be on hand to provide guidance and advice and during your stay you will produce a body of work to take home to develop further.Bedrooms at the Maison des Beaux Arts have been tastefully furnished and decorated, all with en suite bathrooms. Guests can enjoy the communal sittting room, conservatory and the swimming pool with decking in the secluded garden. Breakfast and a buffet lunch are provided each day and an evening meal on the first and final night. Non-painting partners are welcome as there is plenty to do in this bustling market town set in the beautiful Périgord National Park and our local agent can supply a bicycle.
    • Thursday
    • Arrival at Nontron, the Maison des Beaux Arts late afternoon. Rail travellers will be transferred from Angoulême by our local agent. Welcome and table d’hôte dinner at 8.00pm. HB
    • Friday
    • The morning is devoted to agreeing individual objectives and after lunch settle into your art session, working until 5.30pm on individual projects. Dinner (not included) at 8.00pm at one of the four local restaurants. B&B
    • Saturday
    • Three hours in morning and afternoon working on individual projects until 5.30pm. Dinner (not included) at 8.00pm at the Hôtel Grand Pelisson in Nontron. B&B
    • Sunday
    • Three hours in morning and afternoon working on individual projects until 5.30pm. Dinner table d’hôte at 8.00pm at the Maison des Beaux Arts. HB
    • Monday
    • Critique and collect your work before departure.
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Painting in Périgord Location & Route

 
Hotels you will be staying at:

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  • Hotel - Maison Des Beaux Arts - Nontro

    • La Maison des Beaux Arts is a lovingly restored large 19th Century town house in Nontron, Dordogne. All the rooms are en-suite, each with its own delightful charm. There is a large dining room, a comfortable sitting room for guests and stunning views over the Bandiat valley.

      Hotel Facilities

      • All rooms are en-suite.
      • Each room has its own delightful charm.
      • Large dining room.
      • Comfortable sitting room.
       
 

Painting in Périgord Prices & Book

Own Travel

£750 Prices per person (based on two sharing)

Rail Inclusive

£1040 Prices per person (based on two sharing)

Ferry Inclusive

£786 Prices per person (based on two sharing)

 

Non-painting partners less £200. Single room add £160. 2 nights at Chateau de Lavaud HB £200. Dates in 2010: April 22-25, May 13-16 and 27-30, September 9-12 and 23-26, October 7-10.

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