We offer a painting retreat, in the best conditions to experience
comfortable plein-air sessions or indoor painting.
We propose a 7-days full board Retreat dedicated to Art and Slow life,
in the Manoir de la Chaussée, a peaceful and luxurious little chateau, far from the turmoil of our today lives.
You'll be free to join the daily painting sessions, or discover by yourself the wonders of the generous nature around.
Beginners receive sensitive instruction in the basics of drawing and painting in the medium of their choice.
You will also be encouraged to develop your own style in an environment that is both stimulating and structured, with demonstrations of techniques provided as required.
Experience a wide variety of subjects :
Landscapes, Garden Scenes, River Scenes, Churches, Floral,
Still Life, Nude models... are available in 3 hour-sessions.
7-Days Sessions in 2024
6th-13th July
3rd-10th August
7th-14th Sept
Price : 1640 Euros full board / 1000 Euros non painting partner
in the Manoir de la Chaussée, a peaceful and luxurious little chateau, far from the turmoil of our today lives.
You'll be free to join the daily painting sessions, or discover by yourself the wonders of the generous nature around.
Beginners receive sensitive instruction in the basics of drawing and painting in the medium of their choice.
You will also be encouraged to develop your own style in an environment that is both stimulating and structured, with demonstrations of techniques provided as required.
Experience a wide variety of subjects :
Landscapes, Garden Scenes, River Scenes, Churches, Floral,
Still Life, Nude models... are available in 3 hour-sessions.
7-Days Sessions in 2024
6th-13th July
3rd-10th August
7th-14th Sept
Price : 1640 Euros full board / 1000 Euros non painting partner
The Studio
Located within 'Le Manoir' garden, with its exposed slate walls, hardwood floor and high ceiling. Ideal for indoor study and work. Full access 24/7 |
The Art instructor
Evos Primost was born in 1965 in Israel He worked in London - UK, Milano - Italy, New York, Atlanta USA, Tokyo - Japan, Sydney - Australia, Tel Aviv - Israel Today, he lives and paints in Southern Brittany, France. |
Other activities for non painting partners
Our painting holiday is suitable for the non painting partner as well. Long walks In the garden, in the magnificent natural wooded surroundings, or by the river. Kayaking, boating, horse riding and bicycling are available.
Visiting local villages, cathedrals, and chateaux, megalithic sites
The traditional picturesque local outdoors markets include 'vide-greniers' ("attic clean out", where one could find antiques and high quality rustic goods at very low prices).
Or just spoil your senses with the delicious food, the wine, enjoying the beauty and the atmosphere.
The traditional picturesque local outdoors markets include 'vide-greniers' ("attic clean out", where one could find antiques and high quality rustic goods at very low prices).
Or just spoil your senses with the delicious food, the wine, enjoying the beauty and the atmosphere.