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Painting Memories of Provence

An Immersive Painting Workshop with Diane Fechenbach 

This workshop will include daily demos, one-on-one instruction, critiques, and tips on painting the colors, sights and memories of Provence. We will explore how to find the perfect scene and quickly compose it on paper or canvas to capture each amazing location. Whether painting in watercolor, oil or pastel, participants will discover the secrets of painting the essence of Southern France from its sunshine to its shadows and Mediterranean colors.                 

BOOK THIS WORKSHOP

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Diane Fechenbach

Capturing light and shadow is Diane Fechenbach's passion. She paints in watercolor, oil, and pastel and this workshop is open to all those medias.  Diane welcomes students of all experience levels, but it helps if you have some basic painting background. You can choose to paint plein air or bring a sketchbook to capture images of Provence. 

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Our lodging: Le Clos du Buis

The hotel has a perfect location in the center of Bonnieux. It is possible to walk to restaurants, shops and galleries. The hotel has a lovely garden, a small pool, plenty of space to paint indoors after our excursions! The breakfast is extraordinary and can be taken in the dining room that has a panoramic view over the beautiful valley below. 

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About the area

We will stay in the Medieval town of Bonnieux, situated on a steep cliff with many hilly streets and overlooking the valley below. The architecture of Bonnieux, which was a papal town for about 500 years, has kept all its authenticity, its fountains and washhouses, its old church - and a view that is worth it all.

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ART!

Please find some of Diane's art below.  

FACTS ABOUT THIS WORKSHOP:

Workshop: Painting Memories of Provence, France

Dates: 4/26 - 5/3, 2025

Arrival day: April 26

Departure day: May 3

Instructor: Diane Fechenbach

Medium: Watercolor, oil, pastel

Lodging: Le Clos du Buis, Bonnieux 

Closest airport: Marseilles

Price: $ 3,890 after Early Bird Discount

The price includes: 

5 days art instruction

7 night lodging in shared double room

7 breakfasts, 3 dinners

Wine with dinner

All excursions, museum entrances and other programs during the week.

All local transportation including round trip airport transfer to and from Marseilles.

Folding chairs to use in Provence.

Single Room Supplement: $ 550

Not included:

Airline tickets

Transportation to and from your departure airport

Any pre-tour hotel costs

Travel insurance

Meals not listed above

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP AND THE AREA:

This is a not-to-miss immersive workshop. Each day includes demos, one-on-one instruction, critiques, and tips on painting the colors, sights and memories of Provence.

 

Excursions to neighboring towns provide opportunities to find beautiful scenes for sketches that can become larger paintings. You will head for home with memories of your experiences during this wonderful week tucked in your suitcase.

Our excursions include visits to Roussillon with the world famous Ochre trail and mines, Lourmarin, with a market that has EVERYTHING(!), and l'Isle sur la Sorgue, with its distinctive water wheels!

 

Grow your art while being inspired by charming French villages in this fun, creative workshop.

For questions or to sign up: please contact us at alpinecreativetours@gmail.com.

Early Bird discount of $200 if booking by 11/30/24.

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