Paint the south of

 France

 With Painting Instructor

 Jacqueline Newbold

and

Helen Brown

email me for more information or to sign up!

Hotel du Soleil,

Saint Remy de Provence, France

http://www.hotelsoleil.com

May 9-19

Price: $2,750 will included 10 nights lodging at the Hotel du Soleil, breakfasts and lunches, watercolor demos, mixed media & watercolor journaling techniques, critiques and local transportation. 

$500 deposit due with reservation.                                                      

With your watercolor journal under your arm and a few painting supplies, you will be ready to capture memories of your travel experiences in Provence, France. This dynamic workshop will motivate artists of all skill levels to record their journeys in a creative and unique way using watercolor and mixed media. It is easy to travel light with your journal and paints, and fun to create personal works of art. Relax comfortably at the Hotel du Soleil centrally located in the heart of Provence with painting demonstrations by Jacqueline and excursions to historic and picturesque locations.

Painting outings include:  Cote de Rhone Vineyards; Les Baux de Provence, one of France’s 100 most beautiful villages; scenic Roussillon; following the footsteps of Van Gogh where he painted and lived at the old monastery complex of Saint-Paul-de-Mausole; Chapelle ST Sixte, a 10th century Roman church, a hilltop village and St. Remy de Provence. 

Jacqueline teaches at her Art in my Heart Studio, Central Oregon Art’s Central as well as at the Art & Soul Retreats.  Fluent in French, she is known for her watercolor travel journals.   To see more of her work, please visit her website: www.newboldart.com     

Included in the $2750

¨ Art instructions, painting classes, critiques and painting on location

¨ A welcome reception

¨ Ten nights at the Hotel du Soleil, St. Remy de Provence, France:

¨ All authentic French breakfasts

¨ Lunches

¨ Transportation to and from the Avignon TGV train station

¨ Art instructions and painting classes

¨ Farewell dinner

¨ Entrance fees to sites

¨ Paris suggestions for hotels, restaurants and places to visit by request.

*** Not included:  Airfare and transportation to Avignon, most dinners.

*** Price is based on a double occupancy of hotel room.  There will be an additional charge for private room occupancy.  If you are interested in bringing someone along there will be an added supplement - email me for details.  The trip price may fluctuate slightly depending on the strength of the dollar and the Euro. Travel Insurance is recommended in case of illness, injury, family emergencies, trip cancellation, etc.  If you purchase within 15 days from www.travelguard.com you can also have trip cancellation in case you have to cancel for personal or business reasons. We reserve the right to cancel the workshop—all deposits and/or full payments will be reimbursed immediately upon announced cancellation.