WORKSHOPS
Sunday 15, Monday 16, Thursday 19, Friday 20, Thursday 26 April 2018
Theme: Flowers!
For beginners or experienced painters, children and adults
FINISHED
We will work on transparencies, the choice of colours, composition and will explore ways to represent the fragility and lightness of flowers. Depending on the number of half-days you chose to attend, you can explore several subjects, learn how to paint white flowers, using the white of the paper, or explore some techniques such as the use of masking fluid, the use of salt, or other unexpected items to create various effects.
Thursday 22, friday 23, monday 26, tuesday 27 February 2018
Theme: PORTRAITS !
For beginners or experienced painters, children and adults
FINISHED
Learn about proportions, the different lines in a face (eyes, nose, mouth, ears...). Learn also about the choice of colours, how to make a portrait 'come alive'... Depending on the number of half-days you chose to attend, you can explore several portraits, try two-tone portraits, etc...
11 and 14 December 2017 . FINISHED
Theme: Winter landscapes - snow
For beginners or experienced painters, children and adults
Learn how to paint snow, the choice of colours for the shadows... Discover ways to represent snow on trees, snow falling from the sky, etc... and get in the mood of a white Christmas!
October 24 and 25, November 1 and 2, 2017 FINISHED
Theme: water, the sea, waves, lighthouses,...
Adults, children, beginners or experienced painters
Learn how to paint reflections on water, foam on waves, how to choose the colours, etc...For the younger participants: creation of "under-water worlds"...
AVIS :
Thank you Sofia, Watercolour is such an unforgiving medium, after a day with your tuition,🙂 I feel inspired to keep trying. - Susan
Thank you Sofia, had such a great day, learnt loads from your....
WORKSHOPS
11, 13 and 28 December 2018
5 January 2019
Theme: Winter landscapes - snow
For beginners or experienced painters, adults and children (from 11 years old).
Sign up for one or more half-days
Learn how to paint snow, the choice of colours for the shadows... Discover ways to represent snow on trees, snow falling from the sky, etc... and get in the mood of a white Christmas!
SCHEDULE:
Morning: 10am - 1pm
Afternoon: 2pm - 5pm
Lunch break: please bring your picknick. Fridge & microwave on site. We all eat together in a cozy, artistic atmosphere
PRICES:
PRICES:
• 1 half-day (of your choice): 45 euros
• 2 half-days (of your choice): 86 euros
• 3 half-days (of your choice): 129 euros
• 4 half-days (of your choice): 168 euros
• 5 half-days (of your choice): 210 euros
• 6 half-days (of your choice): 240 euros
• 7 half-days (of your choice): 280 euros
• 8 half-days : 312 euros
Material at your disposal: A small box of watercolours, paintbrushes, one sheet size 24cm x 32cm and one sheet size 30cm x 40cm/ half day, as well as various accessories or medium needed to achieve various effects.
Possibility of buying boxes of watercolour and sets of 3 paintbrushes for future personal use.
ADDRESS & contact :
Les Arts du Bout
Lieu-dit Boût
46250 Les Arques
Phone: +33 (0)6 26 34 40 80
LES ARTS DU BOUT : 21-25 AUGUST 2017 FINISHED
Adults, children, beginners or experienced painters
Watercolours workshops are now also organised at the property Les Arts du Bout in the Lot!
Discover the magic of this property by following this link
Workshops from 21-25 August 2017
In the middle of the typical Quercy landscape...
Depending on the theme of the workshop, we will discover/practice different techniques, such as:
• Painting wet on wet.
• Glazing over dry paper/paint
• Highlights using the white of the paper...
etc...
We may also explore some techniques such as masking fluid, the use of salt, or other unexpected items to create various effects.
PROGRAM
(this program may change slightly, depending on the wishes of the participants, their level of experience, and, of course, the weather...)
August 21st:
Suggested theme: trees
Morning:
Discussions around a selection of works on this theme.
Exercises in the art studio
Demonstrations
Afternoon:
Realisation of a painting in front of a real tree
August 22nd:
Suggested theme:
flowers (morning) and skies / clouds (afternoon)
Morning:
Flowers
Discussions around a selection of works on this theme.
Exercises in the art studio or outdoors, based on pictures or real flowers
Demonstrations
Afternoon:
Skies / clouds
Discussions around a selection of works on this theme.
Exercises in the art studio, based on pictures or the real sky
Demonstrations
August 23:
Suggested theme: Stills lives
Morning and afternoon:
Discussions around a selection of works on this theme.
Exercises in the art studio, based on pictures or real objects
Demonstrations
August 24th:
Suggested theme: Villages / houses and gardens
Morning:
Painting in the streets of the artist village of Les Arques. (weather permitting!)
Afternoon: Painting on the same theme, on or around the property of Les Arts du Bout
August 25th:
Morning and afternoon:
Discovering various techniques allowing to obtain different textures and effects. Free painting in the art studio, on or around the property of Les Arts du Bout
Friday September 14th, and Thursday September 27th 2018: watercolour workshops for beginners
If you've always wanted to paint in watercolour but never tried, or if you have already painted in watercolour but find the technique difficult to manage, or if you already paint and just want to discover a new medium, this workshop is for you! During these sessions we shall go through the technique step by step, painting subjects specially adapted for 'beginners'.
Sign up now!
SCHEDULE:
Morning: 10am - 1pm
PRICES:
• 1 half-day : 45 euros
Material at your disposal: A small box of watercolours, paintbrushes, one sheet size 24cm x 32cm and one sheet size 30cm x 40cm/ half day, as well as various accessories or medium needed to achieve various effects.
Possibility of buying boxes of watercolour and sets of 3 paintbrushes for future personal use.
ADDRESS & contact :
Les Arts du Bout
Lieu-dit Boût
46250 Les Arques
Phone: +33 (0)6 26 34 40 80
July 11, 12, 13, 16 & 17 2018
All levels welcome, all ages!
Sign up for the number of half-days you like!
In the middle of the typical Quercy landscape in South-West France... Rural cottage rentals and B&B room on the property (ask for prices! www.artsdubout.com)
Depending on the theme of the workshop, we will discover/practice different techniques, such as:
• Painting wet on wet.
• Glazing over dry paper/paint
• Highlights using the white of the paper...
etc...
We may also explore some techniques such as masking fluid, the use of salt, or other unexpected items to create various effects.
PROGRAM :
(this program may change slightly, depending on the wishes of the participants, their level of experience, and, of course, the weather...)
Wednesday, July 11th:
Suggested theme : trees
Morning :
Discussions around a selection of works on this theme.
Exercises in the art studio
Demonstrations
Afternoon: Realisation of a painting in front of a real tree or from photographs
Thursday, July 12th:
Suggested theme : skies & clouds
Morning :
Skies & clouds
Discussions around a selection of works on this theme.
Exercises in the art studio or outdoors.
Demonstrations
Realisation of a painting in the art studio or outdoors (based on photographs or observing the real sky).
Afternoon:
Sunsets
Discussions around a selection of works on this theme.
Exercises in the art studio or outdoors.
Demonstrations
Realisation of a painting in the art studio or outdoors, based on photographs.
Friday, July 13th:
Suggested theme: landscapes
Morning & afternoon:
Discussions around a selection of works on this theme.
Demonstrations
Realisation of a painting in the art studio based on photographs or outdoors, based on the landscapes around the property.
Monday, July 16th:
Suggested theme: portrait / self-portrait
(theme also accessible for beginners, no worries)
Morning & afternoon:
Discussions around a selection of works on this theme.
Realisation of a painting based on a photograph (you can bring your own of course), or maybe from looking in a mirror if you are doing a self-portrait (please bring a mirror if this exercice appeals to you).
Demonstrations
Tuesday July 17th:
Suggested theme: Old doors / old villages
Morning:
Painting in the streets of the artists' village Les Arques (weather permitting. Otherwise, painting in the art studio based on photographs)
Afternoon: Painting in the streets of the village Lherm (weather permitting. Otherwise, painting in the art studio based on photographs)
SCHEDULE:
Morning: 10am - 1pm
Afternoon: 2pm - 5pm
Lunch break: please bring your picknick. Fridge & microwave on site. We all eat together in a cozy, artistic atmosphere
PRICES:
• 1 half-day (of your choice): 45 euros
• 2 half-days (of your choice): 86 euros
• 3 half-days (of your choice): 129 euros
• 4 half-days (of your choice): 168 euros
• 5 half-days (of your choice): 210 euros
• 6 half-days (of your choice): 240 euros
• 7 half-days (of your choice): 280 euros
• 8 half-days (of your choice): 312 euros
• 9 half-days (of your choice): 351 euros
• 10 half-days: 380 euros
Material at your disposal: A small box of watercolours, paintbrushes, one sheet size 24cm x 32cm and one sheet size 30cm x 40cm/ half day, as well as various accessories or medium needed to achieve various effects.
Possibility of buying boxes of watercolour and sets of 3 paintbrushes for future personal use.
ADDRESS & contact :
Les Arts du Bout
Lieu-dit Boût
46250 Les Arques
Phone: +33 (0)6 26 34 40 80
Friday September 14th, and Thursday September 27th 2018: watercolour workshops for beginners
If you've always wanted to paint in watercolour but never tried, or if you have already painted in watercolour but find the technique difficult to manage, or if you already paint and just want to discover a new medium, this workshop is for you! During these sessions we shall go through the technique step by step, painting subjects specially adapted for 'beginners'.
Sign up now!
SCHEDULE:
Morning: 10am - 1pm
PRICES:
• 1 half-day : 45 euros
Material at your disposal: A small box of watercolours, paintbrushes, one sheet size 24cm x 32cm and one sheet size 30cm x 40cm/ half day, as well as various accessories or medium needed to achieve various effects.
Possibility of buying boxes of watercolour and sets of 3 paintbrushes for future personal use.
ADDRESS & contact :
Les Arts du Bout
Lieu-dit Boût
46250 Les Arques
Phone: +33 (0)6 26 34 40 80
July 11, 12, 13, 16 & 17 2018
All levels welcome, all ages!
Sign up for the number of half-days you like!
In the middle of the typical Quercy landscape in South-West France... Rural cottage rentals and B&B room on the property (ask for prices! www.artsdubout.com)
Depending on the theme of the workshop, we will discover/practice different techniques, such as:
• Painting wet on wet.
• Glazing over dry paper/paint
• Highlights using the white of the paper...
etc...
We may also explore some techniques such as masking fluid, the use of salt, or other unexpected items to create various effects.
PROGRAM :
(this program may change slightly, depending on the wishes of the participants, their level of experience, and, of course, the weather...)
Wednesday, July 11th:
Suggested theme : trees
Morning :
Discussions around a selection of works on this theme.
Exercises in the art studio
Demonstrations
Afternoon: Realisation of a painting in front of a real tree or from photographs
Thursday, July 12th:
Suggested theme : skies & clouds
Morning :
Skies & clouds
Discussions around a selection of works on this theme.
Exercises in the art studio or outdoors.
Demonstrations
Realisation of a painting in the art studio or outdoors (based on photographs or observing the real sky).
Afternoon:
Sunsets
Discussions around a selection of works on this theme.
Exercises in the art studio or outdoors.
Demonstrations
Realisation of a painting in the art studio or outdoors, based on photographs.
Friday, July 13th:
Suggested theme: landscapes
Morning & afternoon:
Discussions around a selection of works on this theme.
Demonstrations
Realisation of a painting in the art studio based on photographs or outdoors, based on the landscapes around the property.
Monday, July 16th:
Suggested theme: portrait / self-portrait
(theme also accessible for beginners, no worries)
Morning & afternoon:
Discussions around a selection of works on this theme.
Realisation of a painting based on a photograph (you can bring your own of course), or maybe from looking in a mirror if you are doing a self-portrait (please bring a mirror if this exercice appeals to you).
Demonstrations
Tuesday July 17th:
Suggested theme: Old doors / old villages
Morning:
Painting in the streets of the artists' village Les Arques (weather permitting. Otherwise, painting in the art studio based on photographs)
Afternoon: Painting in the streets of the village Lherm (weather permitting. Otherwise, painting in the art studio based on photographs)
SCHEDULE:
Morning: 10am - 1pm
Afternoon: 2pm - 5pm
Lunch break: please bring your picknick. Fridge & microwave on site. We all eat together in a cozy, artistic atmosphere
PRICES:
• 1 half-day (of your choice): 45 euros
• 2 half-days (of your choice): 86 euros
• 3 half-days (of your choice): 129 euros
• 4 half-days (of your choice): 168 euros
• 5 half-days (of your choice): 210 euros
• 6 half-days (of your choice): 240 euros
• 7 half-days (of your choice): 280 euros
• 8 half-days (of your choice): 312 euros
• 9 half-days (of your choice): 351 euros
• 10 half-days: 380 euros
Material at your disposal: A small box of watercolours, paintbrushes, one sheet size 24cm x 32cm and one sheet size 30cm x 40cm/ half day, as well as various accessories or medium needed to achieve various effects.
Possibility of buying boxes of watercolour and sets of 3 paintbrushes for future personal use.
ADDRESS & contact :
Les Arts du Bout
Lieu-dit Boût
46250 Les Arques
Phone: +33 (0)6 26 34 40 80
GIVERNY
Sofia Johannissen vous propose chaque année des stages
d’initiation à l'aquarelle dans les jardins fleuris du Musée des Impressionnismes à Giverny (27)
Stage 17 juin 2017, 10h30 à 12h30
Les réservations se font directement sur le site internet du musée, en suivant ce lien :
http://www.mdig.fr/fr/individuels/activites-individuels/activites?type=5
