Carol and Fran will be working with watercolor, mixed media and journalling  as  we lead you through projects incorporating the charm and beauty of this area of France

Ruth Korch is a professional artist, calligrapher, teacher and art coach.  She lives in a beach town on the California Coast with her golden doodle puppy, Jax.  While she enjoys many mediums, she especially loves the lively and sensitive expression that watercolor affords.  Additionally, Ruth feels that it is perfect for pairing with another of her loves – text & letterforms.  Art journaling has proved to be the ideal landing place for both these loves, as her stacks of completed journals prove. She takes great pleasure in incorporating hand lettering and calligraphy scripts in her journals and page layouts.

Join me for the experience of a lifetime as the Watercolor Journey takes us to the beautiful Dordogne region of southern France.

Jessica Henry’s Oil Painting plein air workshop courses are aimed at simplifying the complex. With 25 years of experience teaching thousands of students personally and online, Jessica has developed a system of approaching plein air painting that takes the intimidation out of this most adventurous and exciting of painting disciplines. At her Le Vieux Couvent workshop, she will focus on three essential topics; values, composition and efficiency. The insights she will present have also been captured in a printed workbook, which will be given to each participant. And with her engaging personality, Jessica keeps the course fun while inspiring each participant to “own” their personal journey as a Plein Air Artist!

Embark on a unique artistic journey with Ming at the picturesque Le Vieux Couvent in southwest France, a rare opportunity to learn from her rich expertise and experience.

Le Vieux art workshops are intimate, unique, and informed by their decades-long experience in the region and art workshop organization. If you want a painting holiday with a difference, then Le Vieux is waiting for you.

Imagine yourself in the picturesque landscape of southern France, surrounded and inspired by the vibrant beauty of flowers. Their bloom is brief; each one is unique and original; their history and symbolism universal; their existence a miracle. Suppose you’re passionate about painting and exploring the form of flowers like many great artists before you, such as Monet, Van Gogh, Manet, Warhol, and Morandi. In that case, join Cynthia at the scenic and charming Le Vieux Couvent. Known for its gorgeous setting, stunning gardens, and fabulous food, this refurbished convent in the Dordogne region of Southern France provides the perfect backdrop for a unique opportunity to pursue your artistic journey.

Cynthia brings 25 years and a wealth of experience in art education, sculpture, and painting to her unique method of teaching you a different approach to painting flowers.

This is a Mixed-Media workshop, and I will demo in watercolour and/or acrylic with occasional dabbling into collage and texture. We’ll work both on location and in the studio. Advanced painters or the adventurous will be able to wander through the villages to find your own painting location and work at your own pace.

Join Sue Primeau, art instructor and Nancy Olker, master certified pilates instructor in a fun-filled, wonderfully relaxing painting excursion in the breath-taking and historically rich Dordogne region of France.

We will be staying in a beautifully restored convent, complete with a studio set up for all our creative needs. Daily we will visit nearby villages, towns, historic sites and the French country side.

Ming and Rita are collaborating and will teach several lessons throughout the stay at Le Vieux Couvent.

Le Vieux art workshops are intimate, unique, and informed by their decades-long experience in the region and art workshop organization. If you want a painting holiday with a difference, then Le Vieux is waiting for you.

Combining your love of art while surrounded by the beautiful French countryside would be enough. Add to the enticement a chance to take lessons in watermedia from two of North America’s most gifted art instructors, and it’s the trip of your dreams!

Exceptional watermedia artist and instructor Sandy Maudlin is returning the 10th time to Le Vieux Convent, located in southwest France. Joining her for the first time will be internationally known Canadian artist Jean Pederson, whose work hangs in the Royal Collection at Windsor Castle, among many other illustrious locales.