One stunning location, many amazing artists
Artists with students who are interested in coming to Le Vieux Couvent should contact us by E-mail for further information.
May 6, 2024
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May 16, 2024
Painting holidays with Fran Mittelstet and Carol Spohn

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
May 20, 2024
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May 30, 2024
Painting holidays with David Smith

Join me for the experience of a lifetime as the Watercolor Journey takes us to the beautiful Dordogne region of southern France.
June 3, 2024
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June 13, 2024
Painting holidays with Jessica Henry

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!
June 17, 2024
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June 27, 2024
Painting holidays with Rae Andrews

Walk on the Wild Side in Southwest France with Rae Andrews. Watercolor.
July 2, 2024
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July 12, 2024
Painting holidays with Chris Brandley

More information coming soon
July 16, 2024
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July 26, 2024
Painting holidays with Jen Hutchins

More information coming soon
September 2, 2024
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September 12, 2024
Painting holidays with Jeanne Salucci

Come to beautiful France and explore and paint with NY artist and teacher, Jeanne Salucci, known for her relaxing and friendly workshops. You will be good hands as this is her 6th workshop at glorious Le Vieux Couvent. Jeanne will show you how to see gorgeous France “through the eyes” of an artist while guiding you in the enjoyable technique of painting outdoors en Plein Air as well as in our studio with Watercolors. Beginners to advanced welcome.”
September 16, 2024
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September 26, 2024
Painting holidays with Stephanie Clark

More information coming soon !
September 30, 2024
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October 10, 2024
Painting holidays with Rita Carpenter

Come Enjoy southwestern France with us!
October 14, 2024
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October 24, 2024
Painting holidays with Sandy Maudlin

Returning to Le Vieux for the sixth time, Sandy invites you to imagine this – being total immersed in CREATING ART for 10 glorious days in the southern France countryside. You’ll be so inspired as you create your own, one-of-a-kind artwork in our studio in this tranquil paradise. Sandy will guide you with ways to improve the composition of each painting you do, offering daily demos and helpful instruction. Any medium is welcome in this creativity focused workshop, and both experienced artists as well as beginners are welcome. Sandy is an award winning, Watermedia artist who has taught art classes and workshops for over 30 years and holds a degree from Indiana University in Art Education. She is passionate about painting as well as teaching others what she has learned along the way. Please join her October for an inspiring painting retreat.