Do you need something to look forward to?
Book now for a painting holiday in France with popular English artist Nicola Blakemore, and let your creativity restore you.
Possibly the best learning experience you will ever have.

Just click on the YouTube logo on the left and meet your tutor Nicola
Dates for the remainder of 2016.
The holidays work on an ‘inclusive’ basis, which means the price includes youraccommodation, breakfasts, meals with wine and tuition (except the free day).This may vary from venue to venue, so please ask for further details.
Please also ask if you require any extra nights either side of thesix night package. Click on the the venue you are interested in, and you will be taken to their site to see more.
The dates below are the tuition days Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
Maison Quarante, Quarante, Languedoc
Tuition period – September 5-9 from 790€
de tout coeur limousin. Soumeix, Limousin
Tuition period – September 26 – September 30 from 650€
Tuition period – October 3 – 7 from 650€
Bigno Garigo, Quarante, Languedoc
Tuition period –October 10 -14This date offers you a self catering option. Starting from 330€ for a four bed gite. Four days tuition 300€
Le Petit Viala, Capestang, Languedoc
Tuition period –October 17 –21 from 780 euros
BOOKINGS being taken now
- I did it !
- Sketching the view
- Leaf study
- Fabulous colours
- Enjoying the garden
- Getting started
- Le Canal du Midi
- Enjoying a glass of Fizz
- Rustic jug and rosemary
- The view as painted
- Moules for lunch
- My paintbox
*But don’t just take my word for it watch these short videos below and see what some recent guests said.
HAVE A QUESTION ?Not quite sure about something and you want to chat to me about any of the courses then phone me in France on00 33 (0)4 99 57 16 63or you can drop me an e mail at[email protected]what ever is easier for you. If you can’t get hold of me by phone, please send me an e mail with you phone number and I will call. you.