Painting in France - Pouzolles

Simon R.

This is just a test post to see if our guests can leave a review. It seems to work! We've had a great year with holidays in France, Spain, Tuscany and Morocco - watch for some upcoming Google Reviews.

Matt E.

My daughter and friend attended one Thursday morning for a fairly impromptu painting lesson / session whilst we were on holiday nearby in the Languedoc and had a thoroughly brilliant time. My daughter at 13 was a little daunted joining a proper art class, but she's actually pretty talented and it was just the right thing to do. When I arrived to pick her up three hours later, she was beaming and had painted two great A3 (ish) size water-colours. My friend who had gone with her is a much more experienced artist and had also really enjoyed the session, getting much more from it than he expected. Simon was a wonderful guy to chat with post the session when I did the pick-up, lots of really interesting work on the walls and lots of stories to tell. They did an indoor session with AC in full operation, thankfully given the temperatures this year! I imagine the outdoor sessions would be as good or better and we're going to book next year too.

Catherine C.

I just recently returned from my incredible memorable week with Simon & Monica’s workshop, Painting in France. (09/10 thru 09/17/22) Allow me this moment to Boast about my experience.
I was notified by my friend (who had attended this painting workshop a few years ago) who asked if I was interested in going. I immediately said yes and booked my place for these dates. I will never regret jumping into this sudden decision and going.

The Painting: Everyday after Breakfast we take off to a different place to paint. Super places, villages, and environment to paint; you truly get to see & feel each place intimately. Simon the Artist/Teacher starts off with a rough sketch and then starts off with the basics of painting the composition. You get to find your comfort place to sketch and paint & pour yourself into your own thoughts and personal style. Throughout he painting process, Simon will come around and lend some helpful hints, find out if you need anything and give you gentle critiques along the way…he creates such a warm comfortable environment. The Seven other people in our group are/were incredibly gracious, fun & interesting people whom I plan on keeping up with and hope to see again.

Mornings: start off with fresh breads and croissants, (picked up that morning from the local Bakery). Fresh cut up fruit salads, granola, fresh honey and preserves, cereals, two kinds of coffee and fresh juices. (for those who like to eat later you can prepare a fresh deli meat sandwich on fresh bread to go.

Afternoons: Monica puts out a table cloth, dishes, glasses, etc…along with an amazing freshly prepared gourmet lunch in an amazing beautiful spot.

Continue Painting for the rest of the afternoon or if you choose you can continue to paint at your own discretion at the place you are staying.

Evenings: For us, our evenings were festive, we all had the chance to freshen up and enjoy the beautiful courtyard in Simon & Monica’s beautiful courtyard! Monica with the help of delightful Paula who added another layer to the festive atmosphere! Every night a Gourmet Dinner was prepared & served to us on a table tastefully & beautifully set.
Loads of Conversations and Laughter filled their courtyard.

I look forward to many more opportunities to Paint with Simon and to devour Monica’s delicious Gourmet meals!

I highly recommend any workshop Simon/Monica’s Painting in France.

Grace L.

An instructional week of watercolors, amazing wine and food doused with laughter. I learned so much. A new level of of extraordinary-SiMon fabulous