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SILK PAINTING IN BURGUNDY, FRANCE
Thank you for your interest in Silk Painting in France! This course is designed to welcome the beginning silk painter, as well as those interested in more advanced techniques. Above all, it will offer an unmatched opportunity to explore silk painting in the cradle of this esteemed art. All necessary course materials will be provided. I am working with Marsh and Uschi Niner, who have been hosting painting workshops in the village of Corbigny in the Burgundy region for the past eight years, and have graciously opened up their “Art in Burgundy“ program to include our class. This year we will be combining several activities with their plein air group. This package includes ground travel arrangements based on beginning and end points in Paris. Participants will make their own air travel arrangements. This year there is also an opportunity for a limited number of people to visit Claude Monet’s garden in Giverny on a one-day excursion on July 7, a Monday - the only day of the week painting is permitted there. While this is a wonderful opportunity “en plein air“, it is also open to silk painters who may wish to take advantage of this inspirational setting for drawing, sketches, or any form of “studies“. Participants are advised to be in Paris by July 3, where artists will be met at Charles de Gaulle airport and escorted to a hotel there (we usually stay at the IBIS). There will be an opportunity in the afternoon to visit central Paris as a group, perhaps to a museum, and other popular locations such as Montmarte. For dinner, we like the lively Latin Quarter before returning to the hotel. Friday, July 4th, is a travel day: we leave Paris on our tour bus first thing in the morning, but we will have a leisurely stop for lunch along the way, with ample time for getting settled in at the Hotel de l’Europe upon our arrival in Corbigny. Our silk painting program begins Saturday. That evening we have scheduled a reception in the Chateau de Villemolin, where the Marquise comes from a family of silk importers in Lyon, the silk capital of France since the Middle Ages. Thereafter we will be immersed painting in our studio in the charming local abbey, with possible side trips to local venues. Provisions have been made for food and drink (see itinerary below) and our attendees can expect a delectable sampling of the local cuisine. I look forward to gathering with a lively and creative group of silk artists. A bientot! Sarah
ITINERARY: SILK PAINTING IN BURGUNDY - July 4-14, 2008 FRIDAY, JULY 4: 8:30 a.m. - Depart by bus from Hotel Ibis at Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris. Travel through the French countryside. Lunch and painting/sketching opportunity in medieval town. Afternoon check-in at Hotel de l’Europe in Corbigny (pop. 1500), the regional market center in Burgundy that will be our base. Dinner at Le Cepage Restaurant in the hotel. SATURDAY, JULY 5: Introduction to the art of silk painting at our Studio at the old Abbey (a short walk from the hotel). During our first break, as materials dry, we will have a short talk on the history of silk painting. Informal lunch in the Studio; afternoon silk painting. Evening reception/cocktail hosted by the Marquis and Marquise de Certaines at their Chateau de Villemolin. SUNDAY, JULY 6: All day silk painting in the Studio. Informal lunch. Dinner at La Creperie. MONDAY, JULY 7: Optional excursion: Depart at 5 a.m. (yes, 5:00am!) by bus for day-trip to visit Claude Monet’s garden in Giverny. Closed to the public; artists only. Picnic lunch near the garden; dinner at highway restaurant on return to Corbigny. Silk painters are encouraged to sign up for this rare opportunity to experience this site of inspiration for one of the great French Impressionist painters. TUESDAY, JULY 8: Morning visit to the colorful monthly regional fair in Corbigny, followed by picnic lunch along the Canal du Nivernais. Afternoon in the Studio. Dinner at Le Welcome Restaurant. WEDNESDAY, JULY 9: Morning visit to a sunflower field, followed by silk painting in the Studio. Picnic lunch. Afternoon silk painting in the Studio. Dinner at La Grange aux Loups Restaurant. THURSDAY, JULY 10: Excursion to the historic cathedral town of Vezelay for sketching and photography. Evening free. FRIDAY, JULY 11: All day silk painting in the Studio. Informal lunch. Dinner at Barolino’s restaurant. SATURDAY, JULY 12: Visit to the magnificent floral village of Apremont. Picnic lunch along the Allier River. Evening “show-and-tell“ wine reception with local artists. SUNDAY, JULY 13: Last day of painting in the Studio. Lunch at hosts’ barn. Afternoon pack-up. Farewell dinner at Le Cepage restaurant. MONDAY, JULY 14: 7:00 a.m. - Depart hotel by bus for Charles de Gaulle Airport. For pricing and to download our registration form, please click here. For questions or further information,
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