Art Breaks in Provence

We provide art holidays which combine creativity, inspiration and relaxation with all the benefits of a spectacular location. Our holidays are suited to adults of all ages and abilities and our aim is to ensure that you return home inspired and rejuvenated both mentally and physically.

Staying at our beautiful modern villa set in a wooded valley you are a walk away from the mediaeval village of Biot and the gorgeous Brague river valley, a short drive from world class art museums in Antibes, Vence and Nice and central to a range of walks and activities in the mountains behind us. The local villages are charming and the countryside stunning yet we are only 20 minutes from Nice airport and you can be on the beach in less than 10.

Our range of workshops - led by our faculty of experienced local and visiting artists - have all been developed to take advantage of our unique location, drawing inspiration from the spectacular countryside and the wide range of galleries nearby. We also offer daily yoga which previous visitors have found a great way to start the day. 


Late summer 2010 holidays
 

Colour week with Mary Lynn Riley - 12th to 18th September
Developing a color vocabulary, looking at  hue, value and intensity and understanding and manipulating the various aspects of color.  Expect a range of workshop exercise and visits to local galleries where appropriate.

Open your heart to art with Jilly Ballantyne and Mary Lynn Riley - 26th September to 2nd October 
A mixture of yoga, painting and art appreciation with Jilly leading the painting workshops and Mary Lynn the visits to local galleries.  Christiane our wonderful yoga teacher will start the day with a yoga class.

Beginners Art Holiday with Jilly Ballantyne  - 10th to 16th October 
First steps into art and finding your creative centre.  No experience required, but expect to leave with a real sense of achievement and inspiration.

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 “My week in Biot was the most wonderful blend of stimulating and relaxing - and at the end of it I felt reconnected to my own creativity and joie du vivre. The yoga was the perfect start to the day and Christiane was inspirational. The food was excellent, the company delightful and I slept like a baby. Thanks so much for all the hard work that made it possible.” Liz, Bristol

“Excellent instructors and instruction, fantastic food, beautiful location, and nicest of all, welcoming hosts who made everything work well!" Carlene, St Louis

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