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Amboise Painting Holidays offer artists of all levels the chance

to learn new techniques and styles in a wonderful setting in

the beautiful Provencal region of the Var.

Located on the border of the Var and the Alpes Maritime, the

area was a favourite of some of the greatest painters and

sculptors of the world.

The climate and vivid colours of the Mediterranean attracted

many famous artists during the 19th and 20th centuries

including Paul Cézanne ,

Marc Chagall , Henri Matisse , Claude Monet and Pablo Picasso

many of whom made their permanent home here.

Amboise painting holidays are designed to not only provide you

with tuition with our resident artist but give you a taste of what

the famous artists loved so much about this vibrant part of

France. We know that you will adore the mountain top villages

and enjoy the ambiance and relaxed atmosphere of your

accommodation.

Regular flights are available from many regional airports from

the UK and unlike the UK the climate in the region affords itself

to the winter months being warm during the daytime with

September averages of 24c , October 21c November 18c and

the months of February, March and April are also mild with

long hours of sunshine.

Stella Stella Stella Stella Reynolds Reynolds Reynolds Reynolds

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Stella Reynolds is an accomplished artist and teacher having

attended the prestigious St. Martins School of Art - College of

Distributive Trades .

With over 30 years of experience and the same in gaining

commissions and exhibitions in London, Stella has taught all

age groups and levels in a number of mediums as well as having

been a tutor for the Hobby Craft Group in the UK for 3 years.

Stella moved to France 10 years ago and has shared her love of

the area and painting by providing lessons in Watercolour,

Acrylic and Oil painting and has recently been invited to

undertake organising painting days for the British Association of

the Var.

Her regular students have grown in their abilities in all aspects

of their given art mediums .

"When I started art class I was totally

lacking in confidence Now with her patience and sense of

fun, Stella has helped me to

love painting. It has become the

passion of my life " Norma Roberts

Stella's relaxed teaching method is

wonderful. We always end up in

fits of laughter. She has helped me

to enjoy all aspects of art. She takes time with us individually

and always has such wonderfully

positive thing to say Matthew Webdale

"I find peace and a send and of

achievement when painting It is a

wonderful escape from the

pressures of life. Becoming totally

absorbed for hours in another world

ART is pure pleasure"

Christine Penny

The CourseThe CourseThe CourseThe Course

Your painting course will be adapted to meet your specific

needs, beginners and experienced painters alike. Please bring

with you some examples of the work you have undertaken and

completed in the past. We will discuss what you would like to

achieve during your stay.

During the course we will be looking at different aspects of

watercolour painting and using a number of various

techniques.

• Wet on Wet

• Wet on Damp

• Dry Brushing

• Understanding Colour Blending, Mixing and matching

• Variegated Washes

• Wash Off

• Lifting Out

• Masking

• Blending

• Scraping Back

• How to Correct Mistakes Made

I will help you to understand and use the tools you need to

accomplish a high standard of work by teaching the rules that

are in place in traditional watercolour painting . Once we have

tried as many of these techniques you feel comfortable with.

It will be great fun to try some of the rule breaking techniques!!

I also like to encourage you to develop your own style . The

course allows you to gain confidence through encouragement

and lots of fun

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We will have plenty of time for one- to- one teaching and

discuss many aspects of art, watercolour painting and the

history of art,

My extensive collection of art books will be made available to

you, to browse through when you have a spare moment

My love of art and in particular watercolour painting stems

from a lifetime of my love of painting, artists and art. In

particular impressionism and pointillism .

My passion for the pre-Raphaelite brotherhood and the

Victorian arts and craft movement stems from art history

studies during my time at the St Martins School of art The

work of Charles Rene Macintosh and Margaret Macintosh have

been a great inspiration to me when I have undertaken

furniture restoration and painting.

I look forward to meeting you and sharing with you, my many

years of experience and love of all aspects of art

Suggested Equipment list Suggested Equipment list Suggested Equipment list Suggested Equipment list

• 2 x Watercolour board books A4 21x29.7cm 100% cellu-

lose cold pressed

• 6 Watercolour paint brushes in sizes 0. 1.2.4.6 and 8.

• Wash brush approximately 1 or 1 and a half inches

• A selection of watercolour blocks in half pan paints, in the

following colours :

Cobalt Blue , Cerulean Blue, Yellow Ochre, Burnt Sienna,

Permanent Magenta , Cadmium Yellow, Hookers Green

Sap Green , Black or Payne’s grey (Approximate colours will be

fine )

• A sketch book

• Watercolour gum eraser

• Assorted lead pencils

• Pencil sharpener

• Waterproof permanent black fine nib pen

Anything you may need or have forgotten can be bought locally

Stella will have plenty of equipment on hand to call upon if

needed

Itinerary Itinerary Itinerary Itinerary Thursday:

Arrive Nice Airport where you will be met and taken to Villa Amboise

where you can settle in to your rooms.

18:00 - Welcome drinks served by the pool or lounge terrace where you

will get chance to meet your tutor.

19:00 - Dinner either by the pool or in the dining room

Friday:

08:00- Breakfast

09:30 - 12:00 Stella your tutor will map out the plans for duration of the

course and discuss with each person what you would like to achieve dur-

ing the course. Following this Stella will demonstrate the various tech-

niques and map out the afternoons project.

12:30 - 14:00 Lunch

14:00- 16:30 Painting in the grounds of Villa Amboise

19:30 - Dinner

Saturday

08:00 - Breakfast

09:00 - 17:00 Depart for Fayence for a chance to soak up the atmosphere

at a local Provencal market and perched village. After the market you

travel to the historic medieval perched village of Seillans for lunch at a

local restaurant in the square. After lunch we stay in the square and

spend the afternoon painting, or sketching.

20:00 - Dinner

Sunday:

08:30 - Breakfast

10:00 - 12:30 & 14:00 - 16:30 After our busy day out on Saturday, you

will spend the day working on projects in progress from your visit to

Seillains.

13:00 - 14:00 Buffet Lunch

19:30 - Dinner

Monday:

08:00- Breakfast

09:30 - Today you will be spending the whole day at Lac St Cassien

This is a stunning location and It has wonderful views of the lake and the

surrounding hills , where you will be able to make a watercolour study of

light, land and water.

13:00 - A picnic lunch will be delivered to the group and we can eat

alfresco amidst the natural surroundings .

16:30 - Return to Villa Amboise

20:00 Farewell dinner

Tuesday:

Breakfast will be served from 07:00 to allow you time to pack before

departing for Nice Airport where we will bid you farewell.

For those guests who wish to extend their stay to enjoy the area we are

happy to accommodate you on a B & B basis . Please see the rates on the

accommodation for details. For groups of 6 we will provide evening meals

if pre-booked.

Accommodation Accommodation Accommodation Accommodation Villa Amboise is a beautiful property set in the wonderful department of

the Var in South East France. Conveniently close to Nice Airport, the villa

is located close to the towns of Fayence and Grasse.

For full details of Villa Amboise, please click the photo above.

Bedrooms: There are five bedrooms which can be twin or double

bedded. For courses we are able to offer two single rooms only and three

twins or doubles. All bedrooms are en-suite and air conditioned.

A large and airy lounge/dining room with doors leading out to a terrace is

ideal for relaxing in. With TV (English Channels), CD and DVD plus a log

fire for cooler evenings.

The kitchen is well equipped, however all meals are provided, but do feel

free to make drinks as and when you like from the provisions provided.

PRICE

INCLUDED:

The 4 day 5 night course including transport to and from the airport and

during the course, accommodation, 4 days tutoring and all meals are

included . Wine/beer /soft drinks served with Dinner. Please Note:

Guests will be responsible for paying for lunch on Saturday and is not

included in the price.

£495 per person. (Minimum of 6 Guests, Maximum of 8)

We are happy to accommodate non-painting partners and can

recommend a number of activities such as Golf, Fishing, Vineyard tours or

just relaxing at the villa.

Extend your stay for an extra 2 nights for just £100 per person on a B & B

basis. If 6 persons or more wish to add extra nights we offer the option of

an evening meal at £23 per person including wine/beer/soft drinks.

NOT INCLUDED:

Flights, travel insurance, car hire. (Those wishing to hire a car at the

airport will get a reduction of £30 per person).

Sample MenusSample MenusSample MenusSample Menus

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A different menu is provided each day and dinner is served

with local Provencal wine. Vegetarian meals can be arrange

on request at time of booking.

Course Dates 2013/14Course Dates 2013/14Course Dates 2013/14Course Dates 2013/14

12th to 17th September 2013

19th to 23rd September 2013

10th to 15th October 2013

7th to 12th November 2013

21st to 26th November 2013

13th to 18th February 2014

6th to 11th March 2014

20th to 25th March 2014

For groups of 8 we are happy to accommodate dates outside

the above.

To book any of the above courses please email us for a Booking

Form (contact details overleaf). A deposit of 25% is required

which may be paid either by Paypal or via Bank Transfer.

Balance is due 4 weeks prior to commencement of the course.

In the event of a course being cancelled you will be offered a

full refund or alternative dates.

Amboise Art Courses

Ideal for:

Art Groups

Individuals

Corporate Incentives

Groups of Friends

Please contact:

Tel: 0207 101 9608 (UK)

Email: Enquiries@selectplacestostay.co.uk

Tel: 00 33(0)494 764 655 (France)

Email: smutz@villa-amboise.com

Villa Amboise/Amboise Art Courses

Chemin des Esclapieres

83440

Montauroux