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We are running children's art classes on Wednesday afternoon's for ages 4yrs to 16 yrs. 10 Euro's including materials and refreshments. For all enquiries contact Ray or Lynne on 0549 270 302: or email: kids@paintinfrance.eu |
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| The Owl and the Pussycat Watercolour by Ray Shuell |
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| PAUL BROWN |
Paul visited us recently to begin a series of oil painting masterclasses. They were a great success... see picture to the right. Click the link above to visit Paul's site and see his superb work. |
| Paul Brown's second masterclass took place this week here at "Les Jardins des Arts" I've dropped in a few photos, below, from the day.    |
| New Paintings by Ray |
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more in the gallery |
 Humming Bird |
 Meeting |
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Photos from Paul's 1st. masterclass
Spring events We will be holding a number of evening, spring events, beginning, well… in the Spring! The events as always have been designed in such a way that they are informative and enjoyable with plenty of demonstrations and examples, interesting for both artists and artist’s partners. For those of you who came to last year’s events, you’ll remember that this format worked extremely well. All events will include as before some good food to round the evenings off and some even better company to share it all with. Places will be limited to 14. Anyone interested, please contact Ray or Lynne by telephone: 05 49 27 03 02 or email: info@paintinfrance.eu SPRING EVENTS 20 Euro per person. All subjects covered will be available for study in our subsequent daily art classes if desired. PRINTMAKING FOR BEGINNERS Thursday, 11th February 2010 - 6.30 - 9.00    A review of printmaking from the middle ages to the present day, demonstrations of techniques including how to make your own prints. Hot and cold Indian buffet including dessert, beer/wine/soft drinks. CALIGRAPHY AND ILLUMINATED TEXT FOR BEGINNERS Thursday, 18th March - 2010 - 6.30 - 9.00    A brief history of Calligraphy and illuminated text and how to produce your own with the simplest of materials. Including examples and demonstrations. Hot and cold Italian buffet including dessert, beer/wine/soft drinks. MODELLING FOR BEGINNERS Thursday, 8th April - 2010 - 6.30 - 9.00    Man began to make models almost as soon as he began to walk – this event explores the history of model making and introduces some modern modelling materials, which are extremely easy to use and don’t require any specialist equipment Hot and cold Chinese buffet including dessert, beer/wine/soft drinks. STAINED AND LEADED GLASS FOR BEGINNERS Thursday 29th April - 2010 - 6.30 - 9.00    A fascinating subject which encompasses much more than just church windows. Learn how to create your own stunning stained glass to enhance your home. Hot and cold American buffet including dessert, beer/wine/soft drinks. MOSAIC FOR BEGINNERS Thursday 13th May - 2010 6.30 - 9.00    How to create something from almost nothing – be inspired by the beautiful mosaics of Gaudi to create and produce original mosaics for your own homes and gardens. Hot and cold Spanish buffet including dessert, beer/wine/soft drinks. |
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ART COMPETITION
Open to all
This month we thought we'd have a bit of fun with an art competition.
The competition is free and open to all.
What you have to do.
The painting or drawing can be done in any medium, watercolour, crayon, inks, oils etc. and should be on the theme of either Easter or Spring - which hopefully will not be long coming. Think: Easter eggs, Spring flowers, lambs frolicking, landscape, still life, etc.
The size of the picture should be no bigger than A4 but can be smaller than that if you wish.
Prize-winners will be chosen by Lynne and Ray and in the event of a tie the prize will be shared.
1st. Prize 30 Euros worth of art materials.
2nd. Prize 20 Euros worth of art materials.
3rd.Prize A Kolinsky Red Sable travel watercolour brush.
Deadline for submission of original artwork is March 19th 2010
If you would like to enter, please contact us by email or telephone to register your entry:
email: competition@paintinfrance.eu
Tel: 0549 27 03 02
Give it a go,...! and you don't have to be one of our students to enter.
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| Glass and Lemons Paul Brown |
| If you'd like any information about how you can come and paint with us, email: ray@paintinfrance.eu |
Regular classes are held in most media at
Les Jardins des Arts
Hanc Poitou Charentes
South West France
oils
watercolour
acrylics
pastels
drawing
'Photoshop' digital art
'Dreamweaver'
web-site construction
for all enquiries
info@paintinfrance.au
| Some Student's Paintings from 2009 |
 Sue |
 Pat |
 Karen |
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 Barbara |
 Kate |
 Dave |
 Fred |
 Jo |
 Veronica |
 Jill |
 Jeff |
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