20th Year of Painting at l'Age Baston
At l'Age Baston you can live and paint in a country chateau dating from 1309. The tutors are professional artists and teachers, generous with their time and good company.
Their aim is to give advice and guidance at all levels, responding to your individual artistic needs.
If you fancy a French painting holiday you will find that there is so much to paint and draw at l'Age Baston that you will be spoilt for choice - the shapes and textures of the stone archways, the mediaeval citerne, pigeonnier, barns and stables. The light on the Limousin hills provides a constantly changing landscape. Picturesque villages and châteaux, water mills and sunflower fields all add colour to a painter's palette. Demonstrations and studies tend to take place in the studio after breakfast. The rest of the day is for painting and for individual tuition. There are trips to paint on location nearby and to visit the galleries at Angouleme.
And as this is not just an art course but also a French holday, as you might expect the food is outstanding: delicious meals in glorious surroundings. Vegetarians and those with special diets need have no worries. Alex and John have menus to cater for all needs. l'Age Baston is more like staying with friends and family; a creative atmosphere, warm and welcoming hosts, friendly tutors, good food and wine. Relax and paint in style at Château l'Age Baston for the finest in French painting holidays.
| Dates | Tutor | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| May 20, 27 | John Barber | |
| June 3, 10 | Jennifer Johnson | |
| June 17, 24 | David Chandler | |
| July 1 | David Chandler | |
| July 8, 15 | Caroline Johnson | |
| July 22, 29 | Anne Bosset | |
| August 5, 12 | Jenny Halstead | |
| August 19, 26 | John Barber | |
| September 2, 9 | Jennifer Johnson | |
| September 16, 23 | Sián and Robert Dudley |
A Typical Day's Painting at l'Age Baston
- 08:30-09:30: Breakfast, Continental style
- 09:30-12:30: Demonstrations and work in the studio on methods and techniques
- 12:30-14:00: Lunch in the garden
- 14:00-18:00: Paint, tutor on hand
- 18:00-19:00: In the studio, review with tutor. Prepare for tomorrow
- 19:00-19:30: Aperitifs and nibbles
- 19:30 onwards: Dinner in the courtyard, or the Dining room by candlelight. Enjoy delicious food and wine in a relaxed atmosphere as you discuss your day.
Prices
- Students
- 7 nights £865
- 14 nights £1725
- Non-participating partners and friends
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Sharing Room
- 7 nights £550
- 14 nights £1050
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Own Room
- 7 nights £650
- 14 nights £1250
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Sharing Room
- Group Discounts
- 6-7 Sharing Rooms less 5%
- 8-15 Sharing Rooms less 8%
- 16 plus Please contact John or Alexandra at Château L'Age Baston
- Please note: group discounts apply only to students on courses, sharing rooms.
