Painting Holidays in France

Come and paint surrounded by inspiration, beautiful landscapes and history. Experienced tutor. All levels – absolute beginner to advance. Plenty of one on one attention with focus on personal development. All inclusive on site accommodation. Three meals a day provided in addition to extensive self catering facilities and other nearby options. 18 Acres of Beautiful grounds for you to enjoy in spare time as well as for out.  A fantastic area, full of things to do for a non-painter too!
A supportive, friendly and experienced tutor in a relaxed but productive atmosphere. A mixture of focused Studio work and Plein Air painting and sketching. There will be daily painting demonstrations given.

Tom is a professional artist and a supportive and experienced tutor looking to get the best out of any student with a focus on the individual needs of students and their personal development.  Each painter is different and has different ideas about where they want to take their painting and the one on one instruction will be sensitive to this. Tom’s approach is to encourage this individuality and creativity whilst giving students all the knowledge and tools to do this. For examples of his work please visit his website www.TomShepherdArt.com

“Tom’s skills lie in encouraging and developing the potential in others. He shows patience, enthusiasm and a natural empathy with aspiring artists that make his workshops a real joy to attend, with excellent results.” Paul Torr, Rugby Arts Society.

“Tom is an enthusiastic and friendly teacher introducing us to new techniques and keen for us to improve our painting style while having fun.” Vanessa, regular workshop attendee.

“Thank you for the fabulous workshop. It really was tremendously enjoyable as well as beneficial in so many ways. Thank you for sharing all your secrets with us and mostly for the exceptionally generous individual attention you gave to each member, we were spoilt!” Avrel, Northampton Art Society Workshop Organiser.

Le Seguinet is a 200 year old domaine (estate) in rural Lot et Garonne, in Aquitaine France. It comprises three lettable properties, The Manoir, the Coach House and the Millers Cottage – all uniquely stylised and furnished by Tasnim. In restoring the properties we have tried to remain true to French country style creating a relaxing and beautiful place for you to enjoy your stay. The 18 acre estate has lots of charming natural features with lots of water around. As well as two swimming pools, the property’s boundary is defined by the small Briolance and Lemance rivers on two sides. There is a mill race and mill house (formerly a forge that made cannonballs for Napoleon’s armies) from which the waters flow into small well stocked fishing lake.

For any queries regards accommodation, the area and other activities etc please feel free to contact Martyn or Tas below. For painting queries don’t hesitate to get in touch with Tom: tom@tomshepherdart.com 07980 611 267