Soyoung Sin is a leading Korean botanical artist. She is renowned for her delicate and realistic expression. Join her at Atelier Clos Mirabel for a week long botanical art workshop in the French Pyrenees. Enjoy wonderful surroundings, delightful accommodation and delicious meals.
About this course:
Soyoung Sin has been the president of the Korea Botanical Arts Cooperative since 2015 and has been spreading the culture of botanical art in Korea and beyond. She has received medals from the Royal Horticultural Society of England and the Bloom Botanical Art Exhibition in Ireland. She has been teaching botanical art specialist courses at Gachon University and Yonsei University for 9 years.
All over the world, an increasing interest in environmental consciousness has inspired people to rediscover the beauty of nature in their daily lives. The practice of botanical art can give access to a certain state of inner peace and help reconnecting to the essence of nature. It could be said that what began as a hobby for many during the COVID-19 pandemic has blossomed into a cultural phenomenon. Through botanical art, people have gained a newfound appreciation of the importance of connecting with nature.
Inspired by the beautiful nature of France, Soyoung Sin decided to organise a workshop at Clos Mirabel, where she invites you to observe the beautiful plants of France and learn the techniques of botanical art in a delicate way.
Botanical Art can be described as the marrying of three core elements; scientific exactitude, artistic agency and expression of colour.
This workshop will be a step-by-step demonstration of how to draw botanical art using watercolour pencils, tinted pencils and pens, starting from the basics. The workshop will also cover pen stippling and sketch note.
Botanical Art Workshop – Outline Schedule
Saturday
4.00 – Check-in time from 4pm onwards. Guests arrive, settle in and explore Clos Mirabel
6.00 – Welcome drinks
7.00 – 4-course dinner in the Manor House or on the terrace
Sunday
8.30 – 9.30 Breakfast
10.00 – 12.30 Studio
12.30 – 2.00 Lunch at Atelier Clos Mirabel
2.00 – 4.00 Studio
6.00 – Aperitifs
7.00 – 4-course dinner in the Manor House or on the terrace
Monday
8.30 – 9.30 Breakfast
10.00 – 12.30 Studio
12.30 – 2.00 Lunch at Atelier Clos Mirabel
2.00 – 4.00 Studio
6.00 – Aperitifs
7.00 – 4-course dinner in the Manor House or on the terrace
Tuesday
8.30 – 9.30 Breakfast
10.00 – 12.30 Studio
12.30 – 2.00 Lunch at Atelier Clos Mirabel
2.00 – 4.00 Studio
6.00 – Aperitifs
7.00 – 4-course dinner in the Manor House or on the terrace
Wednesday
8.30 – 9.30 Breakfast
Free day to explore the locality – we suggest wine tasting in local vineyard, explore Pau or beyond. Lunch is not included on the free day.
6.00 – Aperitifs
7.00 – 4-course dinner in the Manor House or on the terrace
Thursday
8.30 – 9.30 Breakfast
10.00 – 12.30 Studio
12.30 – 2.00 Lunch at Atelier Clos Mirabel
2.00 – 4.00 Studio
6.00 – Aperitifs
7.00 – 4-course dinner in the Manor House or on the terrace
Friday
8.30 – 9.30 Breakfast
10.00 – 12.30 Studio
12.30 – 2.00 Lunch at Atelier Clos Mirabel
2.00 – 4.00 Studio
6.00 – Aperitifs
7.00 – 4-course dinner in the Manor House or on the terrace
Saturday
8.30 – 9.30 Buffet Breakfast and departure (Check-out 11am)
Non-painting guests: we are more than happy to welcome non-painting guests, accompanying partners, family or friends. There are plenty of activities to experience around Clos Mirabel, that will make your holiday unforgettable Click here for more information.
The Art Studio offers a spacious open plan layout of 75 m2. It is available at all times during your stay. Click here for more information.
