Join Michelle EunYoung Song (SBA Fellow) for one week of botanical art using coloured pencils. Michelle will guide you on how to capture a beautiful moment at Clos Mirabel: choosing a plant in the grounds, then learning many techniques to portray it through the mixing of colours and the use of coloured pencils.
About this course:
We will focus on various techniques using coloured pencils. First of all, together, we will explore the grounds of Clos Mirabel which has an abundance of plants growing in May. You will be the one to decide what you wish to draw and back in the studio Michelle will guide you through a detailed study of your specimen.
You will use pencil drawings in a sketchbook that will produce data for your detailed painting. You will also practice making the proper colour using coloured pencils. The tuition is exacting and clear so that by the end of the week you will have the capacity to create a more detailed botanical artwork.
Botanical Art Workshop – Programme Outline:
Saturday
4.00 – Check-in time from 4pm onwards. Guests arrive, settle in and explore Clos Mirabel
6.30 – Welcome drinks and dinner
Sunday
8.30 – 9.30 Buffet breakfast of local and regional produce
10.00 – 12.00 Studio
1.00 – 2.00 Lunch at Clos Mirabel
2.00 – 5.00 Studio
6.30 – Aperitifs before 4 course dinner in the Manor House
Monday
8.30 – 9.30 Buffet breakfast of local and regional produce
10.00 – 12.00 Studio
1.00 – 2.00 Lunch at Clos Mirabel
2.00 – 5.00 Studio
6.30 – Aperitifs before 4 course dinner in the Manor House
Tuesday
8.30 – 9.30 Buffet breakfast of local and regional produce
10.00 – 12.00 Studio
1.00 – 2.00 Lunch at Clos Mirabel
2.00 – 5.00 Studio
6.30 – Aperitifs before 4 course dinner in the Manor House
Wednesday – day off
8.30 – 9.30 Buffet breakfast of local and regional produce
We suggest wine tasting in local vineyard, explore Pau or beyond. Please note lunch is not provided on this day.
6.30 – Aperitifs before 4 course dinner in the Manor House
Thursday
8.30 – 9.30 Buffet breakfast of local and regional produce
10.00 – 12.00 Studio
1.00 – 2.00 Lunch at Clos Mirabel
2.00 – 5.00 Studio
6.30 – Aperitifs before 4 course dinner in the Manor House
Friday
8.30 – 9.30 Buffet breakfast of local and regional produce
10.00 – 12.00 Studio
1.00 – 2.00 Lunch at Clos Mirabel
2.00 – 5.00 Studio
6.30 – Aperitifs and evening exhibition in the studio followed by a 4 course dinner in the Manor House
Saturday – 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.
