Join world renowned artist and tutor Wendy Artin as she returns to Atelier Clos Mirabel in June 2026
About this course:
Wendy Artin is an American painter. She primarily works in watercolour and charcoal. Her work is figurative and classical and explores the timeless interaction of light with surfaces on architecture and the human body.
During this week at Atelier Clos Mirabel, Wendy Artin will deliver 5 days of painting instruction, exploring the finer details of nature through wet washes and colour, light and form. All levels are welcome from complete beginners to professionals.
Each morning will be spent painting the life model for two hours, with poss ranging from 30 seconds to 20 minutes. After personally picking a still life subject from the Gardens of Atelier Clos Mirabel, you will begin painting preparatory sketches, then progressing to work on longer paintings; experimenting with wet on wet, edge control, composition, shadows, and colour. There will be one free day mid-week for visiting the surrounding area or painting on one’s own.
2026 Painting Holiday – Programme Outline:
Saturday
4.00 – Check-in time from 4pm onwards. Guests arrive, settle in and explore Atelier Clos Mirabel
6.00 – Welcome drinks and dinner
Sunday
8.30 – 9.30 Buffet breakfast of local and regional produce
10.00 – 12.00 Painting the live model, several poses.
1.00 – 2.00 Lunch at Atelier Clos Mirabel
2.00 – 5.00 Painting still lifes of vegetables and fruit picked in the gardens of Atelier Clos Mirabel.
6.00 – Aperitifs before 4 course dinner in the Manor House or on the terrace
Monday
8.30 – 9.30 Buffet breakfast of local and regional produce
10.00 – 12.00 Painting the live model, several poses.
1.00 – 2.00 Lunch at Atelier Clos Mirabel
2.00 – 5.00 Painting still lifes of vegetables and fruit picked in the gardens of Atelier Clos Mirabel.
6.00 – Aperitifs before 4 course dinner in the Manor House or on the terrace
Tuesday
8.30 – 9.30 Buffet breakfast of local and regional produce
10.00 – 12.00 Painting the live model, several poses.
1.00 – 2.00 Lunch at Atelier Clos Mirabel
2.00 – 5.00 Painting still lifes of vegetables and fruit picked in the gardens of Atelier Clos Mirabel.
6.00 – Aperitifs before 4 course dinner in the Manor House or on the terrace
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
6.00 – Aperitifs before 4 course dinner in the Manor House or on the terrace
Thursday
8.30 – 9.30 Buffet breakfast of local and regional produce
10.00 – 12.00 Painting the live model, several poses.
1.00 – 2.00 Lunch at Atelier Clos Mirabel
2.00 – 5.00 Painting still lifes of vegetables and fruit picked in the gardens of Atelier Clos Mirabel.
6.00 – Aperitifs before 4 course dinner in the Manor House or on the terrace
Friday
8.30 – 9.30 Buffet breakfast of local and regional produce
10.00 – 12.00 Painting the live model, several poses.
1.00 – 2.00 Lunch at Atelier Clos Mirabel
2.00 – 5.00 Painting still lifes of vegetables and fruit picked in the gardens of Atelier Clos Mirabel.
6.00 – Evening exhibition in the Atelier with aperitifs
7.00 – Farewell dinner in the Manor House or on the terrace
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.
