Verbringen Sie mit Barbara Hirsekorn eine unterhaltsame Woche und entdecken Sie das Aquarellskitzen auf dem wunderschönen Gelände und in der Umgebung des Atelier Clos Mirabel im Südwesten Frankreichs.
Join Barbara Hirsekorn for a fun week exploring watercolour sketching in the beautiful grounds and surroundings of Atelier Clos Mirabel in South West France.
About this course:
Dieser Kurs ist sowohl für Anfänger mit Grundkenntnissenals auch für erfahrene Aquarellmaler geeignet. Der Workshop kombiniert Demonstrationen, Diskussionen über Materialien und Techniken, praktische Übungen zur Entwicklung von Fertigkeiten und viel individuelle Aufmerksamkeit und Feedback. Besonders die ausführlichen Schritt für Schritt Demos vor dem Motiv sind sehr hilfreich, um die eigenen Fähigkeiten in der Aquarellmalerei zu steigern.
Während der Workshop – Woche wird viel Fachwissen rund ums Aquarell vermittelt. Auch die Themen Bildkomposition, Farblehre und räumliches Zeichnen/ Malen werden im Kurs bearbeitet. Es wird abwechselnd pleinair und in der geschützten Atmosphäre des schönen Ateliers von Clos Mirabel gearbeitet. An zwei Tagen sind Ausflüge in die Umgebung geplant. Daher sollten ein bis zwei Stunden gehen und längeres Stehen für Sie kein Problem darstellen.
This course is suitable for both beginners with basic knowledge and experienced watercolour painters. The workshop combines demonstrations, discussions about materials and techniques, practical exercises to develop skills, with plenty of individual attention and feedback. The detailed step-by-step demos in front of the motif are particularly helpful in improving your own watercolour painting skills.
During the week long workshop you will learn a lot about the specificities of the craft. The topics of picture composition, colour theory and spatial drawing/painting are also covered in the course. We will alternate between plein air and studio work in the protected atmosphere of the Atelier. 2 outings are included. A minimum of two hours walking and standing in front of the motive for a certain amount of time are required from participants.
Painting holiday programme outline:
Saturday
4.00 – Check-in time from 4pm onwards. Guests arrive, settle in and explore Clos Mirabel
6.00 – Welcome drinks and dinner
Sunday
8.30 – 9.30 Buffet breakfast of local and regional produce
10.00 – 12.30 Painting in the studio, exploring colour and materials. Working with a limited palette.
1.00 – 2.00 Lunch at Clos Mirabel
3.00–5.30 Demo en plein air in the surroundings of Clos Mirabel or in studio (from photo) in case of bad weather.
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 – 12.30 Demo painting by Barbara and Sketching outside the Manor
1.00 – 2.00 Lunch at Clos Mirabel
3.00 – 5.30 Painting plein air in the surroundings of 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 – 1.00 A day out in the Pyrénées, explore the landscape from within the mountains working en Plein Air.
1.00 – 2.00 Lunch at local Auberge
2.00 – 4.30 Sketching in a typical village of the Ossau Valley
(In case of bad weather, this excursion will take place on another day).
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 (Please note lunch is not included that day)
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 – 12.30 trip to Pau ,Demo painting by Barbara and individual tuition throughout.
1.00 – 2.00 Lunch on your own (recommendations provided)
2.00 – 5.00 Second Demo by Barbara and individual tuition throughout.
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 – 12.30 Painting plein air in the surroundings of Clos Mirabel
1.00 – 2.00 Lunch at Clos Mirabel
2.00 – 5.00 Painting in the studio, individual tuition
6.00 – Evening exhibition in the art studio of Atelier Clos Mirabel
6.30 – Aperitifs before 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.
