• These workshops are perfect for beginners and intermediate levels. We also have had professional artists and art teachers who have loved the course and learned a lot. If you have a lot of experience, contact me for more information and I will see if I can adapt the program to your level.
• You should be prepared to try new things in the spirit of development and exploration.

The house has not changed very much since Matisse lived there. You will have to be open for the charming accommodation, where you share some of the facilities with your fellow students. The standard is not to be considered luxury, but the beds are very comfortable and you have WIFI. There is no cable TV or air conditioning, however, I hold my courses  in spring and autumn where the temperatures are likely to be moderate ( 10 to 24 degrees centigrade. 50 to 77 Fahrenhait ) There is central heating if required.

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• Welcome and acclimatization reception on the Sunday evening.
• Accommodation and half board with breakfast, lunch and tea/coffee breaks each day. Nonalcoholic drinks included.
• 3 art studios available all week.
• 5 full days of structured, stimulating, drawing and painting tuition including one-on-one tuition with Magny  (09:00 to 16:00 with a lunch break).
• 1 day free to explore the region.
• Some basic materials will be provided such as acrylics, charcoal, and sketch papers. A comprehensive materials list will be sent to you upon registration.
• Tour of the Matisse Chapel du Rosarie.
• Pre-trip notes and guidelines.
• Handout of notes to extend your learning after you get home.
•  Information and advice on where to go and what to do on the free day or if you wish to extend your stay in the region. (My partner has lived in that region for 25 years and speaks fluent French.)
• Free wifi.
• You will also get access to a private online course with the videos and the printed handouts.
• The course will be refreshed and updated from time to time, and you will have access to all the new material. (I will send you an email when it is updated so that you know to jump in and get the new stuff.)
• I have created a private group on Facebook where we share our work. This is a community where you can be in contact with the other people who have been on the course. Here you can share your photos, paintings, contact the people and keep the experience alive even after you are home.

Most of this will be obvious, but I feel I have to be clear about what is not included to avoid any misunderstandings.

• Travel costs, passport fees, visas, photos, etc where applicable.
• Travel insurance. I highly recommend that you get good travel insurance. to cover and accidents, illness, cancellations,  “Acts of God”, or other foreseen events that may prevent you from traveling or occur during your travel.
• Transfers to and from the airports, but we can arrange taxis or even a minibus for people arriving at the same time.  The driver will be at arrivals displaying your name.
• Evening meals are not included, but there is a large, well-equipped kitchen at your disposal and restaurants, cafes and supermarkets are within 10 to 15 minutes walk.
• Wine beers and other alcohols are not included, but the local supermarkets have a good selection and we will gladly make recommendations for local wines.
• Personal items such as toiletries.
• Individual journaling and art supplies.
• Valet/laundry charges, and other items not specifically mentioned as included.
• Smoking is not permitted within the villa, but there are designated smoking areas outside.
• We may not be permitted to use the BBQ if the weather has been hot and dry over the previous weeks.
• The villa is not a hotel, so there is no bellhop, concierge, reception or daily room cleaning.
• Optional activities on the “free day”. This is usually Wednesday but may change if people prefer.

Payment schedule:

A non-refundable deposit of €350 (approximately $399 or Kr 3350) is required to secure your place on the workshop. The balance is due 4 months before the start of the course. Payment will be accepted with PayPal or VIPPS.

I will send you a receipt for your deposit and a reminder when the final payment is due. If your full fee is not received by the due date, I reserve the right to look for someone else to take your place.

Please take out travel insurance to cover any accident, illness or other unforeseen event that may prevent you from traveling or may occur during your travel.

I reserve the right to cancel or reschedule this event up to 6 months before the start of the event. If this happens a full refund will be given. This does not include any airline arrangements you have made.

Your deposit serves as your agreement to the above terms.