COLLEY WHISSON DORDOGNE, FRANCE
5 Day painting workshop, DORDOGNE, FRANCE (May 18 -24, 2024)
* This is 1 of 6 workshops that are part of Colleys 6 week European workshop tour, April 21 - June 1, 2024. It will include a week in each of six locations: Tuscany, Florence, Cinque Terra Italy, then over to France; Provence, Dordogne and finally Paris. Sign up for one or more, or all six.
COLLEY WHISSON
DORDOGNE, FRANCE
5 day Landscape Painting Workshop
DORDOGNE, FRANCE May 18 -24, 2024 (Limit 15)
(Saturday arrival is a free day, workshop is Sunday thru Thursday, bus returns to Train station, Friday, at 10am.)
All inclusive package: $3,200 (* double occupancy)
(*Single Occupancy w/ private bath add $550)
* (non-workshop spouse / Guest welcome @ $1,800)
All inclusive package includes:
* 5 day Workshop instruction,
* 6 night Accommodations,
* All meals (3 daily) from our Private chef
* Ground transport pick-up and drop off at Angouléme train station.
* All ground transportation to and from daily painting locations.
(Does not include Air and travel insurance).
Call Todd to register (603) 819-9100
Email Todd: [email protected]
Embark on an extraordinary artistic journey with our immersive 5-day Plein air painting workshop set in the breathtaking Dordogne region of France. Nestled within the historic embrace of our extraordinary accommodations, the 13th century Marouatte Castle, this workshop offers a truly unparalleled experience for both seasoned and aspiring artists. Surrounded by the timeless beauty of French country village charm, rolling hills, and the serene Dordogne River, you'll find inspiration at every turn. Guided by accomplished artists, Colley Whisson, you'll have the chance to capture the essence of this enchanting landscape directly onto your canvas, refining your skills and deepening your connection with outdoor painting. Join us for six unforgettable days of artistic exploration, where the charm of Marouatte Castle and the natural splendor of Dordogne converge to create an experience unlike any other.
Colley will make sense of the complexities of your oil or acrylic painting materials and how best to use them for interpreting the light, artchitecture, villages and character of Dordogne. Design, color, values and expressive mark making will be covered in Colley's articulate curriculum. We will work outdoors and attempt to capture the forms of this romantic landscape and its unique atmospheric space. Intense personal instruction will be augmented with talks about the materials and the working methods of Impressionist painting technique.
Colley will typically demonstrate and lecture and break for lunch. After lunch Colley will spend the remainder of the day assisting students at their easels.
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Accommodations
Travel / Passport
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Colley's BIO
DORDOGNE, FRANCE
5 day Landscape Painting Workshop
DORDOGNE, FRANCE May 18 -24, 2024 (Limit 15)
(Saturday arrival is a free day, workshop is Sunday thru Thursday, bus returns to Train station, Friday, at 10am.)
All inclusive package: $3,200 (* double occupancy)
(*Single Occupancy w/ private bath add $550)
* (non-workshop spouse / Guest welcome @ $1,800)
All inclusive package includes:
* 5 day Workshop instruction,
* 6 night Accommodations,
* All meals (3 daily) from our Private chef
* Ground transport pick-up and drop off at Angouléme train station.
* All ground transportation to and from daily painting locations.
(Does not include Air and travel insurance).
Call Todd to register (603) 819-9100
Email Todd: [email protected]
Embark on an extraordinary artistic journey with our immersive 5-day Plein air painting workshop set in the breathtaking Dordogne region of France. Nestled within the historic embrace of our extraordinary accommodations, the 13th century Marouatte Castle, this workshop offers a truly unparalleled experience for both seasoned and aspiring artists. Surrounded by the timeless beauty of French country village charm, rolling hills, and the serene Dordogne River, you'll find inspiration at every turn. Guided by accomplished artists, Colley Whisson, you'll have the chance to capture the essence of this enchanting landscape directly onto your canvas, refining your skills and deepening your connection with outdoor painting. Join us for six unforgettable days of artistic exploration, where the charm of Marouatte Castle and the natural splendor of Dordogne converge to create an experience unlike any other.
Colley will make sense of the complexities of your oil or acrylic painting materials and how best to use them for interpreting the light, artchitecture, villages and character of Dordogne. Design, color, values and expressive mark making will be covered in Colley's articulate curriculum. We will work outdoors and attempt to capture the forms of this romantic landscape and its unique atmospheric space. Intense personal instruction will be augmented with talks about the materials and the working methods of Impressionist painting technique.
Colley will typically demonstrate and lecture and break for lunch. After lunch Colley will spend the remainder of the day assisting students at their easels.
Scroll below for:
Registration
Accommodations
Travel / Passport
Art Supply
Itinerary
FAQ
Colley's BIO
REGISTRATION
REGISTRATION:
All Inclusive workshop package $3,200 (*Double Occ). (*Single Occ/Private bath add $550).
* ( non-workshop spouse / guest package $1,800).
(package includes 5 day Workshop, Accommodations 6 nights at Marouatt Castle, All meals (3 daily) from our private chef, Ground transport to and from Angouléme train staion on arrival and departure, All ground transport to and from all painting sites.
* ( non-workshop guest package includes everything except the workshop and presumes guest is sharing a room with their spouse / significant other/Guest).
(Price does not include Airfare & travel insurance).
Call Todd Bonita (603) 819-9100
email: [email protected]
$1,000 Deposit required to hold your space in the workshop. We accept the following types of payment:
1) Credit card or Pay Pal (add 3.6% for process fee)
2) Venmo @Todd-bonita (add 2% for Venmo’s new process fee)
3) Cash for teachers pet.😎
4) Checks. Please make check out to Todd Bonita and mailed to:
Todd Bonita
28 McShane Ave.
Greenland, NH 03840
USA
Please write, "Whisson / Dordogne workshop" in the memo on the check for my bookkeeper.
PAYMENTS for WORKSHOP
1) $1,000 deposit due at registration to reserve your space and hold your room. ($1,500 if including non-workshop guest).
2) Balance / Final payment due 60 days before workshop.
CANCELATION / REFUND POLICY:
* 120 days notice or more refunded 100% of your payment to date, less $500 deposit admin and thrird party admin fee.
* 60 days notice or more refunded 100% of your payment to date, less $1,000 deposit admin and thrird party admin fee.
* Less than 60 days NO REFUNDS. NO EXCEPTIONS.
I recommend you arrange for travel insurance in the unlikely event of an unintended disruptions to your travel plans. Please understand that your deposits are used so that we can reserve our accommodations, transportation and reservations to third parties. For this reason, we have a strict, refund / cancellation policy that honors our agreement to these third parties. Registration in this workshop presumes you have read the refund / cancellation policy and agree to it. To confirm you have read the policy, we will ask for a confirmation email to follow your registration.
In the event that you must cancel, your deposit and / or installment payments will be forfeited as detailed by the dates shown above. We will make every effort to find a wait-listed alternate to take your place.
All Inclusive workshop package $3,200 (*Double Occ). (*Single Occ/Private bath add $550).
* ( non-workshop spouse / guest package $1,800).
(package includes 5 day Workshop, Accommodations 6 nights at Marouatt Castle, All meals (3 daily) from our private chef, Ground transport to and from Angouléme train staion on arrival and departure, All ground transport to and from all painting sites.
* ( non-workshop guest package includes everything except the workshop and presumes guest is sharing a room with their spouse / significant other/Guest).
(Price does not include Airfare & travel insurance).
Call Todd Bonita (603) 819-9100
email: [email protected]
$1,000 Deposit required to hold your space in the workshop. We accept the following types of payment:
1) Credit card or Pay Pal (add 3.6% for process fee)
2) Venmo @Todd-bonita (add 2% for Venmo’s new process fee)
3) Cash for teachers pet.😎
4) Checks. Please make check out to Todd Bonita and mailed to:
Todd Bonita
28 McShane Ave.
Greenland, NH 03840
USA
Please write, "Whisson / Dordogne workshop" in the memo on the check for my bookkeeper.
PAYMENTS for WORKSHOP
1) $1,000 deposit due at registration to reserve your space and hold your room. ($1,500 if including non-workshop guest).
2) Balance / Final payment due 60 days before workshop.
CANCELATION / REFUND POLICY:
* 120 days notice or more refunded 100% of your payment to date, less $500 deposit admin and thrird party admin fee.
* 60 days notice or more refunded 100% of your payment to date, less $1,000 deposit admin and thrird party admin fee.
* Less than 60 days NO REFUNDS. NO EXCEPTIONS.
I recommend you arrange for travel insurance in the unlikely event of an unintended disruptions to your travel plans. Please understand that your deposits are used so that we can reserve our accommodations, transportation and reservations to third parties. For this reason, we have a strict, refund / cancellation policy that honors our agreement to these third parties. Registration in this workshop presumes you have read the refund / cancellation policy and agree to it. To confirm you have read the policy, we will ask for a confirmation email to follow your registration.
In the event that you must cancel, your deposit and / or installment payments will be forfeited as detailed by the dates shown above. We will make every effort to find a wait-listed alternate to take your place.
ACCOMODATIONS
ACCOMMODATIONS:
Marouatt Castle
We will be staying in a genuine 13th century fortified Medieval castle in one of the most beautiful, unspoiled regions of France! Each student will stay in a private room with a private bath. Non-painting companions are welcome to come with you (they must share a room with the painter). The living quarters and bedrooms are richly decorated with period antiques and art throughout, while providing ultimate comfort with updated modern amenities.
The castle is located in the Perigord Vert region of the Dordogne, where picturesque villages and towns, castles and rivers, vineyards and walnut orchards pepper the landscape. Visually delicious, lots to paint, a photograph everywhere you look!
Dietary needs are catered for by the castle's resident chef. All meals are included, most served at the castle in one of the dining rooms, with several lunches in picnic style.
Inspiration is everywhere throughout the 270 acres of the castle grounds and formal gardens where we can enjoy painting en plein air.
For the late night painters and those who prefer to paint indoors, the ancient Royal stables have been converted into a lovely studio space.
There will also be opportunities to paint, tour and shop in the neighboring medieval villages and stunning countryside; play tennis, shoot pool, read or relax by the heated swimming pool at the castle.
Marouatt Castle
We will be staying in a genuine 13th century fortified Medieval castle in one of the most beautiful, unspoiled regions of France! Each student will stay in a private room with a private bath. Non-painting companions are welcome to come with you (they must share a room with the painter). The living quarters and bedrooms are richly decorated with period antiques and art throughout, while providing ultimate comfort with updated modern amenities.
The castle is located in the Perigord Vert region of the Dordogne, where picturesque villages and towns, castles and rivers, vineyards and walnut orchards pepper the landscape. Visually delicious, lots to paint, a photograph everywhere you look!
Dietary needs are catered for by the castle's resident chef. All meals are included, most served at the castle in one of the dining rooms, with several lunches in picnic style.
Inspiration is everywhere throughout the 270 acres of the castle grounds and formal gardens where we can enjoy painting en plein air.
For the late night painters and those who prefer to paint indoors, the ancient Royal stables have been converted into a lovely studio space.
There will also be opportunities to paint, tour and shop in the neighboring medieval villages and stunning countryside; play tennis, shoot pool, read or relax by the heated swimming pool at the castle.
SUPPLY LIST (Available to students upon registration)
To get two steps ahead of the sheriff, Colley reccommends Centurion OP DLX oil pads.
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FLYING w PAINT / TSA / PASSPORT :
PRINT THIS CARD. INCLUDE w/ PAINTS.
FLYING w/ PAINT (TSA)
It is recommended that you pack your paints in your suitcase, NOT carry-on. I include a typed note saying, "ARTIST COLORS MADE FROM VEGETABLE OILS".... in the event of TSA investigating my luggage. Never had a problem.
GAMBLIN (Travel with paint tips)
* International TSA regulations do not exclude Gamsol brush cleaner from air travel. Make sure its in an air tight container.
* You can ship regulated / air travel-prohibited mediums to our destination. Please email me for details.
*This is an excellent, soup to nuts over view of how to travel with your paints and deal with TSA and insure best odds of smooth travel. CLICK HERE.
PASSPORT
* if ITALY is an International flight for you, you will require a passport. Make sure yours is up to date and not expired.
** PLEASE NOTE** If your passport expires within three months of your travel time, you cannot fly International. Its fairly simple and expediant to update your passport these days.
It is recommended that you pack your paints in your suitcase, NOT carry-on. I include a typed note saying, "ARTIST COLORS MADE FROM VEGETABLE OILS".... in the event of TSA investigating my luggage. Never had a problem.
GAMBLIN (Travel with paint tips)
* International TSA regulations do not exclude Gamsol brush cleaner from air travel. Make sure its in an air tight container.
* You can ship regulated / air travel-prohibited mediums to our destination. Please email me for details.
*This is an excellent, soup to nuts over view of how to travel with your paints and deal with TSA and insure best odds of smooth travel. CLICK HERE.
PASSPORT
* if ITALY is an International flight for you, you will require a passport. Make sure yours is up to date and not expired.
** PLEASE NOTE** If your passport expires within three months of your travel time, you cannot fly International. Its fairly simple and expediant to update your passport these days.
ITINERARY
ITINERARY
* (Subject to change)
Saturday:
4:00 pm: Rendezvous Angouleme train station,
I reccommend you Fly into Paris, and then take the TGV bullet train from Paris Montparnasse station ( 2 hours) or Charles De Gaulle Airport in just under 3 hours to the Angouleme train station, where you will be picked up by the Chateau staff on the afternoon of May 18, 2024. We will begin with a delicious welcome dinner and introductions.
* Todd's cell # (603) 819-9100) while in France.
Sunday - Thursday
After breakfast, downstairs at the castle, meet at 9am daily in for departure to our daily painting sites. A privately chartered coach will take us to nearby villages to spend the day painting. Colley will lecture and demonstrate, followed by students painting for the remainder of the day while Colley provides side-by-side, easel assistance. Colley has an excellent reputation for his generosity and insistance on seeing each student, meeting them on their level and providing individual, professional artistic assistance.
Possible excursions include (at the discretion of Colley and his curriculum agenda):
* the city of Perigueux with its medieval pedestrian quarter boasting one of the most picturesque cathedrals in France as well as Roman ruins dating from 100 AD
* market day in the town of Riberac
* painting in the town of Brantome with its Abbey founded by Charlemagne
* cliffs carved out by the river Dronne
* the caves of Grotte de Villars with Neolithic paintings dating from 19,000BC.
Friday: After breakfast, Rendezvous at 9am out front with luggage. Our coach will take you to Angouleme train station.
* (Subject to change)
Saturday:
4:00 pm: Rendezvous Angouleme train station,
I reccommend you Fly into Paris, and then take the TGV bullet train from Paris Montparnasse station ( 2 hours) or Charles De Gaulle Airport in just under 3 hours to the Angouleme train station, where you will be picked up by the Chateau staff on the afternoon of May 18, 2024. We will begin with a delicious welcome dinner and introductions.
* Todd's cell # (603) 819-9100) while in France.
Sunday - Thursday
After breakfast, downstairs at the castle, meet at 9am daily in for departure to our daily painting sites. A privately chartered coach will take us to nearby villages to spend the day painting. Colley will lecture and demonstrate, followed by students painting for the remainder of the day while Colley provides side-by-side, easel assistance. Colley has an excellent reputation for his generosity and insistance on seeing each student, meeting them on their level and providing individual, professional artistic assistance.
Possible excursions include (at the discretion of Colley and his curriculum agenda):
* the city of Perigueux with its medieval pedestrian quarter boasting one of the most picturesque cathedrals in France as well as Roman ruins dating from 100 AD
* market day in the town of Riberac
* painting in the town of Brantome with its Abbey founded by Charlemagne
* cliffs carved out by the river Dronne
* the caves of Grotte de Villars with Neolithic paintings dating from 19,000BC.
Friday: After breakfast, Rendezvous at 9am out front with luggage. Our coach will take you to Angouleme train station.
F.A.Q (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
(1) What if it rains?
We have an excellent indoor facility, onsite at the castle at our disposal in the event of rain or inclement weather. Colley will lead a custom lesson, either still life or his discretion.
(2) What should we wear?
Dress appropriately for the weather. May average temps are highs in the mid to upper 60's. For me, that is almost idealistic outdoor painting weather. May presents very pleasant outdoor painting conditions. You may bring a hat with visor for sun protection and to keep your valuable artist eyes fresh from sun fatigue. You may wish to bring sun block as well. There is not a lot of strenuous walking but it is advised to bring comfortable shoes....Or, as Stapleton Kearns advises plein air painters, "Put butter in your shoes"...LOL
(3) What kind of currency should I bring?
Euros!. Most of the places we will go to accept credit cards but I like to bring some cash along as well for tipping or "just in case cash". For a week long workshop, I'm comfortable with my credit cards and a few hundred in cash. Please be sure to exchange your currency into EUROS. Banks provide the best rates.
* Let your credit card company know you are traveling and you authorize use of your credit card for the time you will be away.
(5) Will my cell phone work in Italy?
Yes. You should contact your cell phone service provider and let them know you would like to enable International travel calling for the time you are in Ireland.
(1) What if it rains?
We have an excellent indoor facility, onsite at the castle at our disposal in the event of rain or inclement weather. Colley will lead a custom lesson, either still life or his discretion.
(2) What should we wear?
Dress appropriately for the weather. May average temps are highs in the mid to upper 60's. For me, that is almost idealistic outdoor painting weather. May presents very pleasant outdoor painting conditions. You may bring a hat with visor for sun protection and to keep your valuable artist eyes fresh from sun fatigue. You may wish to bring sun block as well. There is not a lot of strenuous walking but it is advised to bring comfortable shoes....Or, as Stapleton Kearns advises plein air painters, "Put butter in your shoes"...LOL
(3) What kind of currency should I bring?
Euros!. Most of the places we will go to accept credit cards but I like to bring some cash along as well for tipping or "just in case cash". For a week long workshop, I'm comfortable with my credit cards and a few hundred in cash. Please be sure to exchange your currency into EUROS. Banks provide the best rates.
* Let your credit card company know you are traveling and you authorize use of your credit card for the time you will be away.
(5) Will my cell phone work in Italy?
Yes. You should contact your cell phone service provider and let them know you would like to enable International travel calling for the time you are in Ireland.
COLLEY WHISSON PAINTINGS
COLLEY WHISSON
COLLEY WHISSON
was born in Brisbane, Australia in 1966. I grew up in semi-rural surrounds which gave me an appreciation for nature and the outdoors, enjoying every opportunity I’ve been given to study and appreciate its nuances. In 1985 I had a brief stint as a picture framer which I now look back upon as an excellent introduction to the art world as a young adult.
After giving me, all the necessary fundamentals required in becoming an artist my father Eric encouraged and guided my early artistic direction.
I have long believed “It’s not what you paint but how you paint it”. With this in the fore-front of my mind I’ve dedicated myself to developing my skills to the highest level possible. I’m aiming to tell a visual story with clarity and sophistication but I am also driven to distort and abstract the image as much as possible while still maintaining a realistic image. I am deeply honoured to be able to regularly hold exhibitions, tutoring appointments, judging and demonstrations in Australia and abroad. To carry the tag as quoted "one of Australia’s finest Impressionist painters" is a great personal achievement.
My first Solo Exhibition at age of 24 was a sell-out, a very encouraging sign to launch my career. Since then I have held numerous Solo and Joint Exhibitions. I have also written articles in Australia, United States, South Africa & International Artist Magazine's. I am the author of 2 books "Creating Impressionist Landscape in Oil" - 2001 & "Impressionist Painting Made Easy" - 2009. These books and my DVD's are both sought after by collectors, artists and libraries nationally and internationally.
My aim is to share my knowledge and joy of painting with like-minded artist’s world-wide. Throughout my career I have been blessed to be able to share this wonderful artistic journey with my wife and 2 sons.
This journey is ongoing and I look forward to each time I return to my easel.
was born in Brisbane, Australia in 1966. I grew up in semi-rural surrounds which gave me an appreciation for nature and the outdoors, enjoying every opportunity I’ve been given to study and appreciate its nuances. In 1985 I had a brief stint as a picture framer which I now look back upon as an excellent introduction to the art world as a young adult.
After giving me, all the necessary fundamentals required in becoming an artist my father Eric encouraged and guided my early artistic direction.
I have long believed “It’s not what you paint but how you paint it”. With this in the fore-front of my mind I’ve dedicated myself to developing my skills to the highest level possible. I’m aiming to tell a visual story with clarity and sophistication but I am also driven to distort and abstract the image as much as possible while still maintaining a realistic image. I am deeply honoured to be able to regularly hold exhibitions, tutoring appointments, judging and demonstrations in Australia and abroad. To carry the tag as quoted "one of Australia’s finest Impressionist painters" is a great personal achievement.
My first Solo Exhibition at age of 24 was a sell-out, a very encouraging sign to launch my career. Since then I have held numerous Solo and Joint Exhibitions. I have also written articles in Australia, United States, South Africa & International Artist Magazine's. I am the author of 2 books "Creating Impressionist Landscape in Oil" - 2001 & "Impressionist Painting Made Easy" - 2009. These books and my DVD's are both sought after by collectors, artists and libraries nationally and internationally.
My aim is to share my knowledge and joy of painting with like-minded artist’s world-wide. Throughout my career I have been blessed to be able to share this wonderful artistic journey with my wife and 2 sons.
This journey is ongoing and I look forward to each time I return to my easel.