PAINTING WORKSHOP IN FRANCE

Paint in the Dordogne Valley -- Visit prehistoric caves near Lascaux

A truly inspiring setting for a painting retreat, the Dordogne Valley is home to the spectacular prehistoric caves of Lascaux, medieval towns and castles, the Bordeaux wine region and the stunning landscape of the Perigord Noir.

You stay at the Chateau de Cazenac, a charming 16th century castle situated on a hilltop with panoramic views over the Perigord countryside -- take excursions to prehistoric caves, the 14th century town of Sarlat, and historic chateaux and gardens to sketch and gather ideas -- and immerse yourself in artmaking with daily painting sessions on the lovely grounds of the Chateau de Cazenac.

Dates: May 14 2008 - May 23 2008

Where: Chateau de Cazenac is located in the heart of the Perigord Noir region in southwest France. It lies east of Bordeaux, near where the Dordogne and Vezere rivers meet.

Cost: $2695 to $3695 depending on room occupancy. Fee includes tuition, full room & board, and all excursions ; (does not include airfare or ground transportation to Chateau de Cazenac.)

Room 9 Oak - $2695 quadruple (female) SPACE AVAILABLE
Room 8 Green - $2695 triple (Male) SPACE AVAILABLE
Room 2 Amalia - $3195 double (shared bath) HAS FILLED
Room 7 Blue - $3395 double (private bath) HAS FILLED
Room 1 Master - $3695 double (private bath) SPACE AVAILABLE
Room 4 Adam- $3595 single (shared bath) HAS FILLED
Room 5 Yellow- $3695 single (private bath) HAS FILLED
Room 3 Pink - $3695 single (private bath) HAS FILLED

Instructor: LARRY ROBINSON received his M.F.A. from the Art Institute of Chicago and has taught painting, drawing, and color theory in the Bay Area since 1979. He is owner and director of Oakdale Painting Studio in San Francisco and teaches at UC Berkeley Extension. He has exhibited his work across the United States and throughout the Bay Area.

Questions email paint@larryrobinson.net or call 415.572.6110

Chateau de Cazenac

Chateau de Cazenac

Chateau de Cazenac

Dordogne Vaslley

 

Town of Sarlat

Rooftops of Sarlat

The medieval town of Sarlat is in a region known in France as the Périgord Noir (the Black Perigord). Because modern history largely passed it by, Sarlat has remained beautifully preserved and one of the towns most representative of 14th century France. The center of the old town consists of impeccably restored stone buildings and is largely car-free.

THE CAVES

Lascaux is the setting of a complex of caves in southwestern France famous for its prehistoric cave paintings. The original caves are located near the village of Montignac, in the Dordogne Valley. They contain some of the most well-known (Upper Paleolithic) art, dating back to somewhere between 15,000 and 13,000 BCE. The cave was discovered on 12 September 1940. By 1955, the carbon dioxide produced by 1,200 visitors per day had visibly damaged the paintings. The cave was closed to the public in 1963 in order to preserve the art.

Lascaux II, a replica of two of the cave halls - the Great Hall of the Bulls and the Painted Gallery - was opened in 1983.

 

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