Painting in France
Assignan - the place to be
We organize painting courses in one of the most beautiful regions in France : Assignan in the Languedoc.
Our work site is in a beautiful outdoor location with a view of the Pyrenees.
A top place where creativity and reflection comes together..
Our Painting Dates in 2026:
Our Painting Dates in 2026:
May 18, 19, 20
June 8, 9, 10
June 22, 23, 24
July 13, 14, 15
August 17, 18, 19
September 14, 15, 16
September 21, 22, 23
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Itinerary Painting day
Itinerary Painting day
In the morning we begin with a coffee and a short introduction at our gallery- boutique in Assignan.
After that you choose your place by location and go to work. I will be there to guide you.
Schedule
- Morning 9.30 - 12.30 h.
- Lunch 12.30 - 14.00 h.
- Afternoon 14.00 - 17.00 h.
Costs
Costs 1 day : € 95,- p.p. p.d.
Costs 3 days: € 285,- p.p.
For groups, 5 people or more, € 75,- p.p p.d
You receive all painting supplies for use:
Oil paint, brushes, canvas (3), easel, pallet, Incl. coffee, tea and soft drinks for 20 euro.
Beginners and advanced are welcome, from the age of 16.
Lunch can daily be provided for 20 euro. Vegetarian mails are possible on request.
Addresses for overnight accommodation in Assignan can be provided on request.
What do you learn
What do you learn
We sit and paint in nature: Beautiful landscapes, old bridges, small villages or a nice detail. Under my guidance, you learn to look at the landscape in an original way'.
We focus on:
- Sketching technique and use of colour
- How to paint with oil paints
- Design painting
- Use of perspective
- Look at composition
It will be a great experience !
At the end of each day you will certainly have a fantastic memory with a canvas painting from your own hand!
About the teacher
About the teacher
The painting course is given by Lisette Meijrink, Dutch artist and qualified teacher. She is painting for 30 years and has an workshop/gallery in Pierrerue. She attended the Art Academy in Genk (Belgium) an studied in a earlier time at the Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam as an art teacher.
She now lives in France and loves life here in the south. In the winter months she travels together with her partner John.
Together with John she has a Boutique - Gallery in Assignan where they work in the summer. In the winter they travel.
" What I would like is to share all the beauty that the area offers here with others. Giving a personal experience with a tangible memory that you and others will remember with pleasure and joy "
I hope you're looking forward to it!
