PAINTER
Since 1982,
Maia has taken part in 90 exhibitions in France and abroad
and has had about 15 individual exhibitions. In 1998 the artist
established herself in Puymeras and created the workshop Elaia.
Maia runs workhops from February to October. With the partner Pierre Schneider, they will make you share their passion for painting and help you to develop your creativity and individual style.
TRAINING
The course for one day or the training for 3, 4 or 5 days are conducted under the expert guidance of Maia.
You will be part of a small group (maximum 7).
The workshop is designed to acommodate beginners or established artists and will take place either in the worshop or in the surrounding countryside.
Maia would like to help you discover novel ways with colours and other aspects of using watercolours.The artist, herself, found inspiration from American art-currents. Maia will paint near you so that you can appreciate her technique.
Many paintings are displayed in the web-gallery.
The courses run from Monday to Friday.
The schedule is as follows :
9.00 am to 12.00 pm (3 hours each day)
Please bring your own material.
... Between sessions, you can relax near the villa's swimming pool.
SITUATION (top)
The worshop Elaia situated
in the
Vaucluse (Provence) is within a short distance of the charming village
of Puymeras and 5 kilometers from Vaison la Romaine..
With the majestic Mont Ventoux in Provence as your backdrop, experience the pleasure of painting in the calm and serenity of the superb gallo-roman style Villa Elaia, nestled amongst ancient olive trees.
Vineyards, olive groves and fascinating scenery will provide endless source of inspiration for your paintings as will the exceptional light that is reflected in so many famous artist' paintings.
DATES FOR THE WORKSHOPS 2009 (top)
- 06th to 10th April (out of season)*
- 04th to 08th May (season)*
- 25th to 29th May (season)*
- 08th to 12th June (season)*
- 29th June to 03th Jully (season)*
- 07th to 11th september (season)*
- 21th to 25th september (out of season)*
- 12th to 16th october (out of season)*
During those periods you can choose for 1, 3, 4 or 5 days training.
Possibilities for other dates or during if you wish it. Please tell us.
*(The season is from 01st May to 13th September)
PRICES 2009 (top)
Price of training for 3 days : 112,50 €
Price of training for 4 days : 150,00 €
Price of training for 5 days : 187,50€
Price for one day : 40 euros.
Price of half board, per person and per day
- out of season* - twin standard room 60 euros
- season* - twin standard room 66 euros
- out of season* - single standard room 89 euros
- season - single standard room 100 euros
* season from May 01st to September 13th