We are delighted to welcome back artist and tutor Nicola Slattery who will be with us in June 2012 to guide you through an exciting week of artistic discovery.
The traditional stone farmhouse and barn studio provide an idyllic location for creative pursuits, looking out across meadows of grazing cattle and the wooded slopes of Mont St Cyr. There is a real sense of space and tranquillity yet we are only a short drive from castles, vineyards and the historic town of Cluny.

Whether complete beginner or established old hand you will be encouraged and inspired, through excellent tuition, to allow your imagination full freedom of expression through painting with acrylics and more.

Learn about the versatility of acrylics and how to paint with them, whilst you explore the use of imagination as a driving force behind your painting.

Nicola Slattery has over 20 years experience of teaching art to a wide range of people and has a reputation for delivering calm, effective tuition at all levels of ability. She has regularly written articles for national art magazines on the techniques she teaches, including Painting with Acrylics and Art from the Imagination. To find out more please visit http://www.nicolaslattery.com

Full board accommodation is provided either at the farmhouse on site or at our neighbouring accommodation in the village (about 2 miles away) with most meals taken at the course venue and a choice of room options. The farmhouse has many original features including exposed beams, the original bread oven and huge stone fireplace.
Buffet lunches and evening meals are taken around the table in the kitchen. Food is home grown, home made or locally sourced and we offer a local wine tasting on your first evening.

As places are restricted to 10 painters, early booking is advised to avoid disappointment.
As our house guests we would like you to get the most from your stay. The atmosphere is friendly and informal and the number of painters is kept to 10 to ensure you receive the individual attention you desire.

Price
All costs include the following:
· Tuition
· Accommodation
· Continental breakfasts
· Buffet lunches*
· Suppers including a choice of wine or beer or soft drinks*
· Refreshments throughout the day
· All materials (acrylic paints, brushes, palettes, boards and canvasses) and use of table top easels
* Wednesday is a free afternoon when you may wish to take lunch in Cluny or in the nearby village


Room type / 6 Days*
Shared room with ensuite shower or bath; £615
Private room for single occupancy with ensuite shower or bath; £705
Private room for single occupancy with shared shower or bath; £605
Couple sharing a double room with shared shower or bath; £560
* arrive Sunday afternoon, leave Saturday morning

All costs are per person. Non-painting partners are welcomed and receive full board for £300.

When not painting you could try your hand at archery at our on site range, visit local galleries, sample regional food specialities or enjoy fantastic walks in the surrounding Charollais hills.

Additional nights beyond the event can also be arranged.
We are happy to arrange transfers from Lyon airport and from Macon Loche or Macon Ville railway stations.