Decorative painting & mixed media techniques Go with the Slow in Brittany

quintin, France
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Summary

Immerse yourself in the world of art and its various techniques. We explore drawing, sketching, and academic techniques. Techniques for creating optical illusions—trompe l'oeil—are introduced, e.g., depicting rust, marble, stone, and wood of your choice. Painting/mixed media
Techniques: watercolor and acrylic painting, decorative techniques/decorative painting Immersive artistic residencies: A unique experience combining artistic practice with the discovery of Brittany. Under the guidance of Aurélia, an experienced artist, you will develop your technique in an inspiring and calming environment.

The retreat at a glance

The most important facts in a nutshell:

Categories
Creative Retreats, Drawing, Painting, Art therapy, Nature Vacation, Detox Retreats
Language(s)
French, English
Level
Expert, Beginner, Advanced
Place
quintin, France
Accommodation
Overnight stay included
Catering
Breakfast
Types of food
Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Vegan, Organic, Vegetarian
Services

Techniques: Watercolor and watercolor painting, acrylic techniques, decorative techniques/decorative painting

Transfer between St-Brieuc TGV station and your accommodation

We speak German and English.

Course duration: 14 hours spread over 5 days

All tools and other material costs will be provided and are included in the course price.

Rental cars from $6/day on site!

6 nights with or without breakfast, as desired

All courses are open to beginners, advanced learners, and those who enjoy experimenting.

Course location: Aurélia's studio, just 200 meters from your accommodation.

Everything is within walking distance! Slow Live

All materials (except watercolor paper, which costs $0.50 per sheet) will be provided for you.

Accommodation

Your accommodation is located on the ground floor and has its own entrance on the street side, as well as direct access to the garden via a private 7m² terrace. It is 40m² in size and is suitable for one or two people. It is equipped with a carpeted bedroom, double bed (2x90x200 cm) with adjoining separate toilet;
a living room with two leather armchairs, a table, satellite TV, and a mini-fridge, as well as a kettle and a selection of tea and coffee, a CD player, and a radio. Free Wi-Fi, coffee machine; a bathroom with a large walk-in Italian shower, recessed sink and toilet, as well as a towel dryer and hairdryer; a private wooden terrace (with electric grill and garden furniture) leading out onto a typical Breton hydrangea garden of 400 m².

Catering

The accommodation without a kitchen is intended for self-caterers, apart from breakfast, which is included in the price. However, you can also organize your own breakfast (and then deduct €8 per person per night), as you will find a bakery, numerous pubs and restaurants, crêperies, cafés, pizzerias, kebab shops, organic shops, delicatessens, and even a great mini-supermarket on the town hall square in the town center, just a few steps away from your accommodation!
There is a large weekly market on Tuesday mornings and a small but excellent organic market on Saturday mornings. Quintin also has three supermarkets (Super U, Leclerc, and Lidl) within walking distance of your accommodation. You can enjoy breakfast on your private terrace or in your living room.
Except for bread and pastries, we provide everything you need for a sumptuous Breton breakfast. Your refrigerator will be stocked for your stay. You can pick up fresh bread and French/Breton delicacies according to your preferences at the excellent bakery—less than 300 meters away on foot! Smoking is permitted on the terrace and in the garden, but not inside the house.

sequence

You are in Brittany, in the Bay of Saint-Brieuc between Saint-Malo and Paimpol, near the Pink Granite Coast! The coast and the nearest sandy beaches are just a 20-minute drive away! Close to the enchanting Chaos du Gouët...

You are staying in a 19th-century Breton granite house in the heart of the romantic former fortified town of Quintin, a charming place on the Côtes d'Armor with a dozen listed buildings and a wealth of urban architecture.
Your apartment is located on the ground floor of the house and has its own entrance on the street side, as well as direct access to the garden via a private 7m² terrace.
The house is located 150 m from the basilica, the tourist office, and the castle of Quintin, in the heart of the medieval town and its shopping streets with restaurants, bakery, bars, small supermarket, café, pharmacy, bookstore, souvenir shop, crêperie, swimming pool, jewelry store, banks, organic shop, tobacco and press shop, post office, etc.etc. Course location: Aurélia's bright and cozy artist's studio, which has retained its original charm with natural stone and wooden beams, is only 200 meters from your accommodation. Everything is within walking distance!

Arrival

The Saint-Brieuc TGV station is a 15-minute drive or 35-minute bus ride away (the Tibus bus stop is 600 meters from the accommodation). The airports of Brest and Rennes are 1.5 hours away by car. Are you coming by train? We can organize a transfer between the TGV station in Saint-Brieuc and your accommodation (for a fee), or you can also reach Quintin with the Tibus number 5 (the stop is 600 m from the accommodation). We can help you rent a car on site from €6/day! Are you coming by electric car? There are four charging stations in the center, one of which is 80 m from your vacation rental!

rue des Douves 9, 22800 quintin, Bretagne, France

Cancellation policy

If you cancel up to 90 days before arrival, you will receive a 50% refund of the booking price.
After this, the booking is non-refundable.

Dates

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