Art Workshop in Paris : Painting Paris outdoors

PAINTING WORKSHOP

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Student painting in Paris

Uncover the poetry of Paris and learn how to capture her; journey from the art of gothic Notre-Dame, across the Pont des Arts to the classical Louvre and up to the secrecies of Montmartre.

Perhaps this will be your first travel portfolio or maybe you are an established artist, whatever your experience, Paris is always rich enough to inspire.

WORKSHOP DATES

YEAR 2008 :

April

(program A*)

May

(program A)

June

(program B)

July

(program A)

(program B)

August

(program A)

(program B)

September

(program A)

October

(program A)

Availability : When a workshop is full, "FULL" appears next to the workshop. If you do not see any indication, this means there is still place available and you can register.
Other dates are available at the Workshop in a château of the Loire valley.

* Schedule A or B : We run two different painting schedules to enable you to stay for a fortnight if you wish The schedules cover a balance of beautiful and varied locations.

Beverly, from Australia

RATES

1 week : 520 Euros (click here to see conversion in US dollars) for approx. 25h of teaching, from Monday to Saturday.

2 weeks : 950 Euros (instead of 1040 Euros), for approx. 50h of teaching.
Each week in Paris has a specific 'A' or 'B' schedule (see Workshop Dates), so that you will always paint on new spots !

Popular Combinations for July/August:
1 week in Paris + 1 week at the Château : 1450 Euros (instead of 1550 Euros)
2 weeks in Paris + 1 week at the Château : 1790 Euros (instead of 2070 Euros !)

Transportation, lodging, meals and art supplies are not included. You can find a list of hotels further along.

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My time in Paris gave me new vision and impetus to further my creative pursuits. In a city so beautiful and full of art, your course was vital in giving me direction, enabling me to select and compose suitable but challenging subjects. I am already applying my new skills back home.
Jim, MA, USA

Jennifer, from Pennsylvania, USA

Thank you so much for an inspiring week and fantastic holiday. I never knew painting could be so relaxing and enjoyable. Your guidance in choosing subjects and helpful suggestions for improving technique made the time so worth while.
Debbie, CA, USA

OUTLINE OF THE WORKSHOP

A great program ! We will paint in the most beautiful sites of Paris, each day in a different location. All the painting and drawing is done outdoors, en-plein-air, in the streets and parks of Paris. At the same time we chose our positions to be as comfortable and suitable for work as possible.

Average time of art classes : 5 hours a day (10-12.30 AM and 2.30-5 PM). Wednesday afternoon is free.

Example of daily schedule :

Meeting at 10, say at Notre-Dame de Paris (Our Lady of Paris)
Drawing or painting until 12.30 AM
Eating, possibly in a nearby restaurant, together or on your own : everyone is free to choose
Meeting at 2.30 PM on another spot in the vicinity, say St Louis Island
Painting until 5 PM
End of the course, but you can continue to paint on the spot if you want to

You will be provided with a detailed schedule including map of Paris, all daily painting spots and easiest transportation to them. No one got lost, ever.We will also indicate you the best restaurants.

The program has been carefully studied to take into account possible rain. We have reserved places inside where we can draw, chosen with care for their beautiful view of picturesque sites and monuments, or for their subject rich interiors such as certain churches or museums.

Workshop starts on Monday at 10 am and finishes on Saturday at 12.30 am. A certificate will be issued for each participant.

THE TEACHING

The number of students is limited to 10. Teaching is adapted to the level of each student, from absolute beginners to advanced.

PRIMARY AIM : Study of landscape and architecture in drawing, or watercolour ; learn to observe ; self-discovery through nature and creation ; work on observation and imagination ; three dimensional drawing ; atmosphere, values, tone, light, color.
Work performed in different media : pencil, charcoal, sanguine, pen and ink, pastel, watercolour or acrylics - according to your preference.
(Oils are not recommended for this workshop because they take too long to dry off. If you would like to paint with oils, please check the Workshop in a Château of the Loire Valley.)

SIDE BENEFITS : Enjoying a great vacation in pleasant company, discovering Paris.
Considering that students come from all over the world, the workshop is also a great cultural experience.

We have 25 years experience in teaching and organising painting workshops.

Students of the Painting Workshop in Paris

Art Workshop in France - Paris
Beth, from New York (left) and Mike, from Cape Town, South Africa (right)

THE TEACHER

Nicolas Petrescu-Alupi was born in Paris and has always lived there. He descends from a long line of artists : the son of Antonina Alupi and Cesar Petrescu, both exceptional painters and talented teachers, who have instructed and encouraged him from his earliest years. The family's artistic tradition extends back to his grandfather, Calin Alupi, one of the principal artists of Romanian Post-Impressionism.
Understandably Nicolas is proud of such a heritage and it is natural that, after having studied at the Fine Arts, he has chosen to pass on this inheritance by teaching art and painting.

N. Petrescu-Alupi, The Alley

Alongside these educational activities he pursues personal artistic reasearch and original studies - particularly in the field of landscape.

He will teach in English.

Nicolas Petrescu-Alupi with the mayor of Paris, Bertrand Delanoë

C'est fantastique!
Paris was more stunning than the pictures suggest.
I'd recommend painting workshops to anybody wanting a relaxed and friendly introduction to the sites of this historic capital.
Christine, NJ, USA

ENROLMENT

To ensure your reservation, click here to fill out the enrolment form and send your deposit (190 Euros).

CONTACT

ATELIER ALUPI
20, rue du Cdt Mouchotte
75014 PARIS - FRANCE

Tel : +33 1.43.21.31.72
E-mail : atelieralupi@yahoo.fr

OPTIONAL : 1 pen and 1 small bottle of China ink (black or sepia), charcoal, sanguine, 1 easel for landscape painting, your camera.

COMPULSORY : Do not forget to bring your good humour, and your conviviality.


	In a château Art Workshop SUMMER 2008	in Paris Art Class YEAR 2007-2008