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Art and Astrology Course in France

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  • Enjoy learning about astrology and your star sign
  • Create a piece of art that represents your astrological chart
  • Visit some historic sites in the South of France
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On this 6 Night course, you learn about astrology and your personal chart. Express it as a work of art with help from your professional tutor.

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On this 6 Night course, you learn about astrology and your personal chart. Express it as a work of art with help from your professional tutor.

This unique experience will give you insights and understanding about your astrological chart and how it impacts your life, in the past present and future.

Under the artistic guidance of Jo you will be able to express your chart as a unique piece of Art. You will have the chance to combine drawing, acrylic painting, watercolour and collage.

During the week long course we will have a tour of the Chateau de Montagne where the great philosopher wrote his essays in the 16th century.

We will also retracing some of the routes walked by the great Astrologer Nostradamus as he journey from Provence to Paris.

You will also get the chance to indulge in the French cuisine, trying some of the best local food and wine.

*This trip runs from Saturday to Friday from March to November.

Arrival and Astrology

On arrival settle into your accommodation, after a tour of the house and lunch, you will head to the studio for the first look at your astrological chart.

You will discuss your chart and questionnaire and how it all could fit together into a piece of art.

This is the chance for you to gather some base knowledge of astrology and ask any questions about the week.

After this, you will have a free evening with a dinner at the farm cottage.

Setting the Scene

After breakfast, you will head over to the studio for a workshop.

Today, you find your colours and decide how to apply them to your art work. You will discuss star signs and how they might impact your life which you can reflect in your work.

After a break for lunch, you do some work with acrylics and create a base for your work. Each guest will also be given the chance to choose their images for the collage.

Then you can enjoy a relaxing evening and dinner at the farm cottage you can even spend some more time working on your art, it’s completely up to you.

Studio Day

Today, you spend the day in the studio working on your art.

You will start the collage work, placing your images on the canvas, with breaks for refreshments and lunch, Jo will be at hand to help out and tell you about the astrological meanings of what you are doing.

You will have the evening at the farmhouse free to relax and enjoy a locally sourced authentic French dinner, after which you can unwind or even put a bit more time into your artwork.

Visit to Château et Tour de Montaigne

After breakfast, you will head out for the day on your excursion to this historic French castle.

Learn about the history of the attraction and its significance in French culture.

Lunch will be provided on the tour and you will have a chance to take part in an afternoon sketching and or photography workshop.

You will head back in the early evening for dinner at the farm cottage.

Then, you can take the rest of the evening to relax and get ready to put in some more time in the studio.

A Day in the Studio

Today, you will spend the day in the studio finalising your work and adding any hand drawn details.

After lunch, as a group you will play some astrology based board games, a great fun and interactive way of learning a little more about astrology.

Again, you will have a free night, to play some more games, relax and enjoy a dinner made from locally sourced ingredients.

Visit to Moulin de Mysterieux

On your final full day, you get to visit Moulin de Mysterieux for a tour of the 13th century mill. Learn about its history and significance for astrology over lunch with the owner and evolutionary astrologer Michela.

In the afternoon, you will be taken back to the farm cottage where we review the week’s work as a group and wrap your art up safely for your journey home.

Departure

After your last breakfast and some last moments in the beautiful French countryside, you will be transferred to the train station.

Taking some amazing memories and art work back home with you.

What's included

Included

  • 6 nights accommodation
  • Complimentary transfers to and from Sainte Foy De Gras Train Station
  • All breakfasts, lunches, and dinners
  • Coffee and tea throughout the day
  • All materials and equipment
  • Studio sessions
  • Investigate your astrological chart
  • Visit to Château et Tour de Montaigne
  • Visit to Moulin de Mysterieux
  • Entrance and transport on excursions
  • Use of the pool from May - September

Accommodation

Farmhouse

The property is part of a Maison de Maître set in 4 acres of garden, vines and plum trees.

The accommodation is located on the old farm workers cottage which has been converted into lovely accommodation with great views.

There is a shared bathroom (with double wash basins) for guests and two toilets within the property.

There is coffee and tea making facilities in the kitchen.

Guests can enjoy the swimming pool from May to September.

Your local host

Jo

Jo Gibbs is the host and tutor on her wonderful art holidays in South West France. In 2014, Jo moved to the Bordeaux wine region of Le Gironde and created her intimate and unique Chambre d'hôtes with her husband and two children, and offered internships to postgraduate conservation/art students. Jo has created the perfect environment to enjoy her art and the animals she keeps; offering the ideal setting for those looking for an oasis of beauty and creativity; let’s not forget the fine wines and delicious food of the Bordeaux region.

Jo Gibbs is the host and tutor on her wonderful art holidays in South West France. In 2014, Jo moved to the Bordeaux wine region of Le Gironde and created her intimate and unique Chambre d'hôtes with her husband and two children, and offered internships to postgraduate conservation/art students. Jo has created the perfect environment to enjoy her art and the animals she keeps; offering the ideal setting for those looking for an oasis of beauty and creativity; let’s not forget the fine wines and delicious food of the Bordeaux region.

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Location

Just 30 minutes from Bergerac airport, your cosy home away from home.

Nearest airport:
Bergerac (40 minutes to Sainte Foy La Grande Station by train)
Bordeaux (1 hour to Sainte Foy La Grande Station by train)

Nearest train station:
Sainte Foy La Grande (25 minutes by car)

Complimentary transfers are provided from Sainte Foy de Gras train station.

 

What our travellers are saying...

Painting and wine tasting in south of France (Le Peyrail) July 3rd-6th. After a long journey to Bergerac airport, I was met by my host Jo and from that moment I felt at ease. The accommodation was rustic, eclectic and comfortable, first time sleeping on a waterbed - so relaxing. At the house there was a ‘collection’ of animals, dogs, cats, hens, doves, horse, donkey, pigs and a baby blackbird. It all added to the experience. I have ‘dabbled

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