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Project Workshops Spring Open Weekend 12-13 May 2018

Spring Open Studios 2018

The French Collection Studio Gallery Spring Open Weekend

The French Collection Studio along with Project Workshops welcome you to their Open Weekend on the 12th - 13th May 2018                10am - 4pm

There will be a large display of both framed and unframed original paintings for sale.

Take some time out to visit and chat with the other artists in a friendly relaxed atmosphere.  The artists at Project Workshops at Quarley near Andover Hampshire are busy planning their next exhibition scheduled for the weekend 12th- 13th May 2018 from 10am to 4pm. Our open weekends are a rare chance to mingle with a group of some of the best artists and craftsmen in the area, in the superb setting of Project Workshops:

It’s a great day out for all the family – and entry is absolutely free!!!! There is ample on site free parking

7th - 8th April 2018. Introductiaon To Acrylics. £235

Since we had to reschedule our Introduction to Acrylics workshop last weekend due to the bad weather, we now have two places available on the rescheduled date 7th and 8th April 2018. Call Tim on:- 07868712971 for a place.

Soraya French Christmas Open 2017

Soraya French Fine Art wil be open as usual for the 2017 Project Workshops open weekend on the 2nd - 3rd December.

Do call by for a chat and catch up with us, we will be glad to see you all.

Christmas Open 2017

Project Workshops Open Studios
 

Christmas Sale Weekend
2nd  - 3rd December 2017
10am - 4pm

Take the opportunity to visit and chat to the artists in a friendly relaxed atmosphere away from the busy high street whilst enjoying a mince pie or two.

The Mall Gallery London Workshop 2017

Contemporary Landscapes Workshop with Soraya French VPSWA SFP

This one day workshop with Soraya French VPSWA will take place in the prestigious Threadneedle Space at the Mall Galleries on Saturday the 8th July.

In this one day workshop Soraya will show you how to interpret your source material to create a lively and expressive contemporary landscape using acrylic colours. The value of underpainting to add yet another dimension to your painting. 

The day will start with an introduction to the versatile medium of acrylics and the possible exciting textural effects using Golden products followed by a demonstration and plenty of individual tuition.

The work shop will run from 10.30-3.30 with a break for lunch.

The cost of the work shop is £90 per person

To book a place on this one day workshop please contact Rebecca Cotton at:- rebeccacottonswa@gmail.com.

Payment on booking will need to be sent to:- The society of women Artists, Foxcote cottage, Foxcote, Cheltenham, Glos, GL54 4LP

If you could also let Rebecca Cotton know via email that you have sent the payment and intend to take a place on the workshop, this would be most helpful.

Places are limited so please book promptly to avoid disappointment.

Painting Holiday --Portugal. 14-21st October 2017

You are welcome to join us on this exciting Painting Holiday to The Western Algarve in Portugal.

4th - 21st  October  2017

The Algarve is well known for it’s amazing light and vibrant colours, from vivid blue skies and turquoise waters to the lush green vegetation along with the rustic  traditional tiled buildings. The Western Algarve is more rural and peaceful than the Central Algarve with it’s sleepy harbours, quiet mountain villages and unspoilt coastline. The holiday will be based at Villa Termal Das Caldas De Monchique Spa Resort, which is in the National Park of the Serra De Monchique. We will spend the first and last painting days at Caldas as there are many painting subjects within the village and complex, including Portuguese architecture, cobbled streets lined with deciduous trees and dappled sunlight. There are buildings perched down the valley giving various vantage points for painting. We will also visit the town and fishing harbour of Lagos, the coastal town of Praia Da Luz and the harbours of Alvor or Burgau. Subjects include multi-coloured fishing boats, churches, panoramic coastal views and palm trees. With the exception of brushes all art materials are supplied and included in the price of this holiday, so you don't have to worry about what to bring. You are also recomended to bring your own sketchbook

Holiday Details  £1195 Excluding Flights. Please see Alpha Painting Holidays Website for full details:--www.alphapaintingholidays.com

Airport Transfer will be available from Faro Airport on the arrival date at set times throughout the day. There are flights from various UK airports. Please call for details/advice on flights and pick-up times.  

Painting Course - There will be 5 days tuition plus one day off, where you are free to relax or come on the excursion, which is optional and is included in the price. You are free to paint of course on the day off, but there will be no tuition. The deposit is £350 per person.

 

 

Please contact Alpha Painting Holidays direct to book. - Telephone 01934 733877 
or email joinus@alphapaintingholidays.com or write to: 

Alpha Painting Holidays, Unit 4A, Kirklea Farm, Church Lane, Badgworth, Axbridge, Somerset. BS26 2QH.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Christmas Open Weekend 3rd & 4th Dec 2016

Christmas Open Weekend 3rd & 4th December 2016 As in previous years The French Collection Studio Gallery will be open all weekend Christmas Shopping Weekend 3rd & 4th December 2016. 10am until 4pm The special early dates of this year’s Project Workshops ‘Christmas Sale’ weekend provide a great opportunity to get those special presents ticked off the list and even order bespoke gifts for that person who has everything! Doors open at 10am on both days and our artists are ready to welcome you and show you the marvellous work they create and to talk about the skilled processes involved.  There will be a vast range of bespoke, original art work on show and plenty of shopping opportunities too – many of the artists offer lessons and demonstrations for groups and a voucher for a day or weekend course can make an original Christmas gift idea for the friend who has everything!  Entry for our Christmas Shopping weekend is free and there is ample free parking and disabled toilet facilities. Large parties and children under supervision are very welcome. Put the date in your diary now for this popular Open Studios Weekend.. Christmas Open Studio 3rd & 4th Dec 2016.

2017 Workshops

Workshops for 2017 at our studio in the heart of Hampshire are now available to book. Please see our workshops page for more information.

Spring Open Studios 2016

 

Christmas Open Weekend 21st - 22nd November 2015

As in previous years The French Collection Studio Gallery will be open all weekend

Christmas Shopping Weekend 2015
21st & 22nd November 10am until 4pm

The special early dates of this year’s Project Workshops ‘Christmas Sale’ weekend provide a great opportunity to get those special presents ticked off the list and even order bespoke gifts for that person who has everything! You will be welcomed with a complimentary glass of wine or a hot drink and mince pies. Doors open at 10am on both Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd November and our artists are ready to welcome you and show the marvellous work they create and to talk about the skilled processes involved. 

Glass Blowing demonstrations will be given throughout both days in the glassmaking workshop of experts Mark Taylor and David Hill, who this year will be showing the techniques they use to 
re-create the intricate patterns of 18th Century lead crystal as well as producing a colourful range of beautiful, individually blown crystal tree decorations. The Talos Art Foundry will also be open, with a display showing how bronze sculptures are made and a selection of recent projects under construction. An exhibition of work by artist Nicola Ravenscroft, recently cast at the foundry, will be on display in Studio 12 and will include new work by Talos head chaser, Matt Duke. Resident artist Amy Goodman will also be showing two major new sculptures under construction in her studio: her ‘Cedar of Lebanon’ for Winchester University and a magnificent steel balustrade depicting hunting dogs with pheasants and hares, which Amy is making for a private house in Derbyshire. Sculptor Damian Rochford has a selection of new pieces prepared over the summer. Marek Woznica is excited to be showing his new hare design. There will be an interesting exhibition in the Life Studio show casing some of the local talent.

There will be a vast range of bespoke, original art work on show and plenty of shopping opportunities too – many of the artists offer lessons and demonstrations for groups and a voucher for a day or weekend course can make an original Christmas gift idea for the friend who has everything! 

Entry for our Christmas Shopping weekend is free and there is ample free parking and disabled toilet facilities. Large parties and children under supervision are very welcome. Put the date in your diary now for this popular Open Studios Weekend..

Christmas Open Studios - 
21st and 22nd November 2015.