Linda H Matthews Artiste Peintre
Painting Workshops and Holidays with Linda in the
Real South of France
residential and non residential painting tuition from 2 hours to 7 daysPrivate stays for individual and groups of artists can be arranged,
please use contact form to enquire
HOLIDAYS
Linda has been teaching traditional painting and drawing techniques for over twenty years, in the UK privately and for educational bodies, around the world and on Cruise ships. Her main working medium is Oils, but she teaches watercolour, acrylics and drawing skills too
Her studio is now established at home in the wine village of Autignac, Occitanie France where she offers group and individual tuition.
STOP PRESS
Woo Hoo!! From February 2025, Linda is pleased to be able to offer classes from a shared gallery, workshop space in Béziers City Centre
Workshops will be on Thursdays.
With a different theme each month and a different technique each week.
BÉZIERS WORKSHOPS @ 11 Rue Paul Riquet 34500
where possible subjects will be painted "sur le motif"
from life, where possible
Each one Day Workshop will run from 10h-12h.30
and 14h-16h.30
Limited to 6 learners
The cost is 65€ including materials to use on the day.
If you book and pay for 3 workshops your 4th one is free (not transferable)
Only payment in full reserves a place
MARCH - THEME NATURE MORTE ( STILL LIFE )
13 - Drawing pencil and Charcoal
20 - Watercolour
27 - Acrylics or Oil
APRIL - THEME. INTRODUCTION TO LANDSCAPES
photographs will be used this month
3 - Drawing tonal values in pencil and ink
10 - Buildings in Watercolour
17 - Rural landscape in watercolour
24 - Sketching live, to paint in the studio Acrylic or Oil
MAY. THEME , PORTRAITS with model
8 - Pencil and charcoal drawing proportions
15 - quick sketches pencil, ink and pastel
22 - Watercolour
29 - Acrylic and oil
where possible subjects will be painted "sur le motif"
from life, where possible
Each one Day Workshop will run from 10h-12h.30
and 14h-16h.30
Limited to 6 learners
The cost is 65€ including materials to use on the day.
If you book and pay for 3 workshops your 4th one is free (not transferable)
Only payment in full reserves a place
MARCH - THEME NATURE MORTE ( STILL LIFE )
13 - Drawing pencil and Charcoal
20 - Watercolour
27 - Acrylics or Oil
APRIL - THEME. INTRODUCTION TO LANDSCAPES
photographs will be used this month
3 - Drawing tonal values in pencil and ink
10 - Buildings in Watercolour
17 - Rural landscape in watercolour
24 - Sketching live, to paint in the studio Acrylic or Oil
MAY. THEME , PORTRAITS with model
8 - Pencil and charcoal drawing proportions
15 - quick sketches pencil, ink and pastel
22 - Watercolour
29 - Acrylic and oil
please read full terms and conditions before booking
HOLIDAYS
Painting en Plein Air in
"The Real South of France"
I am looking forward to welcoming you to La Liberté.
Immersing yourself in an artist life in our wine village of Autignac
in 2025
DATES:
11-18 May
20 - 27 July
2 -9 November
All abilities and media welcome
6 painters only
other dates available for
private group or individual stays
"The Real South of France"
I am looking forward to welcoming you to La Liberté.
Immersing yourself in an artist life in our wine village of Autignac
in 2025
DATES:
11-18 May
20 - 27 July
2 -9 November
All abilities and media welcome
6 painters only
other dates available for
private group or individual stays
Each day will a different inspiring venue,
including demonstrations as a group and one to one tuition.
All experience levels welcome Linda does not believe in dictating how you paint, but will give you the foundation techniques you can adapt to develop your work and find your own confidence in paint
There are 6 painting places only
There are 6 painting places only
Price:
600€. non residential painters
700€. non painting partners ( extra costs if daily transport used)
INCLUDED:
Transfers to and from Bèziers airport or Rail Station
Tuition - 6 DAYS up to 5 hours a day
Bed and Breakfast - 7 nights
7 Evening Meals - catered or restaurant
Use of easels, seats, drawing boards and water pots
NOT INCLUDED:
Transport to and from France
Lunches
Painting Materials - can be arranged at extra cost
Insurance - medical or cancellation
Transfer to or from other arrival or departure points
Activities for non painters
Private Painting Retreats for up to 6 People
What CAN be included: please use contact form for a quote
Transfers to and from Béziers airport
Tuition
Bed and Breakfast
Evening Meals - catered or restaurant
Use of easels, seats, drawing boards and water pots
Not Included:
Transport to and from France
Lunches
Painting Materials -
Insurance - medical or cancellation
Transfer to or from other arrival or departure points
Activities for non painters
PRIVATE PAINTING AND DRAWING TUITION
Non Residential FEES: including materials
Minimum 2 Hours: 65€ per person
1 Day: 130€ per person. (up to 5 hrs tuition/painting)
2 Days: 200€ per person
20% Discount for groups of 4 - 6 people -
on the same booking, using the same media
To book please use contact form to make an initial enquiry
What CAN be included: please use contact form for a quote
Transfers to and from Béziers airport
Tuition
Bed and Breakfast
Evening Meals - catered or restaurant
Use of easels, seats, drawing boards and water pots
Not Included:
Transport to and from France
Lunches
Painting Materials -
Insurance - medical or cancellation
Transfer to or from other arrival or departure points
Activities for non painters
PRIVATE PAINTING AND DRAWING TUITION
Non Residential FEES: including materials
Minimum 2 Hours: 65€ per person
1 Day: 130€ per person. (up to 5 hrs tuition/painting)
2 Days: 200€ per person
20% Discount for groups of 4 - 6 people -
on the same booking, using the same media
To book please use contact form to make an initial enquiry
Le pont vieux Béziers
Art makes everything possible
please read full terms and conditions before booking
BOOKING FORM to be completed by all participantsPayment can be by card or bank transfer
I look forward to meeting you. Linda please read full terms and conditions before booking
BOOKING FORM to be completed by all participants
Payment can be by card or bank transfer