Events
We have a number of events across the year at Maison Garcin, with our main focus on two courses; a Landscape Painting Retreat and a Decorative Arts & Photography Retreat.
Both courses are taught by distinguished artists and we have included an overview of the courses, and links to the artists own pages below. Course dates will be published at the beginning of the year.
Landscape Painting Retreat
Join renowned artists Marc Dalessio, and Tina Orsolic on a captivating 7-day landscape painting retreat in the heart Gascony.
Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned painter, this retreat, focused en plein air painting, offers a comprehensive journey through various techniques, from finding the perfect subject and dynamic composition to color theory and glazing.
Enjoy personalized instruction, chef-made meals, and the camaraderie of fellow artists in an environment that promises to enrich and inspire your artistic skills.
Decorative Arts and Photography
Nancy Daniell and Marc Millar are experts in their respective fields, and have come together to curate and host a collaborative 5-day retreat of photography and decorative arts in Gascony.
The course will be designed to cater for all; whether you've just picked up a camera for the first time or have your own dark room, are new to a paint brush or a seasoned muralist. This retreat, focused on these two complimentary skills, offers a comprehensive journey through various techniques; from finding the perfect subject and dynamic composition to color theory and light.
Enjoy personalised instruction, chef-made meals, and the camaraderie of fellow artists in an environment that promises to enrich and inspire your artistic skills.