Greg Allen has developed a considerable reputation as one of Australia’s finest water colourists, as well as one of the country’s finest teachers. He is deeply committed to stimulating the student to achieve proficient and worthwhile outcomes with key lectures on subject identification and the importance of planning and design. He is an outstanding teacher, who is in much demand, so please register early to avoid disappointment.
VIEW ITINERARYDAY 1 Tuesday 23 May, 2023
Paris
Workshop members will be met at Paris Charles De
Gaulle airport at 2.00pm and transferred by coach
to a centrally located workshop hotel in Paris. Paris
has the reputation of being the most beautiful
and romantic of all cities, brimming with historic
associations and remaining vastly influential in the
realms of culture, art, fashion, food and design. After
a welcome drinks party the group will enjoy an
included welcome dinner.
DAY 2 Wednesday 24 May, 2023
Paris
Our first day of painting in Paris with Greg Allen. We
will travel to Trocadero, which has the best view
of the Eiffel Tower from the opposite side of the
river Seine for a full day of painting. Greg will paint
a demonstration and assist workshop members
individually. Valuable critique sessions will be held
every few days. In the evening, we will depart on
our “Paris by night tour”. The tour will drive past
the famous floodlit monuments of Paris such as
the Louvre, Pont Neuf, Notre-Dame, Hôtel de Ville,
Champs-Elysées and the Eiffel tower.
DAY 3 Thursday 25 May, 2023
Paris
Today we will travel by train and visit the Musee
D’Orsay. It is housed in the former Gare d’Orsay, an
impressive Beaux-Arts railway station built between 1898 and 1900. The museum holds mainly French
art dating from 1848 to 1915, including paintings,
sculptures, furniture, and photography. It is
probably best known for its extensive collection of
impressionist and post-impressionist masterpieces
(the largest in the world) by such painters such as
Monet, Manet, Degas, Renoir, Cézanne, Seurat, Sisley,
Gauguin and Van Gogh. Greg will guide the group
through the museum then there will be free time to
explore the museum on your own.
DAY 4 Friday 26 May, 2023
Paris
Today Greg will lead the group to a good painting
location beside the Siene with a view of Notre
Dame and carry out a demonstration. Later Greg
will assist individual group members with their own
work. There are many subjects to paint and much to
be enjoyed in the colourful street cafes, restaurants
and shops.
DAY 5 Saturday 27 May, 2023
Paris
Today we will travel to Monmartre and paint in the
cobbled streets of one of the most historic and
interesting neighborhoods in Paris. A highlight will
be to see the Basilica of Sacre-Coeur, which sits on
the crest of the hill and has wonderful views of Paris.
You will enjoy a full day of painting and relaxation
under Greg’s helpful eye.
DAY 6 Sunday 28 May, 2023
Paris
A full day of painting in Paris with Greg Allen.
Greg will paint a demonstration and assist workshop
members individually.
DAY 7 Monday 29 May, 2023
Honfleur
Today we travel by coach to Giverny on the river
Seine where we will visit Claude Monet’s famous
garden and house. Monets house and gardens were
a source of inspiration and became his life’s work.
There he created in nature the motifs that became
his obsession transporting the water lilies, boats and
bridges of this garden onto his canvases. We will
then continue onto Honfluer. Honfleur’s beauty has
long attracted artists, with works of art to be found
in the town’s many museums and galleries. Honfleur
takes particular pride in its Impressionist roots –
Claude Monet’s mentor Eugène Boudin was born in
the town, and Monet and his contemporaries would
often set up their easels at the Ferme Saint-Siméon
on the hill above Honfleur, to capture the beautiful
light of the Seine estuary. This evening there will be
an included dinner.
DAY 8 Tuesday 30 May, 2023
Honfleur
This morning we will have a guided walking tour of
this fascinating town. We will visit the astonishing
double-roofed Sainte-Catherine church dates back
to the 15th century and the Le Vieux Bassin with its narrow and tall house. In the afternoon, Greg will
commence the painting program in Honfleur with a
demonstration followed by individual teaching.
DAY 9 Wednesday 31 May, 2023
Honfleur
A full day of painting and exploring in Honfleur.
DAY 10: Thursday 1 June, 2023
Honfleur
Today we travel to the town of Rouen for a full day of
painting. Rouen, situated on the banks of the River
Seine, is Normandy’s vibrant, historic and cultural
capital. Monet painted more than thirty views of
Rouen Cathedral in 1892–93, moving from one
canvas to another as each day progressed.
DAY 11 Friday 2 June, 2023
Honfleur
A full day of painting in Honfleur with Greg Allen.
Greg will paint a demonstration and assist workshop
members individually.
DAY 12 Saturday 3 June, 2023
Honfleur
Our final day of painting in Honfleur. Greg will paint
a demonstration and then assist tour members
individually with their work. In the afternoon there will be a final critique session followed by farewell
drinks and an included dinner.
DAY 13 Sunday 4 June, 2023
Departure
Time to say farewell. After breakfast, you will be
transferred to Paris (CDG) airport for flights departing
after 2.00pm.
| TWIN FARE PER PERSON | SINGLE FARE |
|---|---|
| AU$5,195 | AU$6,990 |
| US$3,650 | US$4,945 |
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