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To be involved and interested in the world of ‘Art’ as a whole, is a great way to switch off from the daily routine whilst spending a few relaxing hours concentrating on your own artistic creation. There are many paths to choose from and to copy a fresco is just one of them. You may never have considered embarking onto such a venture. Why not give it a chance! It is a unique experience in its own right to produce a fresco. During the course, which lasts 5 days, we will concentrate on copying one of the panels Michelangelo painted in the famous Sistine Chapel. Before the course starts, we will send you a list of works from which you can to choose which particular fresco you would like to copy.

Yes, it is! When you approach the subject in the correct manner, with the right guidance, then it is not only achievable but lots of fun too! Please see comments and pictures attached. Beginners and art novices welcome!

The course will take place either in charming Fontaine de Vaucluse with accommodation in a quaint hotel whereby classes take place next door in a set up studio, or in a privately-owned country inn (4 star) located on the top of a hill which overlooks the Tuscan country site. Accommodation is offered in either single or twin-bedded rooms with private Facilities. In Provence during the 5-day working week, daily breakfast as well as 1 lunch and 2 dinners will be included.In Tuscany, due to the location of your hotel breakfast, lunch and all dinners will be included. The course will take place from Monday to Friday from 09h00 till noon and from 2pm to 5pm. Time is set aside for you to relax, make new friends as well as explore the immediate surroundings of your hotel.

Minimum 10/ Maximum number of students per class: 14.

Yes, material is included. Monique will prepare all the products ahead of the commencement of the course.

Le Boscarecce in Tuscany ( website: leboscarecce.eu). In the heart of Tuscany at Le Boscarecce our home in the Valdelsa hills. Le Boscarecce is situated on top of a hill with panoramic vistas of olive growth gorgeous scenery in every direction. Especially during these days, location is important.  The Villa Boscarecce can be compared to a retreat in serene and magnificent surroundings. Here you can relax, breath in the fresh air, away from the crowd whilst you make new friends and together – in team – you are instructed how to copy a fresco.  Time allowing, you may want to have a dip in the private pool at the end of a wonderful day. Villa Boscarecce is highly recommended by all who have stayed there. It is truly a home away from home.

Fontaine de Vaucluse: HOTEL DU POETE ( WEBSITE HOTELDUPOETE.COM)
Fontaine de Vaucluse, which means “closed valley”, is a charming village and is one of the most visited places in the region of Vaucluse. This is mainly due to its magnificent surroundings and impressive spring which flows out of the 230m high cliff. The source is the most powerful in France and fifth in the world. The 14th century Italian poet Petrarch spent time in the village as he wrote love poetry for his great love Laura, who lived nearby. (he is known to be one of the fathers of the Italian language.