Art Courses

Creative Space offers the perfect venue for groups of like-minded people to get together & create. Our studio provides an inspirational environment in which to paint, present work or simply chat. The space uses natural lighting & opens out onto a shaded wooden deck where you can relax in the hammocks or take a dip in the outdoor pool (season permitting). Accommodation is two cottage style gîtes in beautiful stone buildings nestled in a small peaceful hamlet overlooking the village. We offer full board for between 4 & 7 people. There is also a wealth of outdoor activities available for non-painting members (reduced rate applies).

Painting courses are run by Colin Baxter who is a practising artist & has many years experience in teaching art at all levels. The art course comprises tuition, outdoor trips & workshops with some free time to explore the area. Trips include historical sites of interest such as Avignon, the Pont du Gard, Nimes & Arles. Our all inclusive full board art course is £850 per person per week sharing/ £950 own room. This includes all meals & drinks, 2 restaurant meals, tuition, all art materials, day trip transport & airport transfers (based on Nimes but others available). Group bookings run from September through to June. For further details contact us at creativespace@colin-baxter.net

Colin is a practising artist and you would be welcome to look around his studio and view his work. A selection of his work can be seen on his site www.colin-baxter.net

Places to visit include the famous Ardèche Gorge and the spectacular Pont d'Arc. The area is famous for canoeing, kayaking & swimming activities. Nearby are the charming local market towns of Les Vans, Barjac & St. Ambroix. Leading directly from the gîtes are numerous walks through the pine & chestnut forests. Sites of interest include the chapel at St. Sebastien with its panoramic views, the ancient burial sites of the 'Dolmens' & the 'Lavoirs' (restored laundry houses). As we are located in southern Ardèche we enjoy a mild Mediterranean climate making it attractive to visit all year round.

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Original paintings for sale check out Colin Baxter website