Fees & Registration:
6 Classes $150;
Individual Classes $35 (subject to change without notice).

Classes begin Jan 3, 2012 and meet every Tuesday evening

Class registration and information:
Pastel Society of America
National Arts Club
15 Gramercy Park South
New York, NY 10003
Phone: 212-533-6931
Fax: 212-353-8140
E-mail: psaoffice@PastelSocietyofAmerica.org
www.PastelSocietyofAmerica.org

Please call beforehand.
Fees & Registration:
6 Classes $150;
Individual Classes $35 (subject to change without notice).

Nearest Transit:
14 St (4, 5, 6)
23 St (4, 6)

Click here for PSA Class Materials List

The workshop will offer a new and challenging approach to plein aire painting and pasteling with a focus on the landscape and architecture of the Dordogne. Whether you are a beginner or advanced artist, my goal is to help you reach a new level of understanding and sophistication in your work.

The workshop is 5 days in total, but spread out over 6 days and designed to give you three days of intense painting followed by a day 'off' for you to paint on your own, or go explore the local villages and sites of interest. This will be followed up by two more days of painting. I shall be present each day to help and guide you in your chosen medium of oil or pastel. To ensure that all members will receive individual attention, the group will be limited to a maximum of 8. There are currently four spaces left, and our deadline is Jan 31 2013.

Information from the host, Chateau de Villars:
Workshop & Accommodation for 7 nights at Chateau de Villars:

For a couple in the same Chateau bedroom, breakfast and dinner included  €2478
For a couple in the same Chateau bedroom, breakfast only €2030

Single occupancy, Chateau bedroom, breakfast & dinner included €1939
Single occupancy, Chateau bedroom, breakfast only €1715

Single occupancy, smaller Chateau bedroom, breakfast & dinner included €1834
Single occupancy, smaller Chateau bedroom, breakfast only €1610

Double occupancy, Summer House bedroom, breakfast & dinner included €2370
Double occupancy, Summer House bedroom, breakfast only €1925

All drinks are in addition. A Picnic lunch is available each day at 
€12, booked 24 hours in advance please.

For any couple where one is not taking the Workshop, ask us for the non-Workship rate.  There’s always plenty to do in and around the Chateau if you are not painting - whether by car or by Chateau bike -if not relaxing at the Chateau pool.
Anyone wishing to share a bedroom suite must come as a couple or with a friend.  We do not arrange someone for you to share a bedroom with. There are five (5) bedrooms in the Chateau (two bedrooms can 
accommodate two people in separate beds). In addition there are three additional bedrooms (should the need arise) in buildings adjoining the Chateau (either in the Summer House, which stands in the Chateau’s park, or in Les Sabots, the stunningly renovated 18th century village house overlooking the Chateau’s fields)

DINING:
Dining at Chateau de Villars is a gourmet French experience not to be missed.  Some nights in the Chateau dining room, some nights on the Chateau terrace, occasionally (weather permitting) in the Chateau gardens.
Dinner is three courses & an optional cheese course.  All produce is freshly harvested from local suppliers, prepared daily by Chateau de Villars gourmet chef & owner Bill Davies and is always gluten free (regular breads and french pastries are always available for those who tolerate gluten).

TRANSPORT:
Please note:  Airfare is NOT included. Airport & train station collection can be arranged for those electing the dinner option.  However, your own rental car is highly recommended for the greatest flexibility.

BOOKING:
Due to the exclusive and limited nature of this special week in France, bookings must be made by January 31, 2013.  Please contact either Janet Cook or the Chateau (chateauvillars@aol.com) directly for your booking form or for further enquiry.  A non-refundable deposit of 1/2 of the tariff is payable at time of booking, with the balance payable 10 weeks before the Workshop.  Payment may be made by Mastercard/Visa or by wire transfer.  In the event of cancellation due to insufficient numbers, a full refund will be given.   In the event of cancellation beyond our control (such the unavailablity of Ms. Cook for any reason), the Workshop will be re-scheduled.

MATERIALS:
A full list of materials will be available soon

CANCELLATION INSURANCE:
Most cancellations occur due to events beyond our control (e.g. broken limb, death in the family, medical problem, insufficient numbers for the workshop). Cancellation insurance is therefore highly recommended. Insurance can often be purchased at the same time you buy your tickets or from a travel agent.

For more information please see
http://www.chateaudevillars.co.uk/our-holidays http://www.chateaudevillars.co.uk/booking/schedule
Please contact Kevin, email: chateauvillars@aol.com

Website and email
http://www.JanetAcook.com
email: janetAcook@aol.com