Pont-Aven School of Contemporary Art, Brittany: Pont-Aven School of Contemporary Art (PASCA) is a highly acclaimed international fine arts institution situated in the historic artists' colony of Pont-Aven, in Brittany, France. We offer summer intensive courses aimed at nourishing the students´ talent and expression as well as challenging students to experiment with new conceptual and technical approaches.
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The setting offers artists stunning natural beauty, from wide, white sand beaches and dramatic coastal cliffs to rolling green hills marked by ancient stone walls, thatched roofed farmhouses and brilliantly colored flowers. Celtic traditions in music, dance, language and legends, and the French joie de vivre all combine to create an inescapable sense of place.
Courses / Programs:
Advanced Summer School Contemporary Art Sessions based on a variety of subjects such as painting, photography, journaling, printmaking and mixed media.
• Recommended in the book “The 100 Best Worldwide Vacations to Enrich Your Life”, French House Party, based at a chic house on the outskirts of Carcassonne, South-West France offers all-inclusive residential tutored breaks.
• French House Party's 4-day Residential Summer Songwriting course features masterclasses led by one of contemporary music's most acclaimed and productive original musical lyricists – the internationally-successful British singer-songwriter / producer / arranger (and all-round remarkable Maestro!) - Mike Batt LVO.
• We are delighted to offer songwriters-in-residence a unique and exclusive opportunity to spend an extended weekend (Friday-Monday) with the legendary Mike Batt.
Mike's list of hits include the multi-million selling Bright Eyes from the film Watership Down (No. 1 in six countries for Art Garfunkel), A Winter's Tale for David Essex, The Phantom of the Opera title track for Andrew Lloyd-Webber's musical and countless songs for his 'discovery' Katie Melua, for whom he spent a decade composing and producing as her manager.
• French House Party offers the ultimate in customer care and personal attention during our residential courses which are led by superior and award-winning instructors. All classes are conducted in English.
• Situated in the Languedoc-Roussillon region, Carcassonne is only 50 miles from Toulouse International Airport. Ryanair also fly directly to Carcassonne from the UK, Ireland, Belgium, and other European airports.
Testimonial: "The whole weekend was heavenly.”
- Sally McDonald
Altiplano Training offers a unique French summer school for children and adults in Mens in the south east of France. Prefaucon Farm provides a stimulating, and friendly and fun environment which allows you to develop your linguistic ability. After your French lessons you will put what you learn into practice by living and eating with a French family, and learning about the French way of life. Mens is located 40min south of Grenoble and 2 hrs south of Lyon. Here you stay with a local family, discuss life & politics and farming and 'Europe', and enjoy the atmosphere and live music in the cafés. Adults can also take craft courses in pottery, felt-making, watercolour painting, painting furniture, organic cookery, medicinal plants and “green” construction techniques are all possible: all in French! Popular sports and activities include walking, mountain biking, windsurfing & kite surfing, horse riding and paragliding. Courses in these sports are also available.
A 5-day immersion course where you are immersed in French life and culture (7 nights accommodation).
Adults can study the French language with us or help out on the farm, or follow their own activity program.
Children are looked after by their own French language teacher and have their own program of activities and classes with local children, each day, so they learn to use the French language naturally.
Ostroverhy Workshops in Paris and Agay, Cote d'Azur, France offer all year seascape, landscape and portrait lessons to students of all levels of skill. Paint in the presence of a European master in the most inspiring scenery France has to offer. Our workshops are lead by Sergio Ostroverhy, finalist of both BP and PSOA competitions, and explore the secrets of à la prima landscape oil-painting, and classical portrait drawing. We provide a tailor-made service with exceptional tuition, exclusive accommodation and magical painting sites.
In each of our courses Sergio imparts the techniques and experience he has built up over thirty years as a professional artist. By offering a one-to-one approach to tuition, Sergio is able to guide students through the process of creating land- and seascapes in oil, and classical portraits, unlocking their artistic potential.
When students sign up for one of our workshops, we provide all the necessary materials that they need to create works of art, including canvasses, easels paints and brushes; this way our students are able to focus on the process of creation.
Founded and led by the internationally-acclaimed Zodiac Trio, the Zodiac Music Academy & Festival invites teenaged music students and young professionals to spend two weeks of intense musical training and performing in one of the most stunningly beautiful corners of the world: the South of France, Côte d'Azur region (French Riviera). As part of this 2-week intensive summer music immersion camp, students can also take French language classes.
Tucked away in the heights of the French Alps, the Festival makes its home in a historic mountain town of Valdeblore, and boasts an internationally-renowned faculty, acclaimed guest artists and ample performing opportunities throughout the region.
This personalized course offers young musicians the opportunity to explore the French school of music-making via masterclasses with renowned French guest artists, perform for European audiences and be inspired by an international faculty, all in an informal setting.
2-Week Summer Music Immersion Camp for Music Students & Professionals:
- Private Instruction (four 1-hour, individual lessons with the professor of their choice)
- Chamber Music Coaching
- Masterclasses
- Specialized Classes / Clinics / Seminars
- Solo Performance
- Activities & Excursions
- Accommodation & Boarding
- French Language Instruction
Nacel International's French school in Paris offers summer language courses for adults and teens of 16 years of age and up. Located in the heart of Paris in the 13th arrondissement, we offer small classes of 6 to 12 students. We also offer a French homestay program with a local family in their home, or students can choose to stay in a student hostel or 2 star hotel.
Experience the ultimate cosmopolitan way of life or "savoir-vivre" in one of the most glamorous and romantic cities in the world. Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of exquisite cuisine, high fashion and expensive perfumes. Wander the streets of Paris and discover every hint of history, culture, literature and architectural greatness around every corner. Learn French in Paris with Nacel and enjoy a summer of a lifetime.