Learn or improve your French language skills in the peace and calm of La Galerie with our French Communications Tutor based in the Lot, who will guide you through at a pace appropriate to your skills and needs. Lessons can be taught on a one to one basis or for small groups. All levels covered.
Basic Holiday French - to make your holiday more enjoyable - learn phrases to help you speak with confidence in the local shops and restaurants etc. and therefore helping you get more out of your holiday in France.
Improve your French - for those who have some knowledge of the language but need to increase their skills perhaps for speaking with builders and estate agents etc. if looking to buy a property in France.
French Conversation for those with a good knowledge of the language but needing a refresher course and so gain confidence to converse in French - during holidays or perhaps while living in France.
Painting Holidays
For our
artistic guests La Galerie offers wonderful painting
holidays
in the beautiful Lot, where guests can enjoy the
right mix of painting and free time to enjoy the
comforts
of La Galerie - a swim in the salt-water swimming
pool - and the
delights
of this unspoilt corner of south-west France.
One of the features of our painting holidays is
that guests can really settle down in one location
and
get to know it. Our stress free, informal support
will see you in inspiring places that make
this region a magnet for artists who love the challenge
of new subjects in unspoilt surroundings. You
will paint and sketch while sightseeing in an area
that
has inspired French artists for centuries.
La Galerie painting holidays are aimed at any one
who enjoys painting or who would like to enjoy
painting, but would never normally have the time
to relax and paint. Our resident tutor will provide
you with inspiration for your paintings and sketches.
To avoid disappointment we suggest that you book your lessons when making your reservation, in order to pre-book the tutor. However it may be possible to arrange lessons once you have arrived at La Galerie. It is possible to have as few or as many lessons as you would like during your stay.
Music Lessons
Have you always wanted to learn a musical instrument but never had the time? Perhaps you are coming to La Galerie for a family break and have a child keen to learn? Our local music tutor offers courses in flute, recorder and piano for beginners of all ages, in English or French. You need have no musical training - an introduction to general music theory can be incorporated.
Courses are tailor-made to your needs, normally in two-hour sessions. Jane offers one-to-one tuition locally in Nuzéjouls, a short drive from La Galerie – and has a full-size electric piano and can provide a student flute for your use throughout the course.
Jane studied at Goldsmith’s College, London, where she gained her music degree.
The cost of each two-hour session is 35€. Please contact Jane Vickers if you have any questions or want to know more: tel / fax: 00 33 (0)5 65 23 82 19 email: jane@dpflutes.fr or we can organize it for you when you reserve your accommodation. |
To avoid disappointment we suggest that you book your lessons when making your reservation, in order to pre-book the tutor. However it may be possible to arrange lessons once you have arrived at La Galerie. Lessons are for 2 hours and it is possible to have as few or as many lessons as you require during your stay.
For a group of 4 artists or more we can put together a package that includes accommodation, breakfasts, buffet lunches when at La Galerie and packed lunches when on location and 4 course evening meals with aperitif, wine and coffee, giving you the chance to experience the specialities of the region. You will also have guidance and tuition from one of our resident tutors each day, with an optional free day if you wish to go sightseeing or explore and enjoy the local markets and vineyards.
Please contact us with your dates and numbers and we will quote you a price.
An outline of the first two days of a group art course:
After group introductions and aims, the tutor will discuss the relevance of composition in creating a picture, all in the relaxing atmosphere of La Galerie. Then create a composition inspired by something in the immediate surroundings. Followed by a field visit in the vicinity of Catus to sketch and paint a new subject.
A field visit to a local French market to sketch and paint the scene. Then back to La Galerie to work on individual projects. Followed by a group workshop on the progress made so far and then to identify each individual’s next aim.
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