FRENCH ART SCHOOL 2027
WITH JACQUELINE COATES & THE BLOOMS IMPRESSIONIST WORKSHOP
French Art School May 3-13 now sold out
Friday June 18- Monday June 28, 2027
Arrive to early summer in France and enjoy the inspiration of abundant gardens and flowers
NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE NECESSARY
For Bonus time in Paris with Jacqueline, pls arrive to Paris by Wednesday June 16, 2027 for a PRE-TOUR day on Thursday June 17, 2027
Paint in the heart of country France!
Open yourself to beauty and art, and learning how to paint your own stunning masterpieces using my Blooms Impressionistic Painting Techniques – in one of the most naturally beautiful parts of France, whilst living like a French person in a charming peaceful hamlet and in authentic French country villas. (own room and shared bathrooms).
What we paint will depend on what is available seasonally and we create our painting schedule afresh for every French Art School.
There is always plenty of inspiration to choose from to paint up.
Either follow the demonstrations and subject matter shown as your lessons or use it as inspiration to paint your own choices
Enjoy the spring floral season in France, known for it’s Roses, Peonies, Tulips and Lilacs as well as stunning product to paint from the markets. Dive into divine creativity and the enjoyment art brings.
Best of all, you’ll be taught everything you will need to know to paint beautiful paintings using a range of tools.
Being a painting school, it is a painting intensive but you can do as little or as much as you like.
Paint alongside me, Jacqueline Coates, in my private art atelier, the Ballroom Studio at L’Hirondelle. Lots of painting demos to teach and inspire. Lots of support is offered on your own paintings.
My characterful charming French villa, once a popular auberge, is now loved by students who come from all over to experience my French Art School since 2016. Many have been back for the 3rd time.
I cannot wait to fill the studio with our paintings inspired by the French Impressionists and my contemporary Blooms freestyle techniques for luscious colourful painting results of flowers, produce, gardens, interiors and landscapes.There is the option to do some en plein air painting in the charming hamlet of La Foret du Temple, weather permitting. Enjoy local walks in a bucolic landscape with ancient oak trees, and gentle Charolais cows, sometimes seen being herded to fresh pastures through the village.
Retreat to your own room in a beautifully restored stone villa — your quiet sanctuary after each day’s painting.
Mornings start slow: fresh fruits, yoghurts, warm croissants, crunchy pain de campagne, French butter, eggs, proper coffee, and the camaraderie of your fellow students before we meet in the studio.
Our painting day finishes with a glass of bubbles or an aperitif.
Evenings are for lingering — French classics, Italian favourites and international dishes built around the season’s best produce, accompanied by French wines, and conversation with lovely like-minded souls. This isn’t just where you stay. It’s where you e-x-h-a-l-e.
Trade your brushes for a day and fall in love with the Berry countryside.
Wander sun-warmed local markets and treasure-filled brocantes, hunting for the perfect curio to bring home. Lose yourself in the secret, tumbling gardens, secret rooms and mazes of the Priory d’Orsan — a Renaissance fantasy in bloom.
Step into the hush of the ancient Abbaye de Noirlac, where a soft carpet of irises unfurls within eight-centuries-old cloisters, sunlight falling through stone arches onto silvered stone.
Fall utterly under the spell of provincial France when you experience a moment of stillness and beauty in such beautiful and inspiring surrounds. These are memories you’ll carry home long after the paint has dried.
Our cook prepares our delicious meals while we paint. Enjoy being nurtured!
Early summer is a great time for produce and flowers, ideal for our painting sessions.
Wander the local markets to gather produce for our own still life compositions — a chance to paint from life while learning French Impressionist techniques for building colour.
Think sculptural artichokes with their soft violet-green layers, faience bowls spilling over with sun-ripened oranges, glossy aubergines, and figs split open to reveal their jewel-toned centres.
Crystal dishes on stands hold luscious cherries glowing with purples and crimson, a boulangerie tart and a vintage linen cloth become a still life — all of these are a study in colour, light and shadow, reflecting the Bonnardesque love of the French home and interior, painted the way the Impressionists themselves so loved to capture the everyday.
We paint from life and from my French Blooms and French Art School photo reference collection, and from compositions we will create together, including florals featuring peonies, poppies, irises, roses and the hydrangeas of the Limousin.
ENJOY MY 6 STUNNING BONUSES EXCLUSIVE TO FRENCH ART SCHOOL
WORTH A TOTAL OF $2,330!
Quite apart from a satisfying 7 days of painting, a full day of local touring, a relaxing half day to transfer from Paris and arrive to a welcome evening, your own room, French chef who cooks for us, idyllic inspirational location and country walks, the collection of paintings you will paint and more, I’ve added these amazing bonuses which adds up to $2,230
Remember there are a maximum of 7 places available. So if you don’t want to miss out, hit up the booking button below and bag your place!
Join me for an unforgettable art immersion!
Friday June 18- Monday June 28, 2027
START AND FINISH IN PARIS, ALL TRANSFERS TO AND FROM FRENCH ART SCHOOL INCLUDED
Imagine finally setting aside time for yourself to embrace your creative ambitions in the inspiring landscape of rural France near where Claude Monet painted his first series of paintings. Whether you’re a seasoned artist looking to rekindle your passion or someone who rarely picks up a brush, this art immersion offers the chance to develop painting fluency. Create and complete paintings reflecting your personal vision, whilst mastering techniques. Tackle a diverse range of subject matter with confidence. Unlock your unique artistic voice. Paint with a new independence empowered by new skills.
BONUS 1
BONUS FRENCH ART SCHOOL ONLINE LESSONS PACK VALUED AT $1297 YOURS FOR FREE TO ENJOY AFTER YOUR TOUR
for 12 months access.
Enjoy 10 quick and easy French Impressionist inspired guided video painting sequences recorded at French Art School!
Create a collection from home as a follow up to your French Art School training.
Paint peonies, roses, a bouquet, a lavender field, haybales, and more.
BONUS 2
Set of French Art School painting reference of 100 stunning photos worth $497
BONUS 3
Remind yourself of being at French Art School, and my painting demo inspirations with a selection of inspiring videos extracted from demo sessions, to get back into the swing of painting from home with the freestyle and impressionist techniques. This is a great way to continue to free up your painting & continue to produce. Value $300
BONUS 4
Your own French Art School apron designed especially by me, yours to keep, with cute cross over back straps and handy pockets, only available from attending French Art School.
You can’t get hold of one unless you are a student of French Art School from 2022 onwards. Limited edition!
They are in pale aqua, in a comfortable canvas cotton, have deep pockets in the front, cross over back with straps, a ring to hold your painting rag, and beautiful embroidery for French Art School with a pink peony. They look and feel great on everyone. One size fits all! Value $89 – yours as a bonus!
BONUS 5
OPTIONAL BONUS TOUR TIME
Optional: Allow me to share my painting inspiration.
Get yourself to Paris on Monday 25th May, 2026 ready for the optional bonus day Tuesday 26th May, 2026 for a day in Giverny with our own private drivers visiting Monet’s Garden, the American Impressionist Museum, and enjoying lunch at the same café restaurant where the Impressionists used to gather for lunch and aperitifs. Stroll through the delightful Giverny village before heading back to Paris with our private drivers in the afternoon.
Enjoy a little break before we head out for dinner at a fabulous restaurant. On the way we will walk through the Square Louvois and enjoy the fabulous fountain before being seated at our stylish restaurant in the Gallery Vivienne a short walk from our hotel.
This time is optional but great for painting inspiration. Clients can book their hotel direct at own expense, and restaurant, touring costs, entries and meals in the pre tour time are at own expense.
Next morning on the day we leave for French Art School we also have enjoyable free time available before we take the train to French Art School in the heart of Nouvelle Aquitaine, which is country France.
I can recommend a charming Parisian hotel where it’s easy to meet up, located in the first arrondissement of Paris.
Not included in your tour dates of the tour, however I am happy to give some of my time for free and organise the Monet day for whoever would like to attend.
I’m happy to give you my time and recommend a great hotel making meet up easy.
BONUS 6
Your own set of studio brushes yours to keep worth $121
These are my favourite brushes to use for all stages of the painting suitable for the painting we are doing in the Studio. Take them home to continue your painting journey with!
Total of French Art School bonuses $3753
Yours at no charge when you book and pay in full and participate in French Art School 2027
$10,500 per person
Friday June 18- Monday June 28, 2027
START AND FINISH IN PARIS, ALL TRANSFERS TO AND FROM FRENCH ART SCHOOL INCLUDED
10 nights and a total of 10 days, including a relaxing transfer from Paris to La Foret du Temple on Day 1 and our welcome dinner, (and the option of bonus time in Paris before we start the tour. ) plus you travel morning to Paris by driver and train to arrive to Gare D’Austerlitz in Paris. Our chauffeur takes the group to meet the train to Paris morning of Monday June 28, 2027, usually leaving Chateauroux at 8.12am to arrive 10.22am in Paris at Gare d’Austerlitz train station to make your own next travel plans from Paris at the end of the tour. Exact train times to be confirmed a little closer to the time. For connecting flights please make sure you leave those till either the following day or very late evening in case of changes from SNCF to train schedules,
Save $300 with our EARLY BIRD SPECIAL; Book before Sept 15, 2026 This amount will be deducted from your tour cost providing you have paid your deposit Prior to September 15, 2026.
LIMITED TO MAXIMUM 7 STUDENT PLACES
Learn Colour mixing, mark making, paint handling, and how to take your paintings to a whole new level inspired by French Impressionism and Blooms Freestyle techniques.
Learn Acrylic and Learn Oils!
Learn how to handle paint with my BLOOMS FRANCE IMPRESSIONIST Paint Brush License
Create a series of Portable canvases to post home or carry home.
What’s included?
- Inc 8 full days and 9 nights accommodation in 1860’s renovated stone French villas
- own room and shared bathrooms
- catering breakfasts, refreshments, lunches and dinners, most prepared by our French chef or sourced locally
- Aperitifs and wine with evening meal
- Travel to and from French Art School at La Foret du Temple by train and our private chauffeur – total 3 hours of travel
- Enjoy a day of touring in the Creuse and the Indre regions with Jacqueline and the private chauffeur with all entries covered
- Full set of brushes and tools you will need supplied as a gift worth $100
- All of your canvases and paints are supplied
- Bonus set of 10 French School painting lessons online to do after your tour (1 year subscription included)
- Canvases, paints and provision of easel and any other materials we may need
- Tuition, guidance and demos with Jacqueline Coates throughout
- Ballroom studio access and provision of easels
- Floral photography session
En plein air painting sessions - Photography session with you and your stunning paintings (please bring your smart phone or camera)
- Deepen your knowledge and painting confidence. Loosen up and become fluid and productive
- Get your Blooms France Impressionist Paint Brush Licence
- Learn Oils and learn Acrylics and how to make a painting from scratch
- We usually complete 6 paintings
- Local walks in and around our picturesque hamlet
- Packing materials supplied for your paintings to travel ( we won’t have time to post them during Blooms France but you can do that from Paris in your own time or simply carry them with you when you fly)
Plus your 3 AWESOME BONUSES VALUED AT $2,230
$10,500 per person
Friday June 18 - Monday June 28 2027
START AND FINISH IN PARIS, ALL TRANSFERS TO AND FROM FRENCH ART SCHOOL INCLUDED
10 nights and a total of 10 days, including a relaxing transfer from Paris to La Foret du Temple on Day 1 and our welcome dinner, (and the option of bonus time in Paris before we start the tour. ) plus you travel morning to Paris by driver and train to arrive to Gare D’Austerlitz in Paris. plus you travel morning to Paris by driver and train to arrive to Gare D’Austerlitz in Paris. Our chauffeur takes the group to meet the train to Paris morning of Monday June 28, 2027, usually leaving Chateauroux at 8.12am to arrive 10.22am in Paris at Gare d’Austerlitz train station to make your own next travel plans from Paris at the end of the tour. Exact train times to be confirmed a little closer to the time. For connecting flights please make sure you leave those till either the following day or very late evening in case of changes from SNCF to train schedules,
A Note About Dietary Needs
At Blooms Painting Workshop lunches are supplied and at French art school, lunches and many dinners are supplied. Whilst we are able to cater for dairy free, vegetarian and the gluten-free, we are unable to meet the needs of celiacs, FOD-MAP, those allergic to nuts or to those where certain foods may cause medical conditions. If you have for a strong preference for no mushrooms, bacon or ham, capsicum or beans we can most likely assist you. Thank you in advance for your understanding.
Deposit of $2,000 required at time of booking to reserve your place.
Balance due in payment schedule prior to 22nd MARCH 2023
FAQ'S
What spending money will I need?
We will visit a fab Brocante and you may want a memento to take home such as vintage French linen or a porcelain jug. Last time I bought a stunning pair of metal pheasants for about $80 that are now on the mantelpiece. Allow $30-$100 if that sounds like you! We also visit the food market and a stunning carton and tapestry museum at Aubusson. All your entries are paid.
Where is the workshop held?
The workshop is held at La Foret du Temple in the Creuse region of the Limousin. It’s about 3 hours from Paris by the time you take the train for two hours, and a further 40 minute drive with our chauffeur who will collect us from the train station at Chateauroux to take us to the very pretty La Foret du Temple.
What’s the area like?
It’s a peaceful rural area of undulating hills and forested areas of oak, hazelnuts and chestnuts. There are lots of charming walks to take locally and you will have time to relax as well. The fields are bordered by hedge rows. There are the creamy Charolais cows and the honey tan coloured Limousin cattle. Locally there are wild deer, hedgehogs, falcons, owls, squirrels, and more and the local buildings are made from stone and oak, most with typical French shutters, barns and adjoining fields. There are lots of wildflowers and wild growing produce.
What is the accommodation like?
The two villas where the clients stay are L’Hirondelle and La Tonnellerie. Both are two storey stone homes, typically French with shutters, each with a cellar as well. THe properties have been renovated. Both properties are nearby each other so a short walk. Both are filled with art, have comfy beds and fireplaces. They were built around 1860 but have been updated and renovated.
Each student will have their own bedroom and bathrooms are shared.
Typically, French Art School students create 6 good sized paintings and learn to paint productively, and independently with confidence
I have renovated the accommodations to suit the needs of my students who like character AND comfort!
The houses were built in the time of French impressionism. The well at L’hirondelle is inscribed with 1868.
Both houses are filled with art and inspiration.
Will I get time off?
Knowing my students they like to paint as much as possible. Knowing my students I know they also need rest time! So, I have built in some rest time, walks in the charming hamlet, lounge time and enjoy our meal times, plus a relaxing day tour. The work we do is very freed up and not intensely detailed so it’s productive and fun. We take the time to enjoy good meals. I encourage free time for walks or lazing with a good art book from my art library.
If you want to slow your pace and take time out, that’s fine because you still have your bonus 10 online art lessons to do when you get home.
Many students come along alone meeting other students and making great friends. There is lots of time for chatting and getting to know each other. I often have students from the USA, CANADA, SPAIN, GERMANY AND THE UK as well as AUSTRALIA and NEW ZEALAND.
How can I keep in contact with home?
How do I get back to Paris?
The chauffeur will collect everyone at the same time in the minibus and take us to Chateauroux to meet our approx. 8.15am train to Paris arriving approx. 10.22am at Gare D’Austerlitz, Paris.
From there you’ll make your own arrangements according to your plans. The chauffeur will collect everyone at the same time in the minibus and take us to Chateauroux to meet our approx. 8.15am train to Paris arriving approx. 10.22am at Gare D’Austerlitz, Paris.
From there you’ll make your own arrangements according to your plans. Train times to be confirmed closer to the time.
I can recommend my fave Paris hotel that all my students have loved. There’s lots to do and see in Paris if you want more time in Paris.
To get to the airport Charles de Gaulle its about 45 minutes by taxi from the train station but it can take half an hour or more to get a taxi if there is a Q and you will have to allow extra time for traffic jams.
$10,500 per person
Friday June 18 - Monday June 28 2027
START AND FINISH IN PARIS, ALL TRANSFERS TO AND FROM FRENCH ART SCHOOL INCLUDED
Deposit of $2,000 required at time of booking to reserve your place.
Balance due in payment schedule prior to 22 MARCH, 2023
NO NEED TO MISS OUT ON ANY LEARNING
All participants enjoy access to the BONUS 10 lessons pack to do after the tour to continue with the inspiration.If you missed a day or a few days for any reason you will still have be able to enjoy thoroughly prepared and presented with videos and full colour stills French Art School painting lessons.
FULL TRAVEL INSURANCE RECOMMENDED TO COVER ANY OUT OF POCKET EXPENSES IF YOU GET COVID
You will need to cover your own medical costs for any medicine from the pharmacy or doctor for helpful items such as cold and flu caps, throat gargle or throat spray and Panadol or whatever you regard as useful which you could bring with you as a precaution, PCR test or tests ( approx 40 euros each),train transfers different to the tour trains booked for you, and local transport outside of the tour offer to get supplies and manage any aspects that you may or may not need if we require a driver to assist, medicine and/or additional catering for days after the tour if you require it- likely to be minimal costs which can be receipted so you can claim on your insurance if appropriate.
In the event of emergency, we will call a pompier, who in France is a fire brigade unit however they operate as the ambulance service. You will need your travel insurance details available for paperwork.
DEPOSIT
Deposit is only refundable up to 48 hours after receipt of the tour terms and conditions.
Full payment is required 90 days prior to the tour start date. You can cancel up to 90 days before the start of the tour but the deposit will be forfeited.
No cancellation within 90 days of tour start date.
It's wonderful to get back into travel and we can do it if we plan to do it safely and have a plan in place that offers you support and value.
Any questions please email jacquelinecoates1@gmail.com
$10,500 per person
Friday June 18 - Monday June 28 2027
START AND FINISH IN PARIS, ALL TRANSFERS TO AND FROM FRENCH ART SCHOOL INCLUDED
10 nights and a total of 10 days, including a relaxing transfer from Paris to La Foret du Temple on Day 1 and our welcome dinner, (and the option of bonus time in Paris before we start the tour. ) plus you travel morning to Paris by driver and train to arrive to Gare D’Austerlitz in Paris. Our chauffeur takes the group to meet the train to Paris morning of Monday June 28, 2027, usually leaving Chateauroux at 8.12am to arrive 10.22am in Paris at Gare d’Austerlitz train station to make your own next travel plans from Paris at the end of the tour. Exact train times to be confirmed a little closer to the time. For connecting flights please make sure you leave those till either the following day or very late evening in case of changes from SNCF to train schedules,
Deposit of $2,000 required at time of booking to reserve your place.
Balance due in payment schedule prior to 22nd MARCH, 2023