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Come with us for an enchanting week in the South of France where Vincent Van Gogh and Paul Cézanne painted so many of their masterpieces.
Van Gogh and Cézanne called Provence their home. They were captivated by the light very special that is found there, and they spent their careers painting it in their own way. In doing so, these artists broke new ground for all of us that have come after them. By pushing artistic boundaries they gave the world the gift of seeing the world in a new way.
We have those that are daily painters and those that are very new to painting.
Experience has shown us that as we work side by side with others that the adventure becomes very rich for all involved.
I don’t know what you’re expecting… but… Tali is wonderful. It was an uplifting experience. Which included everything from everything. Tours to meet other local artists, very special, staying in nature, a great group, and for me, it was a journey into myself. I had fun. I am considering traveling with her to another retreat. She had another teacher with her named Royce. He’s pretty awesome too. Attentive to group needs, with requests. And the hotel was perfect and pleasant. In short – pamper yourself – a truly memorable experience.
It’s an opportunity to meet creative worlds, you’ll see people there who have been painting for many years and will probably reach very impressive “results”… this happened to me too… frustrating, I admit, but why miss an opportunity to celebrate art in a way that you wouldn’t do it alone… you probably can continue the work you do there when you return… I have no interest in marketing, but I highly recommend it. Travel with an open and curious mind.
Amira Amity – Israel
“First of all-I want to thank Tali and Royce for an unforgettable week. As an instructor myself- I know that the personality of the instructors is one of the most important contributors to the success of a workshop. Tali and Royce I love you!!!!
You are such a beautiful, gentle, modest, and human person. That is besides your talent and passion’ curiosity and experimental and open mind which are vital in my eyes. Thank you so so much!!
–Ilana from Israel
“I am part of a Vincent VanGogh group on Facebook called VanGogh Inspires. Back in February of this year, I read about the Artist’s Table retreat the day after I saw the film Eternity’s Gate on this Facebook group. I immediately contacted Royce and Tali to see if they would let someone who was not an artist accompany them on their trip to Provence to walk in the footsteps of Van Gogh and Cezanne. They welcomed me with open arms. I had such a fabulous time on this trip. Not only did they take me to magical places, they also inspired me to create a few paintings of my own. I had a great time. They also prepared home-cooked meals that were works of art themselves. I highly recommend a retreat with Royce and Tali for creating art and memories that will last a lifetime.”
–Annie from Chicago
Tali and Shay,
Thank you for a great week, I came back with a wealth of experiences and tips that only increase the desire to sit down and realize my passion to paint.
You were wonderful and attentive to every one of the group, already waiting for the next meeting, Thank you againsee you soon
Lily Cohen Jerusalem
This Van Gogh and Cézanne in Provence retreat from 26 May to -2 June 2024.
Registration after 15 April 2024 will require the total balance to be paid at the time of reservation to secure your spot in this retreat. To see what is included, just keep scrolling down.
Full Price:
$3100.00 / €3100,00
Early bird price until 15 December 2023
$2950.00 / €2950,00
(Non-artist partner or spouse sharing a room including meals but no traveling), $2100.00 / €2100,00)
Deposit:
$500.00 / €500,00
Can you imagine a week with no worries? All the time you need to draw and paint in the most inspiring places, with good company that speaks your artistic language, and no care for where you will sleep or eat. Give yourself this present, it will, believe it or not, change your life, and jump-start your creativity!
Vincent Van Gogh sites:
- Yellow House location
- Starry Night Over the Rhone site
- Café Terrace at Night site
- Hospital in Arles
- City Garden
- Langlois Bridge
- Van Gogh Foundation Museum
- Saint Paul Mausole (Asylum) in St. Remy
- Les Alyscamps
Paul Cézanne sites:
- Atelier de Cézanne in Aix-en-Provence
- Montagne Sainte-Victoire
- Musée Granet
- Various views of the landscape
- A week in Provence on 26 May -2 June 2024
- 7 nights in the Best Western Hotel Atrium, Arles, France
- 7 Breakfasts in the hotel
- Lunches daily on location
- 7 Dinners
- Drawing Safari workshop
- All Vincent Van Gogh’s sites in Arles and st. Remy
- Entrance to St. Paul’s Mausole (asylum) in St. Remy
- Visit the Market Day in St. Remy (It’s a good one.)
- Entrance to Paul Cézanne’s atelier
- Painting Montagne Sainte-Victoire
- ArtisTTable goodie bag with a sketchbook,
- Instruction & artistic guidance by Tali Farchi & Shay Avivi
- Field easels and drawing boards, stools, and water containers.
- Demonstrations in acrylic and fast sketching
- Daily Show & Tell
- Transportation to and from Avignon TGV train station to the hotel
- Transportation to and from Marseille to the hotel
- Transportation to all locations we will visit and paint.
- A week you will never forget!
What’s not included:
- Airfare
- Health/Travel insurance
- Alcohol
- Your own art materials
Daily Schedule*:
8:00 – 9:00 Breakfast in the hotel
9:00-9:30 gathering for the day briefing
9:30 Getting in the car to the painting location
On location
13:00 -14:30
Lunch
14:30- 17:00 Continue with our art activity
17:00- 17:30 gathering ourselves together, before driving back to Arles to the Hotel.
19:00: Dinner
20:00 Art Talk or Free time
*Schedule subject to change due to weather or different travel times.
“A retreat in every sense of the word. A real getaway from it all. My very first retreat with a bunch of incredible people from all over the globe; and what an exuberant experience it was — just soaking in the atmosphere of the countryside that a city dweller like me needed, but most of all, doing what I love best!“
–Belinda from Singapore
“It was an awesome week that I spent on the Beaver Island during August 2016 with Tali & Royce and a bunch of other lovely folks!! An experience I won’t forget for a lifetime. There was lot of learning and sharing during the retreat, something that I have not done before. This is a great concept by Tali & Royce and they are awesome guys with lot of innovative ideas and concepts. Am already looking forward to the next retreat!!!“
–Ravi from Bangalore, India
“I remember the week in Olst with you… every day.”
–Ana from Andorra
We will be staying in the Best Western Hotel Atrium right in Arles. We will be close to the city center and the sites we will want to see and work at in town will be walkable.
The ArtisTTable is operated by two artists, Royce Deans, from Michigan, USA, and Tali Farchi, from the Netherlands.
Since this year Royce stepped away from the ArtisTTable and a new force came from the other side of the ocean. An excellent Plein Air Artist and instructor from Israel: Shay Avivi.
Tali Farchi
Tali started her professional art training in Amsterdam at the Gerrit Rietveld Academy in the field of animation. From there she worked on many projects from Sesame Street to feature-length films. Her career as an animator and art director gave way to art projects involving multi-media, and multi-disciplines that included working with dancers, musicians, poets, choirs, and orchestras. Her ability to think and work fast has been one of her greatest assets when it comes to the improvisational nature of the types of paintings she would create in these situations. More recently, she has taken to the much more quiet environment of painting the landscape. It is easy to recognize the vast experience she has had when you look at her work.
Tali’s main focus of late has been painting the landscape with acrylic and with oil pastels. Typically she chooses to work with each of these mediums while she is on location. When working with Tali, you can expect that she will be able to help you pull your creativity directly from your heart and soul. Her enthusiasm for unlimited creative solutions is contagious. Whether hearing her comments on your work to watching one of her oil pastel demonstrations, you are sure to catch some of that from her.
Guest Artist; Shay Avivi
https://www.facebook.com/shay.avivi/
The instruction we offer comes in the form of painting demonstrations and personal instruction that is tailored to the individual’s needs. One of our goals aside from taking you to amazing places to work is to help you see your subject matter in a whole new way. Instruction is optional, although we are always available and willing to help and assist in any way that we can.
Both Van Gogh and Cézanne had similar approaches to painting in that they were driven to paint in a non-stop fashion. There is no shortage of reasons to be interested in Vincent’s paintings, the way he applied paint and used color has fascinated all of us. Cézanne on the other hand has become a real painter’s painter. In fact, it is interesting to note that Pablo Picasso said about Cézanne, “Cézanne was my one and only master…He was like the father of us all.”
“The beauty of the retreats is that on top of everything they offer—the landscapes, the workshops, the guidance—there’s always something entirely unexpected to be found: a new medium you never thought you’d use, a wave of inspiration, or a friendship for love. Tali and Royce offer all the space for growth and relaxation, as well as so many opportunities you never thought you’d take. Every retreat is an adventure and a journey to remember!”
–Yael from The Netherlands
“Re-learning to simply sketch turned out to be a gift in which I continue to pursue. Using quick sketches helped me to loosen up my technique. The collective meals were a great way to end each day at dinner together. Also, learning from other artists from several parts of the world with a variety of experience levels, and Tali and Royce are fabulous artists to learn from, we are still connected.”
–Cas from Texas
If you are coming on a train from Charles DeGaulle Airport, go to www.trainline.eu . There you will be able to search for trains that will get you to Avignon. We suggest finding direct TGV trains to Avignon so that you don’t have to change trains along the way.
If you will arrive at *Marseille airport in Provence, we will be picked up from there.
(as it is more than an hour’s drive from where we stay we will have to know your schedules and Itinerary)
If you have questions about train tickets, don’t hesitate to contact us.
Travel insurance is required.
Once your application is reviewed, you will receive an email confirmation with instructions on how you may make your payment and secure your place in the ArtisTTable’s 2024 Van Gogh and Cézanne in Provence Art Retreat.
A deposit of $500 or €500 is required to reserve your place in this retreat. The deposit is due upon receipt of the deposit invoice that you will receive after we confirm that we have your registration form.
An invoice for the remaining amount of the retreat will be sent out on 5 April 2024 and will be due within 10 days of the receipt of the invoice, 15 April 2024. (Unless otherwise arranged.) If a reservation is made after 15 April 2024, the entire retreat amount of the retreat will be due with the initial invoice.
Paying with an installment plan is also available. Ask us for details. Final payment is due by 15 April 2024.
In the case of cancellation: If you cancel within 14 days of registering you will receive a complete refund including the deposit. Beyond 14 days after registration until April 15th, you will be refunded what you have paid, less the deposit amount. After March 15th there will be no refunds.
All payments are processed through secure transactions via PayPal. (You may use your PayPal balance or Visa/Mastercard with these PayPal transactions.) If you would like to make other arrangements for payment, please contact us via email at info@ArtisTTableOnline.com
We recommend that you take out your own travel and personal insurance.
Email us: info@ArtisTTableOnline.com
+31 6 24903316 (Tali in Europe)
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