Join us for inspiring one-day art workshops, seasonal creative events, and bespoke group art experiences designed for relaxation, personal development, and pure creative fun. Set in our grand countryside studio surrounded by trees and sunflowers near Lauzun, Eymet, and the Dordogne, these fully tutored sessions are perfect for beginners and art lovers alike.

Learn new techniques, unwind in a mindful, calming environment, and take home beautiful artwork and beautiful memories.

Weekly Art Classes in Montignac de Lauzun

EVERY TUESDAY 9.30am – 12.30pm and 1.30pm – 4.30pm

Join our friendly, fully tutored art classes, perfect for beginners and anyone wishing to improve their artistic skills, boost creativity, or enjoy a little mindfulness through art.

Each week, explore a variety of art techniques and mediums, with plenty of individual guidance to help you grow in confidence and skill. Our sessions are relaxed, supportive, and a great way to meet new friends while expressing yourself creatively.

Enjoy homemade cakes and refreshments to keep you inspired, and take advantage of our fully equipped, spacious studio set in beautiful gardens and countryside – ideal for plein air (outdoor) painting tutorials when the weather allows.

Full tuition and all materials provided.
€25 per class.

To book your place or for more information on the class please contact us HERE.

How Do I Book?

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Special Occasions, Art Parties, Bespoke Events

If you are a group of friends or family who live locally or are holidaying together and are looking for a different activity to do then Maison du Fort is the ideal place to come and get creative.

A special birthday get together with tea and cake
Ladies art and lunch party
Cocktails and canvas evening social
Corporate team building art activity
Family fun session
Private group en plain air excursion

and much more…….

We can tailor make a session to suit you’re requirements. For more information please contact us HERE

Private Tuition & Gift Vouchers

The Manoir has a smaller studio available if you are looking to book a 2 hour private one to one lesson with Leesa to tackle any areas of art you may be struggling with.

How to paint the sea or the clouds?

How to draw a portrait?

How to use soft pastels?

We also offer gift vouchers – a perfect creative present for the arty person in your life.

If you would like more information please click here to contact us.

Life Drawing Sessions

The grand studio is the ideal large space to host life drawing classes. These classes will be a regular fixture on the Manor calendar of events and can be booked in blocks of 3 classes at a time.

Full tuition will be given at every stage of drawing, whether you are a beginner or improver. All materials and models are provided together with a glass of wine , coffee, tea or cold refreshment included in the fee.

If you would like more information on life drawing please click here to contact us.

Grand Studio and Exhibition Space Hire

The grand studio has its own dedicated print space, printing press and free standing easels. It is fully stocked and equipped for workshops and courses. White walls and space for art evenings, talks, life drawing and art exhibitions are also available.

We can tailor make a session to suit your requirements. Just drop us a line here to contact us

Art Expositions & Exhibitions

The Grand Studio opens its doors during the year for art exhibitions with work on show from resident artist Leesa Le May www.leesalemay.co.uk together with guest artists from the local area and the UK.

If you are a local artist looking for somewhere new and exciting to show your work, we would love to hear from you. Please get in touch with us here.