*** 8 New Workshops to Book ***
FEBRUARY SAT 21st – GELI PLATE PRINTING. SAT 28th – COLLAGE & PAINTING
MARCH SAT 21st – MEMORY/JOURNAL SKETCHBOOK. SAT 28th – WALK & DRAW WORKSHOP
APRIL. SUN 19th – BOTANICAL SKETCH & DRYPOINT. SUN 26th – EN PLEIN SKETCHBOOK & PAINT
MAY. SAT 2nd – CYNOTYPE WORKSHOP SAT 9th – WALK & DRAW WORKSHOP
*** More Information on each Workshop Below ***
Want to use a Gel plate but do not have a Scooby Doo what to do with it ? Then this is the workshop for you.
“Immerse Yourself in the Art of Gel Plate Printing”
Join our new fun, creative workshop for beginners, with local printmaking artist Leesa Le May in our professional studio for a fun, playful, hands-on art workshop!
Explore the joy of layering colour and texture with inks and mark-making tools.
- Create unique, layered prints with colour & texture
- Experiment with mark-making tools & inks
- Take home a collection of your own original prints
- Enjoy coffee, homemade cake, and friendly vibes
- Connect with fellow creatives in a warm, supportive, small-group setting.
- Small group, personal attention and maximum fun!
Saturday February 21st 9.30 am – 12.30 pm
“Make prints, Make friends, Make memories“
This is NOT just a Painting Class….
“A Creative Morning just for Yourself“
A Saturday morning relaxed creative session in our fabulously art studio, to discover how to layer textures, stencils, and mixed media to create rich, dynamic paintings.
Peek into Leesa’s process and learn how to bring abstract moments into realistic compositions and experiment freely, let loose, and enjoy the playful side of making art.
Take home original artworks filled with depth, texture, and personality. and enjoy connecting with fellow creatives in a warm, welcoming small-group setting with coffee and homemade cake.,
Saturday February 28th 9.30 am – 12.30 pm
Places are popular
Create a Personal Art Journal & Sketchbook…
“Take Home Something that tells your Story“
Step into our calm, professional studio for a slow, immersive workshop to create your own handmade journal or sketchbook—a beautiful keepsake for memories, reflection, or daily sketching.
We will create a journal that becomes a personal companion—for memories, sketches, notes, or quiet moments. Design and create a one-of-a-kind journal using found materials and personal items. Transform meaningful fragments into a layered, tactile, and expressive book. and enjoy a gentle, mindful process that encourages creative and memory.
A small group workshop in a warm, intimate setting with coffee and homemade cake – most materials supplied exceptions for personal items bought to the class.
Saturday 21st March 9.30 am – 12.30 pm
Places are popular
A Wild Sketching Walk & Draw Workshop
“Breathe deeply, walk gently, and draw the world as you experience it“
Step away from the noise and join us for a slow, sensory Walk & Draw experience. This gentle workshop invites you to observe, sketch, and connect with the nature around you.
A grounded, nature-led creative experience exploring wild sketching inspired by landscapes, textures, and fleeting moments. Learn how to draw intuitively while walking, responding to light, form, and atmosphere. Cultivate a mindful awareness of nature, slowing down and seeing with fresh eyes.
Create spontaneous sketches that capture place, feeling, and memory and share the journey with fellow creatives in a warm, relaxed, small-group setting.
Saturday 28th March 9.30 am – 12.30 pm
Places are popular
From Leaf to Print – A Botanical Sketch & Drypoint Print Workshop
“Draw some plants, make a mess, take home art”
Escape to the serene countryside of Lot et Garonne at the wonderful Maison Du Fort. Join us for a calming 3-hour art workshop designed for relaxation and mindfulness, under the guidance of our resident artist, Leesa Le May.
Immerse yourself in nature and begin your journey with a visit to the enchanting Les Jardins de Clapiera, where you’ll slow down, observe, and sketch botanicals in our stunning local nature gardens. Back at the studio, Leesa will guide you step-by-step through the fascinating art of drypoint printing, helping you transform your sketches into a beautiful, unique prints to take home.
Small groups for one to one tuition together with homemade cake and refreshing beverages for creative inspiration.
Montignac de Lauzun is just 20 minutes from Eymet, this is your ideal art workshop for meeting new friends and spending quality ‘me time’ in a welcoming environment.
Sunday 19th. April 9.30 am – 12.30 pm
Places are popular
En Plein Air Painting Workshop in the Beautiful Countryside of South West France
“Just bring creativity, everything else is provided”
Immerse yourself in a guided outdoor painting experience in the breathtaking countryside of Lot et Garonne. Embrace the beauty of big skies, vibrant wildflowers, and picturesque landscapes as you craft your own personal painted art journal. Slow down, sketch amongst nature and capture the charm of old churches or quaint French villages in your homemade sketchbook
Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just starting out, come together with like-minded individuals for a relaxed workshop with full tuition by resident artist Leesa Le May.
Small groups and all materials provided together with picnic coffee/tea and homemade cake to create that relaxed unhurried experience.
Montignac de Lauzun is just 20 minutes from Eymet, this is your ideal art workshop for meeting new friends and spending quality ‘me time’ in a welcoming environment.
Sunday 26th April 9.30 am – 12.30 pm
Places are popular
Cyanotype Blueprint Workshop
“Art, Nature, Creativity”
Join resident artist Leesa Le May for a relaxing and inspiring Cyanotype Blueprint Workshop at Maison du Fort Art Studio. This hands-on art workshop blends mindfulness, nature and art making it perfect for beginners and experienced creatives alike.
Spend a peaceful couple of hours learning the magical process of cyanotype printing — an early photographic technique that uses sunlight and UV exposure to create stunning Prussian blue prints. One-to-one guidance within a small, friendly group in a relaxed social atmosphere — perfect for meeting like-minded people.
You will love Cyanotype printing its easy to learn, deeply satisfying, and wonderfully meditative. Once you’ve mastered the basics, you’ll be able to continue creating at home with confidence. All materials, Aprons and gloves provided together with homemade cake and refreshments for inspiration.
Montignac de Lauzun is just 20 minutes from Eymet, this is your ideal art workshop for meeting new friends and spending quality ‘me time’ in a welcoming environment.
Saturday 2nd May 9.30 am – 12.30 pm
Places are popular
A Wild Sketching Walk & Draw Workshop
“Breathe Deep, Slow Down & Sketch Freely”
Step away from the noise and join us for a slow, sensory Walk & Draw experience. This gentle workshop invites you to observe, sketch, and connect with the nature around you.
A grounded, nature-led creative experience exploring wild sketching inspired by landscapes, textures, and fleeting moments. Learn how to draw intuitively while walking, responding to light, form, and atmosphere. Cultivate a mindful awareness of nature, slowing down and seeing with fresh eyes.
Create spontaneous sketches that capture place, feeling, and memory and share the journey with fellow creatives in a warm, relaxed, small-group setting.
Montignac de Lauzun is just 20 minutes from Eymet, this is your ideal art workshop for meeting new friends and spending quality ‘me time’ in a welcoming environment.
Saturday 9th May 9.30 am – 12.30 pm
Places are popular