Summer 2011 Workshops
Experience France this summer
under the guidance of master teachers
For more than two decades, SEYMOUR SIMMONS III has guided artists of all ages and experience in sketching and painting landscapes throughout France. His French-born wife, MARTINE SIMMONS, adds her flair to the experience, helping participants with French language, markets, and culinary adventures. Adding to the wealth of opportunities, photographer TERRY ROUECHE offers instruction in digital or film photography.
New this year are private early music mini-concerts by DAVID DOUGLASS and ELLEN HARGIS of THE NEWBERRY CONSORT.
SESSION I: June 29 – July 10 starts and ends in Paris, with 7 days in Normandy
SESSION II: July 10 – 21 starts and ends in Paris, with 7 days in the French Jura
NB Students should arrive in Paris at least one day before the session starts.
Academic or teacher certification credit for the workshop is available through enrollment at Winthrop University and must be arranged prior to departure — please contact Seymour Simmons for more information: simmonss at winthrop dot edu
Cost
ONE SESSION (11 days) : $2,300
BOTH SESSIONS (22 days) : $4,350
Includes:
- Courses in sketching, painting & photography
- French language & culinary activities
- Private mini-concerts by The Newberry Consort
- Guided tours of art museums
- Transportation within France (except Paris subway)
- Double-room accommodations
- Some meals in Normandy and the Jura; breakfast only in Paris
NB Travel to France is not included.
For further information, contact:
Martine Simmonsmartinesimmons at gmail dot com
(803) 366-5749
Faculty
PAINTING
Seymour Simmons, III, Ed. D.
Associate Professor of Fine Arts, Winthrop University
PHOTOGRAPHY
Terry Roueche, commercial and fine art photographer
CULTURAL HISTORY
Ross W. Duffin, D.M.A.
Professor of Music, Case Western Reserve University
NEW IN 2011 !
PRIVATE EARLY MUSIC MINI-CONCERTS by
David Douglass and Ellen Hargis with members of The Newberry Consort
Sites in France
Calvados, Normandy
Le Château rouge
Meuvaines
14960 ASNELLES
For activities and pictures, click HERE.
Paris
Accommodations tbaFor activities and pictures, click HERE.
Jura, Franche-Comté
La Clé des ChampsLa Serra
39370 LES BOUCHOUX
For activities and pictures, click HERE.

