Art Retreat at Zero Neuf
Lieu Dit Ferrieres, 09700, Gaudiès, Ariége, France
Zero Neuf is a place to stay, play, eat, drink and create; we’re embracing a return to the simple things in life. Relax in six acres of space, cool off in our saltwater swimming pool or grab a drink and snack in The Cow Shed. Pick organic fruit and vegetables and enjoy uninterrupted views of the Pyrénées. Listen out for nightingales and golden orioles and watch raptors circling high above the garden. Snooze in a hammock, watch kingfishers on the river, read a book on a lounger. Switch. Off.
Mixed media travel journaling and painting retreat with Anji Timlin.
Come and join us in this peaceful, magical and little known region of southern France! Six nights full board, with small group and individual art tuition for all levels and abilities. I will guide and support you throughout and you’ll come home refreshed and relaxed with a host of new friends and some new art skills and confidence! All materials are provided and you'll be given a bag of art goodies to keep.
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Classes
Know Your Worth: Midsummer River
Painting With Music: Outdoor Workshops at Damems Nature Reserve, Keighley
Join me for a series of 3 FREE expressive painting workshops taking place in Keighley’s secret nature haven at Damems. Sandwiched improbably between the Worth Valley Railway line and Halifax Road in a hidden valley, the fast flowing river Worth tumbles between industrial ruins through beautiful woods on its way to join the Aire.
The workshops are taking place outside by the river at Damems Nature Reserve if you are local or just love the river, please come along! Part of our wider Know Your Worth Project in Collaboration with Aire Rivers Trust Roots In The River project and HATCH projects.
Saturday 27th June 10am-1pm
Anna from Aire Rivers Trust will be joining us in the morning for an gentle guided walk by the river, she’ll tell us about the species and ecology of our river and about how the Rivers Trust takes care of the Worth with the help of local volunteers. We will be working in concertina sketchbooks to gather quick sketches and drawings and notes along the way as we get to know the place.
Tuesday 30th June in the evening 6pm-7.30pm
Latterhand (Ian Tothill, violin and Phil Moody, keyboard) will be joining us on the evening of the midsummer full moon to celebrate the rise of Summer by the river, we will create a beautiful, communal, large scale artwork together responding to the woods, the river and the music, maybe we will catch a glimpse of the enigmatic white deer who live in this valley
Sunday 5th July 12-3pm
Latterhand will be joining us again for this Sunday afternoon session, where you will each be given boards or a canvas and materials to paint your own response to the river, the music and the whole experience.
If you have any questions please email me
Kindly funded by Keighley Town Council and with support from Aire Rivers Trust and Latterhand
All images are for illustration purposes.
Wallace Seymour Acrylic Workshop at South Square
Saturday 31st May 2025 11.45-2.30
If you’ve ever had a conversation with me about painting, chances are I will have talked your ear off about Wallace Seymour acrylic paint. It’s absolutely beautiful to use, and as I always say, pretty much paints itself. Made in Yorkshire with best quality materials and some really interesting and unique pigments, this is also a local company.
If you’ve thought about trying it but you’re not sure where to start, this is a brilliant opportunity to come along and find some favourite colours!
Join us at South Square for a live painting demonstration and watch me paint for a bit, I promise I’ll try my very best to talk about my process and the paint while I paint, I’ll try to answer all your questions and who knows how it will all turn out!?
After the demo, we’ll have a large selection of Wallace Seymour acrylic paint, canvas boards and paper for a workshop where you can try the paint for yourself.
There is no obligation to buy but Greg from Craft and Canvas will be there to offer paint with a 10% DISCOUNT too!!
Remember to bring a sketchbook or notebook, an apron, and your favourite brushes.
£25 per person, book your ticket on the Craft and Canvas website
Here’s a short video of me adding finishing details to a painting with Wallace Seymour’s gorgeous Celadon Light Green acrylic.
