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Painting Holidays & Creative Retreats in the French Pyrénées

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Join Sam Marshall at Atelier Clos Mirabel 6 - 13 March 2027 for a week of experimentation with linocut and drypoint, creating beautiful artworks inspired by your surroundings. This retreat is designed to gently guide you from sketchbook to print, building confidence in your drawing before translating your work into both drypoint and linocut. Whether you’re returning to drawing after a break or looking to deepen an existing practice, the emphasis is on exploration, play, and developing your own visual language.

Set in private parkland, amidst the gentle hills of Jurançon, overlooking vineyards and the entire chain of the Pyrénées Atlantiques, the C18th Manor is at the heart of the estate.
Residential - all inclusive retreat
Jurançon, Pau, SW France

@sammarshallart
@closmirabel
#creativeretreats
#artworkshops

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Flora from a walk about the Ranch.

Learn how to optimize the camera that’s in your pocket this week at @rancholapuerta where beauty pops up at every turn.

Join me at this #1 destination spa/fitness/health resort in person in March too or check my bio for more venues online and in person where I’ll be teaching this year. 📲

#shotoniphone #iphoneography #rancholapuerta #tecate #mexico #baja #theartofediting #spa #fitness #wellnessresort #lifelonglearning

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Work for the second volume of Leafscape. I'll be teaching how to paint like this exclusively for @closmirabel in the Autumn of 2026. It's my only leaf workshop. Six days painting with me in the beautiful French Alps. Message to reserve your place before it gets fully booked.

All watercolour on @st_cuthberts_mill Saunders Waterford 150 x 100cm paper, painted by Úrsula Romero @inkyleaves

#botanico #arte #artista #aquarellas #botanicalart #watercolordaily #watercolors #watercolorist #watercolours #artist #botanicalartist #artcollector #watercolorpainting #fineart #artistsofinstagram #nature #art #painting #contemporaryart #design #fineart #hyperrealism #botanicalartist #illustration #painting #instart #wip #lovenature #artlover #Botanicalillustration #natureart #studio #watercolourpainting

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Some of my best designs have come from time spent traveling. My mind opens. My energy increases. Being able to disconnect and shake free from my usual routine is a luxury that I do not take for granted. I’d like to create the space for others to do this as well.

This August, I’m inviting a small group to join me for a week at Clos Mirabel, a stunning retreat in Southwest France where inspiration is everywhere—from the rolling vineyards to the breathtaking Pyrenees.

Together, we’ll explore the art of quilt design, with a special focus on the quarter-circle seam—a versatile and dynamic element that opens up endless creative possibilities. Through guided design exercises, you’ll discover how to develop quilt patterns that feel uniquely you, moving beyond traditional templates to create something truly authentic. And don’t worry if you’re new to designing or quilt-making—this retreat is all about learning. I’ll help you build the technical skills needed to bring your vision to life, from refining your design to constructing a finished quilt top.

And when we’re not stitching, we’ll be savoring incredible garden-to-table meals, unwinding in the peaceful countryside, and soaking in the beauty of the Pyrenees. If you’re ready to step away from the everyday and into a week of creativity, connection, and inspiration, I’d love for you to join me!

Book your room and board directly with the wonderful team at @closmirabel, and follow the link on this post to reserve your workshop spot with me.

#quiltretreat #quiltworkshop #warmfolkworkshop #curvedpiecing #modernquilting #modernquilt #warmfolk #closmirabel

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iPhoneography workshop
SW FRANCE
September 27 - October 4
@closmirabel

Ever dream of spending a week at an artist’s atelier studying photography using the device that is always with you? Join me and an intimate group and learn daily with lessons on all the basics of photography with a mobile device, editing in apps, shooting skills, field trips, etc.

Package includes all instruction, room and board, (exceptional home made home grown food and wine), in a truly beautiful and comfortable location.

DM me for more information or follow this link to reserve your space! Bring a friend, or gift this unique experience to someone you love!

https://atelier.clos-mirabel.com/photography-retreats/iphoneography-using-your-smartphone-to-make-extraordinary-images-with-yoni-mayeri

Or click the Linktree link in my bio IPhoneography Retreat in France

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Great walk en famille with a little picnic.
Three villages of the Ossau Valley with a 12th century church and some snow topped mountains!

To learn more about our Art Holidays and our kitchen garden, visit our website or click on the link in bio

Atelier.clos-mirabel.com

#paintingholidayfrance #atelierclosmirabel #watercolors
#paintingholiday #paintingholidaysclosmirabel #maker #makersretreat #makersretreatclosmirabel #botanicalartclosmirabel #botanicalart #sculpturalbasketry #creativeretreat #textile #atelierclosmirabel #frenchpyrenees #france #drawing #embroidery #stitch #stitching #pau #paumaville #rughooking #linocarving #printing #printmaking

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Clouds around the world

@rancholapuerta
@stanford
@ucberkeleyofficial
@tahoesnaps
@closmirabel
@ucbgarden
@stanfordresearchpark

#shotoniphone #iphoneography #clouds #cloudscapes #cloudlovers #cloudphotography #cloudsky #cloudsofinstagram #clouds_of_the_world #tahoesnaps @tahoesnaps

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Come join me in France @closmirabel for an unforgettable quilting retreat 5-12 April 2025.

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Treat yourself… Come away to Clos Mirabel in the French Pyrenees this July for a week of painting summer flowers. 🌸
Every moment will be special!
🌸 Read more about my botanical art atelier from July 5 - 12 and about how to reserve your place in Clos Mirabel.

Click link in bio: or visit website
https://atelier.clos-mirabel.com/botanical-art/summer-flowers-of-the-pyrenees-with-mary-dillon

#closmirabel
#botanicalart
#watercolor
#botanicalartworkshop
#botanicalartretreat
#pyrenees

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3 French Hens ? What a thrupple of cuties heh , @godelievemols @rachelpeloquin and the adorable Ella

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Lots of reels went big this year, as Instagram played catch up with TilTok, so #topnine2024 is a bit limiting by its formatting.

An epic year with personal travels, GCA judging, and teaching workshops that took me to a dozen states, Mexico six times, France twice, and all over California. Thank you to all my students and supporters, friends and family. All the best to you in the New Year.

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Join me in the South of France for an epic experience next fall. A week of learning the art and science of shooting with your iPhone at a lovely artist’s retreat at @closmirabel

Nestled in the foot of the Pyrenees, Clos Mirabel is a 15 acre estate which offers beautiful accommodations in an 18th century manor house, delicious food & wine, amidst gardens, vineyards, quaint villages, and uninterrupted views of the mountains.

Daily presentations include a variety of iPhone photography genres, technical and practical tips, shooting sessions, editing, field trips, critiques, and camaraderie with an intimate group of participants.

Questions, please message me - I’d love to see you there!

https://atelier.clos-mirabel.com/photography-retreats/#main-menu

#iphoneography #closmirabel #france #photographyretreat #theartofphotography #artistatelier #yonimayeri #comeawaywithme #shooting (not sooting!)
Who caught my typo???😊

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