A Unique Opportunity
for Artists and Photographers

ArtStudy/Giverny is designed to offer Englishspeaking artists and photographers the opportunity to study paint and photograph on-location in Claude Monet's gardens, and around his beloved village of Giverny, France.

Instruction is based on the classic principles of fine art, with special emphasis on analyzing composition and color directly from nature. Instruction is available in all media, tailored to the needs of the individual, from beginner to practicing professional. Lecture/demonstrations by staff are held several times a week, as are group critiques and discussions. All instruction at AS/G is driven by the belief that observation should be the key that unlocks the creative imagination, not the cage that traps it... and is therefore applicable to varied artistic styles without prejudice.

Enrollment is based on 12 day sessions, April through October, and is limited to a total of only 16 students at any given time. The weekly fee covers food, lodging and instruction, and although instruction is optional, the fee remains the same, due to the limited enrollment.

At AS/G you will discover a new and rewarding approach to painting and photographing directly from nature, and at Giverny, you will be following in the footsteps of Monet, Pissarro, Cezanne, Mary Cassatt, Theodore Robinson, and all of the other great artists who painted here and loved it.

Sincerely,

Gale Bennett
Director

Observation with Imagination...

Monet's Gardens and Lily Pond

Students have permission to paint and photograph in Monet's gardens all day on Mondays and every afternoon the rest of the week, thanks to an exclusive arrangement with the Foundation Claude Monet.

View of Monet's famous Lily-pond.

The Musée Baudy Hotel and Gardens

The historic Hotel Baudy (pronounced Bo-dee) has provided lodging for many famous artists, including Cezanne, Pissarro, and many of the American impressionists such as Theodore Robinson and Willard Metcalf. Renovated and now a museum, the Baudy features a charming courtyard and immense rose garden, and an inspiring turn-of-the-century painting studio constructed specifically for the legendary artists staying at the hotel in the late 1800's. Inside the hotel-museum are many paintings by these same artists.

The Musée d'Art Americain
(Museum of American Impressionism)

This beautiful, modern museum (opened in 1992) features one of the largest collection of works by famous American impressionists to be found under one roof anywhere in the world.

The Village of Giverny

The historic little village of Giverny (pronounced Jee-va-nyee) consists primarily of quaint stone cottages and terraced gardens, concentrated on each side of the narrow, 1-mile long, rue Claude Monet. This enchanting setting abounds in opportunities for wonderful paintings and photographs.

GO TO VISIT THE SITEWEB OF GIVERNY : www.giverny-art.com

The Seine River Valley

Our lodge is located on the side of a hill, with a path leading to a stunning view of the entire Seine River Valley, with the old church and cemetery where Monet is buried in the foreground, and the town of Vernon in the far distance.

The Old Norman Town of Vernon

With it's anciens cathedral and Norman houses dating from the middle ages, the old town of Vernon offers inspiration as well as essentiel shopping for our students. Vernon is located only 3 miles from Giverny. Stores in Vernon offers a special discount to our students. Our van makes several trips to Vernon weekly.