24 May – 31 May, 2026
Studio Preniac, SouthWest France
Set in a stunning and tranquil part of the Lot region in South West France, Studio Préniac hosts tutor-led creative textile and painting holidays.
We offer a range of courses created and led by experienced and well-known tutors, each of whom uses their individual styles and expertise to guide students through a week of ideation, experimentation and creativity, using the Préniac landscape and the local area as a source of inspiration. Courses are fully-catered, making the most of the wonderful local and regional produce, with all students and tutors staying on-site.
Préniac, originally an ancient hamlet, is a collection of traditional white stone buildings in the Quercynoise style. It is built around a delightful courtyard of a lovely 18th Century farmhouse, and is perfectly situated on the brow of a hill, providing stunning 360-degree views across the beautiful rolling countryside of the southern Lot. The buildings have been sympathetically converted into charming and tasteful holiday accommodation (mostly private en-suite rooms) as well as a large, well-equipped studio workshop.
Préniac is set within a large area of tranquil countryside, which includes a small lake as well as a 12 x 6 metre swimming pool with enchanting views across the valley from the sun terraces.
The immediate surrounding area is a haven for walkers and cyclists, with stunning views in all directions. It is also renowned for a large variety of flora and fauna, including an abundance of wild orchids, carpenter bees, tree frogs, wild boar and the beautiful hoopoe bird.
Close-by are many medieval/bastide towns and villages, such as Montcuq, Lauzerte and St Cirq-Lapopie. Cahors, the Prefecture of the Lot region, famous for its deep red wine, elaborate municipal gardens, the Pont Valentré (a medieval bridge with 3 towers) and the imposing Cathédrale St-Étienne, is a 20-minute drive away.
Accommodation
Costs vary according to room type and whether single or shared occupancy. Prices are per person per week.
Non-painting partners cost is €1,185
Prices Per Person (excluding tuition) –
ranges from €1,650 per person to €2,050 . This includes airport collection & drop off, 7 night’s accommodation with breakfast, light lunches, teas and coffee, aperitif & wine/beer with evening meal and 6 evening meals – one night we will eat at a local restaurant. Transport to and from any excursions. Bed linen & towels. Local tourist taxes.
Not included in the price are: tuition, flights and insurance. Toulouse is the closest airport.
ART TUITION FROM VARVARA NEIMAN – The cost for 5 days art tuition by Varvara Neiman is £330 per person and is payable direct to artsmart.
How To Book
Places can be secured with a 25% deposit per person.Simply call 01494 670372
Please note: Non- painting partners are most welcome.
