Workshops in Provence —
Aix-en-Provence - 8 DAYS
Cost & Conditions
Starts at $5,200 USD per person
(without accommodation)
Rates with accommodation
Double occupancy – $6,200
Single occupancy – $6,700
$1,200 non-refundable deposit due at registration
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The non-refundable deposit is required at booking as it secures your spot in the workshop, helps cover initial costs, ensures commitment and minimizes cancellations.
Final payment is due approximately 3 months before the workshop:
February 14th, 2025 (May 2025 Workshop)
March 14th, 2025 (June 2025 Workshop)
June 13th, 2025 (September 2025 Workshop)
Rates for non-painting participants
$1,000 for spouse accompanying a painting participant (shared room/bed)
$2,000 for accompanying a friend (private room in a shared apartment)
$500 non-refundable deposit due at registration
The number of non-painting participants is limited due to logistical reasons and for the comfort of the painters. Please check the box in the registration form if you wish to travel with a non-painting participant. We will contact you directly to confirm that the space is available and will send a separate registration form
This workshop includes —
— 6 days of artistic immersion, plus 2 travel days
— Painting & color mixing instruction, demos, individual coaching/critique
— Exclusive access to private historic painting sites
— Museum entrance fees
— Meals (most lunches & several dinners), including wine & other beverages
— Ground transportation & round-trip airport/train station transfer
— Use of all art supplies (linen canvases, Rembrandt paints, Soltek easels)
— Shipping artwork back to you
Let us know if you have any questions or comments about Jill’s workshops in Provence, or if you need assistance in planning your trip to France. We are happy to answer your questions!
Cancellation Policy —
You may cancel your registration up until 60 days prior to the workshop and receive a full refund of any monies paid, less the non-refundable deposit and less a 4% credit card fee.
Any cancellations received fewer than 60 days prior to workshop will be refunded minus a $1,500 cancellation fee, less the non-refundable deposit and a 4% credit card fee.
No refunds will be issued within 8 days of a workshop start date.
If Jill Steenhuis has to cancel the workshop for any reason, she will refund all deposits and payments made.
We recommend purchasing travel insurance to cover any potential cancellation fees.
Travel insurance can protect you from unexpected changes in your plans, ensuring you are reimbursed for non-refundable deposits and other expenses.
Registration
Select a date
Your Personal info
Accommodation
Please note:
If you choose the workshop with housing, we will make bookings for the exact days of the workshop. The workshop includes 8 nights of accommodation (Friday through Friday, with checkout on Saturday).
We also highly recommend arriving before the workshop starts and/or staying afterwards. (Further details below)
Your choice of accomodation type may be modified after registration to better fit your needs, especially when traveling with a non-painting participant (spouse or friend).
Workshop without accommodation – $5,200
Includes ground transportation, museum tickets, most meals, all art supplies, shipping.
Double occupancy – $6,200
2 bedroom or 3 bedroom apartment with shared bathroom.
This option is for traveling friends or those who would like to share their living space with another workshop participant (or traveling with a non-painting participant friend).
Single occupancy – $6,700
1 bedroom apartment.
This option is ideal for someone who likes to have their own private space to go back to in the midst of a full week of artistic immersion. This is also an option for someone traveling with a non-painting participant (spouse).
Coming with a non-painting friend or spouse/partner?
The workshop is primarily geared towards painters. Non-painting participants are welcome to join the group on walking tours, day trips and evening events. Registration includes ground transportation, day trips, group activities and many meals and optional single-occupancy housing (for couples) or double-occupancy housing (for friends).
The number of non-painting participants is limited due to logistical reasons and for the comfort of the painters. Please check the box below if you wish to travel with a non-painting participant. We will contact you directly to confirm that the space is available and will send a separate registration form.
Fee without Accommodation or for Single-Occupancy (shared room/bed): $1,000
There is no additional fee for a non-painting spouse/partner sharing a room & bed with a painter as this is covered in the single-occupancy fee.
Fee with Double Occupancy Accommodation: $2,000
There is an additional fee for a non-painting friend reserving a private room in a double-occupancy apartment.
$500 non-refundable deposit due at registration
Payment will be made with the participant balance payment.
Accommodation — Extra nights
This workshop takes place in the heart of Provence, and includes travel and visits to some of the most beautiful sites in the south of France.
For those who would like to have more time to explore the surrounding areas, shop in the local markets, experience fine dining or visit vineyards, it is highly recommended to extend your stay before or after the workshop. Let us know how we can help you make your plans.
Please indicate your early arrival or late departure dates so that we make booking accordingly.
Extra nights of housing will be billed at the rate of $200/night per room.
whether you are alone or with spouse/partner
separate bedrooms for you and your friend
Additional Information
Payment of registration fees
Balance Payment deadline for the workshops (we will email you with details)
– February 14th, 2025 (May 2025 Workshop)
– March 14th, 2025 (June 2025 Workshop)
– June 13th, 2025 (September 2025 Workshop)
Thank you for registering for an Art in Provence workshop with Jill Steenhuis!
You will receive an email confirmation of your registration once you have paid the deposit. We will be in touch with you very soon to provide additional information about the workshop and start making plans for your trip!