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​  WELCOME TO CHAMONIX ART SCHOOL

Art&Nature by Cat KARTAL

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 Welcome to Chamonix Art School, a structure in the Chamonix valley dedicated to the practice of drawing and painting for all ages. 

We offer activities for adults and teenagers and kids all year round and Art&Nature activities for kids during the holidays.

The approach of art is willing to be fun and educational and allow either long-term learning or unique "experiences" in the exceptional environment offered by the Chamonix valley.

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THE STORY BEHIND

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 Chamonix Art School was founded by Cat Kartal, a mountain painter of Chamonix, also known for her skiing and mountaineering paintings (https://www.catkartal.com). Cat Kartal is graduated from the École du Louvre in Paris and former student of the Ateliers de la ville de Paris and the Grande Chaumière. Accredited as a teacher by the 2011 collegial agreement of the Ministry of National Education.

Committed to sharing and transmission, Catherine Kartal offers workshops for discovery, initiation and improvement in drawing and acrylic or watercolor painting. As well as unique experiences that combine graphic arts with nature and the mountains.

 

THE SPIRIT

 

Each of us feels the need to bring out our creativity in order to express our emotions, or to simply let go and relax. This is why we welcome you with great kindness, whatever your age and level, with the sole aim of your well-being and sharing the present moment, and this by insisting o the playful aspect of the approach.

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WHO CAN JOIN US ?

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The workshops are for everyone, young and old, beginners or experienced.

You can come once for an experience, alone, or with family or friends. Or more regularly, depending on your presence in the valley.

The sessions take the form of group workshops "A la carte" or private performances on request.

 

WHERE DO THE WORKSHOPS TAKE PLACE ?

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We welcome you in the artist's studio in Les Houches, at the foot of the Bellevue cable car. A beautiful, bright, welcoming, pleasant space which will be propice to creativity.

Access: Car -5mn from the center of Chamonix - 

Train - 15mn walk from Les Houches train station.

Bus - Bus stop in front of the workshop. Very regular shuttles - Night bus.

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 DRAWING AND PAINTING SESSIONS 

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Classes are held in small groups with mixed levels. The approach is intended to be playful and non-academic, and in a painting workshop, everyone can evolve at their own speed and level. 

The courses are offered individually or à la carte in order to adapt to the different rhythms of people who work, travel, study and other periodic or nomadic activities... Inquire about prices and discounts.

.Painting for adults : . Thursdays - 2.00-4.30pm : Acrylic & mixt medias 

                             .Saturdays 3.00-5.30pm : Watercolor & drawing

 Price 35€ one session - 182€ card of 6 sessions.

.Painting & drawing for 8-13yrs: . Wenesdays 5.30 - 6.45pm : mix-medias.

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 HOLIDAYS

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During the holidays, we allways organize artistic and creative workshops for kids, the groups are 7 or 8 participants, not more. During these periods, adults' session are keept on running.

EASTER HOLIDAYS => ​

🍂10:30 am-3.30 pm 

🍁5-10 years.

🍄Drawing, painting, DIY, clay modelling, painting on glass, mosaic etc...

🎨Art and creation activity until noon, followed by a lunch break, a little walk even if it is raining and then back to the art activity until it is  parents' time. 

Price 50€ / Everything included except lunch.

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES

And if you want your children to enjoy artistic and creative activities outside of these time slots, I leave you free to organize with one or more parents.

Contact me for personalized care in tailor-made private lessons.

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                                                                                                        BIRTHDAYS

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And why not a good creative session for a birthday or party? 

ADULTS => For an absolutely unique birthday, choose between our different day or evening formulas, with or without cake and Champagne. Priced between €30 and €40/person. Ask for a quote.

CHILDREN => For a great birthday celebration, if you dont want to have a group of kids at home or you are not a great art&craft organiser, count on us to take care of your children! Check our different formulas, without or with cake and drinks. for 2 or more hours. 

                      
SCHEDULE OF WEEKLY CLASSES / ADULTS + KIDS

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. Thursdays => ADULTS : 2.00-4:30pm, acrylic painting.

                          Price : 35€ single session - 182€ card of 6 sessions.

. Wednesdays => KIDS : 8yrs ++ : 5:30pm - 6:45pm

                     Drawing + painting + mix medias.

                     Price : 17€ Single session - 155€ for 10 sessions (trimester) / material included

. Saturdays     => ADULTS : 3.00-5:30pm, Drawing + watercolor + mix-medias.

                     Price : 35€ single session - 182€ card of 6 sessions.  

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        OUR "À LA CARTE" FAVOURITES FOR GROUPS/FAMILIES/SEMINARS

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Ready-made activities, about 2h30, suitable for everyone, for a different and unique experience in the mountains. You choose the activity, and we choose a date.

. PAINTING APERITFS, an ultra-creative and convivial moment, ideal for creating links and spending a memorable evening. Creation of a modern style painting&collage,  around an assortment of quality local products, wine, bread, cheese,  ham and saucisson.

. PAINTING & COLLAGE SESSIONS on the theme of the mountains: Starting from a mountain poster, 2 hours of creation by giving free rein to your imagination. Several techniques for this, painting, collage, sprays and poscas (acrylic markers).

. SKETCH-WATERCOLOR WALKS, on sunny days: A 3-hour easy walk to discover some magical places around and to immortalize and marvel all the little beauties of nature.

  . SIMPLE PAINTING SESSIONS to make a mountain painting, a wonderful souvenir, Mont Blanc or the Aiguille du Midi.  4 hours (1 afternoon, or 2 half-days) 

THE EXHIBITIONS BY CAT KARTAL

During Mid-season, there are no exhibitions, all the paintings are at the studio. open between 4 and 6.00 pm. Call before to be sure. 

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