West Mill Kids Art & Culture Workshop
In Southern France with Richmond Smith
April 4-11, 2009 – Spring Break 2009

What: The West Mill Art Workshop: “Kids Art and Culture Workshop”
The workshop is designed for one parent (mom or dad) to accompany one child (age 6-12) for a week of art in culture experience that will be a once in a lifetime adventure for both of you. The itinerary includes visits to the local markets, the famous Roman aqueduct Pont du Gard, the charming medieval village of Uzes and famous cities such as Arles, Avignon or Nimes. Culture and painting activates will be provided for both kids and adults.

When: Saturday April 4 through Saturday April 11, 2009. Enjoy one week adventure with other artists. This date could be changed if enough participants agreed on a new date.

Where: The art workshop will stay at The West Mill. This 18th century water mill with a private swimming pool and hot tub is set in a peaceful area with over 11 acres of private land, bordering the Gardon River, at the foot of the Cevennes Mountains. The West Mill is located 2 km from St. Jean du Gard, a traditional French village with weekly markets on Tuesdays. This region is the former home of many famous artists including Cezanne and Van Gogh. The West Mill has been owned and operated for over 7 years by Falls Church, Virginia resident Kirsten Apple. She will personally plan your trip so you can explore the back-roads tourists may miss. The local hosts will be Victor and Johanne, a retired couple from England who now live near the West Mill. They will prepare your breakfast and lunch daily as well as provide guide information on the region.

Who: The instructor will be Richmond Smith of Ashville, NC. Richmond has run his own business teaching private art classes to children, adults, and the developmentally disabled. In addition, he has taught children at various grade levels at the Literacy through the Arts Program from the Asheville Art Museum, and most recently at Westview Middle School in Goose Creek, SC. He holds a B.F.A in Studio Art (painting, sculpture) from Western Carolina University and an art education degree from University of North Carolina at Asheville. More info: http://richmonds-studio.com/artists.html
Feel free to contact Richmond Smith @ Telephone: 828-777-3345 or Email: richmond_smith@hotmail.com

How much: The tour price: $3,800 for both the parent and child (or $1,900 each)
This includes accommodation for 7 nights at the West Mill. Transportation to and from the Avignon train station and all workshop exploration trips are included. All meals are covered including specially chosen 3-course gourmet dinners with local wines, and tips. An art easel and stool is provided for each student at the West Mill, and all instructional training. Costs not included in the price are your flight and train ticket to historic Avignon (TGV from Paris is suggested), extra nights in Paris or Avignon and some art supplies.