Peindre en Francais – Step by Step Acrylic Painting Workshop in French – 21/02/26 – Edinburgh French Institute

Price range: £35.00 through £40.00

  • When: Saturday 21st of March 2026
  • Time: 2:00PM – 5:00PM
  • Cost: £40 (£35 for French Institute Members)
  • Theme – La Fete du Citron
  • Location: Institut français d’Écosse, West Parliament Square,Edinburgh EH1 1RN
  • Further info below

 

About the workshop

  • The first 10 minutes will be spent introducing myself and my Artistic journey and explaining why I decided to host watercolour workshops. I will then explain the workshop's objectives and stages and show you a couple of Artists who have inspired me to paint flowers and koi fishes.

  • The following hour we will play with water, paint and various brush types to practice a series of strokes and watercolour techniques that will help you gain a bit of knowledge and practice of the medium. I will explain and show you some quick, simple techniques and brushwork that will wow you and build your confidence to paint with watercolour. This, I find, is a nice & relaxed way to get familiar with the paints and materials and a good warm up exercise before painting your main project :)

  • Then the real fun can begin! you will spend the remainder of the workshop creating a (pre-drawn) flower or Koi fish painting using the techniques we have just learned. You will also be free to paint your flower composition straight from imagination, that is entirely up to you! My course is all about relaxation and having fun, and you get to bring your chef d'oeuvre home, and frame it if you wish :)

  • Each participant gets to bring their artwork home and I will provide you with a hard board and protective sleeve to take it home, safely protected.

  • My Workshops are run in my home studio and I am suitably insured to do so.

  • My workshops are suitable for complete beginners to intermediate level, so please don’t feel like you require any previous experience with drawing or painting to attend.

  • After attending one of my Workshops you will have a new artwork to hang on your wall and show off on social media (don't forget to tag me!:-)).

  • Got questions? Click here to contact me.

  • Terms: If you can no longer attend a Workshop having already placed a booking, I require a minimum of 2 weeks' notice for either cancellation or to move you on to a later Workshop. If a minimum of 2 weeks' notice is not provided a refund (or alternative booking date) cannot be offered. Thank you in advance for your understanding. 

« Peindre en français »
Atelier de peinture guidé, pas à pas /Step- by -Step guided painting workshop
With French Artist Melissa Gilliver.

Join us for a relaxed and beginner-friendly acrylic painting workshop inspired by the famous Lemon Festival of Menton/La fete du Citron, in the south of France.

In a warm and welcoming atmosphere, you will paint bright lemons on a branch, with soft Mediterranean mountains in the background.
No previous painting experience is required — the session is fully guided and designed for beginners.

A creative, joyful moment to enjoy while learning French!

🎨 All materials provided, aprons included
🍋 Beginner-friendly
🖌️ Step-by-step guided instructions by a French Native Artist
⏰ Duration: 3 hours

Whether you’re a total beginner or just in it for the vibes, this Paint & Sip session is all about relaxing, getting playful with paint, learning new French vocabulary and leaving with something you’re proud of.

We’ll provide everything you need and a complimentary glass of  wine 🍷 —so only bring yourself (and perhaps friends) and get ready for a colourful, light-hearted, cultural and educational afternoon in a beautiful setting.

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