COURSES OFFERED BY THE GRANDE CHAUMIÈRE ACADEMY

Courses at the Académie de la Grande Chaumière: 

Throughout the year, the Académie de la Grande Chaumière offers workshops on life drawing and other topics—including portraiture, life drawing, drawing, and painting—for all ages!                                                        

These workshops are led by experienced artists, some of whom were personally selected by you.

See you soon at our workshops! 

Portrait Workshop by Marie-Ange Barbet

"Portraits of Character"
Portraits from live models, with an emphasis on expression.
Structure and form are established through drawing before moving on to values and colors (such as skin tones) in painting.

  • Friday, July 10, and Saturday, July 11, 2026
  • From 10:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. and from 2:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • All levels
  • Equipment not included (see list at the bottom of the page)
  • Available: easels, stools, boards
  • Reservations are required; no refunds.
  • Limited to 13 people

FLAT RATE

  • 260 €

Terms and Conditions for Access to Activities at the Académie de la Grande Chaumière (updated on August 27, 2025)

  • Doors open 30 minutes before the start of each session,
    Once the session has begun, you will no longer be able to enter the workshops,
  • For safety reasons, once you leave, you cannot return.
    The complete set of rules and regulations is available at the academy. 
Reservation

Oil Portrait Workshop by Bertrand Desmaricaux

  • Friday, April 24, and Saturday, April 25, 2026
  • From 10:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. and from 2:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • All levels
  • Equipment not included (see list at the bottom of the page)
  • Available: easels, stools, boards
  • Reservations are required; no refunds.
  • Limited to 13 people

FLAT RATE

  • 290 €

Terms and Conditions for Access to Activities at the Académie de la Grande Chaumière (updated on August 27, 2025)

  • Doors open 30 minutes before the start of each session,
    Once the session has begun, you will no longer be able to enter the workshops,
  • For safety reasons, once you leave, you cannot return.
    The complete set of rules and regulations is available at the academy. 
Reservation