Classes & Workshops

About Our Workshop
ArtZone offers painting and drawing classes, creative workshops, and intensive courses specially designed for adults of all levels - from complete beginners to experienced artists.
More than simple technical training, our sessions are moments of relaxation, self-expression, and reconnection, in a warm and supportive atmosphere.
All classes and workshops are led by Dorina Costras, an internationally recognized figurative painter. A specialist in human anatomy and proportions, she guides each participant step by step, encouraging both technical mastery and the joy of creating freely.
A word from the artist: "Painting is also about releasing stress, finding a space of calm, and reconnecting with yourself. My goal is to help you explore without fear, express yourself fully, and feel the joy that comes from the act of creating." - Dorina

About Our Workshop
Weekly Art Classes: Painting Classes (Acrylic, Oil, Watercolor, Mixed Media)
Mondays & Wednesdays - 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
€30 / session or €250 / 10-class pass, adults - All levels
Drawing Classes (Pencil, Charcoal, Pastel, Ink)
Thursdays - 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM - €30 / session or €250 / 10-class pass
Monthly Creative Workshops: One Saturday per month, 3-hour sessions focused on a specific theme or technique
Examples: expressive portrait, intuitive abstraction, mixed media, and more
€35 / workshop, materials provided, limited to 8–10 participants per group
Intensive Courses for Adults: Offered during school holidays and long weekends
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM / 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (5 hours/day)
€50 / day : Variety of techniques: Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Drawing
Minimum 5 - Maximum 10 participants

About Our Workshop
We are delighted to welcome international participants under the same conditions as local artists. Whether you are traveling alone or as a small group, we can organize a tailor-made artistic experience in France, including:
Accommodation, participation in weekly classes, monthly workshops or intensive courses, private lessons or personalized art retreats, cultural visits and excursions (castles, museums, vineyards, historic towns of the Loire).
Turn your creative journey into a true artistic residency and a French cultural adventure!
Want to try? Come meet us
Free 30-min visit or direct course enrollment.
Current Classes & Workshops

Drawing, portrait, proportions, shadows, expressions…
Instructor:
18 Sep 2025 • 1 day
Discover the fascinating art of portraiture through a workshop specially designed for beginners. You'll learn to observe the human face with fresh eyes, understand its essential lines, and capture its expression on paper. Guided step by step, you'll explore the basics of sketching, constructing proportions, and creating volumes. Through the exercises, you'll work with light and shadow, learn to create depth using charcoal, pencil, or pastel, and capture a look, a smile, or an emotion. In a friendly and creative atmosphere, this workshop will allow you to free your gestures, progress quickly, and discover the unique pleasure of depicting a face. Technical details: Duration: 2 hours Level: Beginners, accessible to all
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Oil painting lessons
Instructor: Painter Dorina Costras
From 15 Sep 2025 to 22 Sep 2025 • 1 week
Introduce yourself to figurative oil painting! A 2.5-hour workshop specially designed for beginners. Discover the joy of creating your first work: learn how to prepare your canvas, sketch your shapes, play with color, shadow, and light... All with step-by-step guidance from a professional artist. Leave with your own creations and the desire to continue painting!
Learn MoreOur Location

Address
57 Avenue de la Route Bleue, 42210 Montrond-les-Bains, FranceHours
Monday - Friday: 9am - 9pm
Saturday: 10am - 6pm
Sunday: 12pm - 5pm
Contact
Phone: +33 7 68 58 77 22
Email: [email protected]