The Painting School of Montmiral offers individually tailored drawing and painting workshops to students of all levels and ages. Our web site contains information and photographs about all aspects of what has been called "the Montmiral experience" (course director, course structure, studio facilities, accommodation, meals, setting). Also to be found are press and student comments, occasional articles, photos of student work, etc.

THE SETTING The ancient streets and buildings of a hilltop bastide dating from the 13th century, and surrounding countryside of rare variety and beauty. The school studios survey extensive views from their perch on the ramparts.	THE HISTORY How events in Castelnau de Montmiral reflect some of the the grand currents of French history from the 13th to 17th century. Crusade against Cathars, reliquary cross of Counts of Armanac, 17th century face lift, etc.
THE TEACHING A program director with exceptional qualifications offers unique knowledge and a great deal of individual attention. Specialities: colour, space, light, feel-system drawing (encouraging both accuracy and expression) and creativity.	PRACTICAL ARRANGEMENTS Studio facilities and equipment and what materials you need to bring with you, comfortable accommodation in "Gîtes de France", evening meals in a local restaurant, local amenities, etc..
STUDENT COMMENTS Extracts from letters of appreciation (with photos), arranged so as to make it easy to find the views of students of different levels of attainment (beginner to professional). Special sections for French and young students.	USEFUL LINKS Nearby towns and buildings worth visiting, art galleries with permanent collections of special interest, vineyards, etc. Also, links to other web sites of interest to students and/or non painting partners, including travel information and maps.
MISCELLANEOUS An explanation of the "caladrius bird" logo, current student exhibitions, images of student's work, notes on previous "Invited Artists", student websites and articles about the Painting School of Montmiral.	TRAVEL AND BOOKING Maps to locate Castelnau de Montmiral, access to currency conversion and travel information web sites (facilitating enquiries & booking) and a user-friendly booking form with dates of sessions and prices.

Further information from Francis Pratt, at The Painting School, Rue de la Porte Neuve, 81140 Castelnau de Montmiral, Tarn, France. Email Francis Telephone +33 5 63 33 13 11.