The French Alps with Hazel Soan, Inspiring and Fun
![The French Alps](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0047/0725/4385/files/IMG_8890_1024x1024.jpg?v=1686001671)
We have just returned from our French Alps Vacation Workshop with Hazel Soan and are still basking in the glow of an amazing experience! "It was a dream come true," is the feedback we had from workshop participant Christine. And we had to agree--it was the perfect vacation workshop in a gorgeous location with a fabulous group of plein air painters--so much fun!
![Studio 56 Vacation workshop in the French Alps](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0047/0725/4385/files/IMG_8958_1024x1024.jpg?v=1686001735)
Surrounded as we were by the French Alps on a crystal clear, turquoise lake the setting couldn't be more inspirational. Every cobbled street in our medieval town was 100% sketchable. We explored and toured and painted alpine lakes and boats, castles, a medieval prison, a gorge, and the snow capped Alps, clock towers, archways, tiled roof lines and people.
![Boat tour on Lac d"Annecy](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0047/0725/4385/files/IMG_8949_1024x1024.jpg?v=1686001808)
Of course, there was a lot to absorb and you could see it in the faces of the students as we huddled around Hazel Soan, our amazing instructor.
![Hazel Soan teaching in the French Alps](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0047/0725/4385/files/Annecy_1024x1024.jpg?v=1686001907)
How to lay in washes, lift paint off, capture people quickly, paint a believable sailboat mast in the wink of an eye--we all gained new tips and inspiration that will stay with us for a long time. We can't wait to return to the gorgeous French Alps!
Hazel's next vacation workshop will be in Santorini Greece May, 2024. A few tickets are still available. Join us! For more info click HERE.