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How to set up a French easel

My students were asking me to make a video about how to set up a french easel for plein air painting. It is very easy if you follow my instructions. Also, a french easel is a good alternative for working at home because it compacts for easy storage. View video:

Line Dancing with Evelyne

This is a video featuring my French friend, Evelyne, dancing in France in a club where you can take line dancing lessons. Line dancing is very popular in Provence. View video:

French Night Club in Provence France

I took my painting workshop group through Provence for Painters to a local French night club. It’s like going back in time, seeing French people waltzing. The experience is very peaceful and relaxing, seeing local French people. View video:

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Cooking Lessons with Jane

I had a cooking lesson with Jane, who owns the B & B and is an amazing chef. I learned to make Ratatouille, Gratin Dauphinois (a local dish) constisting of potatoes very thinly sliced and baked with butter and cream and Tomatoes Confeit (marinated tomatoes with garlic and spices).