Come make art with me.

For three days this spring, I'm opening up my cottage atelier at Château de Borie to just six other artists.

This isn't a traditional art workshop. We'll be working side by side, each making our own art, experimenting with different materials and seeing where the work takes us.

I'll share the way I approach my own paintings as we go—limited palettes, layers, contrast, composition, the law of opposites, turning things around and, quite often, painting over something and starting again. I'll demonstrate what I'm doing, talk about why I'm doing it, and be there when you want another pair of eyes on your work.

You don't need to work like I do, use the same materials or have the same level of experience. Complete beginners are just as welcome as people who have been making art for years.

I'll supply acrylic paints and wooden panels, and you can bring any favorite materials you'd like to use.

Other than making art, the plan is pretty simple: we'll eat very well, enjoy the château in spring, and on Saturday we'll take a break from the atelier for lunch and a wander around Penne-d'Agenais.