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
Watercolor Workshop at ArtZone: Explore Fluidity and Transparency in Montrond-les-Bains!
Instructor: Dorina Costras
From 16 Oct 2025 to 31 Dec 2026 • 63 weeks
Picture a welcoming space filled with convivial vibes: casual chats over coffee with fellow beginners, shared laughter echoing through the room, and a supportive atmosphere that makes every moment feel like pure relaxation. This is the essence of our beginner watercolor workshop at ArtZone gallery-workshop in Montrond-les-Bains – a 2-hour art course in the Loire region designed for absolute novices or the casually curious, with simple, jargon-free explanations to ensure everyone dives in comfortably from the start.
Under the attentive guidance of a professional artist who emphasizes encouragement and fun, you'll delve into watercolor techniques in a group setting that fosters social bonds and easy exchanges. Start by exploring the basics of watercolor painting classes: learn to prepare your paper effortlessly (mixing water for that perfect flow), then experiment with delicate washes to create soft gradients, wet-on-wet blends for dreamy, unpredictable effects, and subtle overlays that build depth naturally. Through engaging, hands-on exercises, play with light effects to add sparkle, transparent layers for ethereal transparency, and harmonious color flows – all tailored to spark your personal expression while connecting with others in our ArtZone community in Montrond-les-Bains.
Far from daily stresses, this watercolor workshop is your relaxing escape in the Loire, where you unleash imagination without pressure, progressing at your own pace amid friendly interactions and group inspiration. No experience required – just bring your curiosity and eagerness to create. By the end, you'll take home your one-of-a-kind artwork, infused with your vibrant discoveries, plus renewed artistic joy, budding friendships, and the motivation to continue exploring beginner painting courses at ArtZone!
Express Your Creativity Through Color
Instructor: Dorina Costras
From 01 Oct 2025 to 31 Jan 2026 • 17 weeks
Acrylic is a vibrant, spontaneous paint full of surprises. During this 2-hour workshop, you'll learn to master it while keeping your freedom of expression.
Under the benevolent guidance of a professional artist, you'll explore various techniques: mixing, layering, textures, contrasts, and light effects.
No prior experience needed — just the desire to experiment, create, and let yourself be carried away by the pleasure of painting.
At the end of the course, you'll leave with your canvas, your own colors... and a big smile of artistic satisfaction!
Technical Details: Duration: 2 hours
Level: Beginners, accessible to all
January 2026
Events for 09.01.2026
Permanent Art Exhibition
📌 Galerie d'art ArtZone. Horaire : Mercredi et Jeudi : 13h00 - 17h00, Samedi : 10h00 - 18h00
📆 05.09.2025 – 31.01.2026
Our Location
Address
57 Avenue de la Route Bleue, 42210 Montrond-les-Bains, FranceHours
- Cours de peinture : 14h00 à 16h00 / 16h30 à 18h30 - 30 € /séance
Sunday: - Cours de dessin : 10h00 à 12h00 / 14h00 à 16h00 - 30 € /séance
Monday - Friday: - Ateliers : Un samedi par mois, séances de 3h sur un thème ou une technique spécifique - 35 € / atelier
Cours hebdomadaires -20% sur le 1er cours
Contact
Phone: +33 7 68 58 77 22
Email: [email protected]
What Our Members Say
Marcus Green
Painter Artist
"The ARTZONE Workshop has completely transformed my practice. The space is inspiring, the equipment is top-notch, and the community of artists is supportive and collaborative."