Open House and Summer Master Classes at Atelier Nadai

Michel Nadaï · Joined: 09 Jun 2006 Posts: 96 Location: France

We recently had our Open House in our new location, in the southwest of France. We were also very happy because our dear friend, Pierre Lefumat accepted to do a demonstration of marble that day.

Over a hundred persons came to our Open House, watching demonstrations by Pierre and myself. It was a successful event during which prospective students also had the chance to visit our school.

Other exciting news at Atelier Nadai is the upcoming summer program.
It is our great pleasure to announce 2 Master Classes, offering very high level training.

The first one will be a Master Class on Trompe-l'oeil.
Dates: June 29th to July 10th 2009 (2 weeks)
Teacher: Michel Nadaï

The second one will be a Master Class on Imitation Marble.
Dates: July 13 to July 24th, 2009 (2 weeks)
Teacher: Pierre Lefumat

It is a great honor and privilege for us to host this class, by Monsieur Pierre Lefumat, whom everyone knows is a great Master in his craft.

So, don't miss this great opportunity to come and take these 2 advanced classes in trompe-l'oeil and in painted marble!

More information will be posted in a couple of days on the forum and on our website.

A bientot!

Michel

Fauxho · Joined: 10 Jan 2007 Posts: 2466 Location: New York

What a wonderful opportunity .....What would the cost be and how many students will be excepted for this master class? Also what would it cost for lodging in the area...nothing fancy very modest accommodations.....Thank you, to you and Mr LeFumat for this once in a lifetime opportunity

mladyjoy · Joined: 28 Jan 2007 Posts: 2851 Location: Illinois

What an opportunity! I am exstatic for anyone that gets to participate! only once in a lifetime? sigh... Sad

Thank you Michel for posting this, I hope we will see pictures of the class in progress when it happens... internet...the next best thing to being there! Very Happy

bkc · Joined: 29 Mar 2007 Posts: 275

Quand on parle du loup.....
Hi Michel and Kyoko, I just got home from a day with Pierre Lefumat as jury members for this winter session at the IPEDEC. Pierre and I judged the marbles and woodgraining (which is just a pleasure because Pierre talks sparingly about woods and marbles, but when he does it's all about lyricism, music, and story telling). This living ledgend still remains one of the most modest and kind people I know. He told me all about your new location, and that you had spent quite some time together, and how much you had helped him on his new endeavour (I'll let you break the news...) and all he could talk about was you, your work, your help, your space without once mentioning that he would be lending a hand. It's just not in the man's nature to boast about himself.
Michel, congratulations on your new space, and I can not recommend Pierre (and of course Michel) enough. Pierre's class will frustrate the bejeezus out of anyone because it looks so effortless to see him paint and the chasm between one's work and his work is gigantic, but anyone who is a serious and commited marbler will come out of it transformed.
Bruce, let me know if you are coming to France, and if you do and are coming via Paris, Christian and I will take you out for a drink or twelve.

lynne · Joined: 27 Jan 2007 Posts: 4960 Location: san francisco

hey bruce, are you thinking what i am thinking? about taking a house in the south of france for a month?

Paint deZiner · Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2009 3:17 pm Post subject:

The ultimate "Bucket List' of all classes!!!!!!

Gert-Jan Nijsse · Joined: 22 May 2007 Posts: 55 Location: Goes NL, Antwerp B

Michel and Kyoko,
You found a very nice place do your work with the students. Congratulations. With you, Michel, and Pierre as mentor and friend classes will fill up rapidly, for sure.
The place to be this summer!!!
Gert

Surfempress · Joined: 27 Aug 2006 Posts: 861 Location: Colorado

This is the ultimate dream class!

Arthur · Joined: 03 Jul 2006 Posts: 697 Location: Naples Fl.

Please tell us more Michel, email me with the info I am very interested as well....

Fauxho · Joined: 10 Jan 2007 Posts: 2466 Location: New York

Sweetie call the staff and ready the villa...Lynne who do we know with a villa there?.....Benj can Lynne and I come stay...I will keep it to my butler bartender and 3 steamer trunks....truly roughing it...I will have bartender bring an extra champagne cooler for the football squad...

Michel Nadaï · Joined: 09 Jun 2006 Posts: 96 Location: France

Thank you mes amis (my friends) for your kind comments!

Here is some general information on the Master Classes
A bientôt!!
Michel

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MASTER CLASSES in France at Atelier NADAÏ

Atelier Nadaï and its staff are thrilled to announce this exciting series of Master Classes for Summer 2009.
Join Michel Nadaï and our honorable guest, Pierre Lefumat, in the beautiful southwest region of France for this wonderful opportunity to train with world class masters.

Master Class I – Advanced Trompe-l'oeil course
Dates: June 29th to July 10th, 2009 (2 weeks)
Instructor: Michel Nadaï
Tuition: 2200 euros

Program:
The first course will be an advanced class in trompe-l'oeil. It is said that by understanding trompe-l'oeil all other subjects become so much more accessible.

Open to all persons who attended the 4-week Trompe-l’oeil program with Michel Nadaï, in France or in Atlanta Georgia, it is also open to persons who have studied trompe-l’oeil in the past.

This class will cover advanced techniques in Trompe-l’oeil, and take your skills to the next level. Set yourself apart from the rest by training with the best and raising your standards!

Places are limited to only 12 students during this 2-week intensive course.

Master Class II - Advanced Imitation Marble course
Dates: July 13 to July 24th, 2009 (2 weeks)
Instructor: Pierre Lefumat
Tuition: 2200 euros

Program:
Atelier Nadaï is very honored and pleased to host this 2-week advanced Imitation Marble course taught by Monsieur Pierre Lefumat. Give yourself this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to train with this legendary master of painted marbles. The program will cover three advanced marbles: Sarrancolin - Brèche Médicis - Onyx vert du Mexique

Places are limited to only 12 students during this 2-week intensive course.

Special offer! 4000 euros for the two-course package.

Language: All courses at Atelier Nadaï are bilingual, with English translation during class.

NB: Please note that the above prices include course tuition, surfaces to paint on, paints and materials used in class. The fees do not cover travel expenses (airfare, etc.), accommodation and meals, or specialized brushes for the classes.

Accommodation: Atelier Nadaï has negotiated a very good price at a nearby hotel for students participating in this course.

For more information, and to receive a more detailed brochure on the courses and other general information, please contact Kyoko Nadaï at michel.nadai@wanadoo.fr

KathyFakesIt · Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2009 11:27 am Post subject:

Michel,

What a wonderful opportunity!

I just picked up my copy of your book. IT'S AMAZING!!!!

A must have for every artist in our trade. Truly, the bible of Decorative Painting.

THank you so much for creating it.

Arthur · Joined: 03 Jul 2006 Posts: 697 Location: Naples Fl.

Great opportunity!
What is the transfer rate of the Euro to the dollar , does anyone know at tis time?

Shelley · Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2009 12:50 pm Post subject:

1.00 EUR

=

1.28689 USD

as of today... its getting better..........

Vigini Studios, Inc. · Joined: 15 Jan 2007 Posts: 76 Location: San Antonio, Texas

Congrats Michel and Kyoko! Your new space is stunning and courses makes one's mouth water!

Hey Arthur, this is the conversion site I use http://www.xe.com/ucc/ for Euro or Peso to dollar.

Much success!
Leslie Vigini

PamlynQ · Joined: 20 Jan 2009 Posts: 1 Location: Albany, NY

Michele and Kyoko,
Congratulations to you and your new studio. You are a fantastic team! I will give that Master I class some thought. I'll look forward to seeing you again.

Pamela Quick

Kim S · Joined: 26 Jul 2006 Posts: 1708 Location: Vermont

this is a little offshoot
I was so enamoured of the pallette at the beginning of this thread that I got my dad to make one for me..

I drew a shape as close as I could get, in the size I wanted and sent him a pattern on paper.

Michel told me its solid pine, so dad found some, and had to cut the thickness on the bandsaw.. I don't even want to think of that!

They are a bit thicker than we discussed ( about 1/8th inch) at just under a quarter inch.

He then made another out of walnut and left it unstained or sealed. Its a tad too heavy, but lovely.
He used too red a stain on the pine, but I will fix that.

I will cherish these.

( the metal turps tin is from Pierre F's shop)

lynne · Joined: 27 Jan 2007 Posts: 4960 Location: san francisco

kim, would your dad like to make a few more of those?

Fauxho · Joined: 10 Jan 2007 Posts: 2466 Location: New York

what a talented guy..Lucky girl...

sonol'artista · Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2009 9:31 pm Post subject:

Kim,
Sorry to hijack this a little Embarassed

Here are some close-ups of the palettes lining the walls of "La Palette" in Paris. I am also looking at an ergonomic one to copy....sigh, decisions!!

Theresa

Kim S · Joined: 26 Jul 2006 Posts: 1708 Location: Vermont

wow, very cool pics Theresa, thanks!

// make a corrugated cardboard one first, for finding the best placement and shape of the thumbhole and fingerhold. I knew I wanted a big one, but not so big its too heavy.

Surfempress · Joined: 27 Aug 2006 Posts: 861 Location: Colorado

The palettes are way cool and now La Palette is on my places to see list... but I'm still trying to figure a way to get to this incredible class, I really believe that this is the greatest gift any decorative painter could ever receive. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Where there is a will there is a way. I have the will now, I have to find the way!

Gert-Jan Nijsse · Joined: 22 May 2007 Posts: 55 Location: Goes NL, Antwerp B

Michel,
I just want to let you know that i'm working on making it possible to attend mr. Lefumats'' class, The schools I work for have to cooperate. one school schedule ends late july (southern region). But Ferrie Ovink will certainly do your class. I spoke to him at the National Restoration Expo where he was doing a column to attract people in his empoyers booth, and as he told me he can't wait to to make the trip to the South. It's great to work with you,
Keep you updated,
Gert

arlene · Joined: 14 Aug 2006 Posts: 7769

hat palette is beautiful Kim, what kind of wood is it?

pascal · Advisor Joined: 29 May 2006 Posts: 1020 Location: france

I have met Michel and Kyoko in their new space just before going to Bergamo and I confirm, this new studio is simply perfect , the ideal place to paint.
Congratulations to Pierre and Michel for such an attractive educational offer.
I love the traditional feel of this whole thing , this is precious.

Pascal