Les Tapies summer art programs offer high school students a unique opportunity to study drawing, painting, architecture, photography and art history in the South of France.

Nestled in the mountains of the Massif Central in Southern France, Les Tapies is a picturesque 17th Century hamlet, which has been carefully restored to retain its original character and serves as an ideal base for a creative arts program.

The Les Tapies Arts and Architecture Program is designed for high school students ages 13-18 who have a strong interest in visual arts, design and/or architecture. Students focus on studio areas of drawing + painting, architecture and photography.

Les Tapies is a picturesque 17th Century hamlet, which has been carefully restored to retain its original character and its dynamic studio spaces make it an ideal base for a creative arts program.

Drawing and painting students are introduced to a wide range of media and technical processes. A key component of the elective course is working within the spectacular landscape at Les Tapies. The course also focuses on building technical abilities …

Tuition includes room and board, a satchel with art supplies, airport/train station transfer on opening and closing days of the program, activities, excursions, health insurance, and the final banquet at Château La Tour. Tuition fees do not cover airfare or personal spending money. The application form must be completed and returned with a …

He has overseen TASIS campus development projects in England, Switzerland, France and Greece and in 2002, he co-founded the TASIS School in Puerto Rico. His love of vernacular architecture has led to his restoration of Les Tapies over the past 40 years.

Jul 8, 2019 · In front of a low-stakes panel of judges, the students presented their plans for a treehouse here at Les Tapies, taking into account optimal location on the grounds, thoughtful choice of the base tree, and the design of the structure itself.

Photography students are able to tap into a wealth of knowledge as they develop their own studio portfolios over the course of the program. Les Tapies summer programs also include a variety of excursions throughout Southern France, one of the many …

Jul 12, 2017 · Les Rencontres provided the photographers a fantastic insight into professional fine-art photography and illuminated the different methods they can use to group and present their work for their final exhibition.