Atelier d’Art Villard Studios

Their prints are now part of the permanent collections of MoMA in New York, testifying to the scope and quality of their work.
Transmission occupies a central place in their approach: they have trained numerous students, sharing their know-how with simplicity and generosity.
Now based in the south of France in Bormes les Mimosas, their creations are permanently on display in the heart of the Domaine Sainte Marie on the road to Saint-Tropez.

A place where you are invited to live a unique experience: the Art Safari, a sensitive and poetic journey imagined by Philippe Gabriel Villard in a natural setting


Members of L'Atelier d'Art Villard Studios:

Ilona Kalnoky, trilingual art historian and museographer at the Atelier d'Art Villard Studios. Trained at the École du Louvre, she sheds her light on the practices of the artists at the Atelier d'Art Villard Studios.

Marion Selva, Artist in Provence, draws her inspiration from her childhood on the shores of the Mediterranean, as well as her travels, her dreams and her studies in marine biology.
Through her illustrations, she shares moments of freedom, joy and serenity, inviting everyone to give free rein to their imagination.
Passionate about teaching, she also offers creative workshops in small groups, including introductions to travel journals in Provence as well as introductions to watercolor and printmaking.


Creative Workshops offered by Atelier d'Art Villard Studios:

A creative interlude to marvel, slow down, reconnect and create with simplicity and joy.
On the menu, collaborative approaches to nourish your creativity and well-being in Bormes-les-Mimosas.
Introduction to travel journals and American prints.
Unique and intimate moments, in the company of Ilona, ​​Kim, Marion and Philippe Gabriel.

AMERICAN PRINT
– Capacity: 6 people max
– Duration: 2 hour
- From 7 years
– Children, families and adults
Introduction to American printmaking in one of the most beautiful villages in the south of France: Bormes-les-Mimosas.
In a gentle and inspiring atmosphere, each participant discovers the magic of handcrafted printing. Starting with a pre-engraved wooden die, each participant explores watercolor coloring to reveal a unique, sensitive print on paper.
This slow, repeated gesture, somewhere between art and contemplation, acts as a true "brain yoga": it stimulates the balance between imagination and precision, connecting gesture to thought. A moment of harmony, where we reconnect with ourselves, with the moment.
The designs, inspired by Bormes-les-Mimosas, the fauna, flora and Mediterranean landscapes, invite you to slow down, observe differently, and reconnect with your creativity.
A true meditative and creative break, accessible to all, without technical prerequisites.

BLOG
– Capacity: 6 people max
– Duration: 2h30
- From 7 years
– Children, families and adults
Introduction to travel journaling in the picturesque streets of Bormes les Mimosas, classified as one of the most beautiful villages in France.
Throughout the walk, participants discover the art of capturing the moment: watercolor, sketching, calligraphy, collage, etc.
Each page becomes a fragment of memory, a sensitive journal where images, words, emotions and colors mingle.
These workshops are aimed at both curious beginners and experienced artists, in a friendly and inspiring atmosphere.
No level required, just the desire to slow down, observe differently and create.

– travel diary: €50/person, €80/duo, +€40/additional person
– at the Mainte Marie estate: €60/person, €100/duo, +€50/additional person
– stamped demonstration: offered
– art safari: €10/person and free for those under 18