Saint-Yrieix: A watercolor settingThe range of must-see events

19th International Watercolor Salon in Saint-Yrieix

👉RDV not to be missed by art lovers: this Pays de Saint-Yrieix event takes place from July 20 to August 18, 2024, in the southern Haute-Vienne, close to the Périgord and Corrèze regions, and is one of the most prestigious in France and Europe. 🇪🇺

The show’s godmother and godfather, Lélie ABADIE and David CHAUVIN, are joined by Francis Cordina, France and Michelle Lin, guest of honor.

You can also find 72 watercolor artists. 🖌️🎨

A quick of a view

1. Brush in hand!

Internships

Each workshop is led by an artist who has been invited as Guest of Honor, so these are exceptional workshops for perfecting your technique, or simply as an amateur discovering painting. 🎨

And what a pleasure to share with these superb artists who are delighted to pass on their passion for watercolor. 🖼️

2 Les Balaquarelles

Visit and painting

Inspipration and Discovery of our superb landscapes Limousins 🏞️, our monuments of the Pays de Saint-Yrieix and the beauty of our 🌼 nature preserved .

½-day walks, specially designed for adults and children, with an exhibiting artist to spark personal creativity or develop your technique 🖌️.

All the Balaquarelles events

©Tour Du Plo Saint-Yrieix La Perche|OTI PSTY © M. Authier

©Watercolor Salon Saint Yrieix La Perche|OTI PSTY © M.Authier

3. Shows and watercolors

The dance of brushes

Watercolor puts on a show! 🎭Venez assister à la réalisation d’oeuvres éphémères, ou surprenantes en direct , ou de Tatouage éphémère au henné !

Amaze your eyes 🤩, admiring the talent of these artists .

Find out more about these shows 👇

4. Artists in action

Public demonstrations

The show’s artists give free public demonstrations every day in the heart of the medieval town of Saint-Yrieix, one of France’s most beautiful detours.

For over 3 weeks, the town of Saint-Yrieix will be alive with these painting shows.

Don’t miss them 👇