Lively and varied are the breakfast conversations among students of the Painting School of Montmiral, Castelnau de Montmiral, topics vary widely, typically the students, ages vary widely, experience ranging from beginners to professional.
Experience brought to the table varies widely, example, one is a theater director, another a pharmacist, a third a school teacher.
Most of the students breakfast together then are briefed and re briefed for the day by the master Francis Pratt 
Master briefing, Painting School of Montmiral, breakfast
I was surprised to be invited to attend and consider that good luck, a good omen for my growing series of painting for the “Gaillac, Surprising Vines” exhibition next December at Gaillac town hall.
I’ve not met anyone more knowledgeable about art, in particular, methods for teaching sound drawing and colour techniques, than Francis Pratt; truly a master of those subjects, a highly original personality, and that includes my 5 years at Art Colleges and subsequent studies.
On this course there are 3 Americans (Los Angeles, Washington, Chicago), 3 French, 1 Dutch, 1 English and from time to time one N African.
These days after 27 years at CdM, Francis only runs two courses each summer so if you are thinking about it, don’t hesitate, the last course this year is mid July, profit, enjoy.
