The Classroom and Art Shed

PROVENCE, 2013

It all started when…

In June of 2013, RAW hosted the first-of-its-kind 3-week design/build workshop in Aix en Provence, France. Provence 2013 was offered in partnership with the Institute for American Universities (IAU), one of the oldest and largest education abroad programs in Europe, and the Marchutz School of Art. Founded 40 years ago by French artist Leo Marchutz, the school is internationally known for its interdisciplinary and holistic approach to art education and features a studio building designed by the French architect Fernand Pouillon.

At RAW Provence 2013 students designed and built a classroom and studio prep area to expand the school’s facilities while being immersed in the rich architectural, artistic and cultural traditions of Aix, Marchutz, and the surrounding environs. The new buildings are fantastique!