PAPER-MAKING, HOME-MADE PIGMENTS & BINDERS, COLLAGE

ECO-ART HOLIDAY: DISCOVER THE FUN OF IMAGE CREATION USING ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY METHODS AND MATERIALS

FANTASTIC FOOD - AMAZING ACCOMMODATION - LOVELY LOCATION

   

Learn how to make paper, glue, pigments, binders and create your own 100% natural or recycled collage as well as have a lovely holiday in central france.

Our Eco-Art holidays in France include making your own paper (from recycled paper and plant fibres) plus creating your own pigments from natural sources, making binders and glues and finally creating collages using your natural materials.

By the end of your holiday you will have plenty of ideas for creating art in an environmentally friendly way, getting a little closer to nature for inspiration and its free gifts. No need for expensive paints and paper to make great paintings and images.

It does not matter if you are a beginner or an accomplished artist. We provide a great place to work in and wonderful accommodation for you to relax and feel at home in. We provide delicious food (we cater for many diets) much of it made from home-grown produce. We provide a little "French experience" by visiting a market and maybe a local fete.

What to expect:

  • Breakfast around 9am

  • 10 till 4pm being naturally creative (with lunch break) for 4.5 days.

  • 1.5 days relaxing, with a little sightseeing.

  • A hearty evening meal and chill-out time in the evenings.

We will:

  • Make our own paper from recycled materials and also from plant fibres collected from around the garden and countryside.

  • Make glue and binders from natural resources.

  • Grind pigments from rocks and other materials found around the premises (or whilst out sightseeing)

  • Make charcoal sticks and pastels.

  • Make natural paints.

  • Create a collage or two, maybe make greetings cards or similar - whatever your imagination can come up with.

All this with full board 7 nights accommodation for only 580€ per person.

Not included in price: Transfer from and to either Limoges Airport or Chateauroux Train Station but it can be provided at an extra charge of 120€ / 60€ respectively.  Alcohol (other than wine with main meals) - though you are welcome to purchase and consume your own.

MAKE A RESERVATION:  You can pay by Credit or Debit card, French Bank Cheque or use your PayPal balance. Payment in sterling can be made by arrangement. We ask for a 100€ deposit per person (non-refundable) with balance payable 6 weeks prior to arrival.

For all visits, we recommend you take out separate travel insurance to cover you for loss, cancellation, sickness etc.

Step 1. Check the availability calendar (always up-to-date). You may choose any available dates that suit your plane/train schedules - however, if you'd like to confirm first by email please do so.

Step 2. Fill in your booking form IMPORTANT: by filling in this form you are making a booking and will be obliged to pay a deposit with 5 working days.

Step 3. Wait for a confirmation email and we will send you details of how to make payment - you will be asked for a deposit, then we will send a balance reminder 6 weeks before arrival.

If you want to mix and match our full board holidays please ask for a quote. IE: mix art and sightseeing.

Do you live locally?

You can attend any booked week as day student

Camping also available for cheaper full board option.

Working in the studio after a day sketching in the field

 

Pulling a sheet of hand-made paper. This becomes quite addictive!

 

 

Sarzay Castle. The Indre in Central France has many superb castles and chateaux to visit.

 

Ste severe sur Indre - film location of Jacques Tati's "Jour de Fete" 1947

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