Hello!
We managed a visit to the foire des Artisans d'Art in St Emilion at the weekend. It was just before the 15 day restrictions in the Gironde began, so it could go ahead. It was, however, pretty empty. Such a shame for all the Artisans there, including some from the Maison des Artisans.
It seems that all events with groups of more than 10 people in the Gironde are on hold. This is from the
Government site:
From 25 September and for a period of 15 days, the following new measures will apply in the Gironde department:
- all sports halls will be closed except for school and extra-curricular use;
- indoor swimming pools will also be closed;
- the village halls and multi-purpose halls will be closed for festive or associative use;
- gatherings of more than 10 people in the public space will be prohibited;
- flea markets and garage sales, non-food markets, sports and festive events on the public highway as well as local and student festivals will be prohibited.
Seems like cinemas are still open as are all food markets.
Currently, the Dordogne region has not been designated a Red Zone, so events can still go ahead.
Whatever you do in the Gironde and Dordogne regions, take care and keep safe.
Best wishes,
Helen
Week 40
Monday 28 September
Tuesday 29 September
Wednesday 30 September
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La Breche Cinema in Ste Foy
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Thursday 1 October
Friday 2 October
Saturday 3 October
The first of 2 October Saturday afternoon pottery workshops in my new studio in Sauveterre on the top floor of the Maison des Artisans. Call to find out more or reserve a place 06 30 89 85 36
Sunday 4 October
And finally...
Despite set backs galore I am finally opening a pottery workshop in Sauveterre at the Maison des Artisans. The top floor workshop became available and I decided to take the plunge and go for it. My Saturday workshops have been becoming increasingly popular, and the request for pottery sessions and workshops in Sauveterre has been growing.
If we struggle to find something good from Covid, what people are looking for is a time to refocus and give themselves a moment to collect themselves and breathe. I learnt from the best, and know that time spent with your hands in the mud gives your mind the freedom to wander, relax and unwind.
It's not about being a great artist (and I should know!) it's about giving back to yourself, its about sharing a moment of calm... and who knows, if you make a bowl or a cup, you have a great object too!
