Friday, 25 October 2024

Week 43 2024

 Hello!

The clocks change this weekend...

 


So, enjoy that extra hour in bed on Sunday morning, but say goodbye to light evenings.  Take care out there on the roads.

Whatever you do in the Gironde and Dordogne regions this week, have a good time.
Best wishes,
Helen
notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

Week 43


Eden Cinema

La Breche Cinema

25 October

26 October




27 October


Coming up...



And finally...

Yikes, it's not always a success in the kiln 💥😖



Thursday, 17 October 2024

Week 42 2024

 Hello!

Did you manage to catch a glimpse of the comet this week? My friend got a snap on her phone whilst her nearest and dearest set up his camera and missed it!


There's so much rain around, so to catch another sighting over the next few days will be a challenge.

Whatever you do in the Gironde and Dordogne region over the next week, have a lovely time.
Best wishes,
Helen

Week 42




https://www.cinema-eden.com/

La Breche



19 October






20 October



Coming up...





And finally...

New into the boutique in Sauveterre, an apero dish.  A bowl inside a bowl, a dish inside a dish.

Perfect for serving those nibbles, a place in the centre for cocktail sticks, olive pips, sauces or dips.  I've made a range of sizes, and here's this first in a new bubble glaze colour...



Thursday, 10 October 2024

Week 41 2024

 Hello!

This weekend is the twice a year brocante in Rauzan - are things over priced? Is it cheeky to have an entrance fee?  Perhaps it's yes to both!  But I love a rummage and an explore, and of course a haggle!

The question remains as to whether the sun will shine?

Whatever you do in the coming week, have a lovely time in the Gironde and Dordogne regions.
Best wishes,
Helen

Week 41




https://www.cinema-eden.com/


11 October


 





12 October




13 October



Coming up...





And finally...

Sgrafitto is a wonderfully reassuring technique for decoration on clay for those of us who feel somewhat apprehensive about our artistic abilities.  It allows you to trace, copy and plan ahead for a surface decoration that can be both simple and bold, but most of all, looks rather good in the end!


Scrafitto plate workshop in Suveterre on Sunday 20th October.

If you'd like to give it a go, give me a call, or send a message and spend the time to create your very own plate. 📞06 30 89 85 36


Friday, 4 October 2024

Week 40 2024

 Hello!

Thank you to everyone who came by on Sunday to visit the Rencontre de Savoir Faire in Sauveterre  We had over 30 stands with Artisans, local food producers, demonstrations and live music.


Whatever you do in the Gironde and Dordogne regions this week, have a good time.
Best wishes,
Helen

Week 40


https://www.cinema-pays-foyen.com/

https://www.cinema-eden.com/

4 October


5 October













6 October





Coming up...








And finally...


There are some Sunday clay sessions coming up.  Take a day out to make a clay creation from start to finish.  The scrafitto plate is a very satisfying project if you have never worked with clay before.  No need to be an artist.  I'll guide you through the steps and you can make a unique and beautiful plate.
 

Closer to Christmas, there are a couple of dates dedicated to making your own collection of Christmas trees to decorate your home - or gift... if you can bear to give them away!

Contact me 📞06 30 89 85 36 for information, or to book a place.