Week 38 2021

Hello!

Delayed from last year, the 4th Rencontre de Savoir Faire is going ahead this weekend in Sauveterre.  The Association Arts Typiques in the Maison des Artisans invites local artists to come and share their knowledge with demonstrations and exhibitions.  The village square will host a range of events on Sunday, including the artisans from the Association, a wood turner, a basket weaver, weaving, spinning, even a large still to show the art of plant distillation.

The Maison des Artisans will be open and I'll be in my studio throwing in the morning, you can also visit the other studios there, with the Calabash workshop and the textile studio holding demonstrations. There are Food trucks, a bar, live entertainment and wooden games for all the family.

Pop in and say hello, discover something new!

Whatever you do this weekend in the Gironde and Dordogne regions, have a good week.

Best wishes,

Helen

notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

 

 Week 38

23 September

24 September 

25 September

26 September

Coming up...

 The workshops in Pellegrue re-open this week, please note the change of address.

And finally...

A visitor to Sauveterre last weekend as part as the Journees de Patrimoine and the Medieval celebrations...

 Thank you AT for the fabulous photo!

Week 50 2020

 Hello!

Christmas lights are brightening up the world around us.  The square is Sauveterre has a blanket of lights, with a sparkling centrepiece suspended over the middle of the place. Every time I see it it makes me smile!

 

There are Christmas markets popping up all around, so think local, think artisan and we can keep our small local businesses active!

Take care and be safe in the Gironde and Dordogne regions,

Best wishes,

Helen

notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

Week 50

Find my ceramics here!

Château Féret-Lambert, Grézillac

At the Loget de Malet, St Emilion

Coming up...

And finally...

If you are looking for a gift or an activity to do with all the family, I'm running family / group pottery workshops in the gap between Christmas and New Year - 'Betwixmas'. Contact me for more information or to book a session. 06 30 89 85 36

Week 41 2020

 Hello!

I'm so excited to be working full time out of my new pottery studio!  Workshops and pottery sessions are underway and I'm offering a whole host of activities to give you time to relax and take time for yourself, your friends and your family.

Studio hours match those of the boutique (more or less) with a couple of evening sessions, a perfect time to gather a group of friends after work hours.

Tuesday & Thursday 14h30 - 21h

Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 10h - 18h

Access is via the shop. The person on the desk will be one of the other artisans and they will direct you up the stairs, but take time to discover the beautiful arts and crafts for sale in the boutique 

Find the Maison des Artisans in the corner of the square in Sauveterre de Guyenne, opposite the Tourist Office.

I look forward to seeing you, just pop in and say hello, there's coffee and homemade cookies too!

Whatever you do in the Gironde and Dordogne region, have a great week,

Best wishes,

Helen

notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

Week 41

 

Monday 5 October

 

Tuesday 6 October

 

Wednesday 7 October

La Breche cinema in Ste Foy

Thursday 8 October

 

Friday 9 October

 

Saturday 10 October

 

Sunday 11 October

 

Coming up...

 

18 Oct La Breche cinema

 

And finally...

 

On 1st of June a crazy localised storm brought down a tree in the stream that borders our garden, it blocked the road and took down the electricity! (Typical bank holiday event...) Finally this week, the remains of the trunk and the root ball were removed from the stream.  It was no easy task.