Week 47 2023

 Hello!

It's been a chilly week, but I was met with a warm welcome when I returned to the Centre de Loisirs in Rauzan with their Halloween pottery project.

 

It was a great success, and I always love taking the workshop into the schools and clubs for clay projects. I've also traveled to birthday parties and family events with the pottery kit. My studio can only hold maximum 8, so for bigger groups I travel. I could even come to you...

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

Best wishes,

Helen

notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

 

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 25 November

26 November

Coming up...

And finally...

If last week's flower wreath looked a bit complicated, there are still a few places left for the holly or star wreaths early afternoon on 2 December.  They will be fired and ready for Christmas.

Week 46 2023

 Hello,

We've been working towards Christmas in the pottery studio, and one of the favourite projects for the moment is the centrepiece wreath.  It takes a few sessions to complete, but it will be fired and glazed and the final piece will all be white.  Watch this space to see the finished pieces.

 

If you're tempted to give it a go - it's really not that difficult, there's just lots of flowers to make - then give me a call and book a couple of sessions.

Plenty going on in the Gironde and Dordogne regions this week, have a good time,

Best wishes,

Helen

notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

☎06 30 89 85 36

 

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17 November

18 November

19 November

Coming up...

And finally...

These make great stocking fillers for the keen (or less knowledgeable!) gardeners in your life...

Week 45 2023

 Hello!

When the weather starts being wet and windy, what better thing to do than head over to the pottery studio in Sauveterre-de-Guyenne and get creative.

 

This week I have welcomed groups making Christmas decorations, and gifts for their friends and family.

Today's ladies were delighted with their creations. Call me if you'd like to give potting a go 0630898536

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

Best wishes,

Helen

notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

☎ 0630898536

 

Week 45

 

 10 November

11 November - Jour férié 

 

On October 24, 1922, November 11 officially became a public holiday dedicated to commemorations in France. Since then, every November 11, France has paid tribute to the soldiers and victims of the First World War. Throughout France, parades and activities are hosted on Armistice Day. Many cities and villages around the country host large community events to memorialize the losses of the war. People place wreaths, garlands, flowers, and other items on gravestones and memorials as well.

 

But Duras does things differently...

 

 12 November

Coming up...

And finally...

An order for a cheese platter is finally ready to head to a new home...