Here a Student can work as intensively or in as relaxed a manner as they want. Subjects taught will reflect their individual needs. Classes are kept small, so there is ample space to spread out. Each student is allocated a Work Area which they can keep as messy or as tidy as they wish!
Every day there will be demonstrations of Making and Decorating Techniques.
The following sample timetable is subject to flexibility according to how the week develops......
SATURDAY . . .Kiln unpacking, assessments, departure.
DAILY TIMETABLE
Up to 9am . . .Breakfast
9 to 1pm . . . Studio Work
1pm to 3pm . . . Lunch and Siesta
3pm to 6pm . . . Studio work
8pm . . . Dinner
Wednesdays are opportunities to visit the sea, the lake, other potteries , taste wine at the local vineyards, or visit the beautiful City of Nantes.
If none of this appeals, students can continue their work without the tutor, or simply laze away the day under the walnut tree.
Apart from the studios, there is a quiet room for reading, drawing, studying and designing. Behind the house, there is a sheltered courtyard and garden, with a further garden in the front where the kilns are. The house is set among quiet lanes, vineyards and fields. It is 40 minutes drive from the Cote de Jade in the west, and Nantes to the north.
Students have a choice of accomodation. There are local gites, for which early booking is essential. There is a campsite 10 minutes drive away. Best of all is to stay at the Pottery. Bedrooms are for two sharing, and there is a separate bathroom for students.
All meals are vegetarian,and consist of breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack and dinner. To keep costs to students down, they are asked to share the preparation of meals and take a turn with the tea towel! Wine is included with dinner.
COSTS
For tuition, materials and lunch £125.
To include full board £299.
This is for a stay of one week. If you want to stay longer, please contact me for a quote.
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Please send a cheque in Sterling for the appropriate amount,
Payable to HILARY BASSETT.
£125 for tuition,lunch and materials.
£299 to include full board.
A receipt and confirmation will be sent
with a list of what to bring.
Please arrange in good time a form E111.
This covers for any emergency medical costs. Applications from the
Post Office.
PASSPORTS are still needed.
Return completed form
with cheque to:
HILARY BASSETT,
La Poterie de la Maison Blanche,
La Ripossiere,
44650
Lege,
FRANCE.
Tel. (FRANCE)240 26 63 60. Within France: 02 40 26 63 60
Hilary Bassett, the resident potter, has 19 year's experience in
throwing domestic ware and handbuilding using electric kilns and also
smoke firings in pit kilns, coke kilns and paper kilns.
She trained at Blackpool and Bolton Schools of Art.
She has found time when not potting to earn a living, to play and
experiment with clays, colours, slips and glazes. She has explored many
pottery forms.
For 19 years she taught pottery both privately and
in Community Education.
Before her recent move to France, she
exhibited widely in Wales and Lancashire.
She is a dedicated and knowledgeable teacher, passing on her expertise with enthusiasm. She has experience in teaching both beginners and advanced students.
BY CAR: The easiest route is by the Portsmouth to St.Malo Ferry. It is a 2+1/2 hour drive southwards.
BY AIR: To Nantes Give plenty of notice to be collected, or hire a car.
BY TRAIN: There are frequent TGV'sfrom Paris to Nantes. Give plenty of notice for collection from the station.
A GREAT HOLIDAY ANY TIME OF THE YEAR
