Sculpture and Whimsy in France: Masquerade Parade
July 15 to 22, 2013
Create and explore in this magical, week-long retreat in the charming village of Durfort, in the south of France.
Sculpting whimsical figures and animals -- inspired by the stories of
Commedia dell'arte, Masquerade balls, characters, beasts, and masks -- we'll
create narratives of our own.
Our
troupe will be sculpted in
polymer,
fashioned over an armature of glass and wire. They will be cured and
painted with multiple coats of oil paint to achieve a warm,
vintage feeling. Learn how to stand your unique creation, on two spindly
legs, with a special wire and balancing technique. We'll create the
illusion of movement with these spindly legs. No special sculpting
skills are needed for this workshop; my students are consistently
surprised and delighted with their creations! With my techniques there
are no mistakes, just happy accidents. Much laughter and fun sets
the tone for all of my workshops.
We'll visit the newly renovated Toulouse Lautrec Museum in Albi, where
we'll draw inspiration from the offbeat characters of Lautrec's world, the patterned French gardens and
grand palace. When we're not consumed with our creations, there will be
leisurely excursions exploring the glorious mid-summer sunflower fields,
area flea markets, the En Calcat monastery (and its wonderful art bookstore),
and the famous Saturday market of Revel, where locals like to shop.
All excursions are optional; this is a week to satisfy yourself. Relax
in the village with a book, sit on the terrace with a glass of wine, or, if you wish,
take a nap in the afternoon.
Enjoy fine, fresh, local food
prepared by our own personal chef, Nese. We'll meet for a delicious and
sustaining breakfast. Lunch,
which is served on the terrace, will ready us for the afternoon's adventures.
Candlelight, wine, and chef Nese's dinner, accompanied by laughter and shared experiences will complete our delightful
days.
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT AVAILABLE- email me!
Cost: $1,900
- Charming double occupancy room (seven nights)
- 7 breakfasts / 6 lunches / 6 dinners ... (Lunch and dinner prepared by chef Nese, with fresh, local ingredients)
-
Workshop Instruction, 24 hour open studio plus local excursions.
- Price does not include airfare or shared rental car (approx. $150 per person)
- Contact Doreen at doreenkassel@gmail.com
with any questions or to reserve a space.
Visit Gwen Gibson's website for more information about La Cascade
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