The venue for this exciting natural fermentation Indigo workshop led by dyer and embroiderer, Vivien Prideaux,
is the lovingly restored 14th century chateau Etres Aux Anges, offering a practical and comfortable venue, situated on top
of a hill with 360 degree views of the most stunning countryside in the beautiful region of Lot & Garonne in the province
of Aquitaine, France.
Everyone is welcome on this residential course from absolute beginners to those
with much more experience; but only those wishing to work with an open mind and who enjoy learning through discovery will
benefit from this opportunity of an intense period of working in a creative environment where personal development and a feeling
of wellbeing can be achieved.
Vivien, an experienced tutor, who has worked with and studied natural indigo all over the world, will share her knowledge in a structured way, starting with the preparation
of natural materials for dyeing, sample methods of SHIBORI (the inventive art of Japanese shaped resist dyeing), the preparation
and long term maintenance of both a “bio” and “zinc lime” Indigo fermentation vats. These vats have
no unpleasant smell or caustic fumes and yield rich, deep shades of blue and can be maintained ready for use for many months
and are ecologically green.
Each student will receive a basic “work bag’ containing one metre
each of silk, cotton, linen and sewing materials; all other materials and equipment will also be provided. Students are requested
to bring their own sketch books and drawing materials.
Chateau
Etres Aux Anges, is located 2 kilometres from the medieval town of Duras with its restaurants, bars, market and grand chateau.
It is 35 minutes from Bergerac airport and 1 hour 15 minutes from Bordeaux
airport. Transfers from both airports can be arranged. 3hrs from Paris by train
* 2
large workshop studios extending out to extensive terracing, allowing outdoor workshop space
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Accommodation in spacious twin oak beamed bedrooms – all ensuite, limited single rooms (supplement £280.00)
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3 snug rooms for quiet relaxation
* A beautiful dining room with log
fire serving delicious home cooked meals- using fantastic regional foods. Continental breakfast, lunch and dinner; wine with
lunch & dinner, or soft drinks; and refreshments through out the day are included in the fee.
The dining room opens on to a large terrace to allow alfresco eating, drinking
and socialising or reflecting on the amazing sunsets.
*
2 treatment rooms for therapeutic massage and healing.
*
Full central heating and many log fires throughout
*
A large swimming pool with sun terracing
The property is surrounded by 25 acres of garden, woods and
pastures.
Fees to include:- all teaching, materials and equipment, all meals and twin bedded
accommodation, ensuite. Exclusive use of all Chateau facilities
Fees £700.00
(UK pounds)
The
above does not include the following:-
·
Airport/ Train transfers (these can be arranged)
·
Massage treatments (booked when you arrive)
·
Hire of pool towels.
·
Excursions & trips.
If you have any special requests that would add to
the enjoyment of your stay, please advise us in writing at the time of booking
and we will try and fulfil your request if at all possible.
BOOKING FORM
Title
First Name
Last Name
Nationality
Full address
Post code
Country
Home telephone number
Email address
Twin accommodation c Single room( supplement £280.00) c
I would like to share with – name if known -
Special requirements and/or disabilities Yes c No c
Dietary needs. Vegetarian c Non vegetarian c
Airport/Train transfer required
Yes c No c
If yes please give airport/ railway station name, flight/train number and time
CONDITIONS OF BOOKING
Residential course fees £700.00 A non returnable deposit payable at the time of booking £70.00
Balance of fees to be paid no later than 1st
September 2008. Bookings after this date will require the full enrolment fee. We reserve the right to cancel a booking where
the balance of fees has not been paid by the due date 1st September 2008
CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS
At the time of booking authorisation may be given for
the balance of course fess to be debited when they fall due on the 1st September 2008. However it is essential
that the credit card is still active at this time and you must therefore, notify us of new expiry date and changes to the
card as they occur
I wish
to pay by Cheque, Mastercard, Visa, Debitcard, Maestro (please circle as appropriate)
Name as on card
Card No.
cccc cccc cccc cccc
Issue No c Valid from cc cc Expiry date cc cc
I authorise you to debit my account for the balance
of £612.00 on 1st September 2008
Yes c Noc
Cheques made payable to Vivien Prideaux. and send to
40 Vicarage Meadow. Fowey. Cornwall
PL23 1EA United Kingdom or email booking
form to priddypink@macace.co.uk Tel 00 44 (0) 1726 833 680
I certify that all the information on this form is
correct
Signed
Date
Workshop Details
Aims of the workshop are for the student to acquire a competent understanding
and the skills of Indigo dyeing with special reference and hands on experience of natural fermentation vats and to explore
various methods of resist fabric preparation to include, shibori and paste resist and textured fabrics.
Through demonstrations, samples, group discussions, one to one tutorials and lectures
and in groups of 3/4 to make and maintain an indigo vat for their use during the workshop.
All materials including a ‘Workbag’ containing one meter of each silk,
cotton and linen fabrics, equipment and dyes are included in the course fee. Please bring your own sketch book and drawing materials. In addition fabrics, natural indigo, samples, post cards and Vivien’s work will be for sale.
Wednesday October 22nd 2008
Students are requested to arrive at Chateau Etres Aux Anges from 15.00 onwards.
Tea will be served on the terrace at 16.00.
Those with pre arranged transfers will be collected at their time of arrival and brought to the Chateau.
18.30
Welcome chat and dinner
20.00 Introduction to the week’s activities, setting goals, personal achievement,
and ‘house keeping’. Followed by ‘Around the World with 80
Dyes’, a slide lecture about natural dyes and in particular indigo followed by questions and answer session.
Thursday 23rd – Tuesday 28th October 2008
Breakfast
8.15
Workshop
9.15
Coffee
10.30
Lunch
12.30
Workshop
14.00
Afternoon tea
15.30
Session ends at
17.00
Dinner
19.00
Students are welcome to work in the studios in the evening subject to certain
health and safety guidelines and have the exclusive use of the Chateau and all its facilities.
Wednesday 29th October 2008
Breakfast
8.15
Workshop
9.15
Coffee
10.30
Final session ends at 12.30 with lunch.
Students depart, per arranged transfers to airport and railway station
Please send booking forms to Vivien Prideaux, 40 Vicarage Meadow, Fowey, Cornwall. PL23 1 EA United Kingdom.
either by post or email:- priddypink@macace.co.uk
Tel 00 44 (0) 1726 833 680
Tutor profile @
www.vivienprideaux.co.uk
