All courses are informal, hands on, one-to-one and aimed at your particular interests for YOU, THE STUDENT. The pace of the course is to suit YOU, nobody else. Each course is structured to cover basic principles but can be flexible and can be customised to suit YOU to your individual needs and interests. All tools, materials (unless stipulated) are inclusive in the course. Courses start about 09:30 with breaks and finishing about 16:00 to 17:00, ( no rush to finish). Lunch and refreshments are provided (we require prior notice for special dietary needs) Bookings of two days' duration does not need to be taken on consecutive days Comprehensive course notes are supplied as an aide-memoire at the end of the course.
“Testing the water” come and make a bowl ½ days duration 75€
“Beginners” and “Intermediate” courses either One day – 160€; Two days – 300€
“Large Bowl or Platter” 190€ per day and
175€ per day there after materials to be negotiated Please note: This course
is only for the experienced turner.
To secure a booking a 50€ non refundable deposit is required. Final payment
may be by cash or cheque in Euros.
Courses are run during the week only, either on a Monday, Tuesday or Thursday,
Friday, no weekend courses (at the moment).
Gift vouchers are available.
My atelier “l’âme du bois” is set just outside the village of Leguillac de Cercles, 14 kilometers north of Brantôme in the northern part of the Dordogne, South West France.
All courses are non residential, but accommodation can be found near by.
For course syllabus and dates please contact me either by completing the form on the Contact page on stating which course you are interested in and a range of dates for tuition or by:
email johnmitchell@sfr.fr
Telephone 0033(0)5 53 60 74 38
Mail:
John Mitchell
Atelier l’ame du bois
Chez Parot
24340 Leguillac de Cercles
Dordogne
FRANCE