“….Take me with you,
Through the classroom windows from where I flew,
In the garden where memories grew,
To the childhood where all the wounds were new
Over the horizons which I once knew”

Still Life Beyond the Window with Jacqui Mair

8th to 14th June 2022

BOOKINGS NOW CLOSED

STILL LIFE THROUGH THE WINDOW with Jacqui Mair

JUNE 2022 5 days / 6 nights

8th - 14th June 2022 

“Things take the time they take. Don’t worry” -MARY OLIVER

THE EVENT

This workshop is a starting point to compose our own set of still life objects, imagined or otherwise, and to consider what might also be seen beyond the window. We are in the Aquitaine which is famous for its seasonal fresh produce, the Maison Maître sits in a glorious landscape and gardens which all feed the creative juices.  Discover a new world of artistic possibility when you combine collage and paint with printing techniques. Our very own collage papers will become the starting point to produce either a series of large collage pieces and /or a concertina book that take us beyond the window.  

Suitable for all - beginners to experienced artists wanting to develop their technique

DETAILS

This is an opportunity to let things happen. Having the time to pursue mark making whether by brush or pen or printing techniques, will give us a surfeit of surfaces to collage with. Often we forget our personal lines and painterly gestures, our scribbles, that are all our personal artistic fingerprints. These can be added to your collages to add uniqueness. Mixing medias, breaking down boundaries, losing the fear of what is right and wrong can produce exciting possibilities to set you on your personal journey. Create work that speaks to the personal, and leave with the permission that everything is possible!

“I try to inspire everyone not to lose the art of curiosity; if you don’t poke around, keep uncovering what might excite you and learn always from others, life is not as rich.”

Jacqui studied Fine Art at Bristol Polytechnic and the RCA, London.  She has exhibited on three continents and has established an international career as an Illustrator and Artist. She has illustrated numerous award winning children’s books and worked abroad for several years with Save the Children and UNICEF, running creative print workshops for children in fragile states. 

Jacqui has taught as Senior Associate Lecturer at the University of Portsmouth UK in Fine Artas well as the international exchange programmes with Mexico City Universidad Iberoamericana and Maryland College of Art USA. As the Exhibitions Organiser for the School of Art and Design Gallery, Jacqui was recognised with a Contribution Award, to acknowledge her inspiration.

Jacqui has been the External Examiner for the Illustration Department at Glasgow School of Art Scotland, she has taught as Professor of Illustration for Savannah College of Art and Design USA, and also on Savannah’s study abroad programme in Lacoste France whilst continuing to work on commissions and personal work from her studio in her house in Southsea UK.

Don’t miss the recent interview with Jacqui in Faire Magazine!

 DAY 1

Travel day - you will be sent information regarding transportation to Les Soeurs Anglaises (pick-ups are generally late afternoon) from Angouleme train station and Bergerac airport. Welcome, Meet + Greet dinner at the house.

DAY 2

Introduction to Jacqui, the studio space and the workshop participants.  Discussion and presentation of Jacqui’s collage work with discussions on how the project will unfold. Discussion of personal project featuring the idea of inside / outside and what we are intuitively drawn to as a still life and beyond. Lecture / Introduction to collage techniques and inspiration from other artists.

Small introductory exercise. Film: Collaging from start to finish showing Jacqui’s’ process. 

DAY 3

Making printed collage papers and experimentation through simple printmaking techniques using gelli plates, mono printing, simple relief and planographic mark making on a variety of surfaces. These methods often create unpredictable results, encouraging experimentation and unexpected new directions.

Visit to local brocante to find extra papers /textiles etc to use as part of the collage process. 

DAY 4

Work will continue on the development of collage / book with another technique demonstration and Q&A session. Dinner at a local French restaurant, or Gourmet Dinner at the Maison de Maître.

DAY 5

Discussion of made papers and potential outcomes for collage.  Demonstration of concertina book possibility and /or collage surface preparation for finished piece. Development of ideas through sketchbook process, composition techniques.  Finishing projects in the Studio with final Show and Tell of participants work.

DAY 6

Brunch followed by departures before lunch.

Please note: THIS IS A PROSPECTIVE ITINERARY. IT IS SUBJECT TO MODEST MODIFICATIONS, DEPENDENT ON LOCAL WEATHER, NEW OPPORTUNITIES AND THE WISHES OF THE WORKSHOP LEADER

5 days of L'Espace studio workshop with Jacqui mair, and 6 nights accommodation.

• All breakfasts, lunches, dinners and refreshments, snacks and beverages throughout your stay.

• A visit to a market if available plus free time to relax during the event

• Pick-up and drop-off at arrival airport Bergerac / train station Angouleme (at allocated times)

• **Air and train fares to and from collection points in France are not included.

….DEPENDS ON THE

ACCOMMODATION

YOU CHOOSE….

PRICES

A: Single occupancy Superior double bedroom, en suite : $3900 / 3500€ /£2985

B: Shared occupancy Superior double bedroom, en suite: $3450 / 2910€ / £2645 per person (2 bookings together only)

C: Single occupancy of Twin bedroom shared bathroom: $3450 / 2910€ / £2645

D: Shared Twin bedroom / shared bathroom: $3000 / 2530€ / £2300 per person (2 bookings together only)

(There may be a small additional charge for materials provided by the workshop leader)

• The Booking Deposit of $660/560€ due 3 months prior to the workshop 

• The Balance due 6 weeks prior to the workshop

All the above are non-refundable unless the workshop has to be cancelled for any reason, in which case all monies received would be refunded. We accept payments by Paypal, UK bank transfer, Sterling or Euro cheque

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