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Pottery courses and holidays.
Ammonite Pottery is pleased to offer a variety of courses, aimed
at both complete beginners and experienced potters. With tuition
new students will enjoy exploring the use of clay; both on the
potter's wheel and hand building. I aim to offer help and inspiration
at the level required by each individual. Ammonite Pottery is also
keen to welcome experienced potters to enjoy working in a different
venue. The peace and beauty of the surrounding countryside is inspiring
and I feel that the studio is a wonderful space in which to create.
The pottery has four electric wheels and one kick wheel, a front
loading electric kiln and a gas Raku kiln. The available space
here, plus the abundance of wood is calling out for a wood burning
kiln building project!
The pottery is set in 12 acres of land. When not potting
there will be long afternoons to wander, sit by the waterfall or
sunbathe and read a book! Alternatively, cars can be hired
to enable you to visit the interesting places of the area; these
include the old Cité of Carcassonne, the beautiful hill
side site of Minerve, once a Cathar stronghold, the Mediterranean,
the Canal du Midi, and countless other places. Wine tasting trips
can be made as Vineyards stretch as far as the eye can see and
sleepy villages nestle amongst hills and flat plains. In the summer
there are fêtes and festivals most weekends and a chance
to join in the fun.
Catering
We offer delicious home cooked meals using fresh local ingredients. Most
vegetables and salad come from the organic garden. Our hens
provide fresh eggs! We also benefit from the water, which comes
from the most abundant source in the area. Excellent local wines
are served with both lunch and dinner special diets and preferences
can be discussed before your visit. We will introduce you to the
local restaurants which offer a variety of French cuisine.
Accommodation
Chris and Rowena offer limited space in our chalet style house "en
Famille" we have five bedrooms sharing two bath/shower rooms.
Price to stay in house
€40 per night single occupancy.
€55 per night double occupancy.
Fresh continental breakfast included.
Gite and Chambre d'hote Accommodation
Please see links for pictures, information and prices. Ancienne
Boulangerie and La Chapellerie are in the village of Caunes, 20
minuets walk away and Pont Romain only ten minutes from the pottery.
We arrange transport to and from the village.
Course structure and price.
We aim to offer our pottery courses to cater for most needs. Most
dates from spring to autumn can be made available, as can the length
of your stay. However, as a price guide we have budgeted
a typical week.
I week = seven days six nights. Not including accommodation.
20 hours tutored studio time.
Untutored studio time possible.
A Raku firing is included as are basic materials and firing (large
quantities to be negotiated). Special materials can be purchased,
from local suppliers "Ceradel" (parent company of
Pottery Craft) which is an hour's drive.
Six lunches, wine available.
Three dinners with wine. Other dinners to be arranged at
local restaurants if desired.
Price including pick up and drop off from Carcassonne Airport or
Train station.
£205.00.
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