This workshop brings together two artists in an immersive week of drawing and textile making informed by Angela Maddock’s and Chloe Briggs’ shared philosophy of ‘Looking for Green’. Chloe will lead the drawing and Angela the textile making.
About this course:
Inspired by the gardens and landscape of Clos Mirabel, you will be encouraged to develop your individual style with the support and guidance of two skilled and generous practitioners / tutors. Chloe will share her enthusiasm for drawing and love of colour and Angela will share many techniques, including embroidery stitches, couching, applique and trapunto quilting.
Angela and Chloe began working together during the Covid 19 pandemic, when Chloe joined one of Angela’s on-line repair workshops. Their friendship developed into collaboration ‘Looking for Green’, which brought together drawing and textile making in Paris in 2022. They teach drawing and stitch classes together on-line.
Saturday
4.00 – Check-in time from 4pm onwards.
6.30 – Welcome drinks and dinner
Sunday
8.30 – 9.30 Buffet breakfast of local and regional produce
10.00 – 11.00 Angela and Chloe share their work
11.00 – 12.00 Folded sketchbooks with Chloe
12.00 – 1.00 Group drawing exercise in the atelier with Chloe
1.00 – 2.00 Lunch
2.00 – 3.00 Drawing with line in the Garden with the folded sketchbooks
3.00 – 5.00 Cloth and Thread Scrolls with Angela, stitching from our drawings
6.30 – Aperitifs before 4 course dinner in the Manor House or on the terrace
Monday
8.30 – 9.30 Buffet breakfast of local and regional produce
10.00 – 12.00 Embroidery with Angela, working from yesterday’s drawings. Including
demonstration of surface and reverse applique.
1.00 – 2.00 Lunch at Clos Mirabel
2.00 – 4.00 Group drawing from a still life with Chloe, using colour
4.00 – 5.00 Demonstration of trapunto quilting with Angela
6.30 – Aperitifs before 4 course dinner in the Manor House or on the terrace
Tuesday
8.30 – 9.30 Buffet breakfast of local and regional produce
10.00 – 12.00 Drawing from the garden with Chloe
1.00 – 2.00 Lunch at Clos Mirabel
2.00 – 5.00 Individual compositions with Angela
6.30 – Aperitifs before 4 course dinner in the Manor House or on the terrace
Wednesday – day off
8.30 – 9.30 Buffet breakfast of local and regional produce
We suggest wine tasting in local vineyard, explore Pau or beyond
6.30 – Aperitifs before 4 course dinner in the Manor House or on the terrace
Thursday
8.30 – 9.30 Buffet breakfast of local and regional produce
10.00 – 12.00 Drawing with Chloe
1.00 – 2.00 Lunch at Clos Mirabel
2.00 – 5.00 Individual practice, embroidery and applique with Angela in the atelier
6.30 – Aperitifs before 4 course dinner in the Manor House or on the terrace
Friday
8.30 – 9.30 Buffet breakfast of local and regional produce
10.00 – 11.00 Group Reflection
12.00 – 1.00 Drawing or Stitching in the Garden or Atelier with Angela
1.00 – 2.00 Lunch at Clos Mirabel
2.00 – 5.00 Individual practice in the atelier supported by Angela and Chloe
6.00 – Evening exhibition in the studio over apéritif
7.00 – 4 course dinner in the Manor House or on the terrace
Saturday – Buffet Breakfast and departure (Check-out 11am)
Non-participating guests: We are more than happy to welcome accompanying partners, family or friends. There are plenty of activities to experience around Clos Mirabel, that will make your holiday unforgettable Click here for more information.
The Art Studio, offers a spacious open plan layout of 75 m2. It is available at all times during your stay. Click here for more information.
