Join Graham Hollick in the French Pyrenees for an immersive journey into the art of rug hooking. Throughout the week you will draw inspiration from your French surroundings including a visit to Pau Chateaux to view the collection of historic tapestries.
About this course:
Join Graham Hollick in the French Pyrenees for an immersive journey into the art of rug hooking. Graham will guide you through the complete process including looking for inspiration, creating a mood board, building a colour range and demonstrating the techniques and skills involved in creating a hooked artwork.
Throughout the week you will draw inspiration from your French surroundings including an excursion to the Pyrenees National Park and an optional visit to Pau Chateaux to view the collection of historic tapestries.
You will be encouraged to use reused materials: from strips of textiles cut from used clothing to backings made from repurposed coffee sacks.
Graham will guide and mentor you throughout the design and making process, showing you how to finish off your work and prepare it for wall hanging.
Programme Outline
Saturday
Guests settle in and explore Clos Mirabel
An introduction to the course by the tutor
Welcome drinks and dinner
Sunday
8.30 – 9.30 Buffet breakfast of local and regional produce
10.00 – 1.00 Morning Workshop
1.00 – 2.00 Lunch at Clos Mirabel
2.00 – 4.00 Afternoon Workshop
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 – 1.00 Morning Workshop
1.00 – 2.00 Lunch at Clos Mirabel
2.00 – 4.00 Afternoon Workshop
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 – 1.00 Morning Workshop
1.00 – 2.00 Lunch at Clos Mirabel
2.00 – 4.00 Afternoon Workshop
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 – 1.00 Morning Workshop
1.00 – 2.00 Lunch at Clos Mirabel
2.00 – 4.00 Afternoon Workshop
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 – 1.00 Morning Workshop
1.00 – 2.00 Lunch at Clos Mirabel
2.00 – 4.00 Afternoon workshop getting ready for the exhibition
6.30 – Evening exhibition in the double living room of Clos Mirabel followed by aperitifs before 4 course dinner in the Manor House or on the terrace
Saturday – Buffet Breakfast and departure
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.
