Thread and Beads with Sébastien Carré at Varen

Participants will discover and learn more about needlework, embroidery, Peyote stitch (weaving), lacework and fringe. They will also be able to experiment with techniques such as crochet and macramé to add volume and texture to their creations, according to their projects and desires. Over five days, progressive modules will enable participants to acquire technical skills while encouraging experimentation and exchange. More experienced participants can also use the week as a creative retreat to conceptualize a personal project, exploring different technical solutions to bring it to fruition.

Programme:
The arrival of the participants will be possible on Sunday 22 June from 15:00 to start the workshops together on Monday morning. You will have time to discover the place, to settle in and to get to know each other. At 19:30 a welcome dinner will be served.

Course of a day:
(There may be some changes in the schedule depending on the needs of the moment)

• 8:00 Breakfast.
• 9:00-12:00 Workshop.
• 12:30 Lunch.
• 14:00-17:00 workshop.
• 17:00-19:30 breaks, exchanges, swimming, walks...
• 20:00 Dinner.

Saturday 28 June is a day of celebration
Open house for the curious: studio visit, demonstration of techniques covered during the course.

The usual activities at Mounaval: morning yoga, swimming in the Viaur, a masseuse (not included in the price) can be arranged if you wish. We plan a cultural and tourist outing to Saint Antonin Noble Val.

Prices:
€670 (5-day course including materials and tools needed to make your creations). 
Early-bird rate: €610 for registrations up to and including 31 March 2025.

+ 40€/day. 3 Meals, non-alcoholic drinks and snacks
+ €17/night: accommodation in the barn (6-bed dormitory)
+ €40/night: accommodation in a spacious individual tent 

Terms and conditions:
Payment will be made either on arrival at Mounaval, in cash, or by cheque or bank transfer to Le sel de la main account. You will be asked to pay a deposit of 300 euros when you book online, which is refundable if the course is cancelled or in the event of force majeure. The maximum number of participants is 10 persons.

How to get to Mounaval:
Mounaval is located in the commune of Varen in the Tarn et Garonne, between the towns of Albi, Gaillac and Villefranche de Rouergue. Arriving by train: The nearest SNCF station is Lexos or Laguépie, where we will pick you up if you arrive by train. Arriving by plane: The nearest airport is Toulouse Matabiau. Take the shuttle bus to the train station to catch the TER to Lexos (approx. 1h15). A transport service from : - Toulouse airport to Mounaval is available at a rate of 110€ with a sliding scale for several people. - Caussade station to Mounaval: €60. There is no extra charge to pick you up at Lexos or Laguépie station.

How to apply: the application must be sent via email to leseldelamain@gmail.com