Paul Flury Workshops - Sculpture Workshops - Art Classes - Sculpture Workshops in Châtelus-Malvaleix, France

Paul Flury has been offering sculpture workshops at his farm/studio at Châtelus-Malvaleix in FRANCE since 1996. The 3 acre farm includes a fully equipped 2,500 sq. ft. studio, a foundry, as well as a renovated farmhouse where he lives with his wife Sabine and their three children. Paul is fluent in German, French and English and the workshops attract students from around the world.

Courses are custom tailored to each student so language is not a problem. This dynamic environment fosters an inter-cultural exchange of new ideas. The one week workshops cost 520 € (620 € with lodging included) per person and group size is limited to a maximum of nine students.

2010 Season '5 day' Sculpure Workshops
in Creuse (Châtelus-Malvaleix)

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE 2010 WORKSHOP FLYER (in French)

April 19 - 23, 2010		April 26 - 30, 2010
June 28 - July 2, 2010		July 5 - 9, 2010
August 9 - 13, 2010		August 16 - 20, 2010
August 30 - September 3, 2010
October 25 - 29, 2010 (Toussaint)

MODELING and MOULDING: Ceramic, plaster, ciment, wax CARVING: stone, wood WELDING: arc, oxy-acetylène, tin, TIG, MIG FOUND-OBJECT recouperage BRONZE CASTING: sand, lost wax, bronze

Students arrive on Sunday evening between 7pm and 8:30pm. We begin on Sunday with a meal together on Sunday the workshop ends the following Saturday. This allows for five 'eight hour' days to explore, learn and create. Private workshops are also available. Please email a request for those details and prices. Private workshop shedules can be adapted to your needs.

Other Workshops

12 -17 juillet 2010
Land Art
Working in and with nature
in Châtelus with Elsa Blin

12 -13 juin 2010
Drawing Workshop
with Jean-Claud Athané in Paris

The spacious 2,700 sq. ft. studio is fully equipped and offers all of the resources that a sculptor could wish for.

The workshop area is "officially" open from 8am until noon, and then from 2pm until 6pm. Students may nonetheless have access to the studio outside of these times if required.

You will enjoy an inspiring week of creativity, learning and sharing in this idyllic environment. Regardless of the technique(s) you wish to explore, you'll find all the tools you'll require and the expertise to show you how to use them safely and effectively.

Here's a partial list of the equipment and resources that you'll have access to:

2,700 sq. ft. enclosed studio space
separate Foundry (sand and lost wax)
outdoor work areas
4.5 cu. ft. electric kiln
0.5 cu. ft. gas fired kiln
table saw
oxyacetylene welding
arc welding (classic and MIG)
large assortment of electric power tools
pneumatic tools for chiseling
recyclable metal
clay working area

The Studio is located close to the small picturesque town of Châtelus-Malvaleix in La Creuse which is situated 250 miles (400kms) south of Paris, 200 miles (350Kms) west of Lyon, and 200 miles (315 Kms) east of Bordeaux. The region offers many outdoor activities including fishing, golf, hiking, horseback riding, swimming, etc.

Please Note: Meals and lodgings are not included in the workshop price, but there are a number of restaurants and accommodations nearby. Transportation to and from the workshop is the responsibility of the student. We offer free transportation to and from the local accommodations.

Directions

By Train From Paris: Gare d'Austerlitz (Paris) to Châteauroux (a 2 hour train ride). You will be greeted at Châteauroux and driven to the studio in Châtelus-Malvaleix. There are a number of trains to Châteauroux leaving each day from the Gare d'Austerlitz train station in Paris. You can get full details on times and fares as well as make reservations online at the SNCF website.

By Automobile From Paris: Take autoroute A10 south to Orléans, autoroute A71 to Vierzon, and then the A20 to Châteauroux. Take exit #12 and follow the signs (D943) south towards Montluçon. After about 30km (20mi.) you will arrive at La Châtre. From there you take the D940 and travel about 30km (20 mi.) south towards Guéret. Watch for a Peugeot garage just after the town of Genouillac where you will turn left onto the D990 to Châtelus-Malvaleix. Go through the village of Châtelus-Malvaleix until you get to the Police Station (a new construction) where you will turn left in the direction of La Sagne. We are the first house on the left, about 1/2 mile up the road (you will see the foundry from the road).

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