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 490 euros per
person and group size is limited to a maximum of nine
students.
2008 Season NEW
Creuse (Châtelus-Malvaleix) : 5 day Workshops
Sculpture (carving, modelage, soldering/welding, casting, etc.)
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE WORKSHOP FLYER (in French only)
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Also available (by request only) : Weekend welding workshops
( 3 person minimum)
Students
arrive on Sunday evening and leave 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 details and prices.
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).
(Click HERE to
view a detailed road map)
