Ceramic workshops in the south of France
Discover our different ceramics internship packages
Nestled in the heart of the castle grounds, our ceramics workshop is housed in the estate's former water collection reservoir (dating back to a time when running water was still a distant dream), which has been renovated for this purpose. Its large bay window overlooking the park and our centuries-old linden tree invites contemplation. The spacious adjoining terrace allows us to enjoy sunny days and put the finishing touches on our pieces outdoors.
We offer a friendly, lively atmosphere where we’re here to listen to your needs. We can cover a range of techniques, depending on the length of your stay and your expectations.
A comprehensive range of equipment is available to course participants:
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A clay roller allows you to work with clay slabs, ensuring perfect consistency and thickness down to the millimetre
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2 large-capacity professional potter’s wheels
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An electric kiln
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Various engobes
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A wide range of glaze colours, some of which we have developed ourselves
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Of course, all the tools you need to create effects on your pieces: sgraffito, cutting, stamping, stencils, cookie cutters, etc.
You have two options:
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You already have in mind the piece or pieces you wish to create:
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Together, we will look at the techniques and the time required to create them,
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Depending on your level of skill, we will start with a demonstration of the required techniques, followed by a supervised practice session
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Nathalie will then guide you step-by-step through the creation of your pieces
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You don’t have a specific idea of what you’d like to make:
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Depending on the duration of the course you’ve chosen and your level of proficiency with the various techniques, we’ll discuss your options to suggest different decorative or functional items. We have several models and photos of pieces created by Nathalie or participants from previous sessions.
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Depending on your level of skill, we’ll start with a demonstration of the techniques involved, followed by a guided practice session
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Nathalie will then guide you step-by-step through the creation of your pieces
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That little extra touch:
If you wish, we can offer you a full package, including accommodation, breakfast and dinner. Please don’t hesitate to contact us for more information! The price is calculated based on the duration of the course you choose.
Our ceramic courses
Are you interested in one of the courses on offer? Please contact us by clicking below. You can tell us more about what you’re looking for. We’ll get back to you as soon as possible. Our courses are currently available in French and English.
1,5 days course
Up to 4 people
Over two consecutive days (6 hours + 3 hours), you will create unique stoneware pieces using the technique of your choice*.
This short course will allow you to try out different techniques for shaping and/or wheel throwing, finishing, and decorating your pieces. Glazing will not be covered.
Depending on the participants’ expectations and their level, various techniques may be covered, including:
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slab building (using a rolling pin)
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throwing*
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modelling
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coil building
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engobes
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imprints
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sgraffito
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pear decoration
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paper resist, slip painting
€160/pers
(excluding accommodation)
* Working on a potter's wheel requires a long learning curve. If you’ve never done it before, you can take a beginner’s course, but it’s not advisable to choose this technique for making all your pieces without first acquiring a basic level of proficiency.
The programme
Day 1: 10h-13h / 14h-17h
Welcome with a hot drink, explanation of safety guidelines and best practice in a ceramics workshop
Detailed presentation of stoneware shaping techniques, guided practical session
Definition of each participant’s project, and the techniques and materials required.
Packed lunch
Demonstration of the chosen techniques with practical exercises for participants
Participants work on their pieces, guided by Nathalie
Day 2: 10h-13h
Review of the first day over a hot drink
Presentation followed by a demonstration of the selected decoration and finishing techniques, with the trainees taking part in practical exercises
Finishing the pieces, guided by Nathalie
Deciding on the type of glazing to be applied by Nathalie outside of the course
Course review
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(course + accommodation + meals)?
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315 €/pers
(excluding accommodation)
2.5 + 1 days course
Up to 4 people
During this course in pottery wheel throwing and stoneware modelling, held in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, come and create unique pieces that reflect your own style*.
This course will give you the time to produce more complex pieces, combining different techniques (slab building, wheel throwing and hand-building). As it is split into two separate sessions, you will also be able to complete your pieces in full, including glazing.
The course, lasting 21 hours, is divided into two separate periods:
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Over two and a half consecutive days, you will have the opportunity to try out various techniques for modelling and/or wheel throwing and trimming, finishing and decorating your pieces, and then to perfect a particular technique
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About a month later, once your pieces are thoroughly dry and Nathalie has carried out the first firing (the ‘bisque firing’), you will agree on a fourth day dedicated to glazing your pieces.
From the initial idea to the finished piece, Nathalie will guide you step by step through your project to ensure you achieve a result you can be proud of!
Depending on the participants’ expectations and their level, various techniques may be covered, including:
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slab work (using a rolling pin)
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throwing
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modelling
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coil building
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engobes
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trimming
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impressions
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sgraffito
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pear decoration
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paper resist, slip painting
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various glazing techniques
The programme
Day 1: 10h-13h / 14h-17h
Welcome with a hot drink, explanation of safety guidelines and best practice in a ceramics workshop
Detailed presentation of stoneware shaping techniques, guided practical session
Definition of each participant’s project, and the techniques and materials required.
Packed lunch
Demonstration of the chosen techniques with practical exercises for participants
Participants work on their pieces, guided by Nathalie
Day 2: 10h-13h / 14h-17h
Welcome with a hot drink.
Participants work on their piece(s), guided by Nathalie (learning new techniques or refining the technique from Day 1)
Packed lunch
Trainees work on their piece(s), guided by Nathalie
Explanation and demonstration of the various finishing and decoration techniques for the pieces
Start of trimming and finishing work on the pieces made on Day 1
Day 3: 10h-13h
A review of the past few days over a hot drink
Trimming and finishing the pieces produced
Discovering, demonstrating and learning engobe techniques
Finishing and decorating the final pieces produced during the course
Day 4: 10h-13h / 14h-17h
About a month later...
Welcome with a hot drink
Examination of the raw pieces fresh from the kiln, review of the first three days of the course
Presentation and demonstration of glazing techniques, with hands-on practice for the course participants
Selection and preparation of glazes,
Packed lunch
Glazing the pieces, led by Nathalie
Course review
The timeframe for the finished pieces to be ready is to be agreed
Are you looking for an ‘all-inclusive’ package (course + accommodation + meals)? Contact us
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Unique in Occitanie: the watercolor and ceramics duo!
1 day course
Up to 6 people
Take part in a unique creative and sensory experience !
A ceramics and watercolor workshop, designed to reconnect, create, and share. Over the course of a day (8 hours), you will explore the slab-building technique and create a magnificent stoneware teapot from start to finish, which you will personalize as you wish. You will then capture this unforgettable moment and its atmosphere in your watercolor sketchbook...
The trainees are divided into two groups:
🫖One group begins with ceramics , guided by Nathalie,
🎨The other group immortalizes the moment with a watercolor , framed by Isabelle.
🔄 At midday, the roles are reversed — everyone experiences both.
You don’t need to be an expert in watercolour techniques or the art of ceramics. Isabelle and Nathalie will guide you step by step throughout the day.
What’s included:
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Materials and raw ingredients
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Snacks during breaks
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A convivial meal
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An exceptional setting: the Grenier Occitan park, right in the heart of Occitanie
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Plenty of good cheer, and unique memories!
180 €/pers
(excluding accommodation)
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The programme
Day 1: 9h-13h / 14h-18h
Welcome with a hot drink, followed by an explanation of safety guidelines and best practice in a ceramics workshop
A quick theoretical overview of working with stoneware with Nathalie: advantages, limitations, characteristics… everything you need to know to ensure success!
The group then splits into two for around 1½ hours:
- In the ceramics group: everyone makes their own teapot from stoneware slabs (already provided), supported and guided by Nathalie.
- Meanwhile, the watercolourists sketch the various stages of production and the atmosphere of the workshop, with help and advice from Isabelle.
- Then we swap roles: the watercolourists make their teapots whilst the potters sketch the scenes in the workshop.
One-hour lunch break, taken together.
In the afternoon, we swap roles following the same principle as in the morning:
- The first group finishes making and decorating the teapot, whilst the other group continues to capture these moments in watercolour (it is also possible to stroll through the park and paint the views, weather permitting).
- Finally, the groups swap roles after around 1½ to 2 hours
This mixed workshop allows us to adapt to each participant’s pace: decorating and finishing the teapot, working on the watercolour sketchbook in more detail... it’s up to you!
Are you interested in this course? Click below to fill in our form, where you can tell us what you’re looking for and find out more!