Arts and Crafts Courses in South West France
Bring your friends, learn new skills and relax together in stunning surroundings in a renovated 18th Century chateau
Are you...
A teacher looking for an out of the ordinary venue for your classes?
Or
Maybe you are:
- Seeking an adventure with your group of hand embroidery lovers?
- Planning a family reunion?
- Organising a cosy and zen hen party?
- Getting old friends together?
We are here to help you and your group enjoy a unique and creative getaway
Can you match this view from your usual classroom window?
The courses featured below are for group bookings of 4-10 people.
Alternatively, you may already teach classes regularly and are looking to bring your students to a refreshingly different ‘classroom venue’. If so, do get in touch to discuss dates.
Fantastic Felted Fungi
Create magical mushrooms and birds of the forest from felted woollen jerseys
Botanical Printing on Paper and Fabric
Dye paper and fabrics using natural pigments and hedgerow harvest
Learn to draw and paint flowers
Learn to draw and paint flowers, leaves and vegetables on this ‘botany boot camp’ course
Silk ribbon embroidery
Discover the secrets of silk ribbon embroidery, which can be mastered by all levels and abilities
Why Choose Us?
About Us
Château de Pécile has been welcoming international visitors since 1560, when King Henri II of France gave the royal property to his favoured Italian courtier Vincenzo Piscilla from Lucca. Hence the name Le Pécile.
Ever since the 16th century, fascinating literary and creative people have lived, dined and laughed at Le Pécile. And your group could be next, following in the footsteps of characters like Bishop Matteo Bandello who wrote the original Romeo and Juliet storyline that Shakespeare subsequently made famous.
Want to create your own course or bring your students?
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