We have just returned from a short trip to southwest France on the search for a suitable location for a painting holiday in September 2010. We looked at two places, one a small hotel in a wonderful village and the other a purpose run art holiday location high on a hill near St Emilion. I shall have to owrk out the sums as France is quite expensive these days so more of these later.
During this trip we stayed at several Alistair Sawday B & Bs and I have to mention one in particular as the welcome we received was so warm, the place a delight and the food exquisite. It’s called Le Bourg and is run by Vanessa and Ron Bennett-Dixon www.lebourg-charente.com and we can thoroughly recommend a stay there. They are charming, fun and interesting hosts and provide excellent value for money not to mention superb wine!!
Other news – the book has now completed it’s third proof read and is now being colour proofed prior to printing so as far as I know publication is still set for April 2010.
My Open Studio is scheduled for 28-29th November 11am – 5pm both days. Do come and visit if you are in the area. I will have some new work although not as much as i would like due to the book. But also some lovel new designs from Jersy Pottery in the ‘Meditteranean’ range including a salt pig, new table mats and coasters, dinner plates and lovely large pizza plates and salad bowls. All of which make lovely presents with Christmas in mind.
The October trip to Spain was only marred by rain again but it was a great group and everyone worked really hard and enthusiastically to produce some inspiring work. We had a great trip out to a local bodega where we sampled their superb wines to the accompaniment of delicious tapas. Their sweet wine is served at Gordon Ramsey’s restaurant for £15 per glass! www.bodegasbentomiz.com
