A selection of courses running in the area
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www.brunoverdier.com - Please book by 10th February
H.A.T.S Healing arts through self expression
‘Imagination is the greatest creative force in the universe’ Einstein
With imagination I believe the impossible becomes possible.I believe passionately in creativity’s ability to aid and promote healing,a sense of well being,a sense of value,expression & self worth.
We all start out with an innate creative ability but our perceptions with time start to stifle us.Many of us believe we have to be of a certain ability in order to ‘put paint to paper’.I challenge that concept!This workshop is about enjoying the process and with that in mind you will be amazed by what you can achieve spiritually and creatively
We will use a diverse range of materials and process including collage; printmaking; pastels; painting; 3-dimensional work.You don’t have to have any experience of art, the emphasis is on enjoyment of materials and the process. Each week we will focus on a different topic and sharing through discussion, then individually ,we will each produce a piece based on self exploration, and positive affirmations for each persons own goals and circumstances.
65 euros for 7 week course inc all materials & tea and coffee.(max 5 people)
Course beginning last week of October.
To book; contact ;
Maxine email;magicalmandala@hotmail.com tel; 07951 005719
All pieces can be taken home.
venue 20 minutes drive from Beziers/Pezanas on D612 route
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***Autumn gardening courses:
We shall be offer one course this autumn -
Biodiversity in our gardens:
Tuesday 25th October (10 – 12.30, 1.30 – 4pm) 2011
Biodiversity is defined as the number of different plant and wildlife species living in a particular space. We are living at a time of increasing awareness of ecological issues and climate change. The course will look at the implications of this for gardeners, how gardeners can reduce their carbon footprint and garden in more sustainable ways, including avoiding pesticides, companion planting, choice of plants, composting etc – all techniques for improving biodiversity in your garden and encouraging greater numbers of birds, butterflies and other insects.
Course fee: 45 euros, including teas & coffees. Please bring a packed lunch.
If you would like to reserve a place on one of the above courses then please complete this form and return to Gill Pound, La Petite Pépinière de Caunes, 21, av de la Montagne Noire, 11160, Caunes-Minervois with a cheque for the course fee (cheques will not be cashed until after the course).
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***Free to a good home.....
.. due to house moving Sally Newman has a two metre tall Bougainvillea in a pot and a bush Lagerstroemia in a pot that she would love to go to a good home! If you are interested in either of these please contact Sally on 04 68 78 87 61
***For garden queries do get in touch with me ( 04 68 78 43 81 or Gill@lapetitepepiniere.com ).
Gill
Gill Pound
La Petite Pépinière de Caunes
21, av de la Montagne Noire (route de Citou)
11160 Caunes-Minervois
Open on Fridays & Saturdays from 10 to 18h and Sunday mornings from 10
to 12h or by appointment.
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Creative Writing Workshops Autumn 2011
Starting to Write (Twelve weeks) Clermont L'Herault, Pezenas, Beziers.
Where meaning comes from; symbol and metaphor; finding your themes; how to start writing; how to keep going; your writing voice; structure, point of view; pace; titles; the arc of story; conflict; dialogue; form; setting; character and characterisation; plotting; left and right brain thinking; how to make abstract ideas concrete; tense; using all of your senses; specificity and detail; breaking syntax... What exactly we cover over the 12 weeks of the course will, to a certain extent, be dictated by the group and where you take us both individually and collectively.
Writing from Life (Six or Twelve weeks) Pezenas, Bedarieux
We may all have a book in us, but what will make it interesting enough for others to want to read? How does a messy life become a compelling narrative? How to shape random observations into a text with universal meaning? How order real life events to make stories? How transform memories into scenes?
This course looks at writing from your own experience to create prose memoir, travel writing or a series of poems. Written, visual and sensual prompts will be used to evoke memory, kick-start imagination and encourage original, acutely observed, writing.
Suitable for beginners as well as more experienced writers.
An Introduction to Poetry (Six weeks) Pezenas
Come on an adventure into poetry! This course will provide springboards into poetry writing, you will explore different poetic styles, while creating poems from memory, imagination and everyday observation. Workshops focus on a variety of approaches to poetry, individuality, and honing your observational skills. Suitable for beginners.
Writing Fiction (Twelve weeks) Clermont L'Herault
This course is intended for writers who already have some experience of writing or have attended one of the courses above, it is a journey into fiction and the variety of skills involved in writing it. Where to begin? What are your resources and which one do you need right now? Which story thread to follow? What to do when you feel 'stuck', What to leave in? What to leave out? How to revise your work.
Write a good story - then a better one.
Editing, Re-writing and Presenting for Publication (Six weeks) Clermont L'Herault.
For writers of prose fiction and memoir. If you have already produced material, (short stories, the beginning of a novel, children's stories, memoir) and would like help with further drafts, this course may be for you. You will be asked to bring your own projects to the writing workshops. You will then work in a supportive, motivational atmosphere to improve your manuscript. The focus will be on editing skills and structure with detailed feedback on your manuscript or sections of it (depending on length). In the last week recommendations will be given regarding further work towards a final draft, the presentation of your work (for publishers and agents) and possible markets for it.
A willingness to work with constructive feedback is essential.
A few words from previous workshop participants:
'I am astonished at what I chose to write about - like "Where did that come from?' Monica
I think of you now and then and all the doors you have pushed me to open in my imagination. Writing wasn't even on my radar...just a whim. it holds a place now and I love it. Debra
'Your creative writing workshops changed my life'' Carole
Many many thanks for a great course. Here are my three latest pieces, thanks to your inspiration. Carol
THANKS AGAIN FOR YOUR CLASSES THEY ARE GREAT. They have become a real highlight of my week. Sarah
Many thanks for the exciting and mind blasting 6 weeks with Fiona. It was great. Diana
email/phone: beauzely@gmail.com; 0770663786.
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Get Fit this Summer
in Villeneuvette (Clermont L’Hérault)
« Pilates »
With a Yoga Influence
Outside (or Inside)
« AquaGym »
PILATES energizes body & mind, improves shape,
tone, posture, flexibility & strength
AQUA GYM strengthens muscles and the cardio-vascular system
Pilates – Mondays at 10h30
AquaGym – Thursdays at 17h
Bring a mat (for Pilates), a towel
and a bottle of water !
Contactez Karen : 06 68 59 22 88 Contactez Barbara : 04 67 96 62 31
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Gone Fishing!
Its not too late to join Séb
one of the very few licensed fishing guides in L’Hérault
for half a day’s fishing or more.
Séb can arrange a days fishing for the fun of it
or to improve your techniques.
If the family comes too, then there is plenty on offer at
The Chateau de Colombières sur Orb
contact info@guide-peche-truite-com
www.gites-de-charme-languedoc.com
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Soubès « Pilates Yoga »
Remettez vous en Forme cet Eté a l’Extérieur
Joignez nous dans une Ambiance Conviviale
Tous les Mardis matins de 10h30 à 11h30
Modelez votre silhouette grâce à la pratique de ces exercices :
PILATES travaille surtout les abdominaux
pour créer un "centre fort", une bonne posture
et obtenir une meilleure tonicité musculaire
ainsi qu’un corps libre de tensions
YOGA se rapporte à l'état d'unité et de plénitude
5€
Amenez un tapis et une serviette !
Contactez Karen 04 99 91 43 70 / 06 68 59 22 88
Karen speaks English too!
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Quoi?
Qui?
Comment?
Are you getting all tangled up in French?
Don’t despair, learning or improving a language is not an impossible task and at MILI we have a top professional teaching team to help you find the right learning formula.
We are in Montpellier -
Visit us at www.mili-fr.com and send us an email to
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Programme grand public Lérab Ling
Temple bouddhiste près de Lodève
Agenda résumé
Lérab Ling, temple bouddhiste situé près de Lodève, propose jusqu’à l’automne un programme de visites, d’événements et de retraites ouvert à tous.
· Visite du temple chaque dimanche : du 1er avril au 1er novembre 2011
Tous les dimanches après-midi de 14h à 17h. Visite de groupes en semaine seulement sur réservation.
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Painting for pleasure - courses with Diana White
Diana is offering courses to discover and learn painting and drawing methods within a small group.
A variety of mediums will be explored for beginners or to let you brush up your skills
Phone 04 67 30 40 36 or email - info@coloursinwhite.com
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LEARN FRENCH
with Alain Curta -
"tailor made"
alain.curta@neuf.fr
or 06 47 02 26 11
WoW recommended 
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A recommendation for a DRY STONE WALLING course
from Lizzie of the Couvent in Roujan 
Ali and I have just completed a three day dry stone walling course which was truly excellent. There were six students and an extremely kind and knowledgeable teacher. There are two more weekends coming up and we can't recommend it highly enough. It is very hands-on and well explained. The price is 120 euros per person and one would need reasonable fitness and French - even better with a bit of building French. All the others on our course were French and the prof doesn't speak English.
Here's the link: www.associations-patrimoine.org/article.php?id=829&dossier=12
Some photos of our three days: www.flickr.com/photos/35268725@N07/sets/72157622605259392/
Find out more - ring Lizzie on (04) 67 24 64 37 and also enquire about the splendid Chambre D'Hote she and Ali have made at the Couvent in Roujan.