CRAFTS AT LES LANDES
The home of traditional crafts
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Les Landes, St Jean des Bois
Situated in the beautiful Basse-Normandie countryside, Les Landes is near the small town of Tinchebray, famous for the historic battle between Henry I of England and his older brother, Robert, the Duke of Normandy. The larger towns of Vire and Flers are about half an hour's drive with opportunities for more shopping and sports facilities.
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Pyrography
Fibrecrafts
Woodturning
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Courses held throughout the year
Half day or full day (with lunch) workshops are available.
Workshops are normally held in the mornings. If you wish to stay for the full day workshop a buffet lunch is available
Coffee / tea / cold drinks are available throughout the day.
A maximum of 4 people per class/course for fibre crafts ensures individual tuition.
Wood turning
A wood turning workshop is one of the activities you can try at Les Landes. Wood turning is taught on a one-to-one basis.
CRAFTS AT LES LANDES
The home of traditional crafts
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Beginner Spinner
There is an introduction to spinning on a wheel and/or drop spindle together with preparation of the fleece (washing, carding, etc). Also learning about the different fleece qualities of various breeds of sheep.
Intermediate Spinner
There is the opportunity to try other fibres such as alpaca, silk, linen or camel or to learn new skills such as different ways of plying. Dyeing or felting workshops can be tried during some of our courses including needle felting.
Workshops are informal and flexible. If a particular request is made either before or during your visit, we will do our best to accommodate it.
We have a variety of reference books which are available for guests to consult on spinning, spinning wheels, looms, techniques, etc.
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Les Landes
St Jean des Bois
Tinchebray
61800
France
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