Residential Workshops & Courses in South West France

Les Soeurs Anglaises run three and five day textile, creative writing, and dance workshops led by the very best, and most experienced, internationally renowned artists / teachers. Our 2010 programme includes a 'Poetry in Motion' 5 day workshop led by internationally respected poet Roger McGough, as well as screenwriting, crime, and creative writing courses - all led by masters of their genre. These workshops are in addition to our proven textile and dance workshops amongst which we are thrilled to include Rachel Hazell’s 'Extraordinary Expandable Sketchbook Journal' in collaboration with the prestigious Selvedge Magazine.

We offer stylish, luxurious accommodation with an emphasis on a welcoming and creatively conducive environment; there is a beautiful heated pool situated in magnificent and mature gardens, set against the idyllic countryside of South West France. Our menus are a showcase of delicious, fresh, healthy cuisine, and the wine is specially chosen from our own extensive cellar. The experience as a whole is one of aesthetic stimulation and creative encouragement, balancing relaxation and ‘the good life’ with the opportunity to discover and improve upon important technical skills in your chosen field of interest.