Wed, 27 Sept
|Chateau de Sacy
Art Masterclass with Gavin Turk and Deborah Curtis + Yoga
Contemporary artist Gavin Turk, his wife Deborah Curtis, founder of The House of Fairy Tales, and Gillian Grant, our seasoned yoga pro, will guide you through a contemplative week of creativity and complementary exercise in our captivating Picardie surroundings.
Time and Place
27 Sept 2023, 15:30 – 03 Oct 2023, 10:30
Chateau de Sacy, 1 Rue Verte, 60190 Sacy-le-Petit, France
What's Happening
A Self-Portrait of the Human as Nature
Over a series of morning workshops at the chateau, Gavin Turk will steer you through the making of a sculptural, slowly made and highly observed self-portrait - probably of the hand - involving modelling clay and found objects, with philosophical conversations around art, images, perception and what it is to be human in 2023 along the way.
In the afternoons, Deborah Curtis will lead drop-in botanical Illustration sessions in a mix of slow and faster drawing using watercolour paper, pencils, ink pens and watercolours. Discussions about nature and the future will feature.
All our bedrooms have a desk and there are other peaceful spaces to work in – the salon, the gardens, the barn, the new studio in the courtyard.
Exercise
We have a beautiful old barn which makes a perfect space for pre-breakfast yoga classes, run by Sacy regular Gillian Grant. These will clear your mind and prepare you for the focus of the day ahead. There will also be dancing, meditation, walks and swims at a nearby lake.
Food and DrinkFood and Drink
Meals will be largely vegetarian and Ottolenghi-inspired, healthy, locally sourced where possible and will include local cheeses and cuisine such as Ficelle Picarde. Coffee, tea, fruit and snacks will be available throughout the day. Wine will be served with dinner, some of which will be prepared and served by participants, with ingredients and recipe supplied and help at hand.
Free time
In your free time, you can walk to the Chapelle Saint Catherine, a spot visited by Joan of Arc in the nearby woods, go swimming in a lake, ride a bike to the farmshop, visit the market on Friday morning, or just soak up the atmosphere at the chateau.
Outing
Midweek, you can choose to jump on a train to see some exhibitions in Paris. Otherwise, we will visit the spectacular Chateau de Chantilly, home to many masterpieces including three Raphaels and an Ingres exhibition.
 Find out more about Gavin Turk, Deborah Curtis and the schedule here
Tickets
Art Masterclass - Blue
Your ticket includes all meals, drink (within reason), scheduled classes and workshops, station transfers, use of bicycles and the use of the Blue rooms on the first floor for your stay. They are a double room separated by a door from a compact single room. The floor is tiled, and there is a desk, wifi, a fireplace, and a coat stand to hang clothes. Shared loos, bathroom and shower room are along the corridor. This room can be booked for one participant or two/three booking together.
From £1,199.00 to £2,400.00Sale ended- £1,199.00
- £1,899.00
- £2,400.00
Art Masterclass - End Room
Your ticket includes all meals, alcohol (within reason), scheduled classes and workshops, station transfers, use of bicycles and the use of the End room on the first floor for your stay. It has a large, curtained off single bed, tiled floor, fireplace, two windows and desk. The floor is tiled, and there is a desk, wifi, a fireplace, and a pegs to hang clothes. Shared loos, bathroom and shower room are along the corridor.
£999.00Sale endedArt Masterclass - Attic Double
Your ticket includes all meals, drink (within reason), scheduled classes and workshops, station transfers, Thursday outing, use of bicycles and the use of the attic double room for your stay. It has a concrete floor, desk, wifi, a clothes rail and contains many historical objects. The shared loos, bathroom and shower room are down a flight of stairs. This room can be booked for one participant or two booking together.
From £799.00 to £1,399.00Sale ended- £799.00
- £1,399.00
Art Masterclass - Bell Tent
Your ticket includes all meals, drink (within reason), scheduled classes and workshops, station transfers, use of bicycles and the use of a furnished, 4m Bell Tent for your stay. It will have a single bed, possibly two, bedding, a rug, a desk, low table and camping lights. You will have use of the shared loo and shower in the house. The tent can be booked for one participant or two booking together.
From £699.00 to £1,299.00Sale ended- £699.00
- £1,299.00
Art Masterclass - Mansarde
Your ticket includes all meals, drink (within reason), scheduled classes and workshops, station transfers, use of bicycles and the use of the Mansarde room in the attic for your stay. It is a small, carpeted room with twin beds, a skylight, a desk and wifi. The shared loos, shower and bathroom are down a flight of stairs and clothes may be hung on a rail just outside the room. You may be sharing this room, though we will consult you on this.
Sale ended- £599.00
Art Masterclass - Dorm
Your ticket includes all meals, drink (within reason), scheduled classes and workshops, station transfers, use of bicycles and the use of the dorm in the attic eaves. It contains a double bed and three singles, a desk, wifi and has an uneven, carpeted floor. The shared loos, bathroom and shower room are down a flight of stairs. You may be sharing this room, though we will consult you on this.
Sale ended- £499.00
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