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Learn more about our Porcelain Courses...
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Visit Factories
Learn about the fabrication process of China, and the Limoges signature
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Some Paintings painted by students
during our past courses
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"L'art de la Table" Table settings with Limoges
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These pictures
show you
different themes
with different
china sets
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Learn how to set
Limoges in your
dining room
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www.Rigoulene.net | www.PaintInLimoges.com | www.FrenchChina.com
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Copyright 2003 'Les Amis de Rigoulene' (Association de la loi 1901) All rights reserved
email us: info@rigoulene.net for internet support or questions
www.Rigoulene.net | www.PaintInLimoges.com | www.FrenchChina.com
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Come and Learn about Limoges Porcelain.
Every Level Students are Welcomed
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CLICK ABOVE TO
VIEW A VIDEO
PRESENTATION
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Our porcelain courses
Today, through our internships, our ambition is to share with others the art of painting on porcelain together with the history of Limoges Porcelain. The
internships take place in an enchanting manor: Rigoulene, which as been in our family for over 400 years.
Each guest spends the week painting their own Limoges porcelain, learning the centuries old techniques employed to create this magnificent pieces. The
painting teachers are of high level, and we want our students to get a feeling for the history of the porcelain industry.
It is a 6 day experience with 8 participants per course, painting, visiting factories, stores and the marvelous Limoges Museum containing one of the best
collections of porcelain.
All meals are taken in an ancient dining room painted during the Renaissance period by an Italien artist on his way from Italy to the Loire Valley Chateau.
The place settings all cherished Limoges Porcelain will vary every evening in keeping with a seasonal theme. The food is prepared by our cook, following
traditional Family Recipes.
Your days starts with a hearty continental breakfast, following which we will be painting in the workshop, under the direction of a professional artist. The
teacher’s focus will be on various porcelain painting techniques.
Both confirmed artists and beginners are welcome.
On our learning trips to the museums, the curator and her team will each us about Limoges history, and will show us some of the most famous and precious
pieces of their ceramic collections.
This wonderful week-long experience will definitely make a difference in your appreciation of arts. This adventure will bring you great knowledge and love for
ceramics, and allow you to decorate your tables and homes.
SAMPLE OF A WEEK AT RIGOULENE
-Sunday evening
08:30pm Dinner
09:30pm Orientation
-Monday
08:30am Breakfast
09:00am Painting Class
12:30pm Lunch
02:00pm Visit Limoges
(Museums/ Factories...)
08:00pm Dinner
-Tuesday
08:30am Breakfast
09:00am Painting Class
12:30pm Lunch
02:00pm Painting Class
05:00pm Tea & Shopping
(Haviland Store)
07:30pm Dinner
-Wednesday
08:30am Breakfast
09:00am Painting Class
12:30pm Lunch
02:00pm Visit Limoges
(Museums/ Factories...)
07:00pm Dinner
08:00pm Painting
-Thursday
08:30am Breakfast
09:00am Painting Class
12:30pm Lunch
02:00pm Painting Class
05:00pm Tea at St Leonard
07:30pm Dinner
-Friday
08:30am Breakfast
09:00am Painting Class
12:00pm Lunch
01:30pm Visit Limoges
(Museums/ Factory/Shops)
07:30pm Dinner
-Saturday
08:30am Breakfast
11:00 am Visit from
guest of honour
12:00pm Drinks
01:00pm Lunch
03:00pm "wrap up"
(Conclusion)
04:00pm Departure
This schedule is from
a previous internship
(activities may change)
The Rigoulene Van will take you to Limoges' best Museums
to learn more about the history of Limoges Porcelain
We will take you to famous Porcelain stores where you
can browse/buy beautiful china. Stores can Fedex/mail
your purchases directly
