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Sylph Baier runs residential pottery courses and has a holiday let (gite) in the Dordogne, France

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2024. During my recent trip to Europe I ticked off a big bucket list item

During my recent trip to Europe I ticked off a big bucket list item. I spent a week doing a ceramic residency in France with well known potter, Sylph Baier in her 17th century old French mill and More...

2024. I had the most marvelous time with Sylph for a week.

I had the most marvelous time with Sylph for a week. During my week's study I made 3 teapots and two mugs. I had never really made teapots and hated making handles. Sylph taught me so much. Things More...

2024. A wonderful week.

My week at the Potters Mill exceeded my expectations. I arrived with some hand building skills but very limited time spent on the wheel. Sylph was a great teacher with heaps of experience and an More...

Oct 2023. Professional Development with Sylph Baier

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WITH SYLPH BAIER If you are a potter looking to turn pro - potters look no further! My husband and I looked long and hard for a teacher who could not only improve our More...

July 2023. At Sylph Baier you will spend a wonderful week in a dreamlike ambience.

At Sylph Baier you will spend a wonderful week in a dreamlike ambience. The days are filled with creativity and in-depth knowledge of the craft of pottery. Sylph is a wonderful and sensitive teacher More...

June 2023. Well if you’re thinking of booking a week of pottery …..do it!

Well if you’re thinking of booking a week of pottery …..do it. Sylph went above and beyond making our stay as comfortable and relaxing as possible. To my surprise as I didn’t notice on booking we More...

May 2023. This was without a doubt the most wonderful ceramic training I have ever experienced.

As an intermediate potter looking to take my throwing to the next level, I discovered Sylph’s 17th century Mill and sanctuary at Le Moulin, in the Dordogne, France. This was without a doubt the most More...

April 2023. The one-week pottery course with Sylph was simply fantastic! 

The one-week pottery course with Sylph was simply fantastic! Sylph’s way of teaching was fun, empathetic, and encouraging, which for me as a beginner was especially beneficial. She has a very broad More...

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Would you like to stay at this beautiful permaculture small holding for free in exchange for some volunteering work?

We can accommodate up to two volunteers at a time (couples, retired people, travellers, students and digital nomads). We ask for 4-5 hours work per day, Monday to Friday, with the preparation of evening meals being a shared event.
If you are nature lovers, sociable, positive, motivated, interested in organic gardening and enjoy being away from it all - you are welcome!
You would be involved in general ground and garden-work in the vegetable and fruit gardens, paddocks and woodlands and caring for our animals.  Some experience is useful but training can be given for keen visitors who would like to learn about permaculture and organic gardening practices.
In addition to environmental work, you can also be involved with housekeeping, maintenance and renovation from electrical work, plumbing, carpentry to general building and fencing.
We especially need people in the autumn for apple picking and processing, foraging, herb drying and canning and jam making.

Minimum stay is 2 weeks
though longer stays are possible.
The accommodation is comfortable.

 
We have bikes for you to explore locally. For people who come with their own transport there is much to be explored in the Dordogne.
We can accommodate vegetarian and vegan diets but prefer someone who is happy to eat what we grow here and forage or source locally! We would also prefer you to be non-smokers and if drinkers, moderate drinkers please!
  If you are interested please apply by emailing info@sylphbaierceramics.com giving brief details about yourself and what volunteering work you would be interested in doing. Also please supply contact details of two referees.

 

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