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Pennsylvania Dutch Country, Lancaster, PA, USA July 21st – 28th, 2011 Travel with Holly Gage and Angela Crispin to a simpler time and place in Pennsylvania Dutch Country, Lancaster, PA, USA to explore their second innovative Metal Clay Retreat experience ! For more information or to make reservations, please contact:Holly at hgage1@ptd.net or Angela at ange.est.la@wanadoo.frOr visit our retreat's

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Day 1: July 21: Welcome reception first night – wine and cheese - At the Artist Inn 6 – 8 pmDay 2 July 22 – 23: Kinetic Movement Necklace with Holly Gage Inspired by wind sculptures and windmills along the country landscape. You will be mesmerized by the constant changing designs as your pendant moves with a simple touch of your hand or body movement. In this project you will learn the nuances

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Location: The Artist's InnLancaster Country, Pennsylvania USAPrices include accommodations, teaching fees, bench fees, all tools, equipment and firing. Consumable materials such as Metal Clay, etc. will be sold per student usage, but you may bring your own if you prefer. Air flight is the responsibility of the student and not included above. Euro amounts are “estimated” based on the exchange rate

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All flight arrivals will come into Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) We suggest you look into car rentals since the area is rural, arrangements can be made either in advance through internet, or on location at airport. As guests sign up for the retreat, they will be direct ed to an established Facebook page (http://tinyurl.com/4bkf3on) to get to know each other prior to the trip. This is a

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What to do in the area:- Black Horse Restaurant & Tavern Denver, PA • (800) 610-3805- Stoudt's Black Angus Restaurant & Brew Pub Adamstown, PA • (717) 484-4386Fine dining and pub menu available. Choose from award winning micro-brewed beers, pub sandwiches, snacks and lite entrees or the finest selection of aged beef, seafood and raw bar. - Café at Ten Thousand Villages, The Ephrata, PA • (

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Weather, clothes and dining and details: Weather for the local area: http://www.accuweather.com/us/pa/bowmansville/17507/city-weather-forecast.aspDress for warm weather. Averages range from 70 – 90 °F ( 21-32°C). The studio will have climate control. Shorts and short sleeve tops would be appropriate. It is best to bring some long pants and a light jacket just in case of cooler nights and the

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Moëlan-sur-MerMarch 12 – 19th, 2010Come on a week long journey to Moëlan-sur-Mer, Brittany, France with Holly Gage and Angela Crispin to learn new innovative techniques!Try setting brilliant Titanium or odd shaped stones with Metal Clay, and enjoy the relaxed process of Metal Clay repoussé, carving and refined detail with Holly. Learn Angela's inventive seamless ring technique contrasting copper

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Dining:Breakfast and lunch will be at the retreat property and is included in the retreat. At the end of each class day, during your evening visits of the area you are free to chose any of the various little restaurants in Moëlasur-Mer or in any of the near-by little towns as close as a 10 minute drive.The chef of the Moulins du Duc is also the owner and runs the restaurant. It is a gourmet 3 out

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The village of Pont-Aven is picturesque and has become a popular artist's paradise since painter Paul Gauguin launched thhe "School of Pont-Aven" painting style with a group of painter of his time. It is only 10 minutes from Moëlan sur Mer, the retreat's location.

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Rates:For all rates ( workshop participants, accompanying spouse, residents not needing housing) and for a copy of the contract, please send us an email.spouse Policies:All bookings require a 50% deposit.Deposits can be made by secured pay pal account, wire or express mail by check. In order to hold a reservation we must receive the deposit within ten days of the booking being made. The balance

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Weather, clothes and details:The weather in Spring in Bretagne is a variable Spring weather, with possible rain and variable temperatures from about 5°C in the early morning to 12-15°C in the afternoons, and cool evenings. Bretagne is known for having “beautiful year-round sunny weather at least once a day”, although this is intended to be humorous, it means you may be subject to heavy showers at

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TransportationWe will provide complimentary transportation on the day of arrival and departure to and from Lorient at specific times, however we suggest you look into car rentals, which can be made either in advance through the internet, or on location at either the train station or airport. Travel itineraries must be submitted a week in advance to take advantage of complimentary service.Here are

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PROGRAM:(the order of the workshops may be adapted to suit the excursion date to gallery seasonal opening hours)(photos are examples of the techniques which will be covered)7 night stay7 full breakfasts5 full lunches including appetizer and wine (you are on your own for lunch on tourism outing)4 workshops1 French ExcursionEvenings on your own to exploreSpouses and French residents are welcome.

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Holly enjoys creating contemporary fine art jewelry. The need to create is an essential and personal form of self-expression.Miniature sculptures, pictorial scenes, and symbolic use of materials and imagery replace words as a form of communication. She welcomes others into her world by means of her jewelry designs in an effort to share an intimate slice of life, idealistic thought or deep emotion

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Brazilian born artist Angela B. Crispin grew up in both Brazil and Hawaii, before her heart made France her home in 1987. After obtaining her degree in International Affairs at the American University of Paris, she began making resin jewelry in 1990, while learning jewelry fabrication at the Ecole BJO (Bijouterie, Joaillerie, Orfevrerie), followed by metalsmithing, wax carving and enameling at

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