Programme:
This is a typical programme, which may be subject to minor variations. Guests will be given a printed copy of the exact Programme on arrival.
Morning and afternoon tea/coffee with home-made biscuits and cake will be served every day, except when away from Sausse Nord on visits. A selection of wines will be served with supper.
Meals will be prepared and served by your hostess, Jill Davidson, Founder of The Edinburgh Cookery School (with a few helpers!)
Day 1. Wednesday
Guests collected from Toulouse Blagnac Airport and transported to Sausse Nord. Meals and snacks will be served throughout the day, depending on arrival times
Welcome Aperitifs and Supper
Introduction to your host, Jill, and the Felting Course instructor, Olwen, and other members of the team
Short talk on the programme for tomorrow.
Guests will be given a copy of the programme for the course, information sheets, timings, safety, house rules, etc.
Day 2. Thursday
Morning: Visit to local places of interest to choose subject for Felt Picture
Buffet lunch Sausse Nord
Afternoon: Demonstration by Olwen of felting to the 'wet' stage (guests may participate if they wish).
Aperitifs and Supper
Short talk on the history of the region - Gascony and the Lomagne
Day 3. Friday
Morning: Needle felting
Lunch at a local restaurant
Afternoon: Felting and starting the embroidery
Aperitifs and Supper - traditional Gascon fare with accompanying talk by Jill
Day 4. Saturday
Morning: Visit to a local market, and coffee
Buffet Lunch at Sausse Nord
Afternoon: Embroidery continued
Aperitifs and BBQ Supper - social evening with invited extra guests
Day 5. Sunday
Morning: Free to relax, or local visit
Sunday Lunch at Sausse Nord
Afternoon: Free - swimming, etc. Some guests may wish to continue with their felt picture.
Aperitifs and Supper with Wine Tasting and short talk on local wines
Day 6. Monday
Morning: Finish felting
Buffet Lunch at Sausse Nord
Afternoon: Finish felting, or free to relax
Aperitifs and BBQ Supper, and a chance to play Petanque
Short Farewell talk
Day 7. Tuesday
Guests depart. Packed lunch will be provided for those with morning flights
Buffet Lunch and snacks will be provided for those with later flights