HOUSE WARMING GIFT

Come be inspired by the beauty of nature and the warmth of Ripon, and perfect your artistic journey by taking a personalized private course tailored to your needs in ceramics, sculpture, or jewelry making with Michelle Lemire at Atelier Galerie Solart!

What is included in this 

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE:

• 1 or 2 personalized private coaching sessions in ceramics, sculpture, or jewelry making with artist Michelle Lemire for 1, 2, 3, or 4 people.
• Access to all required specialized equipment and tools.
• Access to a library of technical reference documents
• Access to a parking space
• Access to a WI-FI internet connection.
• Access to free recycled clay from the studio.
• One specialty coffee or small non-alcoholic beverage per person at Café des Orties in Ripon.
• $5 credit toward the purchase of books or $10 toward the purchase of clothing per person at Deuxième Chapitre, Ripon's thrift store and secondhand bookstore.

DESCRIPTION OF THE COACHING SERVICE OFFER:

EDUCATIONAL APPROACH

Since 2001, my personalized educational approach has allowed me to share my expertise, passion, and know-how through my business. I put my skills and professional experience at your disposal by offering personalized 2-hour coaching sessions dedicated to bringing your visual arts and craft projects to life. I plan custom-made support sessions in collaboration with you, according to your level of experience, to meet your specific needs and enable you to materialize your ideas, achieve your goals, and complete your respective artistic projects.

During your sessions, I provide all the required specialized tools and equipment. During your training, you will also have access to free recycled clay and an individual storage tray reserved for storing your personal belongings and projects in progress. Raw materials are for sale at the studio shop counter, where you can purchase what you need to complete your project.

SPECIALIZATION AREAS

Throwing, modeling, glazing, casting, sculpture, jewelry making

TEACHING PHILOSOPHY

Exploring everyone's creative potential, sharing, research, design, and the development of new ideas, processes, and interdisciplinary avenues are a great source of inspiration for me.

Through teaching, I wish to pass on complementary techniques in ceramics, jewelry making, and sculpture to enable you to develop greater mastery of material in space and access greater freedom of expression.

The transformation of minerals by fire creates a universal connection. I invite you to study this artistic practice and draw your creative inspiration directly from the heart of the material.

You will discover that clay, thanks to its plasticity, malleability, versatility, and memory, is a true medium for discovering and exploring three-dimensionality and creativity.

To plan a custom training program that meets your specific needs, I invite you to contact me directly by phone at 819 428-1765.

I look forward to welcoming you and sharing my passion!

AVAILABILITY

This package is available from Wednesday to Saturday. 2-hour personalized coaching sessions are available at the studio by reservation from 1:00 to 3:00 and from 3:00 to 5:00. Café des Orties in Ripon is open Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday and Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Deuxième Chapitre thrift store and secondhand bookstore is open from Thursday to Saturday from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m.

TERMS:

Upon receipt of payment for your package, a printable gift certificate including a personalized reservation code will be sent to you by email. This reservation code will allow the recipient to book their coaching session(s) by calling the gallery directly at 819-428-1765.  Recipients can also enjoy one free non-alcoholic beverage and use their credits at Deuxième Chapitre by presenting their personalized certificate at the café and thrift store/secondhand bookstore counter.

DESCRIPTION OF CAFÉ DES ORTIES:

Café des Orties in Ripon is a non-profit community café that embodies warmth and respect for the environment. Located in the multi-use building of the Manoir de Ripon, this welcoming place offers local organic products, promoting healthy and sustainable eating. Café des Orties is much more than just a café; it is a meeting place where cultural events are regularly held, strengthening community ties. Come enjoy a relaxing moment while supporting a valuable and committed local initiative.

LEARN MORE ABOUT CAFÉ DES ORTIES

DESCRIPTION OF DEUXIÈME CHAPITRE THRIFT STORE AND SECONDHAND BOOKSTORE:

Deuxième Chapitre thrift store and secondhand bookstore is a zero-waste non-profit organization that, in a community spirit, wishes to make books and clothing more affordable to the public. Its mission is to resell, reuse, or redirect donated books and clothing to give them a second life. You can find used treasures on site for all tastes!

LEARN MORE ABOUT DEUXIÈME CHAPITRE THRIFT STORE AND SECONDHAND BOOKSTORE

Come perfect your ceramic or sculpture artistic practice by working independently at Atelier Galerie Solart, enjoy your favourite drink at Café des Orties, and browse books at Au Deuxième Chapitre in Ripon!

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE:

• 1 four-hour block of access to a throwing, hand-building, or glazing station per person during open studio times at the ceramics studio.
• Access to a library of technical reference documents
• Access to a parking space
• Access to a WI-FI internet connection.
• Access to free recycled clay from the studio.
• One specialty coffee or small non-alcoholic beverage per person at Café des Orties in Ripon.
• $5 credit towards the purchase of books or $10 towards the purchase of clothing per person at Deuxième Chapitre, Ripon's thrift store and second-hand bookstore.

DESCRIPTION OF THE OPEN STUDIO TIMES OFFER:

At Atelier Galerie Solart, we offer open studio times to access our ceramics studio's throwing, hand-building, and glazing stations, which are equipped with specialized equipment.  This is to encourage the practice and integration of techniques taught in our training courses, creation, the exploration of new interdisciplinary avenues, innovation, and the development of contemporary artistic expression. 

VIEW THE FULL DESCRIPTION OF THE VARIOUS WORKSTATIONS AVAILABLE AT THE STUDIO.

TARGET CLIENTELE AND ELIGIBILITY

To book an independent studio practice session, you must be one of our students or an experienced visual artist or craftsperson who has previously received adequate technical training allowing you to use the specialized creative spaces and work equipment independently and safely. This is without the need for technical assistance, except for the coaching or training sessions, while respecting the tranquility of the premises and the studio's operating and safety rules. Independent practice sessions are intended exclusively for adult clientele.

If you do not have the experience required to use the available spaces and equipment independently, but would like access to them, we invite you to book a coaching session during which we will provide you with the knowledge allowing you to acquire the independence necessary to book an access session at Atelier Galerie d'art Solart.

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AVAILABILITY

This package is offered from Wednesday to Saturday. Four-hour independent studio practice blocks are available by reservation from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Café des Orties in Ripon is open Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday and Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Deuxième Chapitre thrift store and second-hand bookstore is open from Thursday to Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

TERMS:

Upon receipt of payment for your package, a printable gift certificate including a personalized reservation code will be sent to you by email. This reservation code will allow the recipient to book their independent studio practice block by calling the gallery directly at 819-428-1765.  Recipients can also enjoy a free non-alcoholic beverage and their credits at Deuxième Chapitre by presenting their personalized certificate at the café and thrift store/bookstore counter.

DESCRIPTION OF CAFÉ DES ORTIES:

Café des Orties in Ripon is a non-profit community café that embodies conviviality and respect for the environment. Located in the multi-use building of the Manoir de Ripon, this warm venue offers local organic products, promoting healthy and sustainable eating. Café des Orties is much more than just a café; it is a meeting place where cultural events are regularly held, strengthening community ties. Come enjoy a relaxing moment while supporting a valuable and committed local initiative.

LEARN MORE ABOUT CAFÉ DES ORTIES

DESCRIPTION OF AU DEUXIÈME CHAPITRE THRIFT STORE AND SECOND-HAND BOOKSTORE:

The Deuxième Chapitre thrift store and second-hand bookstore is a zero-waste non-profit organization that, in a community spirit, wishes to make books and clothing more affordable to the public. Its mission is to resell, reuse, or redirect book and clothing donations to give them a second life. You can find used treasures on site for all tastes!

LEARN MORE ABOUT DEUXIÈME CHAPITRE THRIFT STORE AND SECOND-HAND BOOKSTORE