Casa Julfa presents: Bug clothing - One of a kind textiles
Thursday 16 July - Tuesday 21 July 2026
2595 EUROS per person (8 people max)
Join me at the beautiful Casa Julfa for my inaugural retreat - we invite you to develop your creativity whilst enjoying the delights of the french countryside to the fullest under the summer sun
The trip includes …
Accommodation: Private room/ apartment at either Casa Julfa or in the charming nearby bed and breakfast. All participants have use of the pool and gardens this property. (N.B: all rooms/apartments are ensuite except from two rooms that are available for a cheaper rate with the option to be selected from the down menu at the time of booking)
Workshops, materials and equipment: 24 hour access/ use of the studios at Casa Julfa and of course guidance and support tailored to the needs of the participants and the pieces that they wish to make.
Meals: Our time together starts with a welcome dinner and ends with closing dinner, in between we will savour the beautiful local produce that this region is so famous for through abundant picnic spreads and lovingly prepared meals against Casa Julfa’s frescoed walls. All meals are included except for three dinners in the middle of the trip, where we leave you to explore from a list of recommendations of the various charming restaurants in town or to cook in your apartment or in the kitchen at the Casa.
Additional experiences including: A visit to Spa at La Roche Posay & it´s healing mineral waters. Visits to local brocantes and flea markets. Wild swimming and country walks.
Transportation During our outings and of arrival pick up / departure drop off at Montmorillon train station. (If arriving before the trip start date and/or after the trip end date, please let us know in advance if you need assistance with hotels and transportation.)
Translation and general support for organising your trip and travel arrangements.
What´s not included: Flights and transport to Montmorillon, Travel insurance (obligatory) Spending money for antiques and flea markets!
This trip begins and ends in Montmorillon, France please see here for further information about travelling to the Casa
This retreat is open to anyone regardless of their experience working with textiles. Those with little or no sewing experience will be supported to create simpler pieces such as quilted coasters, scrunchies, bread bags and patchwork wall hangings. Those with more experience can make a pair of beautiful patchwork trousers, a simple dress or explore their own ideas under her gentle guidance
The workshop is led by me and supported by Casa Julfa founder Corinne Aivazian. Corinne has been wearing Bug clothes since 2018. Bug and Corinne have many things in common, like being in charge of a small human, a dog and a business that is run through authenticity and intuition as opposed to traditional capitalist modalities. We have many friends and collaborators in common and are therefore delighted to be finally working together on this special offering
More about Casa Julfa
Casa Julfa is a place where creative practices meet and cultures diffuse. It’s a sanctuary to create, to grow, to rest, and to be sheltered from the distractions and demands of contemporary society. Housed in large seventeenth century townhouse, in the picturesque ville d’Art et Histoire of Montmorillon, France. It’s a place where things move slower and life is a little easier to navigate.
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The story of the Casa Julfa began in 2014, when founder Corinne Aivazian, decided to leave behind a career in the contemporary art world and life of living in cities, in search of something more authentic, slower and in symbiosis with the natural world.
The area has a long history of creative practice from writing to pottery, basket weaving, wood, leather, lace and paper work and an ancient history of exquisite natural pigment painting, folk medicine and organic farming, which continues today
To book your place, please visit the booking page on the Casa Julfa site here
If you have any questions about the retreat please get in touch at: bug@bugclothing.co.uk