A potery studio in France

[frankieduberry]

Hello everyone, :sm:
I'm writing from France where I own a small pottery studio in a village some 3 hr by motorway south of Paris. The studio is closed. I plan to open up again next May for the summer season 2010 with a new idea. So far, hobby potters have come to my workshop with partners or friends who get utterly bored in the village. So, to 'amuse' them, I am planning to offer entertainment such as bike rides, bbq, folk singing, etc.
However I'm an old lady and can't run the place all on my own. I am therefore looking for someone (man, woman, or couple) willing and able to help me.
It has to be someone with a European passport, or else, with a proper visa to stay more than 3 months.
Please advise me and pass the word!
Best wishes for 2010 to all potters and their friends!

f r a n k i e

[wendy]

Ooh, sounds like a lovely opportunity for someone!!

Wishing you luck in finding the right person! :)

[frankieduberry]

Thanks Wendy. Saw your blog... we're under heavy snow here in France too!
You can see my blog under 'berryhobby.blogspot'...

[JABBY]

Why not offer the extra work to the other partners or friends, as you generally find that if somone is a doer, then the other half is also a doer at doer at some level. They may be willing and keen to help you could perhaps give them a reduction in fees in return for the help.

Not sure how this would work though, as regards things like insurance etc.

cheers
John
www.jbwoodcraft.co.uk

[SNOWF1975]

oh bliss ! Iv just asked my other half if he could take 3 months off work! But saddly, no. He would be right into taking people on bike rides too!

I hope you find a hard worker to help you. sound like a great oppertunity!!!

[Amethystjewellery]

Whereabouts in France are you! I would be sorely tempted to come over and help you (studied pottery for a year at art college, until I changed over to silversmiting)
Would it be a long term arrangement? French is only "o" level standard too, so a bit iffy!

[SNOWF1975]

I had a look at the blog Sheena. I think its for a couple of months. You would be in the studio 6 half days and you would get your accomodation and food free in return.

Sounds like utter bliss to me!

[Amethystjewellery]

I had a look at the blog Sheena. I think its for a couple of months. You would be in the studio 6 half days and you would get your accomodation and food free in return.

Sounds like utter bliss to me!
Yes, to me as well :D

[C Hupfield Ceramics]

ah wow, great opportunity. Wish I could take it! Good luck with everything.

[frankieduberry]

Many thanks to all for your kind replies to my post.
It does make me feel good to have your support.
I have replied individually by email to your questions.

I shall keep looking... :horse: