Casa Julfa Presents…
Bug Clothing: One of a Kind Textiles
2795 euros per person (limited to 5 participants )
Spring 2027: Thurs 1 April - Tues 6th April (2 places remain)
It’s with great pleasure that we will host Bug's second retreat at Casa Julfa ...
This is an invitation you to develop your creativity whilst enjoying the delights of the french countryside to the fullest.
Drawing on Bugs anti-waste practice of creating one of a kind pieces from off cuts…
..lucky participants will create their own unique pieces from french linens and vintage fabrics that we will source together from local brocante´s, flea markets, the Casa Julfa archives and Bug´s personal collection of materials.
This retreat is open to anyone regardless of their experience working with textiles.
On the first day we will make simple pieces such scrunchies and bread bags whilst we begin to plan out the more complex pieces of clothing / homeware we will work on for the rest of the trip.
Before the trip participants will chose between a Lincoln dress, Tatiana blouse / dress, a pair of draw-string trousers or delly top to make in a custom one-of a kind fabric.
Bug will bring her patterns in your size and under her gentle guidance you will be supported to make the piece of your from start to finish, tailored to you.
The trip includes …
Accommodation: Private room/ apartment at Casa Julfa. (N.B: all rooms/apartments are ensuite except 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 supportfor 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.
More about your hosts…
This workshop is led by Bug Ward of Bug Clothing and supported by Casa Julfa founder Corinne Aivazian. Corinne has been wearing Bug clothes since 2018 - her only pair of trousers are a pair of Bug´s famous Magda Pants.
Bug and Corinne have many things in common, like being in charge of a small human, a hound and a business that is run through authenticity and intuition as opposed to traditional capitalist modalities. They have many friends and collaborators in common and pour everything into working together on this special offering.
Bug graduated from the University of East London in 2014 with a degree in pattern cutting and design. After a handful of internships and London Fashion Week experiences she realised she wanted a more intentional and less wasteful future in the world of making clothing.. you can read more about her practice here.
