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La Puce à l'Oreille is a cultural association from La Rochelle open to all, even to beginners, which manages three choirs: (Le Choeur Gospel de La Rochelle, The Buzz, and Les Voisins Voisines). All are directed since the 2018 season by Samuël Perrot. These vocal ensembles successfully cover gospel, soul, rock, French songs. At each performance, the little troupe makes a hit and raises the applause of the audience. The Gospel choir, one of the most representative, never fails to convey energy and emotion.

Early August in Saint-Georges-de-Didonne:

24 th edition of the Festival of Laughter and Street Arts on the Theme of Humour and Salt water

Information: 05 46 06 87 98. Website: www.humoureteausalee.net - e-mail: [email protected]

The last Sunday of August Saint-Sulpice-d'Arnoult:

Fête festival. Flea, saintongeais market, folklore, animations, tastings of regional products.

Information: 05 46 97 00 91. E-mail: [email protected]

Third week in August in Rochefort-sur-Mer:

Rochefort in agreements. The meeting of Heritage and Music: acoustic music improvisation by renowned, internationally renowned artists (French and American).

Tourist Office: 05 46 99 08 60. Website: www.rochefort-en-accords.fr - e-mail: [email protected]

Frédéric Kuhnapeel is a professor at Tsukiyo School. Created in October 2001, this hotel invites you to a trip to the country of the rising sun. Frédéric introduces you if you want to immerse yourself with Japanese calligraphy. This learning takes place at the time of the brush and ink, keeping in mind the art of fine writing.

Batala La Rochelle is first and foremost a unique form of music that gets young and old alike up on their feet. Founded 17 years ago, the association is part of an international group of over 3,000 percussionists on four continents! The fifty musicians have just one aim: to enjoy themselves and promote Brazilian music. The group from La Rochelle takes part in interbatucadas and travels all over France and Europe, giving events a festive air! Their musical style is unmistakable: traditional Brazilian percussion, set to samba rhythms. And the least we can say is that Batala doesn't go unnoticed, especially when the musicians are cheering on the Stade Rochelais!

This association never ceases to spice up the lives of the people of La Rochelle! Installed in the Rompsay district, it makes the people of La Rochelle dance to the frenzied rhythm of salsa and Caribbean dances. And it has been going on for 15 years now! The philosophy of this association? To make dancing a real moment of sharing and pleasure! The class schedules change according to your level, whether you are a beginner or an expert. This year the association is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the famous "Salsa en la Playa" festival which takes place on the island of Ré.

This year, the Conservatoire de Musique et de Danse celebrates its sixtieth anniversary. A state-approved institution, it has over 1,000 students, 51 teachers and 11 community and municipal schools throughout the region. A place of artistic life where quality and pleasure go hand in hand, it enables students to develop both artistically and personally by learning to play, dance and sing together. The Conservatoire offers all disciplines of orchestral and polyphonic instruments, and even classical and jazz guitar. Membership fees vary according to where you live, with preferential prices available for residents of the greater La Rochelle area. Does your child want to learn music? The Ateliers Découvertes, aimed at children in CP and CE1, enable them to discover a wide range of instruments during a 45-minute lesson in a small group.

This dance school not only enjoys a fine reputation, but is also conveniently located for parents, close to primary and secondary schools (Fromentin, Massiou). Founded in 1997, it comprises two studios and an entrance hall where you can watch the dancers evolve. The two teachers, Valérie - who trained on courses abroad - and Caroline - who has a background in dance studies - welcome children aged 4 and over, introducing them to dance in a playful way, with different exercises to stimulate their imagination. Many disciplines are taught: Modern'jazz, Classical, Cabaret, Zumba... Since its opening, the school has organized an annual dance show on the La Coursive stage.

Open to beginners and confirmed artists, the school provides students with the various aesthetic practices. Through drawing, painting, living model, the artists of each class exercise their eyes and hands to techniques used since the night of time. Thus, 27 hours of instruction mark the week and allow each age group to come to express its creativity. Teachers, qualified and attentive, will help you to make progress by valuing your efforts and your work.

A graduate of the École des Beaux-arts de Poitiers and C.A.F.A.S., Richard Gautier is an exceptional painter who perfectly masters oil painting, watercolour and of course drawing. It is therefore at his workshop that he proposes to discover his art and teach you the basics, unless you come to perfection in which case, you will be enchanted by his talents to work light. It will teach you, in particular, oil painting, in the way of the Flemish and the Venetians, which allows for more real light than nature.

Theresa and Pierre are booksellers. But Theresa is also a seamstress, she is even tailor-made to be precise. This profession, which has almost no representatives in France, now counts the bookseller who, in the bottom of his armchair (the name of the bookshop) proposes sewing courses. After studying psychology and then becoming a bookseller, Theresa returned to his first love: sewing. It is formed to know everything, the creation of the expert handling of the sewing machine. And she is happy to share her passion today with those who love to do things with their ten fingers.

A few years ago, sewing was a necessity; Don't buy a new trousers as soon as there was a small hole! We recousait, we rapiéçait and for the most creative, we tricotait and created clothes. Who doesn't have a wool sweater knitted by her grandma in his closet? Now, we consume clothes like food, yet knowing how to use a sewing machine is far from useless and the basics get fast. Why not do it? You will be surprised at everything you can learn to do in a little time!

Micheline Mathieu painted on pots, brocs and other buckets, but also on canvas. She painted it… pots and brocs but also naked and abstract canvases. Before you discover all the palettes of his talent, you have to find his charming workshop in the unexpected labyrinth of the roads of Theil-Rabier, a small village where you can get lost there.

Created almost 10 years ago, the workshops attract all those who love writing and want to get started. Organized throughout the year, twice a month as well as on weekends, they are led with finesse by Sylvaine, a true lover of words. In a climate of trust and a friendly atmosphere, you'll discover the richness of words in a spontaneous way, in a caring environment conducive to creativity and self-fulfillment.

I'm an African dance association. I am referring to it in Sango, a Bantu language spoken in the Central African Republic. So Marsy has come to discover the African continent for children and adults on Wednesday through a workshop My trip to Africa - dances, songs, music, storytelling, painting… -and teenagers and adults on Thursdays by moving their bodies on the rhythms of there - trance and vibration: discovery of ethnic dances, musical accompaniment with jeans. This makes it possible to establish a self-search through the emotions that this music provides.

How about discovering the art of beading with a blowtorch? Jewelry designer Dominique Roy welcomes you to her workshop to learn how to make glass beads, an art form that is part of humanity's Intangible Cultural Heritage. With her, you'll transform Effetre de Murano glass rods into 5 or 10 beads that you can assemble at home to create your own jewelry. A magical, colorful experience. Dominique's jewels can also be found in a number of designer boutiques in the département.

Les Ateliers du Baluchon is a performing arts troupe based in Niort. They offer a variety of courses, from theater and improvisation to musical comedy and singing. Classes are suitable for all levels, from beginner to professional. However, please note that timetables are subject to change.

This is an art supplies store offering a wide range of products and accessories for the plastic arts, graphics and other creative techniques. Customers can make their purchases in-store or opt for in-store collection. Dalbe Cognac also offers art framing services, with an artisan framer who creates unique and original frames.

Haru No Koe is a Japanese calligraphy and language center located in the Charente Maritime region of France. Run by Yumi, a qualified Japanese calligrapher, Haru No Koe offers workshops and courses for individuals, associations, companies and local authorities. Whether you want to discover the beauty of Japanese calligraphy or learn the Japanese language, Haru No Koe offers a unique and enriching experience.

Seville was never so close to La Rochelle. For several years the flamenco has had its academy led by a Andalusian, which has dance in the skin. Carmen traveled through this music learning with the greatest masters (Manola, Debla) and occurring worldwide: Japan, Seville, Stuttgart… A renowned choreographer, she chose to open this school in La Rochelle to make known all the richness of the flamenco, which is for her "a very deep way of being in life, to tamper with it, to face it without fear." All courses are provided, from its simple initiation to the most technical level and to the guitar courses. Futé, the academy is no longer in the district of Lafond but in the municipality of Saint-Xandre.