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  • BO024 Guided Discussion in Spanish

    • 02 Oct 2012
    • 3:00 PM
    • 18 Jun 2013
    • 4:30 PM
    • Wice 10 rue Tiphaine 75015 Paris; ground floor. Métro:La Motte-Picquet-Grenelle; Bus: 80.
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    Tuesdays from 2 October 2012 to 18 June 2013. No class during school vacations and all official French holidays.

    This Spanish Conversation Group is open to people who speak Spanish almost fluently. Our group leaders, native
    speakers from Spain or Latin America, come up with interesting topics, guide participants' discussions and correct their mistakes. The group speaks only Spanish for 90 minutes. Before enrolling, please send an e-mail to languages@wice-paris.org with a brief summary of your background in Spanish.


    Ce Groupe de Conversation en Espagnol est ouvert aux personnes qui parlent espagnol presque couramment. Nos animateurs, natifs d'Espagne ou d’Amérique Latine, proposent des sujets intéressants, guident les discussions et corrigent les fautes des participants. Le groupe parle seulement espagnol pendant 1,5 heure. Avant de vous inscrire, veuillez envoyer un e-mail à languages@wice-paris.org indiquant votre niveau d'espagnol.

    Instructors:  Ethel Chesnoy (from Argentina); Zonia Mas (from Peru); Maria Mercedes Suquet (from Peru)

    Important: Before signing up for a course please read the How to Enroll instructions and take the appropriate placement test found in within them.

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  • BO041 Guided Discussion in German

    • 11 Oct 2012
    • 2:00 PM
    • 27 Jun 2013
    • 3:30 PM
    • Wice 10 rue Tiphaine 75015 Paris; ground floor. Métro: La Motte-Picquet-Grenelle; Bus: 80.
    • 0
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    Held once every two weeks on Thursdays October 2012 to 20 June 2013.

    January 10 and 24,
    February 7 and 21,
    March 21 and 28,
    April 18 and 25,
    May 16 and 30,
    June 13 and 27

    No class during French school vacations and official public holidays.

    This German Conversation Group is open to people with an intermediate level of German. Our group leaders from Germany suggest interesting topics, guide participants' discussions and correct their mistakes. The group speaks only German for 90 minutes.

    Ce Groupe de Conversation en Allemand est ouvert aux personnes qui ont un niveau intermédiaire d'allemand. Nos animatrices allemandes suggèrent  des sujets intéressants, guident les discussions et corrigent les fautes des participants. Le groupe parle seulement allemand pendant 1,5 heure.

    Instructor: Monika de Vigneral

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  • BO023 French 3 Intermediate Oct 2012 - June 2013

    • 19 Mar 2013
    • 1:30 PM
    • 18 Jun 2013
    • 3:00 PM
    • Wice 10 rue Tiphaine 75015 Paris; ground floor. Métro:La Motte-Picquet-Grenelle; Bus: 80.
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    Tuesdays, October 2, 2012 to June 18, 2013; no class during all official French vacations and School holidays

    This intermediate level French course will consolidate your knowledge of French through the development of speaking and listening skills. With a focus on interactive conversation you will expand your knowledge of grammar and improve pronunciation for a variety of social situations.

    A ce niveau, vous avez acquis une certaine indépendance dans l’utilisation de la langue et vous êtes autonome face à de nombreuses situations de la vie sociale. Ce cours vous permet d’affiner vos compétences dans des situations plus complexes et d’acquérir des structures linguistiques plus approfondies.

    Instructor: Muriel Lunetta has an MA in FLE (French as a Foreign Language) from the Sorbonne. She has more than twenty years foreign language teaching experience.
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  • BO027 French 2b Advanced Beginners Oct- June 2013

    • 02 Apr 2013
    • 10:00 AM
    • 20 Jun 2013
    • 11:30 AM
    • Wice 10 rue Tiphaine 75015 Paris; ground floor. Métro:La Motte-Picquet-Grenelle; Bus: 80.
    • 5
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    Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2 October 2012 to 20 June 2013. No classes during school holidays and all official French vacations

    An elementary knowledge of French grammar and vocabulary will be necessary to participate fully in this course. The course will prepare you to understand spoken French in social situations. It will help you with pronunciation, oral and written comprehension, French language structure and help you learn vocabulary. Using French interactively in the classroom, you will practice common expressions for everyday life. Classes are small and will be held in French only, to ensure a fast and lasting progress.

    Ce cours vous aidera en prononciation et compréhension orale et écrite pour les tâches variées de la vie sociale. Vous élargirez votre vocabulaire et pratiquerez interactivement, en classe, les expressions communes de la vie courante, grâce à l'acquisition de savoir-faire communicatif et linguistique. Les classes étant petites et le cours étant uniquement en français, vous êtes assurés de progrès rapides et durables. 

    Instructor: Muriel Lunetta, has an MA in FLE (French as a Foreign Language) from Sorbonne. She has more than twenty years foreign language teaching experience.

    Important: Before signing up for a course please read the How to Enroll instructions and take the appropriate placement test found in within them.


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  • BO022 French 2 False Beginners Oct- June 2013

    • 02 Apr 2013
    • 11:30 AM
    • 20 Jun 2013
    • 1:00 PM
    • Wice 10 rue Tiphaine 75015 Paris; ground floor. Métro:La Motte-Picquet-Grenelle; Bus: 80.
    • 4
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    Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2 October 2012 to 20 June 2013. No classes during school holidays and all official French vacations

    An elementary knowledge of French grammar and vocabulary will be necessary to participate fully in this course. The course will prepare you to understand spoken French in social situations. It will help you with pronunciation, oral and written comprehension, French language structure and help you learn vocabulary. Using French interactively in the classroom, you will practice common expressions for everyday life. Classes are small and will be held in French only, to ensure a fast and lasting progress.

    Ce cours vous aidera en prononciation et compréhension orale et écrite pour les tâches variées de la vie sociale. Vous élargirez votre vocabulaire et pratiquerez interactivement, en classe, les expressions communes de la vie courante, grâce à l'acquisition de savoir-faire communicatif et linguistique. Les classes étant petites et le cours étant uniquement en français, vous êtes assurés de progrès rapides et durables. 

    Instructor: Muriel Lunetta, has an MA in FLE (French as a Foreign Language) from Sorbonne. She has more than twenty years foreign language teaching experience.

    Important: Before signing up for a course please read the How to Enroll instructions and take the appropriate placement test found in within them.


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  • BO031 Guided Discussion in English April-June 2013

    • 03 Apr 2013
    • 4:30 PM
    • 19 Jun 2013
    • 6:00 PM
    • Wice 10 rue Tiphaine 75015 Paris; ground floor. Métro:La Motte-Picquet-Grenelle; Bus: 80.
    • 1
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    Wednesdays, from 3 Oct 2012 to 19 June 2013. No class during french school vacations and official public holidays.

    Guided Discussion in English

    This English Guided Discussion Group is open to people who have a strong intermediate level of English. Our group leaders, native English speakers, will provide interesting topics, guide participants' discussions and correct their mistakes. The group speaks only English for 90 minutes. Before enrolling, please send an e-mail to languages@wice-paris.org with a brief summary of your level of English.


    Ce Groupe de Conversation en Anglais est ouvert aux personnes qui parlent anglais presque couramment. Nos animatrices de langue maternelle anglaise, proposent des sujets intéressants, guident les discussions et corrigent les fautes des participants. Le groupe parle seulement anglais pendant 1,5 heure. Avant de vous inscrire, veuillez envoyer un e-mail à languages@wice-paris.org indiquant votre niveau d'anglais.

    Instructors:  Shirley Dixon, Dana Koch, Robyn Smith, Wendy Smith.

    Important: Before signing up for a course please read the How to Enroll instructions and take the appropriate placement test found in within them.

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  • LA121 Getting Serious: A Love Affair with French Wines - Part 3 (4 Sessions)

    • 12 Apr 2013
    • 8:00 PM
    • 31 May 2013
    • 10:30 PM
    • Private residence, 75006 Paris; Métro: Vavin or RER B Port Royal
    • 0
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    Fridays, April 12,26credit Meredith Mullins
    May 17, 31

    Some long-time participants in WICE’s wine tastings expressed a desire to “take things a step further.” The result is that this year we are offering a serious, comprehensive class on the wines of France modeled after the instruction that Tom Boothe, our wine teacher, used to train professionals in the U.S.

    The class is open to all, beginners as well as budding experts. Participants will learn in more detail wine-making methods, viticultural geography and geology, and most importantly, will smell, taste, savor, discuss and meditate upon the archetypal examples of all the great wines of France. A serious student of this 10 class series will be able, without shame, to apply for a job in the wine world.

    This is the third of three groups of class sessions (Fall, Winter and Spring). Ideally, participants will register for all three, but we know that busy schedules would make this difficult for some of you, so registration for any single group of sessions is allowed.

    Instructor:  Thomas Boothe’s extensive knowledge and passion for wine and his innovative teaching style have been fueled through work and study in a variety of wine-related fields.
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  • WA181 Tips and Strategies for Effective Fiction Writing

    • 18 Apr 2013
    • 2:00 PM
    • 06 Jun 2013
    • 4:00 PM
    • Maison Paroissiale, (Room16), 13 place Etienne Pernet, 75015 Paris; Métro: Félix Faure; Bus: 70 or 88.
    • 3
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    Thursdays April 18, 25; May 16, 23, 30; June 6

    Course Description: New writers have to learn how to appeal to the modern reader who demands a good deal of visualization and drama (think movies). Learn how to incorporate this trend into your writing, while exploiting what the novel and short story do best.  One can attempt to do what movies can never hope to attain - combining physical and psychological dimensions, outside and inside at the same time. Ready for the challenge? It's not easy, but once you can do it, whole worlds open up..... including the chance to get published.

    Instructor: Dr Gretel Furner. Oxford University. PhD on the modern novel, University of the Saarland, Germany. Assoc. Professor of German, George Washington University.  Instructor, the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies. Since 2003 instructor at WICE in French Literature and History, the Migrant Soul series and Creative Writing.

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  • SA221 Photography: The Creative Path (5 sessions) FULL; Call Office for Waitlist

    • 22 Apr 2013
    • 10:00 AM
    • 10 Jun 2013
    • 1:00 PM
    • Artist's studio, 75004 Paris; Métro: Pont Marie, Hôtel de Ville
    • 0
    Registration is closed
    Mondays© Petra Nass
    April 22; May 13, 27
    June 3, 10

    A personal way of looking at the world and an emotional connection with what you are photographing are both key to a memorable photograph.

    This course is designed for photographers who have some technical background (or have taken another WICE photo course before) so that we can focus on the development of the artistic technique in photography and the idea of creating a theme-based series of work.

    The classes will include practical in-class exercises; visits to exhibitions; techniques for cropping, editing, and selecting the best photographs for presentation; review of basic post-production techniques and tackling assignments that challenge the creative soul. For the final project, the group will select a theme and publish a book of work.

    Photo Credit: Petra Nass

    Instructor: Meredith Mullins is an internationally exhibited photographer and winner of international photography competitions (including the Grand Concours Photo sur Paris, PX3 Competition, and Worldwide Gala Photo Awards). She is the author of the award-winning book “In a Paris Moment” and the Director of the International Fine Art Photography Competition.

     

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  • SY131 Contemporary Drawing - Nature & The City (5 Sessions)

    • 13 May 2013
    • 10:00 AM
    • 17 Jun 2013
    • 12:30 PM
    • Artist's Studio, 75015, Paris; Metro: Balard
    • 2
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    WICE Drawing
    Mondays                                
    May 13, 27
    June 3, 10, 17
    10am - 12:30pm     

     As the days grow longer and warmer, trees blossom and bud and Parisian parks become a hub of activity--join us to explore the full flowering of nature in Paris with its many gardens and tree-lined river banks.

    Additionally,  draw inspiration from travel and springtime excursions into the countryside by combining your snapshots and postcards while combining drawing and graphic design. Instruction in the design principals of repetition, rhythm, movement and space will train your eye, enhance your knowledge of composition and suggest endlessly creative ways to express the beauty of nature at this colorful and vivid time of year.

    This session continues the Carnet de Voyage, adding an introduction to selecting and using a variety of paper, pencils, charcoals, pens, markers, inks, and, yes, even erasers!  Guidance will be provided to choose the appropriate supplies even if the names are in French.

    Meeting Places
    • Musée de Montmartre
    • Parc Georges Brassens
    • Jardin de Luxembourg
    • Quais de Seine
    • Parc André Citroën
    This course welcomes beginners and practiced artists who want to review and enhance their techniques...and how to save money on art supplies by choosing the materials that enhance and compliment your style.

    Instructor: Jan Olsson holds a Masters Degree of Fine Arts in Drawing and is an engaging teacher with many years of experience. She is also a highly skilled practicing artist of many creative art forms who exhibits internationally.

    Image: Daniel Smith, carnet de voyage, two pages
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  • SY141 Live Model Drawing: Nature & the Human Figure (6 Sessions)

    • 14 May 2013
    • 10:00 AM
    • 18 Jun 2013
    • 1:00 PM
    • Artist’s Studio, Paris; Metro: Balard
    • 5
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    Tuesdays   
    May 14, 21, 28
    June 4, 11, 18

    10am - 1pm

    A continuation of Jan Olsson’s Tuesday morning drawing session from the live model will continue in May/June with the theme of the  goddesses of ancient Greek mythology.   Included will be: Artemis, Aphrodite, Demeter, Persephone and Psyche. These were idealized feminine figures often associated with the seasons; their bounty and their beauty. Participants will be encouraged to study from the Louvre photographic reproductions and other artist’s interpretations of these well known beauties. Poses will incorporate some of the forms and fruits of nature and encourage narrative interpretations of the model. Come and join in the springtime cornucopia and “joie de vivre” in this always challenging and forever alluring creative pursuit. Beginners as well as more experienced artists are welcome.

    Instructor: Jan Olsson holds a Master of Fine Arts in Drawing and is an engaging teacher with many years of experience.  She is also a highly skilled practicing artist who exhibits internationally.

    Image Credit: Jan Olsson

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  • SY142 Painting from the Masters: Still Life Painting from Chardin to Matisse (6 Sessions)

    • 14 May 2013
    • 2:00 PM
    • 18 Jun 2013
    • 5:00 PM
    • Artist’s Studio, Paris; Metro: Balard
    • 2
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    Tuesdays 
    May 14, 21, 28
    June 4, 11, 18 
    2pm ~ 5pm

    When Henri Matisse was a young art student, his teacher, Gustav Moreau, advised him to study from the masters at the Louvre. Following that advice, Matisse made studies from many paintings at the Louvre including Chardin’s “La Raie” and de Heem’s “Le Dessert”. Matisse continued to make still-life paintings throughout his career, often repeating the same motif as variations on a theme.

    Still-life painting will be the theme of this May/June session of Painting from the Masters, beginning with a painted study from a master work (perhaps from the Louvre or the Orsay museum), followed by a still-life composition painted directly from life. As this is a season ripe with the delicious fruits and flowers of summer, we’ll use some of nature’s bounty to study color and paint handling while learning about the key elements of a successful composition.

    Both beginners and practiced painters are welcome.

    Instructor: Jan Olsson holds a Master of Fine Arts in Drawing and is an engaging teacher with many years of experience teaching. She is also a highly skilled practicing artist who exhibits internationally.

    Image: Henri Matisse


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  • SY161 Exploring Paris through the Lens (4 sessions) (FULL; Call Office for Waitlist)

    • 16 May 2013
    • 10:00 AM
    • 06 Jun 2013
    • 1:00 PM
    • Details sent prior to each class
    • 0
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    Thursdays© Bob Levy
    May 16, 23, 30
    June 6

    Full - Call for Waitlist !

    Gardens and Markets and Treasures (oh my!)

    What better way to welcome warmth and sun to Paris (hopefully!) than as a photographic explorer. Whether you’re a newcomer or a long-time resident, there is always a unique adventure waiting just around the corner. This course will take us from the known to the unknown, from lively markets to spring gardens, from traditional Paris to the 21st century. There are unique subjects to discover and secrets to unearth in every part of Paris

    We’ll start each class in a café of our chosen quartier to discuss the photo tips of the day (exposure, composition, how to connect with our subjects). Then, we’ll explore the area, on a mission to really SEE the light, colors, characters, details, lines, forms, and shapes. You’ll get hands-on practice with your camera and have your technical questions answered on the spot. We’ll end each class (yes, at a café again!) reviewing the images from the previous week’s expedition to learn from our successes and challenges. Join us as we discover the REAL Paris via our own personal artistic perspective.

    Photo Credit: Bob Levy

    Instructor: Meredith Mullins is an internationally exhibited photographer and winner of international photography competitions (including the Grand Concours Photo sur Paris, PX3 Competition, and Worldwide Gala Photo Awards). She is the author of the award-winning book “In a Paris Moment” and the Director of the International Fine Art Photography Competition.

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  • LY242: Guided Tour of Paris Haute Couture Exhibit

    • 24 May 2013
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Hotel de Ville, 75004 Paris
    • 0
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    Friday
    May 24
    10am 12noon

    The Paris Hôtel de Ville is celebrating haute couture with this special exhibition.

    "Paris Haute Couture" gives visitors an opportunity to admire some exceptional examples of haute couture dresses and ensembles, chosen from among the most beautiful pieces in the Galliera museum collections. Haute couture was born in Paris in the mid-19th century, and the city is still the capital of this special art.

    By showcasing masterpieces from the Galliera museum, the Hôtel de Ville is paying tribute to this exclusive world, one of the jewels in the crown of French culture, and to a Parisian industry characterized by creativity and high-tech expertise.

    Designers include: Worth, Doucet, Poiret, Lanvin, Vionnet, Patou,  Chanel, Molyneux,  Rochas,  Maggy Rouff,  Jacques Heim, Nina Ricci, Schiaparelli, Jacques Fath, Balenciaga, Grès,  Balmain, Carven, Christian Dior,  Givenchy,  Cardin,  Yves Saint Laurent,  Courrèges, Jean Paul Gaultier, Lacroix, Alaïa, and many more.

    Join us for a special guided tour of this exhibition which tells the story of the luxury industry with its flamboyant designers and uniquely talented seamstresses.

    Instructor: Bolanile Maté, who has worked in the fashion industry for over 12 years with hands-on experience in a variety of areas including design and marketing, and more recently as a communications consultant and fashion journalist. Her career has led her to work in New York, Paris, Milan and London.

    Bolanile received an MBA from Milan's European School of Economics. She currently writes about the latest fashion trends and is a contributor to Astonish Magazine as well as various online publications. 

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  • SY281: Exploring Paris Through the Lens (New!) (4 sessions)

    • 28 May 2013
    • 10:00 AM
    • 18 Jun 2013
    • 1:00 PM
    • Meeting Details Provided Before Each Class
    • 2
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    Tuesdays© Meredith Mullins 
    May 28  
    June 4, 11, 18

    Gardens and Markets and Treasures (oh my!) 

    What better way to welcome warmth and sun to Paris (hopefully!) than as a photographic explorer. Whether you’re a newcomer or a long-time resident, there is always a unique adventure waiting just around the corner. 

    This course will take us from the known to the unknown, from lively markets to spring gardens, from traditional Paris to the 21st century. There are unique subjects to discover and secrets to unearth in every part of Paris

    We’ll start each class in a café of our chosen quartier to discuss the photo tips of the day (exposure, composition, how to connect with our subjects). Then, we’ll explore the area, on a mission to really SEE the light, colors, characters, details, lines, forms, and shapes. You’ll get hands-on practice with your camera and have your technical questions answered on the spot. 

    We’ll end each class (yes, at a café again!) reviewing the images from the previous week’s expedition to learn from our successes and challenges. Join us as we discover the REAL Paris via our own personal artistic perspective.

    Photo Credit: Parc Monceau by Meredith Mullins

    Instructor: Meredith Mullins is an internationally exhibited photographer and winner of international photography competitions (including the Grand Concours Photo sur Paris, PX3 Competition, and Worldwide Gala Photo Awards). She is the author of the award-winning book “In a Paris Moment” and the Director of the International Fine Art Photography Competition.
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  • EM281 Neighborhood Gathering

    • 28 May 2013
    • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • 75006
    • 8
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    Tuesday 
    May 28, 2013
    11:00 am - 12 noon 

    TROP CHOU! 

    Would you like to meet your Paris neighbors and discover le chou à la creme, the new macaron? Come join us for a neighborhood gathering morning coffee in a lovely little square in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Pres. 

    Seating is limited; hurry and register! 
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  • AY281 Perfume Tour: Confidential Perfume Houses

    • 28 May 2013
    • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • 5, rue des Capucines - 75001, Paris. Métro: Opéra or Madeleine. Meet at 1:45 PM at 5 rue des capucines.
    • 0
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    Tuesday, May 28


    The capital of perfume for centuries, Paris is also the birthplace of a relatively recent revolution in perfumery: the mysterious, independent world of confidential or “niche” fragrance houses. At a time when perfumes are more and more alike, conceived and marketed to attract as many customers as possible, niche perfumery blazes a new path, favoring the original over the mainstream and artistry over marketing. The perfumer is recognized as an artist; the perfumes, as works of art; and the boutiques, as highly unique and intimate spaces of discovery.

    Come join us on our exclusive tour and step into this magical, private universe of high perfume art. Accompanied by your guide, Theresa, you will be personally greeted in the boutiques, learn the stories and concepts behind the houses, and discover some of the most artistic and distinctive fragrances in the world.

    Instructor: Theresa de Belder is an experienced teacher and workshop leader in the fashion and business worlds with a particular passion for perfume. She enjoys sharing her love and knowledge of the art of scent gleaned through years of fervent research and study.


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  • AY301 Roseraie du Val de Marne: a world famous rose garden

    • 30 May 2013
    • 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    • Meet at 10.15AM at la Roseraie du Val de Marne, rue Albert Watel 94240 L'Haÿ-les-Roses. Details relative to means of transport confirmed after registration.
    • 10
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    Thursday, May 30

    Located in the southern suburb L’Haÿ-les-Roses and only about three quarters of an hour from Châtelet, the Roseraie du Val-de-Marne is a famous garden established in 1899. It was created by the landscape architect Édouard François André and rosarian Jules Gravereaux and is one of the most beautiful gardens ever dedicated exclusively to roses.  The
    Roseraie du Val-de-Marne has a total of 13,100 rose bushes featuring 3,200 species and varieties. This formal French garden is laid out in 13 sections arranged geometrically around an ornamental pool with long paths leading visitors from one section to the next. One area of the garden has collections of historical and old garden roses; another highlighted collections of modern and French roses.
    Come and discover with our guide the classical harmony of this French garden; the profusion of colors and the richness of its scents which has attracted visitors from all over the world.

    Instructor: Amy Kupec-Larue began giving garden tours in 2006 in Paris and is now a permanent member of the jury for the Bagatelle Rose Competition. She also enjoys sharing her knowledge and passion for the plant world and Impressionism.

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  • LY301: Charcuterie & Wine - The French Picnic

    • 30 May 2013
    • 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    • Private Residence: Paris 75116; Métro: Boissière
    • 2
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    Thursday, May 30

    12:00 - 14:00

    Charcuterie is derived from the term 'chair cuit', which translates to 'cooked meat'.

    Charcuterie is considered by some to be the art and science of making cooked meat preparations with special emphasis on pork. This ancient art, whose origins date back some 6,000 years, became popular during the Roman Empire when cuisine started to become more sophisticated. In France, it reached its height of popularity during the Middle Ages.

    Today, charcuterie is a mainstay of the French culinary repertoire, and is often included as an appetizer course in a traditional meal or as a light meal on its own.

    Join us for a tasting session of wine and charcuterie and learn the trick of pairing wines with the rich, varied and often piquant flavors of these meat preparations.

    Join us in sampling a variety of traditional charcuterie including:

    • cured & cooked meats
    • saucissons (sausages)
    • patés
    • garnishes including preserved & pickled vegetables
    • fresh vegetables
    • cheeses
    • Wines will include a selection of Reds & Rosés from a variety of French regions.

    Instructor: Hélène Goble comes from a wine-producing family in Bordeaux and organizes wine tasting events and annual wine tours of the Bordeaux area. As well as presenting wines, she will introduce you to the French “savoir-vivre”. She is a graduate of the Wine and Spirit Education Trust in London.

    Deadline for registration: Monday, May 27.

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  • AU041 Albert Kahn gardens: an amazing and magical place

    • 04 Jun 2013
    • 2:15 PM - 3:45 PM
    • meet at 2.00 PM at 4, rue du Port 92100 Boulogne-Billancourt Métro: Boulogne - Pont de Saint-Cloud ligne 10.
    • 8
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    Tuesday, June 4

    Located in Boulogne Billancourt, the Albert Kahn gardens show the different aspects of the art of gardening in the early 20th century.
    Albert Kahn, a wealthy banker (1860-1940) dedicated his fortune to various foundations which encouraged respect and peaceful relations among different peoples and nations. He was fascinated by foreign cultures.
    Today, in his garden at Boulogne, you can stroll through the four-hectare horticultural models that originate from various countries: a Japanese section, a formal French garden, an English garden, a Blue Atlas cedar and Colorado spruce forest and lastly, a reproduction of the Vosges Mountains.
    These gardens, painstakingly restored and maintained in the spirit of their creator, not only show different aspects of gardening in the early 20th century, but also demonstrate Kahn’s ideal of cultural diversity.
    Let our guide show you one of the less well known sights in the center of Paris: the magical world of Albert Kahn.

    Instructor: Lucile Stellakis became a guide following her studies in art history at Ecole du Louvre. She has presented both exhibitions and monuments covering subjects including the history of Paris, districts, monuments and works of art. She is a permanent guide at Les Arts Decoratifs Museum.
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  • SU051 Dramatic Studio Photography (3 Sessions)

    • 05 Jun 2013
    • 1:00 PM
    • 19 Jun 2013
    • 4:00 PM
    • WICE Office, 75015
    • 3
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    Wednesdays
    June 5, 12, 19
    1pm - 4pm

    Photographers often use live subjects posed in a studio where light can be carefully controlled to create wonderful images.

    In this three day workshop we will learn about studio lighting and how we can use strobes to create the kinds of images that Old Masters used to paint.  We will take examples of Old Masters art, reverse engineer them to understand the kinds of light they used, and then, using a live model, make classically lit photographic images.

     Instructor: Christopher Mark Perez is an internationally published photographer (LensWork, PhotoLife, Gimp, and SilverShotz Magazines, as well as several books of Steampunk creations) and competition winner (including The Strobist, and The Center for Fine Art Photography). Christopher recently moved to Paris to connect with creative people in the pursuit of making a fine photographic images.

    Requirements: Camera with either a "hot shoe" to hold a strobe radio transmitter or a PC connection for a flash sync cord (see flash synchronization...but we will get to all that in the course), and a lens capable of a 50mm focal length (full frame equivalent).

    Photo Credit: Christopher Mark Perez

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  • LU071 Burgundy's Secret Superstars: The Côte Chalonnaise

    • 07 Jun 2013
    • 8:00 PM - 10:30 PM
    • Private residence, 75016 Paris; Métro: rue de la Pompe
    • 0
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    Friday, June 7credit: Meredith Mullins

    Just beyond the southern tip of Burgundy’s renowned Côte d’Or lies the less well-known Côte Chalonnaise. Rully, Mercurey, Givry, Montagny, Bouzeron are names less famous than most of their northern neighbors, but reliable sources of excellent red and white Burgundy. In addition to expanding our knowledge of the Burgundy region, this tasting will reveal what excellent values these secret superstars really are.

    Instructor:     Thomas Boothe's, extensive knowledge and passion for wine and his innovative teaching style have been fueled through work and study in a variety of wine-related fields.

    Remember to sign up early. Space is very limited in the wine tasting courses.
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  • LU111 Paris by Arrondissement - the 20th

    • 11 Jun 2013
    • 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    • at 10:15am Metro 3 Porte de Bagnolet at the corner of rue Chavez and rue Mortier (20th)
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    Tuesday, June 11
                                 
    Today the 20th arrondissement is not known for luxury, but in the pre-industrial period, it was a haven of greenery, crisscrossed with streams, and dotted with country houses and even castles.  There were taverns too, called guinguettes or courtilles, since it was outside Paris walls.  But in the 19th century it became largely an industrial area with many workshops.  Annexed to Paris in the 1860's, Haussman disfigured the once idyllic suburb when he cut through many roads.  Largely a working class area, it was a stronghold of the Communist party and the scene of tremendous fighting during the Commune in 1871.  Our walk will take us from the lovely area called the "country in Paris" past the remains of a chateau to the villages of St-Blaise and Charonne.
    Don’t forget to wear comfortable shoes. 

    Those who wish may join the instructor after the tour for lunch.

    Instructor: Lee Hubert, B.A. Boston University, French and English, is a longtime resident of Paris.

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  • AU131 Musee Bourdelle : Exceptional sculptures of the late 19th and early 20th centuries

    • 13 Jun 2013
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • meet at 9.45 AM at 18 rue Antoine Bourdelle Paris 75015 - Metro: Falguière ligne 12
    • 12
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    Thursday, June 13
    10am - 11:30am

    Located in the Montparnasse district and built in 1861, Antoine BOURDELLE’s house, gardens and studio have been converted to display the artist’s sculptures, paintings and drawings. During this tour, you will visit not only the Great Hall and the Gallery which are devoted to monumental plaster sculptures but also the gardens, Bourdelle’s apartment and his studio.

    The museum features an exceptional collection of 500 plaster, bronze and marble sculptures, some of which are truly monumental in scale. It also contains a personal collection of works by artists including Eugène Carrière, Delacroix, Ingres, Puvis de Chavannes and Rodin.

    Let us guide you through the universe of this famous sculptor, Antoine Bourdelle, who was Rodin’s pupil and Giacometti’s master. Then relax in one of the gardens of sculptures which are a heaven of peace.

    Instructor: Franck de Beaucé became a professional guide following his studies in history and arts in Dublin. He is also a novelist. He has presented both exhibitions and Paris monuments to a variety of audiences.
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  • LU141 Tasting Springtime: Sancerre, Pouilly Fumé and Co.

    • 14 Jun 2013
    • 8:00 PM - 10:30 PM
    • Private residence, 75017 Paris; Métro: Wagram
    • 0
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    Friday, June 14 credit: Meredith Mullins

    If one were forced at gunpoint to name the wines that best express springtime, Sancerre and Pouilly Fumé would become life saving words. Floral, mineral, staccato, and obsessed with their own clarity and articulation, these Sauvignon Blanc-based wines are easy to love. “And Co.” refers to the added bonus of some excellent Sauvignon Blancs from other parts of the world . . . for the pleasure of discovering them and also to help us see more clearly how the low flinty hills of the eastern Loire are spoiling us.

    Instructor:     Thomas Boothe's, extensive knowledge and passion for wine and his innovative teaching style have been fueled through work and study in a variety of wine-related fields.

    Remember to sign up early. Space is very limited in the wine tasting courses.


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  • PWU241 The Art of Novel Writing - FULL

    • 24 Jun 2013
    • 9:00 AM
    • 28 Jun 2013
    • 12:00 PM
    • American University of Paris
    • 0
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    The Art of Novel Writing

    June 24, 25, 26, 27, 28
    9am - 12 noon

    Writer-in-Residence: Samantha Chang


    Workshop description:
    Every novelist faces this challenge: to write a long story that will seduce, thrill, and ultimately satisfy readers enough that they will be compelled to finish it. In this workshop, we will develop ways to make readers fall in love with your book. The discussions will focus on techniques for creating magnetic characters, a compelling voice, and a satisfying narrative structure. We will discuss successful novels of the past and present, and explore the creative processes involved in writing long works. The workshop is designed for writers who have a full-length project underway.


    Requirements:
    Submit in advance a manuscript of 12–20 pages. This excerpt should include a scene involving one of the novel’s main characters. Along with your excerpt, please include a one-page synopsis that contains the following information: a summary of the narrative arc, a description of where the attached pages fit within that framework, and a question that you’re currently facing as you contemplate your novel.

     Your registration also entitles you to a one-to-one consultation with your workshop faculty member, included in your workshop registration.  If you wish to take advantage of further consultations with a literary agent, it can be booked from the website. 

    If you wish to attend the Literary Dinner, please reserve your place here.
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  • PWU242 The Art of Non-Fiction Writing

    • 24 Jun 2013
    • 9:00 AM
    • 28 Jun 2013
    • 12:00 PM
    • American University of Paris
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    The Art of Non-Fiction Writing

    June 24, 25, 26, 27, 28
    9am to 12noon

    Writer-in-Residence: Zoë Brân

    Workshop description:
    The goal of this course is to explore non-fiction writing of various genres from a professional perspective. We will examine what non-fiction is and is not, and look at different genres that fall within that category. We will discuss specific skills required for effective non-fiction writing, and study the work of famous non-fiction writers. Sessions will speak to the research and planning of stories, theme, narrative, and dialogue development, the personal voice, different styles, and overall skills-improvement strategies. The course will also look at how to approach taking and using photographs as an effective aide-memoire, and planning/structuring an article, book, or essay. The course will also cover rewrites and editing, plus the legal and ethical considerations of some forms of writing (journalism, for example). Online writing and blogging, as well as how to deal with editors, agents, commercial prospects, will be covered.

    Requirements: Submit in advance 10-20 pages of work in progress (nothing finished) by May 11th to use as springboards for new discoveries and one-on-one conferencing.

    Recommended reading: The Writers Handbook 2013, Macmillan 2013

     Your registration also entitles you to a one-to-one consultation with your workshop faculty member, included in your workshop registration.  If you wish to take advantage of further consultations with a literary agent, it can be booked through WICE.

    If you wish to attend the Literary Dinner, please reserve your place by clicking here.
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  • PWU251 Individual Literary Agent Consultation

    • 25 Jun 2013
    • 12:00 PM
    • 28 Jun 2013
    • 4:00 PM
    • American University in Paris
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    June 25, 26, 27 or 28

    Afternoon
    12noon - 4pm.

    Event time varies     by participant

    In the traditional publishing world, an agent is essential to having your work read by editors and publishers. Creative Writing Workshop offers a unique opportunity to meet with an agent and present your work. Take advantage of this consultation to find out what your manuscript needs to get noticed and what publishing opportunities might be available to you.

    You must pre-register. Your 15-minute consultation appointment time will be provided upon your arrival on June 24. 

    Requirements: There are a limited number of consultation meeting times. We     are only accepting registrations from those who have registered for the workshop. If spaces are available, we will open the registration in June to the public at a fee of 125€. 

    Cancellation Policy: For cancellations made before May 31, 2013, your fee will be refunded. No refunds will apply to cancellations made on or after that date.
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  • PWU261 Literary Walk

    • 26 Jun 2013
    • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • meeting place to be announced
    • 20
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    Wednesday, June 26
    5:30 pm

    David Burke will host a free literary walk titled "A Band of Outsiders" at Place de la Contrescarpe/Rue Mouffetard.

    The Latin Quarter’s colorful Place de la Contrescarpe/Rue Mouffetard fringe has long been a magnet for outsiders, three of the 20th century’s greatest writers among them: Irish exile James Joyce struggling to finish his masterpiece Ulysses, young Ernest Hemingway during the "very poor and very happy" period he writes about in A Moveable Feast, and young George Orwell launching his literary career with Down and Out in Paris and London, all in the 1920s.

    We go to the houses undefined all still there undefined where they lived at these crucial points in their lives. Long before that, medieval poet, thief, and priest-killer François Villon caroused in the taverns of what is now the Place de la Contrescarpe, as did François Rabelais, whose Rabelaisian novels put him at the risk of getting burned at the stake for lampooning religious dogma.

    Later, in Honoré de Balzac’s novel Le Père Goriot, set in 1819, a whole raft of outsiders lives in the actual house where Balzac placed them, while in Victor Hugo's Les Misérables Jean Valjean nearly gets nabbed by Javert in a dramatic moment at the church of Saint Médard.

    For a preview of this walk take a look at David's excellent video "Woody’s Writers in Paris Redux," http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miH9U0FiesY
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  • PWU282 Literary Parisian Gourmet Dinner - Summer Writing Course

    • 28 Jun 2013
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • to be announced
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    FridayWICE Summer Writers Course
    June 28
    7pm - 9pm

    The closing dinner on the last evening has become a feature of the Summer Workshops—a chance to relax with new friends, talk further with the faculty and presenters, and unwind after the pressures of the week.

    This year, Summer Writing Course presents a special Paris Gourmet meal at a top Paris restaurant featuring a unique blend of a base of market-fresh ingredients and skilled preparation and presentation that only the best Paris restaurants can offer.

    Join us in this great opportunity to socialize with new and published authors.

    Details to be provided.
    All WICE Members and Summer Writing Course participants are welcome to attend!

    Members interested in this networking event may also be interested in our Summer Creative Nonfiction Writing Course.





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