“Why did you buy
a house in Languedoc?”
It’s a question we’re often asked. To call this place magical is no exaggeration. Languedoc is a captivating mix of medieval villages, vineyards, mountains, and sea. Its charm is clear, but its spirit—a blend of rough edges, creativity, and openness—is harder to describe. Life here is a colorful mosaic where all types coexist. We found our dream house with a stone façade and grand French windows. Though it needs care, restoring it is a true labor of love.
This journey weaves together ancient and modern knowledge, celebrating craft and humanity’s creative traces. It’s a story of art and design, a tribute to sustainable homes that nourish the soul. We hope you’ll join us on this journey.
Gun-Britt Jansson
Course leader
Gun-Britt Jansson is an artist and educator who has worked with colour and interior design since 1985. She studied at Hovedskous Painting School and Valand Academy of Art and holds a teaching degree from Gothenburg University. Alongside exhibiting her work across Sweden, she has taught at the University of Design and Crafts in Gothenburg and the University of Design in Växjö. She also served as principal of Handicrafts & Design in Västra Götaland and has led courses in color and form at independent art schools nationwide.
Ulf Sjöstrand
Course leader
Ulf Sjöstrand was educated at the Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen and the Valand Academy in Gothenburg, where he specialized in sculpture. Alongside his career as an artist, he has lectured at the Valand Academy, where he also led the Master's program in Design. His focus is on three-dimensional and spatial expression, and his work is represented in public art collections across Sweden. He has participated in numerous solo and group exhibitions.