Aspiring artists

A colourful universe

With Patricia Toumoulin, 1001 Tesselles

In Mayenne, Patricia invites you into her colourful world for a mosaic workshop. Designing the motif, cutting and pasting, each child is the master of his or her own work. Themed workshops are offered regularly during the school holidays. You can also share a moment with your child by creating a collaborative piece.

Practical information: 3-hour introductory course in two sessions: 2 hours assembly and 1 hour finishing. Workshops also available throughout the year. Unaccompanied children aged 7 and over. By reservation only.

Cutting the stone

With Aline Jugé, Le Petit menhir

Aline Jugé’s unusual stone-cutting workshops will delight young and old alike. Whether you’re making an object out of tufa stone, or engraving a stone for the younger ones, everyone will leave with their own creation. Patience and precision are essential before you can see your motif being carved into the stone.

Step by step, Aline guides the apprentice carvers through their creations. Easy to work with, the tufa stone allows everyone to discover stone carving without difficulty.

Practical information: Stone engraving workshop from age 5, 45 minutes.Stone-cutting workshop, 3-4 hours.One-day stone-cutting course for 16-year-olds and over. These introductory courses take place in Lassay-les-Châteaux or Jublains during the school holidays. By reservation only.

Wood in all its forms

With Carole Clavreul, Atelier Mayenne

From the age of 7, you can design a wooden object in workshops organised by Carole Clavreul from Atelier Mayenne on Wednesday afternoons. Step by step, she guides children through the process of making the object of their choice, from the plank of wood to the finished product. They can also learn how to handle a scroll saw and other tools in complete safety. Oil paint and straw marquetry are also included.

Parent-child workshops are also available on Wednesdays and Saturdays.It’s a fun and collaborative activity, and a great way to share a bonding moment.

Practical information: Children’s workshop from age 7, in small groups of 4, Wednesday afternoons, duration: 1h30.Parent-child workshop, from age 5, on Wednesday afternoons or Saturdays, duration: 3 hours.

Expressing creativity through painting

With Yvon Huet, Art’Peintube

At Art’Peintube, in Laval, Yvon invites you to open the doors to creativity from the age of 6. Painting lessons, workshops, object makeovers, birthday parties: the range of activities he offers is wide. From brush to canvas, painting is at the heart of what you learn. All styles and techniques are explored.

In his studio, with its friendly atmosphere, generations meet and create together. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, classes are open to all. An artistic escape that’s sure to please young and old alike.

Practical information: Courses by the quarter or by the year, from age 6. Option to take part in a one-off 1? hour workshop: creation of a pop art-style painting. Bookings required.