Groups for Young People
Le Contemporary Ceramics Centre of La Borne offers you teaching workshops which are suitable for all skill levels.
Artistic practice workshops: Hands in Clay
This session is completely devoted to handling clay. Depending on the project outlined, participants will make a mask, a Christmas decoration, etc.
Target group: 6 years and upwards: 2 hours
2018 Price:
For a group of up to 16 children: group price of 77 €
4.50 € for each additional child.
NB: the children depart with their unfired work on the day. Firing available at an additional cost.
Introductory Visit: Meal Time!
During their visit children will look for objects associated with meal times. They will then make one of these objects using modelling techniques.
Target group: 3-6 years
Duration: 2 hours
Price 2018 :
For a group of up to 16 children: group price of 77 €
4.50 € for each additional child.
NB: the children depart with their unfired work on the day.
“Slip” Workshop
The very young will enjoy the soft feel of clay slip which is basically composed of kaolin. This workshop appeals to the sense of touch, and allows children to fully express themselves.
Target group: Nursery age from 18 months upwards
Duration: 2 hours
Price 2018:
2 hours
for a group of a maximum of children: group price of 100 €
Practical Art Workshop: Making a kiln and firing pieces of work
The students will have made pieces of work during a workshop session a month before. In the course of a second day, they will construct a paper kiln and carry out the firing.
Target Group: From 6 years old upwards
Duration: One day (4 to 6 hours).
Price 2018:
For a group of up to 12 people : Group price of 180 €
NB : The cost of the ‘Hands in Clay’ workshop which will have been attended at least in the previous month must be added to the price of this day-long course.
Orientation Tour: La Borne, a village of potters
En parcourant les rues du village, les jeunes visiteurs découvrent son histoire, son architecture, son patrimoine céramique.
Target Group: 8 – 10 years old; UK school years 3 – 5
Duration: 2 hours
Price 2018:
For a group of up to 16 children: group price of 77 €
4.50 € for each additional child.