Workshops

January – July 2025

INTRODUCTION WORKSHOP

The  Fondation d’entreprise Martell offers a new experience within its glass workshop: a one-day introductory immersion workshop alongside glass artisans.

Participants will discover several glass techniques such as blowing, sculpting, and using color, and will create 3 pieces per person (2 tumblers and 1 custom piece created with the artisans).

Objectives of the workshop :
– Discover the various tools used for glassblowing : ovens, cane, etc
– Learn about glass techniques
– Shape and blow simple shapes and glass pieces with a cane

Safety Instructions :
– Participants will be provided with safety overshoes to wear over flat, closed-toe shoes.
– We recommend wearing cotton clothes with a long-sleeved top
– Please bring a water bottle to stay hydrated throughout the session
– Please tie long hair

Registration (adults only)
Sign up with the glass artisans: https://valenverre.reservio.com
€280 per person, payable on-site by check or cash only
Maximum of 5 people per session

In 2025: one Saturday per month, 9 AM – 5 PM
January 11
February 1
March 1
April 5
May 3
June 14
July 5

Valentin Rizzo is a passionate glass artist specializing in stained glass and glassblowing. Trained at Cerfav and with Jean-Pierre Bellion, he has developed expertise ranging from production to research and creation work for designers, notably at Fluid in Brittany. Valentin has collaborated with renowned artists and won the third national prize at the Prix Avenir Métiers d’art competition with his piece “Instant suspendu.” In addition, he is an international highline athlete (a balance sport involving slacklining at height), a discipline he has practiced for around ten years.

Gaëtan Oheix is a glass artist. Although his career initially took a scientific direction with studies at ENTPE and a master’s thesis on river renaturation, Gaëtan has been passionate about glassblowing since childhood. After a pivotal experience at Jeremy Maxwell Wintrebert’s workshop, he decided to switch careers and obtained a CAP in glass and crystal arts, specializing in glassblowing at the Bayel glass workshop and CERFAV. There, he gained a solid technical and artistic foundation, exploring various glassworking methods. Currently, he is furthering his artistic development through the Créateur Verrier program, where he has completed several projects showcasing his creativity and mastery of glass techniques.

From January to December 2025

The Fondation regularly hosts collaborative workshops to raise awareness about the challenges of ecological transition. These workshops are led by professional trainers and address issues such as the impact of human activities on ecosystems and solutions to reduce our carbon footprint.

Thursday, January 23, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
2 Tonnes Workshops

Thursday, February 20, 5 PM – 8 PM
Food Fresco

Thursday, March 13, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Biodiversity Fresco

Thursday, April 24, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
2 Tonnes Workshops

Thursday, May 15, 5 PM – 8 PM
Ocean Fresco

Thursday, June 19, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Biodiversity Fresco

Thursday, September 18, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Biodiversity Fresco

Thursday, October 16, 5 PM – 8 PM
Food Fresco

Thursday, November 20, 5 PM – 8 PM
Ocean Fresco

Thursday, December 18, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
2 Tonnes Workshops

Pay what you want starting from €5

Online registration:
https://bio.link/fresqueduclimat16

From February to June 2025

These introductory sessions to woodworking techniques, designed by cabinetmaker Mathias Heinisch, offer participants the chance to familiarize themselves with traditional woodworking tools (planse, chisels, saws, coping saws, scrapers, etc.) with the goal of learning how to create a shelf using traditional cabinetmaking joints (butt joints, dovetail joints, etc.) from reclaimed local wood offcuts.

Workshop Objectives:
– Discover the workshop and become familiar with the tools: planes, saw teeth, coping saws, etc.
– Learn about the material and textures of wood
– Learn manual techniques to create a shelf

Safety Guidelines:
– Wear flat, closed-toe shoes (safety overshoes will be provided)
– Wear comfortable clothing
– Tie back hair
An apron, cut-resistant gloves, and ear protection will be provided before the workshop.
Participants will not use power tools.

Registration (for adults only):
Register with Mathias Heinisch by email: ateliers_bois@orange.fr
Cost per session: €90 (6 hours); to be paid on-site by check or cash.
Maximum of 4 people per session.

In 2025 – 2 Wednesdays per month, from 2 pm to 8 pm:
In February: 5/02, 19/02
In March: 5/03, 19/03
In April: 2/04, 16/04, 30/04
In May: 14/05, 28/05
In June: 11/06, 25/06

Mathias Heinisch has a cabinetmaking background. He designs and creates custom furniture and fittings for private individuals, businesses, or artists. He primarily works with local woods and, whenever possible, reclaimed wood (oak, walnut, cedar, boxwood, maple, ash). He has also worked in a luthier workshop where he built and restored guitars.

Workshops in partnership with Essarbois.