Glass Workshop - Introductory Course
Crédit photo : Gullaskrufs Glasbruk, Småland.
Fönsterglasblåsning i samband med filmning den 12 juni 1941. Nedläggning i välsklump. par Anderbjörk, J.E. – Swedish National Museum of Science and Technology, Sweden – Public Domain.
GLASS WORKSHOP
January – June 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.
Youth Woodworking Workshops
Woodwork workshop – Copyright: Laetitia Lavalette
YOUTH WOODWORKING WORKSHOP
YOUTH WOODWORKING WORKSHOP
APPRENTICE BLUNK
En écho à l’exposition « Continuum » du sculpteur américain JB Blunk, la Fondation d’entreprise Martell ouvre les portes de son Atelier Bois et propose une immersion dans l’univers de l’ébénisterie spécialement conçue pour le jeune public. Chaque enfant, accompagné de l’artisan ébéniste Mathias Heinisch, créera deux spatules en bois de cèdre dans l’esprit de ce que JB Blunk créait pour sa maison !
Workshop objectives
– Discover the workshop and become familiar with tools and their functions: planes, spokeshaves, etc.
– Get introduced to the material and textures of wood
– Learn exclusively manual techniques to create two spatulas
Safety Instructions:
– Wear flat closed-toe shoes (safety overshoes will be provided)
– Wear comfortable clothing
– Hair must be tied back
An apron, cut-resistant gloves, and noise-canceling earmuffs will be provided before the workshop.
Participants will not use the machines.
Registration (children only): for ages 8 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
To register contact Mathias Heinisch
email : ateliers_bois@orange.fr
Cost of the session: 45 € (duration 2h30) : payable on-site by check or cash
Maximum of 7 children per session
The sessions will resume in June 2025 (
Mathias Heinisch is a trained cabinetmaker who creates custom furniture and arrangements for individuals, professionals, or artists. He primarily works with local woods and uses reclaimed materials whenever possible (oak, walnut, cedar, boxwood, maple, ash). He also has experience in a luthier’s workshop, where he built and restored guitars.
Workshops in partnership with Cassano, the gallic oak.
Woodworking Workshops
Woodwork workshop – Copyright: Benoit Chenudeau
WOODWORKING WORKSHOP
The Foundation is pleased to launch woodworking initiation workshops. Open to the public upon registration, these initiation sessions, designed by the cabinetmaker Mathias Heinisch, offer participants the opportunity to familiarize themselves with traditional woodworking tools (planes, chisels, saws, etc.) with the aim of learning to create a stool with their own hands using reclaimed local wood (oak and cedar), through simple cutting and assembly, without screws or glue.
Workshop Objectives:
– Discover the workshop and become familiar with the tools: planes, saws, rasps, etc…
– Learn about the material and textures of wood
– Initiate oneself to manual techniques to produce a stool
Safety Instructions:
– Wear closed-toe flat shoes (safety shoe covers provided)
– Wear comfortable clothing
– Tie back hair
An apron, cut-resistant gloves, and noise-canceling headphones will be provided before the workshop
Participants will not use machines
Registration (for adults only): Register with Mathias Heinisch via email: ateliers_bois@orange.fr
Cost per session: €90 (duration 6 hours), payable on-site by check or cash
Maximum of 4 people per session
Upcoming Sessions (from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM):
October 9
October 23
November 6
November 20
December 4
December 18
Mathias Heinisch has a background in cabinetmaking. He designs and creates custom fittings and furniture for individuals, professionals, or artists. He primarily works with local woods and whenever possible, reclaimed wood (oak, walnut, cedar, boxwood, maple, ash). He also previously worked in a luthier workshop where he crafted and restored guitars.
Workshops in partnership with Cassano, the Gallic oak.
Glass Blowing Workshops "Baptism of fire"
Glass workshop – Photo credit: C.K. Mariot
Baptism of fire
From September to December 2024
GLASS BLOWING INITIATION WORKSHOP
The Fondation d’entreprise Martell invites you to experience the art of glassblowing through their introductory workshop, the “Baptism of Fire.” Led by skilled glass craftsmen Valentin Rizzo and Gaëtan Oheix, this initiation session offers participants the opportunity to create their first glass pieces using traditional glassblowing techniques.
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 reserved for adults
The cost of the workshop is €85 (for 2 hours).
https://valenverre.reservio.com
Payment to be made directly to the craftsmen by check or cash only.
Please note that registration is limited to three people per session.
Upcoming sessions (from 5:30pm to 7:30pm)
October 9
October 23
November 6
November 20
December 4
December 18
