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.