The Martell Foundation will reopen the doors of its Woodworking Workshop and offer an immersive experience in the world of cabinetmaking, specially designed for young audiences. Each child, accompanied by cabinetmaker Mathias Heinisch, will create wooden objects.

Workshop Objectives:
– Discover the workshop and become familiar with the tools and how they work: planes, coping saws, etc.
– Get introduced to the material and textures of wood
– Learn manual techniques

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 or machines.

Registration (for children only): From 8 years old. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
To register, contact Mathias Heinisch by email: ateliers_bois@orange.fr
Cost per session: €45 (2.5 hours); to be paid on-site by check or cash.
Maximum of 7 children per session.

The sessions will resume in June 2025

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.