Dansons avec les Rubans introduces the history of ribbons in rhythmic dance, popular celebrations and Bourbonnais folk dances. Children make a personalised dance ribbon on a wooden ring, then try it out to music. Separate groups cater for ages four to seven and eight to twelve, with each workshop limited to six children.
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Ma sorcière mal aimée at Château de Montélimar
Ma sorcière mal aimée introduces families to witches and druids in the medieval imagination in Montélimar. Participants make protective amulets inspired by medieval talismans. The guided activity is designed for children aged seven and over with their families, and the ticket also includes an independent visit to the castle.
Folk dance with Laurent Papon in La Châtre
Bourrée, polka, maraîchine, mazurka, chapeloise and rondeau make up this practical folk dance workshop in La Châtre. Laurent Papon guides participants through the steps and choreography. Dances for pairs, fours and groups offer different ways to join in, with cultural variations explored along the way. Everyone is welcome to learn, and an apéro Jam Trad follows the dancing.
Coat of Arms Workshop in Château-Renard
Créer ton blason is a heraldry workshop in Château-Renard, part of the Pas à Pages library’s heritage programme. The task is to create a personal coat of arms. The activity draws on the centuries-long use of blazons to identify a family or village. The workshop welcomes beginners and enthusiasts. Families and children can take part, with registration required.
AMI calligraphy for beginners
AMI’s calligraphy workshop introduces the history and practice of handwritten Latin scripts. The models range from Onciale and Foundational to Chancelière and the monks’ gothic Textura. After examining the tools, participants trace letters before making their own cards, poems or stories. Materials are supplied, and each participant keeps the nibs used during the session.
Wheel-Throwing with Maya Micenmacher at La Borne
Maya Micenmacher, a member of the Association Céramique La Borne, teaches an adult wheel-throwing course. Demonstrations introduce forms before participants practise at the wheel. The work on trimming, handles and spouts follows each participant’s goals. More experienced potters can explore open forms as they refine their technique within La Borne’s continuing pottery practice.
George Sand writing and reading workshop in La Châtre
Writing and reading aloud come together in a workshop led by Cie Un temps in La Châtre. The prompt is “If I were George Sand, I would say…”, asking participants to imagine speaking as the author. The workshop brings participants together for three sessions. A public reading completes the programme, bringing its literary activity before an audience.
Vignobles en Scène : Faïence et Vins à Gien
Faïence et Vins pairs an introduction to earthenware decoration with a tasting of Coteaux du Giennois wines. The Faïencerie de Gien and Office de Tourisme de Gien host the workshop together. The decoration session explores the world of artisans d’art. The activity belongs to Les Créatives within Vignobles en Scène, admits children from eight and is limited to twenty people.
À la manière de George Sand: a writing cycle
Emma-Joëlle Laflute, a writer, leads a three-part cycle of writing workshops built on the work of George Sand. Each session starts from something of Sand’s own: a sentence, an extract or a short instruction, which participants then carry off in whatever direction they choose. The meetings alternate time spent writing with readings aloud and talk about what has just been written. A single session can be taken instead of the whole cycle.