Photo : Tout en couleurs : © Thomas Lang
Workshop: All in Colors
Trade the digital noise for the wonder of early cinema with an interactive experience designed for all ages. You will get to color vintage film stock before settling in for a unique screening brought to life by live piano music.
Fondation Jérôme Seydoux-Pathé (Paris 13th)
About
Discover the magic of early cinema at the Tout en couleurs workshop held at the Fondation Jérôme Seydoux-Pathé. Designed for children aged 5 and up, this family-oriented experience explores the historical techniques used to bring color to black and white films. Participants learn to colorize film strips, followed by a silent film screening accompanied by live piano music from students of the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris. The venue is fully wheelchair accessible. Please note that advance booking is required for all attendees. Join us in the 13th arrondissement for this unique blend of artistic creation and musical history.
This workshop invites young children to color images on film, using the extraordinary devices that gave color to the first "black and white" films. The workshop concludes with a short screening of silent films accompanied by live music.
All sessions are accompanied by pianists from Jean-François Zygel's improvisation class (Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris)
The workshops are designed to be done as a family. Parents accompany and participate in the workshops. Ages 5 and up - Duration: 1h30/1h45
When purchasing tickets, a ticket must be purchased for each member of the group.
- Dates:
- Saturday, October 3rd at 10:30 am
- Saturday, December 12th at 10:30 am
Our take on this event
The Tout en couleurs workshop offers an immersive look at early filmmaking techniques. Lasting approximately 1h30 to 1h45, the session invites families to use traditional tools to colorize film strips. This creative activity is designed for parents and children to participate together, enriched by improvised live piano performances from Jean-François Zygel's students. Each session concludes with a short silent film screening set to music.
The workshop is suitable for children aged 5 and older. Tickets are priced at a flat rate of 8 € per person. Family packages are available: 28 € for 4 people (max 2 adults) and 32 € for 5 people (max 2 adults), with additional tickets priced at 4 €. Reservations are mandatory and must be made for each group member via online purchase or at the venue.
Sessions take place at the Fondation Jérôme Seydoux-Pathé on Saturday, October 3, 2026, and Saturday, December 12, 2026, starting at 10:00. The venue is fully accessible to wheelchair users, ensuring a comfortable experience for every family member.