Photo : © Agnès Caillou
With your ten fingers: make your croc!
Forget store-bought toys and try your hand at crafting a DIY crocodile using recycled materials. The session kicks off with a charming storybook adventure to set the mood for an afternoon of painting and assembly. It is the perfect creative getaway for toddlers and their families looking to get a little crafty.
Médiathèque Violette Leduc (Paris 11th)
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The Violette Leduc Library in the 11th arrondissement welcomes children aged 3 and up to craft their own pet crocodiles using egg cartons. This creative workshop takes place on Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 15:00 to 17:00, combining an interactive reading session with hands-on artistic activities. Participants will learn to paint, cut, and glue their way to a unique reptile creation. The event is completely free of charge and fully accessible to wheelchair users, ensuring a welcoming environment for all families looking to enjoy a tactile and imaginative afternoon together.
A workshop that goes SNAP! 🐊
Come have fun making your own pet crocodile out of egg cartons. Painting, cutting, and gluing will all be part of the fun!
The workshop will begin with a reading of the picture book Un crocodile sous mon lit! by Ingrid Schubert.
For ages 3 and up.
Free with registration at 01 55 25 80 20 or mediatheque.violette-leduc@paris.fr
; Credits: media library ; Credits: Ingrid SchubertOur take on this event
On Saturday, November 21, 2026, the Violette Leduc Library hosts a special crafting session designed for young creators. The afternoon kicks off at 15:00 with a reading of the book Un crocodile sous mon lit by Ingrid Schubert. This story serves as the perfect starting point to spark the imagination before the artistic work begins.
Following the reading, children aged 3 and older will get hands-on experience using egg cartons, paint, and various tools to build their own custom crocodiles. This creative process focuses on cutting and collage techniques. The session concludes at 17:00. Participation is entirely free, and the venue is fully accessible for wheelchair users, making it a convenient and inclusive choice for a weekend outing in the 11th arrondissement.
