Photo : musée Bourdelle / Paris Musées
My Costume of Light - Family cyanotype workshop, based on the exhibition 'The Artist's Fabric'
Forget the brushes and harness the power of sunlight to print intricate botanical patterns onto fabric. Channeling the legendary indigo-dyed workwear of historical masters, this workshop lets both kids and adults design wearable art pieces that celebrate nature’s shapes. It is the perfect chance to experiment with light-reactive magic and craft something truly extraordinary together.
Musée Bourdelle (Paris 15th)
About
The Musée Bourdelle hosts a creative workshop on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, centered around the exhibition The Artist’s Fabric. Families are invited to explore the cyanotype printing process, using flowers and leaves to design intricate costumes inspired by the works of Paul Gauguin and Rosa Bonheur. This two-hour session, suitable for children aged 6 and up, is fully wheelchair accessible and adapted for visitors with cognitive disabilities. To secure your spot, booking via the Paris Musées online ticketing system is mandatory. Immerse yourself in this artistic experience located in the 15th arrondissement and discover the historical techniques of indigo dyeing.
Following the model of the artist's costume that Bourdelle dyed himself in indigo blue, children and adults alike will imagine floral costumes using leaves and flowers from the gardens, thanks to the cyanotype technique. The patterns are revealed by light and echo the costumes of Paul Gauguin or Rosa Bonheur.
Audience: Families, children from 7 years old
Duration: 2 hours
Full price: €10 + exhibition ticket
Reduced price: €8 + exhibition ticket
Note: for this family activity, adults must book a full price ticket and children a reduced price ticket. Children enjoy free admission to the exhibition.
Our take on this event
On October 28, 2026, the Musée Bourdelle offers two distinct sessions for this family-friendly workshop: 13:30 to 15:30 and 15:30 to 17:30. Participants will learn to use light to create blue-toned floral patterns on fabric, echoing the signature indigo-dyed artist costumes worn by Antoine Bourdelle himself.
To join, adults must purchase a full-price ticket for 10 €, while children require a reduced-price ticket for 8 €. Please note that an additional exhibition ticket is required for all participants, although children enter the exhibition for free. It is essential to book these tickets online in advance. The museum ensures full accessibility for visitors in wheelchairs and provides a welcoming environment for those with cognitive disabilities, making this a perfect afternoon of shared creativity in Paris.
