Prepare your eco-friendly advent calendar

Trade mass-produced gifts for a sustainable masterpiece by crafting your own personalized advent calendar from scratch. This hands-on workshop blends sewing skills with digital design tools, offering the perfect opportunity to learn new tech while championing eco-friendly habits.

Join the Académie du climat to design your own eco-friendly advent calendar over five Saturdays, running from November 14 to December 12, 2026. Aimed at teenagers aged 12 to 18, these free workshops cover sewing machine skills, climate awareness regarding overconsumption, and introductions to professional software like Illustrator and 3D design. Located in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, the venue is fully wheelchair accessible. This program offers a unique chance to combine creative crafting with digital learning while exploring sustainable alternatives during the holiday season. Whether you are a beginner or looking to develop new technical abilities, this cycle provides a hands-on approach to crafting.

Take part in a series of creative workshops hosted at the Académie du climat, located at 2 place Baudoyer. Running from November 14 to December 12, 2026, the program consists of five sessions held on Saturdays. You can attend either the morning slot from 10:30 to 13:30 or the afternoon session from 15:00 to 18:00.

Designed primarily for participants aged 12 to 18, the curriculum integrates practical sewing skills to assemble the calendar with digital training, including sessions on Adobe Illustrator and 3D software. Beyond the creative process, the workshops aim to educate attendees on the climate impact of overconsumption.

Participation is free, and the facilities are entirely wheelchair accessible. While the age range is set for 12-18 year-olds, the organizers remain open to adjusting these parameters based on specific needs. Join us for this engaging series to build your own sustainable holiday tradition while gaining valuable technical expertise.