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Visual Arts Workshop
Creation of a free-dimension fresco using mixed media and recycled art materials.
Paris-Ateliers / VIADUC DES ARTS (Paris 12th)
About
Workshop for children and adults (ages 6 and up)
Workshop Objectives:
Visual artist Marie-Laure Bruneau places the environment at the heart of her approach, seeking to convey essential values through her artistic work.
In this workshop, she proposes addressing the theme of forests through individual artistic creation, where everyone can express their own sensibility.
You will explore different forms of textual and/or visual expression; textual through research and the potential integration of words into the works, such as Haikus, and visual with the use of raw, simple materials derived from recycling or natural elements.
Pedagogical methods implemented:
1/ Presentation of the forest theme
The workshop will begin with an introduction to the role of forests in our ecosystem and the threats they face.
2/ Tools and materials from recycling
The materials will be provided by the artist, and participants may bring others if they wish.
Examples of materials: cardboard, newspapers, various printed paper, crates... natural elements (bark, wood, dried plants, moss...)
A natural alternative to commercial glue will be offered during the workshop with the creation of homemade glue.
Educational process:
Day 1
- - Presentation of the forest theme and discussions.
- - Reflection and exchange on the conception of one's work, what one wants to represent, the content intentions, and which tools and materials to use.
- - Practical exploration of available materials and related techniques to employ.
- - Preparation of the fresco background based on collage, mixed media.
Day 2
Finalization of the work based on elements prepared the day before.
Prerequisites: none
Facilitator: Marie-Laure Bruneau
Number of spots: 10 people
Price: €180 (Paris Ateliers enrollees receive a 10% discount on the price of workshops).
Professional Training Price: €480 incl. tax
Dates: February 15 and 16, 2027
Schedule: from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a lunch break between 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM.
Information at public@paris-ateliers.org or at 01 44 61 87 80.
Our take on this event
Trade your screens for forest textures and salvaged materials in this two-day hands-on art workshop. Under the guidance of Marie-Laure Bruneau, you will transform reclaimed elements into meaningful visual stories that celebrate nature.
Visual artist Marie-Laure Bruneau hosts a two-day workshop at the Viaduc des Arts, open to participants aged 6 and up, centered on the theme of forests. This creative experience encourages individuals to express their sensitivity by combining visual arts with found materials, natural elements, and text-based forms like Haiku. Held on February 15 and 16, 2027, from 10:00 to 17:00, the course invites everyone to explore ecological values through art. The participation fee is 180 €, with a 10% discount available for current Paris-Ateliers members.
Located at the Paris-Ateliers facility in the 12th arrondissement, this workshop led by Marie-Laure Bruneau offers a unique opportunity to engage with environmental themes through individual creative practice. Open to children and adults starting from age 6, the program spans two full days on February 15 and 16, 2027, running from 10:00 to 17:00 with a lunch break from 13:00 to 14:00.
The curriculum begins with an introduction to forest ecosystems and the various threats they face. Participants will utilize recycled materials—such as cardboard, newspapers, and wooden crates—alongside natural elements like bark, moss, and dried plants to build their compositions. The artist will also teach the creation of a natural, homemade glue. Whether through mixed-media collage or the integration of Haikus, each student will develop a personal project across the two days.
Limited to a maximum of 10 people, the workshop requires no prior experience. Fees are set at 180 €, while the professional training rate is 480 € (VAT included). Current Paris-Ateliers members are entitled to a 10% discount on the standard fee. Attendees are welcome to bring their own additional materials if they wish, though most supplies are provided by the artist.
