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Family modeling workshop: Family portrait
Get your hands dirty and shape the faces of your favorite people into lasting ceramic keepsakes. This hands-on workshop is all about teamwork, letting you blend individual sculptures into one big, artistic family display. It is the perfect creative project for anyone ready to embrace a little bit of messy, artistic fun.
Musée Bourdelle (Paris 15th)
About
The Musée Bourdelle hosts a family modeling workshop on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, where participants create clay portraits of themselves or their loved ones. Running from 14:00 to 16:00, this session is open to children aged 6 and up, encouraging families to collaborate on a unique collective sculpture. The venue is fully accessible to wheelchair users and visitors with cognitive disabilities. To participate, you must book your tickets in advance. Please remember to bring a cardboard box with you so you can safely transport your finished clay creations home after the workshop.
During this modeling workshop, both children and adults are invited to create their self-portrait or the portrait of one of their loved ones in clay, and then the creations are assembled to form a joyful family portrait.
Family modeling workshop (children from 6 years old)
Duration: 2 hours
Please note: for this family activity, adults must book a full-price ticket and children a reduced-price ticket.
It is recommended to bring a cardboard box to transport the creations at the end of the workshop.
Our take on this event
Experience the art of sculpting at the Musée Bourdelle during this creative two-hour session. You and your family will learn the techniques of clay modeling to craft individual portraits, which are then combined into a single, joyful family piece. Designed specifically for children aged 6 and older, this activity offers a hands-on way to explore the museum's artistic environment together.
The workshop takes place on October 14, 2026, from 14:00 to 16:00. Please ensure you book the correct tickets: adults require a full-price ticket at 10 €, and children qualify for a reduced-rate ticket at 8 €. The museum ensures accessibility for all, with facilities suitable for wheelchair users and those with cognitive disabilities.
At the end of the session, don't forget to have a cardboard box ready to carry your sculptures home safely.
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