JEMA : Découverte des techniques de transformation de l’argile et des différentes cuisson

Présentation

Are you familiar with the craftsmanship surrounding terracotta? It’s an age-old tradition whose merits are celebrated in Champagne! Come and discover this unique world during a lively weekend at the Royer Tile and Pottery Works, as part of the European Artistic Crafts Days. The program includes: – A welcome for visitors followed by a guided tour of the tile works and pottery, during which visitors will learn about the formation of clay on our planet and everything encompassed by the term “ceramics.” – Explanations of the different stages of production at the tile works and then at the pottery. – Pottery wheel demonstrations and the opportunity for interested individuals to try it themselves. – An explanation of the rich heritage linked to clay in the Aube region. – Demonstrations of stamping in antique molds with the Artho association. – Exhibition of medieval tiles and antique models, including antique ridge tiles, created by the Identité Terre association at the Royer tileworks. – Guided tour of the Saint-Laurent Church in the village. To learn more about the European Artistic Crafts Days, visit https://www.journeesdesmetiersdart.fr/!