Le Bocal is a ceramics workshop open to all, offering classes, courses and introductions to clay.
Situated between the river and the ramparts, in the heart of the town of Château-Gontier-sur-Mayenne, the workshop has been designed to encourage transmission and experimentation. Le Bocal has been designed as a bubble of creativity and experimentation around clay.
Open the door of the workshop, in the heart of Château-Gontier-Sur-Mayenne, and discover Le Bocal's creative spaces. Young or old, beginner or experienced, the idea is for everyone to experience the joy of creating everyday objects with their hands.
In today's fast-paced world, where our hands are more likely to be holding a screen than a real object, Le Bocal offers a moment to ourselves. A creative break, without notifications or distractions... hands in the earth.
Here, you can create objects with a soul - your own. Unique pieces, created at your own pace.
Le Bocal is all about slowing down, feeling and doing.
With a range of courses to suit all levels, everyone can explore ceramics to their heart's content: curious beginners, passionate amateurs or simply creative adventurers.
Choose the package that suits you best: courses, annual or termly classes, introductory classes, parent/child duo classes, classes with friends... there's something for everyone!
The workshop has:
-7 potter's wheels.
a double-level modelling table, so that small or tall people feel comfortable creating standing or seated.
2 double-level beating tables
-a large storeroom for storing pieces
-a small kitchen with microwave oven and fridge. If you choose a weekend course, you can ---- also plan to have lunch on site.
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Filming:
Turning is a technique that involves using the centrifugal force of the potter's wheel to make cylindrical shapes (cups, bowls, vases, etc.).
Turning takes time to master, but it's also the most addictive. Once you've got over the initial difficulties of centring, turning is almost therapeutic!
It's an activity that demands precision and good control of gestures, and therefore great concentration: when you're shooting, you forget about everyday life!
If you like technical challenges, filming is for you!
Modelling :
Modelling involves working clay with your hands and a few tools.
With modelling, you can create a multitude of shapes (round, square, sculptures, etc.).
Modelling allows you to quickly achieve what you have in mind by shaping what you want.
If you want to create a specific object, modelling is for you!
Open the door of the workshop, in the heart of Château-Gontier-Sur-Mayenne, and discover Le Bocal's creative spaces. Young or old, beginner or experienced, the idea is for everyone to experience the joy of creating everyday objects with their hands.
In today's fast-paced world, where our hands are more likely to be holding a screen than a real object, Le Bocal offers a moment to ourselves. A creative break, without notifications or distractions... hands in the earth.
Here, you can create objects with a soul - your own. Unique pieces, created at your own pace.
Le Bocal is all about slowing down, feeling and doing.
With a range of courses to suit all levels, everyone can explore ceramics to their heart's content: curious beginners, passionate amateurs or simply creative adventurers.
Choose the package that suits you best: courses, annual or termly classes, introductory classes, parent/child duo classes, classes with friends... there's something for everyone!
The workshop has:
-7 potter's wheels.
a double-level modelling table, so that small or tall people feel comfortable creating standing or seated.
2 double-level beating tables
-a large storeroom for storing pieces
-a small kitchen with microwave oven and fridge. If you choose a weekend course, you can ---- also plan to have lunch on site.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Filming:
Turning is a technique that involves using the centrifugal force of the potter's wheel to make cylindrical shapes (cups, bowls, vases, etc.).
Turning takes time to master, but it's also the most addictive. Once you've got over the initial difficulties of centring, turning is almost therapeutic!
It's an activity that demands precision and good control of gestures, and therefore great concentration: when you're shooting, you forget about everyday life!
If you like technical challenges, filming is for you!
Modelling :
Modelling involves working clay with your hands and a few tools.
With modelling, you can create a multitude of shapes (round, square, sculptures, etc.).
Modelling allows you to quickly achieve what you have in mind by shaping what you want.
If you want to create a specific object, modelling is for you!
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