Marie Ducaté, an artist trained at the Beaux-Arts de Lille, moved from painting to ceramics, glass and textiles and now works with tracing paper (calque).
This hands-on workshop explores the many facets of tracing and mixed media, examining techniques across calque, fabric, ceramic and glass. Participants investigate material interactions, experimental processes and compositional approaches while developing practical creative methods to integrate tracing into personal practice.
In French.
The work of an herbarium preparer deepens our knowledge of living organisms and supports their conservation. An herbarium functions as a library of biodiversity, housing preserved specimens that document species variation across time. This session examines the traditional techniques used to assemble and mount specimens, tracing methods that date back to the 16th century, and shows how contemporary preparators continue to enrich collections that serve research, taxonomy and conservation.
As part of the European Artistic Crafts Days.
In French.
Join a lively afternoon of storytelling, plant-themed games, puzzles and colouring inspired by biodiversity. Play in small groups or solo while exploring shapes, colours and textures of leaves and flowers. Listen to stories that bring gardens to life, try hands-on puzzles and fill bright pages with greens and blooms. Gentle movement games and curious questions spark imagination and nature curiosity, inviting kids to observe, play and create with plant friends.
In French.
During BiblioWeekend 2026, a public conference explores the multifaceted nature of toys beyond their basic play function. Taking inspiration from Japanese and East Asian examples, the talk highlights how these objects transform into subjects of devotion and hold sentimental or religious significance, at times even being honored with funeral ceremonies. The presentation is led by Damien Kunik, curator in the Asia Department of the MEG.
In French.
Author Valentine Goby reads a luminous text inspired by Sebastião Salgado’s vow to restore the Mata Atlântica, accompanied by musician Xavier Llamas and the visuals of illustrator Muriel Kerba. The piece blends narrative and soundscapes to trace memory, loss and ecological renewal, following a protagonist who returns to find the forest vanished and decides to replant it. Sparse instrumentation and layered images create an intimate, hopeful atmosphere that magnifies the story’s audacity and collective resilience.
In French. Ages 7 and up.
This workshop examines the traditional craft of preparing herbarium specimens to document and conserve biodiversity. It explains specimen selection, pressing, mounting and labeling techniques, and how herbarium collections support taxonomic research, ecological monitoring and conservation planning. Participants will gain practical understanding of standard methods, the scientific value of preserved specimens, and how meticulous specimen curation reveals long-term changes in species distribution and environmental conditions.
For BiblioWeekend 2026, the MEG library hosts events centered around the theme “Play,” with a special focus on Japan and East Asia. The lineup includes a continuous toy-making workshop throughout the day, a talk by Damien Kunik, a guided tour highlighting toys from the permanent collection, and a screening of “Little Nemo” as part of the Sunday cinema feature.
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