Author Blaise Hofmann presents his book Artisanes, a literary and photographic exploration of nineteen women artisans in Romandy. Drawing on encounters with a blacksmith, glassblower, luthier and tattoo artist, Hofmann examines transmission, artisanal expertise and the choice to work differently from today’s fast pace. He will discuss the human and creative processes behind the project and share insights from his collaboration with photographer Vincent Guignet.
In French.
Performed by Louise Crasnier and Guénolé Juvin, this sparkling song programme channels the spirit of Anne Sylvestre through two voices and a guitar. The duo wanders between fragile tenderness and sharp humour, delivering songs that stroke, shake and open the chest to breathe deeper. Their intimate interplay and storytelling revive timeless portraits of words, birds and daily life, moving the audience to laughter and tears within a stripped-back musical frame.
In French.
Explore Sophie Moronval and Johan Pegot’s picture book The Rainbow of Happiness and discover how feelings can shine in colour. During a lively reading and hands-on workshop, children will create their own tissue-paper rainbows, layering soft textures and bright hues to express memories and emotions. The session combines storytelling, sensory play and gentle crafting to spark imagination and encourage sharing. Parents or caregivers join to help younger artists and celebrate each luminous creation.
In French. Kids ages 3 and up.
L’Audace du papillon explores rebirth after crisis through a delicate blend of storytelling, theatre and movement. At 55, Denise’s life shifts and the piece follows her awakening — renewed desires, daring gestures and reclaimed vitality. In a spare, choreographic staging where every movement bears the text, the work honours those who rise, reinvent and choose to inhabit life with intensity.
In French.
Imagine a fishing line that bites back: a child catches a golden carp that grants wishes. At first small and kind — a new house, a motorbike, maybe a plane — the wishes grow hungrier and the price becomes clear. This lyrical show blends storytelling, live music and painting on a mirrored tableau, where watercolours and inks move with the words and sounds to spark imagination and raise questions about our desires and fragile aquatic worlds.
In French. Kids ages 4 and up.
Join a hands-on parent-child workshop inspired by the picture book “Quel coquin ce coucou!” by Noémie Pétremand and Adrienne Barman. After a short story-time, children will explore Adrienne Barman’s graphic world by cutting, assembling and composing with shapes, contrasts and rhythms. Families create playful black-and-white collages, experimenting with texture and movement while developing fine motor skills and visual language.
In French. Kids ages 5 and up.
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