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.
This interactive memory challenge invites participants to test their memory while exploring practical ways to preserve biodiversity based on Geneva’s municipal strategy. Players match “before-and-after” images that illustrate individual and institutional actions, and each correct pair reveals concise information explaining the measure. The activity examines themes such as habitat restoration, species-friendly practices, urban greening and policy responses, helping participants understand the impact and rationale behind everyday and organisational conservation choices.
An intensive workshop exploring the craft of comedic writing, focusing on voice, timing and comic structure. Participants analyse humorous texts, practise joke construction and develop short pieces with guided feedback. Practical exercises emphasise observation, rhythm, word choice and narrative surprise, and include iterative drafting to sharpen comedic effect. The programme highlights techniques for performance and written formats, encouraging revision, peer critique and strategies for sustaining a distinctive comic voice.
In French.
This workshop explores the traditional process of assembling a herbarium specimen, inspired by Jean-Jacques Rousseau’s collections. Participants learn scientific techniques for pressing and mounting dried plants on old paper, practice botanical labelling and nomenclature, and select specimens to create a personal herbarium sheet. The session examines preservation methods, identification principles and the historical context of Rousseau’s approach, combining practical skills with scientific insight to produce a lasting botanical object.
In French.
Natacha, workshop facilitator, presents the main dye plants and their edible uses, and explains how they are identified and prepared for colouring.
The session explores identification and harvesting of dye plants, basic extraction techniques for natural colours, and their culinary applications. Participants will learn practical insights into seasonality, safety and sustainable use of plant-based colourants through short demonstrations and a discussion of traditional and contemporary uses.
In French.
Stéphane Ducret, artist, leads hands-on workshops inspired by various renowned contemporary artists (painters), focusing on figurative or abstract painting, depending on the theme of the day’s workshop. The foundation is self-expression: opening oneself up to experimentation, even without (thinking one knows how to) draw. Participants also explore composition, the layering of colors, and the application of paint—whether acrylic or oil—on primed canvas.
In French.
This summer, join us for workshops every Sunday, preceded by a barbecue and salad lunch starting at 12:00.
Sunday 28 June, 14:00 : Katherine Bradford
Sunday 5 July, 14:00: Henry Taylor
Sunday 12 July, 14:00: Lynette Yiadom-Boakye
Sunday 19 July, 14:00: Mamma Andersson
Sunday 2 August, 14:00: Rose Wylie
Sunday 9 August, 14:00: Ida Ekblad
Sunday 16 August, 14:00: Henry Ward
Sunday 23 August, 14:00: Richard Prince
Sunday 30 August, 14:00: Nicolas Party
La FanzinoGE collective leads a relaxed outdoor session dedicated to fanzines and hands-on badge making. Participants can explore a selection of independent zines, consult available materials and tools, and experiment with small-format publishing techniques. The workshop explains basic design and production steps for badges, including size and bleed considerations, and guides attendees through creating and finishing their own pieces. Suitable for beginners and experienced creators seeking practical skills and creative exchange.
In French.
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