Mardi Crafty is a ceramic painting workshop held in Montpellier, in the Occitania region of southern France. It takes place at Halle Tropisme, and the session is led by ceramist Yarra. It suits anyone curious about working with clay and colour, including those who have never painted ceramics before.
What the session involves
Participants design and paint their own ideal mug. The workshop is built around that single piece: you choose the shape of your idea, plan the decoration, and paint it under Yarra's guidance. Because the work is hands-on, the evening is best approached as a creative session rather than a lecture.
- Design and paint your own mug during the workshop.
- The painted piece is fired afterwards in a kiln.
- You collect the finished mug at Halle Tropisme about a week later.
Practical details
The workshop is held on Tuesday 3 November, from 18:30 to 20:00, which makes it an easy option for an early-evening outing. Halle Tropisme is the venue, and the organisers can be reached by telephone at +33 6 95 29 85 37. Further information is listed on the Tropisme agenda page at tropisme.coop.
Around the visit
Montpellier is a lively university city with a relaxed pace, and an evening workshop fits naturally into a wider stay. Since you will need about a week before collecting your mug, plan a second visit or ask the organisers how pick-up is arranged if you are only in town for a short time.