Earthenware and Tableware Museum Conferences and creative workshops for adults and teenagers in Samadet

The Departmental Museum of Earthenware and Tableware offers a program that revolves around themes of ceramics, gastronomy, tableware and temporary exhibitions.

Information and reservations: 05 58 79 13 00

CONFERENCES

• May 31, 2026 at 3:30 PM "Photography, Chemistry, Cooking" - Luce LEBART -

This conference will recount two hundred years of unexpected links between photography and cooking, from the multiple ingredients involved in photographic processes (salt, oil, vinegar, or even honey) to forgotten recipes for "cooked" photographs, and contemporary attempts to make edible photography.

Luce Lebart is a photography historian and exhibition curator, artistic director of the Pavillon Populaire in Montpellier and French correspondent for the Archive of Modern Conflict collection.

Reservations required

• June 21 at 4 p.m. "The History of Meals in France" by Patrick Rambourg

Dining in France is an art form! The French gastronomic meal is much more than a simple dietary habit: it's a true monument of our cultural heritage. Join renowned historian and culinary expert Patrick Rambourg as he delves into the evolution of our culinary practices, from traditional French service to the contemporary rituals that make conviviality a national specialty.

ARTISTIC WORKSHOPS

• Sunday, June 28, 2026 - CERAMIC CAFE
  From 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The museum continues its Ceramic Café adventure! A drink, a ceramic shape to choose from, paints, brushes, and to guide you, a professional decorator, Rachel De Rueda. Freely reinterpret the Samadet designs and come pick up your piece after firing.
Reservations required - Ages 12 and up - Adult price: €10 per participant - Children: €6 per participant

• Wednesday, July 15 - WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP
  From 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Take advantage of the summer holidays to learn the basics of watercolor painting. Technique, gestures and colors: visual artist Agnès Darricau will guide you in exploring the plant world inspired by the flowers on Samadet earthenware.
Reservations required - Ages 12 and up - Adult price: €10 per participant - Children: €6 per participant

• Wednesday, July 29 - CYANOTYPY WORKSHOP FOR CERAMICS
  From 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Cyanotype, an old photographic technique that originated in the 19th century, produces magnificent cyan-blue prints on paper or fabric. But are you familiar with its application to ceramics? Typhaine Bertaut, a renowned artisan and specialist, is the pioneer of this innovation! Dive into the world of creative chemistry with her. Come discover her technique and leave with your own fully personalized ceramic piece. Reservations required - Ages 15 and up - Adults: €10 per participant - Children: €6 per participant

• Wednesday, August 12 - WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP
  From 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Take advantage of the summer holidays to learn the basics of watercolor painting. Technique, gestures and colors: visual artist Agnès Darricau will guide you in exploring the plant world inspired by the flowers on Samadet earthenware.
Reservations required - Ages 12 and up - Adult price: €10 per participant - Children: €6 per participant

• Wednesday, August 19 - CYANOTYPY WORKSHOP FOR CERAMICS
  From 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Cyanotype, an old photographic technique that originated in the 19th century, produces magnificent cyan-blue prints on paper or fabric. But are you familiar with its application to ceramics? Typhaine Bertaut, a renowned artisan and specialist, is the pioneer of this innovation! Dive into the world of creative chemistry with her. Come discover her technique and leave with your own fully personalized ceramic piece.

Reservations required - Ages 15 and up - Adult price: €10 per participant - Children: €6 per participant

• Wednesday, August 26, 2026 - CERAMIC CAFE
  From 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The museum continues its Ceramic Café adventure! A drink, a ceramic shape to choose from, paints, brushes, and to guide you, a professional decorator, Rachel De Rueda. Freely reinterpret the Samadet designs and come pick up your piece after firing.

Reservations required. Ages 12 and up. - Adult price: €10 per participant - Children: €6 per participant

• Sunday, October 4 - WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP
  From 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Take advantage of the summer holidays to learn the basics of watercolor painting. Technique, gestures and colors: visual artist Agnès Darricau will guide you in exploring the plant world inspired by the flowers on Samadet earthenware.
Reservations required - Ages 12 and up - Adult price: €10 per participant - Children: €6 per participant

• Sunday, November 15 - CYANOTYPY WORKSHOP FOR CERAMICS
  From 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Cyanotype, an old photographic technique that originated in the 19th century, produces magnificent cyan-blue prints on paper or fabric. But are you familiar with its application to ceramics? Typhaine Bertaut, a renowned artisan and specialist, is the pioneer of this innovation! Dive into the world of creative chemistry with her. Come discover her technique and leave with your own fully personalized ceramic piece.

Reservations required - Ages 15 and up - Adult price: €10 per participant - Children: €6 per participant

FUN ACTIVITIES

• Sunday, October 25 - CULINARY CHALLENGE
  From 3pm to 5pm

Embark on a culinary journey through the ages as a team! Historian Sylvie Campech offers a fun and educational sensory experience for all ages. Quizzes, blind taste tests, recipe decoding: through games and collaboration, you'll discover the culinary tastes of yesteryear.
A tasting and afternoon tea to end the afternoon in style. Reservations required - Family-friendly - Price: €3 per participant
Information and reservations at 05 58 79 13 00.