Animation « Du fil à l’aiguille » au Musée des Métiers de Saint-Laurent-de-la-Plaine

Thematic tour and workshop "From thread to needle": The art of textiles at the Musée des Métiers in Saint-Laurent-de-la-Plaine

From Needle to Thread": the art of textiles at the Museum
From the fibre to the garment, discover the secrets of the yarn craft and create your own personalised work!

The Musée des Métiers in Saint-Laurent-de-la-Plaine (Mauges-sur-Loire, 49) invites youngsters aged 8 to 15 to take a tactile and creative plunge into the world of fashion and the textile crafts of yesteryear.

A journey between tradition and modernity
L'épopée du fil (30 min): How is raw fibre transformed into a finished garment? Participants discover the manufacturing stages and the historical tools that have shaped our daily lives.

A unique opportunity for discussion: Don't miss the chance to meet a lace-maker. A chance to observe the precision and finesse of this art craft.

Art Filaire workshop: Time to create! Using the thread art technique, each child or teenager will create the initial of their first name. Patience and dexterity are the key to weaving a unique graphic motif.

Everyone goes home with their own original creation, a trendy, personalised wall decoration.