2026

WOODWORKING WORK FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES

The Martell Corporate Foundation offers an immersive experience in the world of furniture making, designed specifically for young people. Each child, guided by cabinetmaker Mathias Heinisch, will create a bird feeder out of maple wood and learn how to use traditional tools (wastringue, plane, scraper, etc.).

Workshop Objectives
– Explore the workshop and become familiar with the tools and how they work: planes, wastringues, etc.
– Learn about the properties and textures of wood
– Learn exclusively hand-based techniques

Safety Guidelines:
– Wear flat, closed-toe shoes (safety shoe covers will be provided)
– Wear comfortable clothing
– Tie back long hair
An apron, cut-resistant gloves, and ear protection will be provided before the workshop.
Participants will not use power tools

One Saturday per month from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Registration (for children ages 8 and up only) with Mathias Heinisch via email: [email protected]
Cost per session: €45 (payable on-site by check or cash).
Maximum of 7 children per session. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Mathias Heinisch has a cabinetmaking background. He designs and creates custom furniture and fittings for private individuals, businesses, or artists. He primarily works with local woods and, whenever possible, reclaimed wood (oak, walnut, cedar, boxwood, maple, ash). He has also worked in a luthier workshop where he built and restored guitars.