2026

WOODWORKING WORK FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES

The Fondation d’entreprise Martell offers an immersive experience in the world of cabinetmaking, specially designed for young audiences. Each child, accompanied by cabinetmaker Mathias Heinisch, will create a bird feeder from maple wood and learn to use traditional tools (spokeshave, plane, scraper, etc).

Workshop Objectives:
– Discover the workshop and become familiar with the tools and how they work: planes, coping saws, etc.
– Get introduced to the material and textures of wood
– Learn manual techniques

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

One Saturday per month, from 10 am to 12.30 pm

Registrations (for children aged 8 and over) with Mathias Heinisch
email: [email protected]
Session fee: €45 (to be paid on-site by cheque 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.

Workshops in partnership with Essarbois.

Essarbois is a company specialized in identifying and selecting exceptional veneers and solid woods. For over 20 years, it has been supplying the finest woods with quality and responsiveness. Essarbois highlights its eco‑responsible commitment through its PEFC and FSC certifications.