CREATIVE WORKSHOP: MY IMAGINARY FOSSIL

Domaine Départemental Pierresvives
Montpellier

Invent your own extinct species and create its plaster fossil using modeling and molding techniques. Scientists from ISEM (Institute of Evolutionary Sciences of Montpellier) will speak on the first day of the workshop to discuss their professions.

Children and teens aged 9 and up
Registration required for all 3 days

PROGRAM
Tuesday, October 20:

• morning: exhibition discovery, meeting with scientists

• noon: packed lunch

• afternoon: creature invention (writing/drawing)

Wednesday, October 21:

• morning: discovery of molding technique, modeling

• noon: packed lunch

• afternoon: modeling, plaster pouring

Thursday, October 22:

• morning: fossil demolding, painting

• noon: packed lunch

• afternoon: exhibition setup, welcoming parents for presentation

In connection with the exhibition "Science Meets Lost Worlds" hosted at Pierresvives from Tuesday, September 29 to Saturday, October 31, 2026, in partnership with CNRS and the University of Montpellier.

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