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Heritage comes to life at the Vieux Moulins de la Tine!
Immerse yourself in the skills of yesteryear with unique demonstrations every weekend in July and August. These events offer a rare opportunity to see, feel and hear the trades that used to make the heart of our valleys beat faster. A lively, authentic experience accessible to all – young and old, curious and passionate.
Program for August 8 and 9:
> The blacksmith will be at work shaping the metal.
> The weaver will introduce you to the art of weaving the old-fashioned way: the regular sound of the loom, the threads taking shape… a plunge into a delicate and precise knowledge.
> The basket weaver will weave a variety of wicker objects, perpetuating a craft that is both humble and refined.
<Workshops:
> Make your own key ring from 11am to 12pm
> Forge your letter opener from 2pm to 3pm (min. age 14)
Practical information: Full program on the pdf flyer.
> Workshops are open from 11am to 12pm and from 2pm to 3pm for CHF 5.00 per person.
> Competitions scheduled for the weekends of August 1 and 2 and August 15 and 16.
> Activities only during opening hours (craftsmen’s break from 12pm to 1pm).
> Price includes a visit to the Vieux Moulins de la Tine site.
Opening hours
During site opening hours.