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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 you a rare opportunity to see, feel and hear the trades that were the heartbeat of our valleys. A lively, authentic experience, accessible to all – young and old, curious and passionate.
Wire-themed weekend program for August 15 and 16:
> 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 knitter will introduce you to the art of knitting and the patient gestures that were once used to make clothes and everyday items.
> The embroidery seamstress will showcase her skills in needlework, from meticulous sewing to the delicate embroidery of yesteryear.
<Workshop:
> Introduction and presentation of wool and hemp from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
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.