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Spanish1924 – 2024: 100 years of Virebent
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On the occasion of its hundredth anniversary, the Porcelaine du Lot Manufacture opens its doors from June 14 to September 22, 2024, to follow a trail of events.
An invitation to discover a territory in itself, which bears witness to a formidable industrial and creative epic, marked by successes, crises and rebounds. From brick to gold, from factory to manufacture, Virebent tells the story of a family which left its name in the world of forms, and of its heritage, perpetuated today by women and men of passion.
It is to meet them that this celebration, designed as a free stroll, punctuated by exhibitions, installations, workshops and events, organized in the heart of the 20th century industrial site, saved and renovated for XNUMX years by Frédérique Caillet and Vincent Collin.
Meet 33km from Cahors, in the heart of the Lot Valley, in a land of vines and beautiful stones where, at the foot of the medieval village of Puy-l'Évêque, this sensitive route is marked out to discover the history and know-how of 'a Living Heritage Company.
While the Virebent workshops are at the cutting edge of fire arts, the site in which they operate takes us back to another time. Built in the first half of the 20th century, the buildings bear witness to the company's industrial past and a model that is now obsolete. Pampered by its new owners, this heritage serves as a backdrop to the itinerary of installations and exhibitions designed to celebrate its centenary.
Friday June 14 at 17:00 p.m.:
The Virebent dynasty by Nelly Dessaux
Sunday June 16 at 17:00 p.m.:
Virebent Variations by Alain Bardin and Bénédicte Wattel
Wednesday June 19 at 17:00 p.m.:
Guided tour of the workshops
Thursday June 20 from 14:00 p.m. to 16:30 p.m.:
Shaping, initiation workshop by the ceramist from Virebent
Sunday June 23, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 14:00 p.m. to 17:00 p.m.:
Sandstone animation by Robert Roy
Wednesday June 26 at 17:00 p.m.:
Guided tour of the workshops
Thursday June 27 from 14:00 p.m. to 16:30 p.m.:
Clay modeling, initiation workshop by the ceramist from Virebent
Wednesday July 3 at 17:00 p.m.:
Guided tour of the workshops
Thursday July 4 from 14:00 p.m. to 16:30 p.m.:
Decor on ceramic, introductory workshop with Jean-Pierre Verneuil
Wednesday July 10 at 17:00 p.m.:
Guided tour of the workshops
Thursday July 11 from 14:00 p.m. to 16:30 p.m.:
Shaping, initiation workshop by the ceramist from Virebent
Saturday July 13 from 09:30 a.m. to 16:30 p.m.:
Cooking classes with chef Norbert Kong and in partnership with Clos Triguedina
Wednesday July 17 at 17:00 p.m.:
Guided tour of the workshops
Thursday July 18 from 14:00 p.m. to 16:30 p.m.:
Clay modeling, initiation workshop by the ceramist from Virebent
Friday July 19 at 19:00 p.m.:
Theatrical meeting and meal with the Festival la Source Bleue
Saturday July 20 at 17:00 p.m.:
Virebent in 20th century ceramics by Jean-Jacques Wattel
Wednesday July 24 at 17:00 p.m.:
Guided tour of the workshops
Thursday July 25 from 14:00 p.m. to 16:30 p.m.:
Decor on ceramic, introductory workshop with Jean-Pierre Verneuil
Wednesday July 31 at 17:00 p.m.:
Guided tour of the workshops
Thursday August 1 from 14:00 p.m. to 16:30 p.m.:
Shaping, initiation workshop by the ceramist from Virebent
Wednesday August 7 at 17:00 p.m.:
Guided tour of the workshops
Thursday August 8 from 14:00 p.m. to 16:30 p.m.:
Clay modeling, initiation workshop by the ceramist from Virebent
Wednesday August 14 at 17:00 p.m.:
Guided tour of the workshops
Wednesday August 21 at 17:00 p.m.:
Guided tour of the workshops
Thursday August 22 from 14:00 p.m. to 16:30 p.m.:
Decor on ceramic, introductory workshop with Jean-Pierre Verneuil
Saturday August 24 from 09:30 a.m. to 16:30 p.m.:
Cooking classes with chef Norbert Kong and in partnership with Clos Triguedina
Wednesday August 28 at 17:00 p.m.:
Guided tour of the workshops
Thursday August 29 from 14:00 p.m. to 16:30 p.m.:
Shaping, initiation workshop by the ceramist from Virebent
Wednesday September 4 at 17:00 p.m.:
Guided tour of the workshops
Thursday September 5 from 14:00 p.m. to 16:30 p.m.:
Clay modeling, initiation workshop by the ceramist from Virebent
Wednesday September 11 at 17:00 p.m.:
Guided tour of the workshops
Thursday September 12 from 14:00 p.m. to 16:30 p.m.:
Decor on ceramic, introductory workshop with Jean-Pierre Verneuil
Saturday September 21 (European Heritage Days) at 10:00 a.m., 14:00 p.m. and 17:00 p.m.:
Guided tour of the workshops
Saturday September 21 (European Heritage Days) from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 14:30 p.m. to 16:30 p.m.:
Decor on ceramic, introductory workshop with Jean-Pierre Verneuil
Saturday September 21 (European Heritage Days) at 12:30 p.m.:
Country meal in the heart of the workshop park
Sunday September 22 (European Heritage Days) at 10:00 a.m., 14:00 p.m. and 17:00 p.m.:
Guided tour of the workshops
Sunday September 22 (European Heritage Days) from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 14:30 p.m. to 16:30 p.m.:
Decor on ceramic, introductory workshop with Jean-Pierre Verneuil
Monday September 23 at 14:00 p.m.:
Land work and human well-being by Joanna Beazley and John Baxendale
1924 – 2024: Virebent’s 100th anniversary: “Worker’s Eye” exhibition
PUY-L'EVEQUE
1924 – 2024: 100 years of Virebent: Inauguration of the new museum
PUY-L'EVEQUE
1924 – 2024: 100 years of Virebent: Exhibition “Moulds and models from the XNUMXth century, from the Virebent brickworks”
PUY-L'EVEQUE
1924 – 2024: 100 years of Virebent: “Variations Virebent” exhibition
PUY-L'EVEQUE
1924 – 2024: 100 years of Virebent: The centenary collections at the factory boutique
PUY-L'EVEQUE
1924 – 2024: 100 years of Virebent: Installation “The garden of the declassified”
PUY-L'EVEQUE
1924 – 2024: 100 years of Virebent: Country meal and meeting with the Source Bleue festival
PUY-L'EVEQUE
1924 – 2024: 100 years of Virebent: Cooking classes with Chef Norbert Kong
PUY-L'EVEQUE
1924 – 2024: 100 years of Virebent: Conference “The Virebent dynasty”
PUY-L'EVEQUE
1924 – 2024: 100 years of Virebent: Conference “Variations Virebent”
PUY-L'EVEQUE
1924 – 2024: 100 years of Virebent: Conference “Virebent in XNUMXth century ceramics”
PUY-L'EVEQUE
1924 – 2024: Virebent’s 100th anniversary: “Land work and human well-being” conference
PUY-L'EVEQUE
European Heritage Days 2024: 1924 – 2024: 100 years of Virebent: Guided tour of the workshops
PUY-L'EVEQUE
1924 – 2024: 100 years of Virebent: Guided tour of the workshops
PUY-L'EVEQUE
European Heritage Days 2024: 1924 – 2024: 100 years of Virebent: Country meal
PUY-L'EVEQUE
1924 – 2024: 100 years of Virebent: Decor on ceramic
PUY-L'EVEQUE
European Heritage Days 2024: 1924 – 2024: 100 years of Virebent: Decor on ceramic
PUY-L'EVEQUE
1924 – 2024: 100 years of Virebent: Shaping
PUY-L'EVEQUE
1924 – 2024: 100 years of Virebent: Land of sandstone
PUY-L'EVEQUE
1924 – 2024: 100 years of Virebent: Earth modeling
PUY-L'EVEQUE
1924 – 2024: 100 years of Virebent: Cooking classes with Chef Norbert Kong
PUY-L'EVEQUE
1924 – 2024: 100 years of Virebent: “Variations Virebent” exhibition
PUY-L'EVEQUE
Introductory workshop to wine tasting Cahors
PUY-L'EVEQUE
Garage sales and aperitif concert at the Château d’Aix
PORTE-DU-QUERCY
Valentine’s Day Menu with Vinois
CAILLAC