Marie-Laure DEMUTRECY, the potter

Originally from Normandy, Marie-Laure Demutrécy spent a long time vacationing in the Haute-Loire, and one day, she didn’t leave… and settled here, in the village of Le Chambon-sur-Lignon.

She began learning her trade over 15 years ago, after walking through the door of a workshop in her native region. After 10 years with her apprenticeship masters, she decided to take flight.

She uses simple shapes to create useful, durable objects. Inspired by nature, each piece is shaped by hand. The decorations are imprinted with materials gleaned here and there: pine cones, bark, flowers… After firing, these unique objects, imbued with poetry, emerge from the kiln.

During school vacations and the summer, she offers pottery workshops for children and adults with the help of Hanna Vair-Piova. She also works with children in various settings using the “jeu de barbotine”: leisure centers, schools, childcare centers, etc. The workshop is regularly open to visitors, and Marie-Laure will be delighted to introduce you to her craft.

Visits to the workshop Mondays, July 8 to August 19, 5pm to 5:30pm, by prior arrangement on 04 71 59 71 56 or at the Tourist Office.

Pottery workshop Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from July 8 to August 14 at 11:30 am, ages 7 and up, €25 per person, by reservation on 06 15 44 49 82.