Visit to a workshop making miniature models of airplanes and boats in pewter
Visit to a workshop making miniature models of airplanes and boats in pewter
Activity details
During this visit, you will discover the process of making miniature models in polished pewter.
We will go through the different stages of creation: designing silicone molds, foundry work, polishing and surface treatment, finishing, assembly, packaging, and marketing.
I will talk about my background and my experience as an artisanal craftsperson, and introduce you to the different aspects of my art.
Tour also available in English and Italian.
Wheelchair accessible.
Pets not allowed.
The artisan
Serge, +36 years of experience
Master artisan model maker
I have been passionate about aviation since childhood, inspired by the adventures of Mermoz, Guillaumet, and Saint-Exupéry, who were among my favorite readings.
Creating airplane models inspired by the fragile models of my youth, giving them a longer lifespan while making them both a decorative object and a gift.
The workshop
Seillans · Var
Since 1987, our company has been handcrafting a collection of miniature airplane and boat models in polished pewter. Our range includes more than 160 references and traces much of the history of aviation since 1917, with a panorama of legendary aircraft.
Our production is made in small series in our workshop located in Seillans, a village in the Var region listed among "The Most Beautiful Villages of France."
Each piece, from the original prototype through mold design, foundry work, polishing, and finishing, receives our utmost care.
Our airplanes and boats are decorative and collectible objects, so our approach is to offer pieces that are as faithful as possible in their main lines, while adding our own distinctive style. All our models are made of 94/100 pewter and presented on varnished mahogany bases, a harmonious blend of materials. They are produced in different scales.
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To know
Cancellation policy:
Free cancellation if more than 48 hours before the experience starts. Between 48 and 24 hours before, 50% of the amount is due. Less than 24 hours before, cancellation is non-refundable.
Visit
35€
/ personDuration 1h