Since 2022, L’Aventure du Sucre has been running solidarity workshops for beneficiaries of NGOs supported by Terra Foundation—meaningful moments where creativity becomes a powerful tool for sharing, learning, and civic engagement.
Pottery as a Creative and Therapeutic Experience
This month, the spotlight was on pottery! Led by Neha from Terra Zil, the workshop brought together 10 women from the NGO Link To Life for a special session of discovery, learning, and artistic expression.
During the session, each participant received 400g of clay to create flower pots and plant holders using the pinching technique—an accessible and intuitive hand-building method.
With Neha’s guidance, they then decorated their pieces using the underglaze technique, adding colors, patterns, and personal touches to their creations.
As pottery is an art that requires patience and precision, the finished pieces will be ready for collection approximately six to eight weeks after the workshop. This timeframe includes drying, two firings at temperatures between 1080°C and 1200°C, and the application of a transparent glaze after the first firing.
This meticulous process will reveal the full beauty and durability of the pieces created.
A Meaningful Experience
Beyond technical skills, the workshop offered participants the opportunity to strengthen their focus and patience, build self-confidence, share a warm and convivial moment, and discover a rewarding artisanal craft.
These solidarity workshops truly embody the spirit of L’Aventure du Sucre: a vibrant, open, committed, and deeply human place.
Discover the workshop in pictures 👉
@aventuredusucre Ce mois-ci à L’Aventure du Sucre, place à la poterie ! ⚱️ Notre nouvel atelier solidaire, animé par Neha de Terra Zil, a réuni 10 femmes de l’ONG Link To Life autour d’un moment de découverte, d’apprentissage et d’expression artistique. ✨ Lors de cette session, chaque participante a reçu 400 g de terre, lui permettant de créer des pots de fleurs et cache-pots, en utilisant la technique du pinching — une méthode de modelage à la main, accessible et intuitive. Grâce à l’accompagnement de Neha, elles ont ensuite décoré leurs créations avec la technique de l’underglaze, ajoutant couleurs, motifs et touches personnelles à leurs pièces. 🎨 Au-delà de l’apprentissage technique, ce moment a surtout permis aux participantes de développer leur concentration et leur patience, renforcer leur estime de soi, partager un moment convivial et découvrir un savoir-faire artisanal valorisant. Ces ateliers solidaires incarnent pleinement l’esprit de L’Aventure du Sucre : un lieu vivant, ouvert, engagé et profondément humain. 💗 #AventureDuSucre #VisitMauritius #mauritius🇲🇺 #ilemaurice #poterie #atelier
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