Around the Workshop

The section "Around the Workshop" invites you to explore everything that revolves around our work, beyond the objects and artisanal gestures themselves. It does not focus directly on the act of making, but rather examines the themes, knowledge, and practices that influence our workshop, structure our activities, and feed our reflection.

Connections with Scientific and Technical Disciplines
The workshop does not exist in isolation. Mathematics, for example, plays a discreet yet essential role. Whether calculating proportions, drawing precise shapes, or designing mechanisms, concepts of geometry, measurement, and accuracy are constantly present. These disciplines provide rigour and coherence to our creations and allow us to transform an idea into a tangible object.

Organisation and Management
Working in a workshop also involves considering the enterprise as a whole. Managing material stocks, tracking orders, planning projects, and optimising production steps are all essential elements that ensure the smooth running of activities. This managerial and organisational aspect is often invisible but crucial, as it allows creativity to flourish under the best conditions.

Purchasing and Supply Chains
Every workshop relies on a reliable supply chain. Choosing suppliers, understanding the origin of materials, negotiating purchases, and organising the reception and storage of products are essential practices. These decisions directly influence the quality of our creations and our ability to fulfil orders or experiment with new techniques.

Reflection and Curiosity
Around the workshop, there is also theoretical reflection and intellectual curiosity. The history of techniques, experimental archaeology, the study of raw materials, documentation, and exchanges with other artisans enrich our practice. Activities outside the workshop contribute to continuous improvement and innovation, even for miniature objects.

A Broader Perspective
"Around the Workshop" therefore encompasses everything related to making that may not be immediately visible in the finished object. Numbers, strategic choices, reading, meetings, and experiences all influence daily work. Understanding these aspects allows us to see the workshop not only as a place of creation but as a complex space where craftsmanship, reflection, and organisation intertwine.