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Knowledge is passed on, transformed and kept alive in the bonds that carry it.

Our workshops create spaces where people, generations and territories meet, to share knowledge, keep memories alive and reconnect with what ties us to the living world.

Preparing a plant macerate during a workshop

Whether you are an individual keen to learn, a school, or a company wishing to ground its teams in the living world, discover the spaces where we pass on knowledge.

How we pass on knowledge

Workshops & circles

Workshops

Self-care & mindful creation

Our workshops are learning spaces devoted to self-care, herbalism and natural, mindful cosmetics.

In the heart of the Viaduc des Arts in Paris, Manon opens the doors of her studio for an immersive experience guided by medicinal plants. From the moment you arrive, you set off on a sensory exploration — through scent, touch and intuition — to discover the virtues, traditional uses and benefits of plants for body and mind.

Then it is time to practise: depending on the theme of your workshop, you are guided step by step — extraction, measuring, formulation — to create a tailor-made product, perfectly suited to what you need right now.

Each workshop ends with a friendly moment of sharing, to make this time of reconnection last a little longer. You leave with your personalised creations and everything you need to make them part of your daily life, on your own.

Circles

From the body to the collective: explore, connect, transform

Our bodies are shaped by the stories, norms and territories we inhabit. Circles offer a caring, safe setting to explore these connections, through themes that touch both our intimate lives and our social realities: our place in the world, what our bodies go through, motherhood, being single, creativity, our relationship with the living world and with others.

Beyond words, these gatherings open up to other forms of expression: writing, movement, drawing, storytelling or debate. Together we cultivate curiosity, sisterhood, collective intelligence and the pleasure of being together, to shift the way we see things and bring other stories to light.

Because our individual paths resonate with the world around us, our circles bring the intimate and the collective together. There, we experience joy not as a passive break, but as a force for action: to create bonds and imagine other ways of inhabiting the world.

Upcoming events

Workshops at the Viaduc des Arts · Paris 12th

Book your place in a few clicks. You choose your date and pay securely through our partner Wecandoo, right here, without leaving the page.

Viaduc des Arts · with Manon

Discover medicinal plants and make your own natural remedies

Explore holistic herbalism and formulate your own natural care and health products with Manon.

Viaduc des Arts · with Manon

Create your own make-up with Manon

Learn to extract colour from seasonal fruit and vegetables and to formulate your own all-in-one, on-the-go make-up (lips, cheeks, eyes).

Viaduc des Arts · with Manon

Craft your own natural solid cosmetics

Get started with solid formulation and learn to make your own solid care bars (shampoo, soap, face cleanser, body balm) for a healthy, sensory beauty routine.

Viaduc des Arts · with Manon

Create your own healthy condiments

Discover with Manon how medicinal plants, spices and herbs can become true everyday allies.

Preparing a plant macerate during a workshop
Viaduc des Arts · with Manon

Discover medicinal plants and make your own natural remedies

19 participant reviews on Wecandoo

Explore holistic herbalism and formulate your own natural care and health products with Manon.

You go home with two natural creations.

Duration
2 h 30 min
Participants
3 to 12
Age
Ages 15 and up
Price
€65
Venue
Viaduc des Arts, Paris 12th. The venue is accessible to people with reduced mobility.

Booking, gift cards and payment are handled securely by our partner Wecandoo, without leaving the site.

A participant smells a pink powder in a wooden bowl
Viaduc des Arts · with Manon

Create your own make-up with Manon

19 participant reviews on Wecandoo

Learn to extract colour from seasonal fruit and vegetables and to formulate your own all-in-one, on-the-go make-up (lips, cheeks, eyes).

You go home with two natural creations.

Duration
2 h 30 min
Participants
3 to 10
Age
Ages 15 and up
Price
€70
Venue
Viaduc des Arts, Paris 12th. The venue is accessible to people with reduced mobility.

Booking, gift cards and payment are handled securely by our partner Wecandoo, without leaving the site.

Measuring essential oils and powders during a workshop
Viaduc des Arts · with Manon

Craft your own natural solid cosmetics

19 participant reviews on Wecandoo

Get started with solid formulation and learn to make your own solid care bars (shampoo, soap, face cleanser, body balm) for a healthy, sensory beauty routine.

You go home with two natural creations.

Duration
2 h
Participants
3 to 12
Age
Ages 15 and up
Price
€65
Venue
Viaduc des Arts, Paris 12th. The venue is accessible to people with reduced mobility.

Booking, gift cards and payment are handled securely by our partner Wecandoo, without leaving the site.

Plants displayed in a small jar during a workshop
Viaduc des Arts · with Manon

Create your own healthy condiments

19 participant reviews on Wecandoo

Discover with Manon how medicinal plants, spices and herbs can become true everyday allies.

You go home with two natural creations.

Duration
2 h 30 min
Participants
2 to 10
Age
Ages 15 and up
Price
€70
Venue
Viaduc des Arts, Paris 12th. The venue is accessible to people with reduced mobility.

Booking, gift cards and payment are handled securely by our partner Wecandoo, without leaving the site.

Book a workshop

Looking for a gift? Every workshop can be given as a gift card, valid for 12 months: click “Book”, then choose the gift card option.

Tailor-made B2B programmes

Engage your teams differently.

We design purpose-driven experiences that turn your employees into active contributors to your impact approach.

Length, themes, format and deliverables: every programme is co-designed and tailor-made to fit your constraints, and to give your teams a standout moment of meaning, cohesion and learning.

  • Team workshopA hands-on, sensory half-day (8 to 30 people). Formulation, mindful making + active awareness-raising on impact.
  • CSR seminarA full day. Vision, demonstration, debate, small-group workshops.
  • Inspiration talk1 to 1.5 hours. The founder's story, her journey in Colombia, the ESUS model.
  • Annual programmeLong-term support. 4 sessions a year, impact tracking, an in-house community.
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Everything you want to know.

How long does a workshop last?

Our workshops usually last between 2 and 3 hours, depending on the format you choose. For tailor-made formats in companies or schools, we adapt the length to your schedule and to your educational or CSR goals.

Where do the workshops take place?

Our introductory sessions for individuals take place in the heart of Paris (12th arrondissement), in a warm and inspiring space at the Viaduc des Arts. The venue is accessible to people with reduced mobility. For companies and schools, we can come directly to your premises anywhere in Île-de-France, if you wish.

Are the workshops open to everyone (beginners, children)?

Yes for beginners: no prior knowledge of herbalism or chemistry is needed. Our workshops are educational, fun and open to anyone aged 15 and over. For schools, we design tailor-made formats suited to younger children. We adapt the hands-on steps so that everyone can take part safely.

Do I need to bring any equipment or have a suitable space?

We take care of everything. In person, we provide all the equipment, utensils and raw materials. For online workshops (by video call), you receive a complete kit at home a few days before the session.

Do I take home the products I make?

Yes! That is the whole joy of the experience. Every participant leaves with their own botanical or cosmetic creation, made with their own hands, along with detailed recipe cards to repeat the ritual on their own at home.

Can we choose the workshop theme for a private event?

Yes, we offer tailor-made private sessions for corporate seminars, team-building events or personal occasions (birthdays, hen parties). You can focus on cosmetic herbalism, making a balm or a solid mascara, or discovering plant pigments and dyes.

How do these workshops contribute to Terres d'Ocre's social mission?

Transmission is our third pillar, inherited from 10 years of action in Colombia, where we trained more than 800 women. Our ESUS approval guarantees that our profits are reinvested in impact: every workshop bought helps fund our international solidarity and women's empowerment programmes with our partner organisations.

Do you offer reduced rates or special formats for schools?

Yes, we offer preferential, solidarity-based rates for schools and non-profit organisations, to bring awareness of the living world to as many people as possible.

How do I book, and how far in advance?

Individuals can book directly online through our interactive calendar. As places are limited to 12 participants per session, we recommend booking 2 to 3 weeks in advance. For companies and tailor-made projects, contact us through our quote form, ideally at least a month before your preferred date.

Can I give a Terres d'Ocre workshop as a gift?

Yes. Every workshop can be given as a gift card: click “Book” on the workshop of your choice, then choose the gift card option. The card is sent by email and is valid for 12 months, for any date of the chosen workshop. Payment is made securely through our partner Wecandoo.