Halloween 2026 at the Bourdelle Museum-Garden: origami, clay modeling, and the Sorting Hat

Witch’s cats, spiders, and the Sorting Hat pass through the hands of children at the Bourdelle Garden-Museum in Égreville. From October 21 to 30, 2026, six All Saints’ Day workshops invite young imaginations to explore fantastical worlds using paper, clay modeling, and other creative techniques.

On October 21, origami brings cats and pumpkins to life. The next day, a cabinet of curiosities dedicated to insects invites visitors to view these tiny creatures in a new light. On October 23, participants explore modeling around the Salem cat, a figure steeped in witch lore.

Week two kicks off on October 28 with a spider bas-relief. On October 29, seasonal colors inspire an autumn crown. On October 30, the magical hat closes the program in a workshop that blends several techniques.

Each event offers a different creation to share with the whole family. Parents and grandparents can take part with the children. These activities echo a space devoted to sculpture: the garden brings together 57 bronze works by Antoine Bourdelle across 7,000 square meters, in a complex designed by Michel Dufet and Rhodia, the artist’s daughter.

Sessions run from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and are open to children aged 6 and up, depending on the activity. The workshop costs €6 per participant. Museum entry is free for kids; for adults, admission is added to the workshop price, at €6 or €4 with the reduced rate.

Reservations essential at 01 64 78 50 90 or via musee.bourdelle@departement77.fr. The museum is located at 1 rue Dufet-Bourdelle, in Égreville.

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