Quebec: Cuivres d'Art Albert Gilles Museum Entry & Workshop
ID: GYG394088-716094
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Country: Canada
Description
Learn about the world of copper and how it is worked with around the world on this guided tour. Enjoy informative exhibits and create your own copper art.
Enter the world of copper art, known as the art of repoussé, at the Cuivres d'Art Albert Gilles museum. Learn the history of the art form and how the museum's founder, Albert Louis Gilles, championed the industry. Discover the fascinating history of how Pope Pius XII executed the silver chalice offered to the archdiocese of Montreal. Hear stories of how he decorated more than thirty places of worship in Quebec, New Brunswick, and Ontario, as well as in the United States and Jamaica.
See the workshop in action on this guided tour, as artists create pieces of art and techniques are brought to light. At the end of the tour, you'll use what you learned to create your own piece of copper art to take home. Tables, copper, and tools are waiting for you to truly experience a unique, hands-on experience with lasting memories.
Highlights
- Explore the world of copper throughout the museum
- Learn the history of copper art from a professional guide
- Create your own copper art during a hands-on workshop
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Cuivres d'Art Albert Gilles Boutique et Musée
7450 Boulevard Sainte-Anne, Château-Richer, QC G0A 1N0, Canada
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
