Welcome to EMA-CNIFOP, an international training center for arts and ceramics professions, in Saint-Amand en Puisaye, a town and art professions, in the heart of Puisaye-Forterre. Pottery in Saint-Amand en Puisaye is an ancestral tradition that dates back to the Middle Ages. No wonder this center of excellence is located in this village! Whether you are a beginner or an experienced ceramist, the courses and training are suitable for all levels.
How to get to Saint-Amand en Puisaye?
The closest train stations are Cosne sur Loire and Briare. A bus line (LM550) linking Saint-Amand to Cosne is possible every Wednesday and every Friday except public holidays. However, the easiest way is to come by car, which will allow you on weekends to visit the riches of Puisaye-Forterre.
In Saint-Amand en Puisaye, what are the emblematic places of pottery activity?
- The Sandstone Museum traces the history of ceramics in Puisaye through rich collections and more particularly the Carriès School.
- The house of pottery memory immerses the visitor in the world of the potter, his life and his work. During the summer, you can watch filming demonstrations.
- Ceramist shops and workshops: find out more atSaint-Amand en Puisaye Tourist Office. It is located in a former wash house, opposite the Renaissance castle. The wash basin is set up as a boutique featuring pieces by local ceramists.
- Many events punctuate the year: À Easter, the spring of ceramics and the pottery festival at Ascencion (Saturday and Sunday)
- Le Carries road : 9km hiking trail, is lined with ceramic pieces from the village's artisan potters.
Is EMA-CNIFOP open to the public?
The center is above all a training school. Only future students can request a site visit. However, during the annual pottery festival on Ascension Saturday and Sunday, open days are held. A great way to discover the center's facilities and the work of the students in training.
Training courses for all aspects of the profession
For 45 years, ema-Cnifop has trained more than 300 trainees in ceramics professions each year. The center has 8 workshops, 2 technology and drawing rooms, a resource center, two exhibition rooms, and two accommodation residences (currently under construction). It offers a complete range of professional training, ranging from ceramic turning to advanced decoration techniques.
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Vocational training
4 long-term training courses allow future professionals to acquire skills in turning, enamelling, decoration and creation, through educational courses, practical workshop courses and a company internship.
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Workshops
The center also offers short courses, lasting around 1 week, with a varied program, from discovery to the acquisition of new techniques in the ceramic professions and the use of clay.
The CNIFOP is constantly transforming to meet the new requirements of the ceramic professions and climate issues. In the coming months, an economical and ecological wood-fired oven will be installed within this center of excellence.
A unique experience in the heart of Puisaye
Joining a training course at EMA-CNIFOP not only means acquiring new skills or a new diploma, it is also a great opportunity to immerse yourself in the cultural and artistic life of Puisaye-Forterre. For art enthusiasts, Ratilly, The fabuloserie, the Graphic Arts Center of the Métairie Bruyère, regional contemporary art center and Pottery of the Building are the must-sees to visit during your stay. The wonderful adventure of Guedelon, museum and Colette's house, Château de Saint-Fargeau will definitely be part of your list of places to visit.
During your training
La Puisaye-Forterre offers a preserved natural setting and it is a countryside where you never get bored. During the summer months, events of all kinds flourish: theater, music, flea markets, village festivals...
Are you ready to take the plunge? To learn new techniques and immerse yourself in the fascinating world of ceramics at EMA-CNIFOP? La Puisaye-Forterre opens its doors to you, and we look forward to sharing with you the beauty of this centuries-old art.
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