The MaNa campus, in Champignelles, Yonne, offers professional training linked to art, design, architecture and crafts. Thomas Dariel, designer and founder, his partner, Sophie Dariel, and seven other associates have made their dream come true: having design workshops (wood, metal, ceramics, etc.) and theoretical training in the same place, to guarantee a complete curriculum. to the participants.
The MaNa campus: a sanctuary of knowledge in the heart of Puisaye
At the MaNa campus, teaching takes on an innovative dimension. This pedagogy is based on the contribution of designers/architects, craftsmen specialized in a discipline who come to highlight the creative itinerary of teaching. Working in a workshop, listening to a conference, discussing, thinking, creating will be the pillars of your course.
This innovative school covers 37ha and has “tailor-made” equipment:
- Un amphitheater of 1000 m² fully equipped for conferences, classrooms, media library and materials library.
- Personalized adapted workshops different materials: wood, ceramic, metal, etc.
- Un creative park open to the public, to exhibit works created on campus.
and also, its vegetable garden, its yoga and well-being room, and soon its own vineyard!
How to get to campus?
The campus is located less than 2 hours south of Paris, between Orléans and Auxerre. The closest stations are Joigny and Nogent sur Vernisson. There is no shuttle to reach the campus. However, MaNa organizes a shuttle from one of these stations and the staff is there to help you.
Are the training courses open to everyone?
Yes, the MaNa campus welcomes learners from all backgrounds. The programs are designed to meet the needs of all levels, whether you are a student, a career change professional or a craftsman/entrepreneur.
Where to sleep and where to eat?
The campus has private or double rooms, with their own bathroom. Catering is naturally organized during your training: a breakfast buffet, lunch and dinner are designed by a chef.
Live the MaNa experience and explore Puisaye
The MaNa campus offers much more than training, it opens the doors to a tourist destination, whose imprint is marked by thecrafts, and more particularly the ceramic. From Guédelon to Colette, take advantage of your stay to discover the hidden treasures of this Puisaye.
What are the artistic places not to be missed in Puisaye?
- The graphic arts center of La Métairie Bruyère in Parly
- The Old Post Office Gallery in Toucy
- Le Regional Center for Contemporary Art in Fontenoy
- Ratilly
- La Fabuloserie
- Le Convent of Treigny
- Le village of Saint-Amand-en-Puisaye for the galleries and ceramists’ shops, the Sandstone Museum and Potter Memory House.
- La Pottery of the Building in Moutiers-en-Puisaye.
What are the other must-see sites?
- Guedelon : builders construct a fortified castle using the techniques and materials of the Middle Ages.
- La maison and Colette museum : in the author's native village, Saint-Sauveur in Puisaye.
- Le castle of Saint-Fargeau and his historical spectacle, in July and August.
Where to sleep in Puisaye?
Puisaye-Forterre is full ofaccommodation solutions atypical, traditional, charming and unusual. Don’t hesitate to discover them and book your stay.
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