Neolithic pottery

In the heart of the Ain region, the Grottes du Cerdon offer a fascinating immersion into history and archaeology through their Neolithic pottery workshop. This unique experience allows visitors to discover the manufacturing techniques used by our ancestors to create utilitarian and decorative ceramics. Neolithic pottery is more than just a demonstration; it’s a journey back to prehistory!

The Neolithic Pottery Workshop

Nestled in the Ain mountains are the Grottes du Cerdon. Beyond an incredible underground experience with an environment shaped by water since the dawn of time, this prehistoric theme park offers several activities, including pottery workshops.

An Immersive Workshop for All Ages

The pottery workshop is an ideal activity for discovering history and learning about archaeology in a hands-on way. During this immersive workshop, you’ll have the chance to create your own prehistoric pottery, just like our ancestors!

The Neolithic pottery workshop offers the opportunity to explore an ancestral craft, working with clay and earth to create containers and other ceramics for storing, cooking, and transporting food. Using techniques employed millennia ago, pottery replaced the simple pit dug in the ground, exposed to animals and the elements. Beyond its utilitarian aspect, ceramics were also used for artistic purposes, as evidenced by the figurines of “goddesses.” The activity takes place indoors, perfect for the whole family, where you’ll be immersed in history and craftsmanship in just 30 minutes. Whatever the weather, this immersive experience guarantees a captivating time indoors.

Led by an author and specialized facilitators, this educational workshop helps participants understand the evolution of craft techniques during the Neolithic period and their importance in the development of human societies. Participants will discover the gestures and skills needed to create strong and functional ceramics, while benefiting from expert advice. Visitors will learn how to work with clay, an essential raw material in the production of Neolithic pottery. From designing vases, containers, or other everyday objects to the drying stage, each step is shared with passion. At the end of the pottery workshop, everyone leaves with their own creation.

During this activity, children and adults alike play with the material and their imagination, just as our prehistoric ancestors did. Once the shaping and modeling are finished, the pottery pieces are left to dry.

Shape and model your pottery using Neolithic methods, decorate it, and take it home at the end of the day as a souvenir or a useful object

Plan to arrive early to make the most of your day combining a visit to the Grottes du Cerdon and the prehistoric workshops. The ideal option is to combine the cave tour with the prehistoric activities to enjoy the experience to the fullest!

The Grottes du Cerdon offer much more than a simple geological discovery: they immerse visitors in the heart of history and archaeology through engaging activities. The workshop dedicated to prehistoric pottery allows participants to discover and explore ancestral know-how. Don’t wait any longer to come and try it!