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What if, for just one afternoon, your child could step into the shoes of an architect to uncover the secrets of Saint Barthélemy’s houses, a legacy from the Swedish era? As part of Piteå Days, the Saint-Barth Heritage association, in collaboration with ASBAS and the Honorary Consulate of Sweden, invites young people ages 10 to 14 to a unique workshop combining heritage exploration, observation, and watercolor painting. Why do old houses have shutters with slanted slats, known as “jalousies”? Why did 19th-century builders choose certain materials over others? How did they adapt their buildings to the heat, sun, and winds of the Caribbean?
Just like an architect or an art historian, the children will learn to observe the details of an iconic building from the Swedish era, to question the choices made by its builders, and to discover what its architecture tells us about life in the past. They’ll then put their observations into practice by creating their own architectural sketch using watercolors.
On the agenda:
· Exploring a historic house in Gustavia and its architectural features.
· Discussions and observations to understand the choices made by builders of the past.
· An introduction to architectural sketching and watercolor painting.
· Complimentary snack.
> Practical information: Saturday, November 7, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., for children ages 10 to 14, at Maison Dinzey (Le Brigantin, 13 rue Jeanne d’Arc, Gustavia). Free, but registration is required.
To register your child, email contact@stbarth-heritage.org with their first and last name, year of birth, and your phone number.
