FROM THE TREE TO THE FURNITURE

Enjoy a holistic experience in an unbeatable environment!

From the tree to the furniture is a dynamic workshop that values antique furniture as a document of history and humanity and ends with an important reflection on the durability of these precious pieces of wood.

Through this experience you will learn to recognize the species of trees in the Gardens of the Pla i Armengol Foundation while looking at the type of wood they provide us and becoming aware of how they can be used responsibly.

The activity takes place in 2 different spaces, first in the Jardins del Doctor Pla and Armengol, and then, to Ramon Pla i Armengol Museum. In the course of the session you will learn: how forests should be cared for, how they should be repopulated when they burn, how trees should be planted, what uses and applications their woods have, what techniques are used to treat them and how heritage furniture differs from salvaged furniture.

It is a holistic and transformative experience that highlights the culture of furniture made of wood and that leaves no one indifferent! Are you up for it?

Experience leader/s:

Mónica Piera is a doctor in art history and an academic of the Royal Catalan Academy of Fine Arts of Sant Jordi. He is a specialist in the history of furniture and works to spread his interest. He likes to come up with experimental methods to bring these issues closer to the general public.

Natàlia Guillamet is an art historian, conservator and restorer of works of art and landscape designer. His training and knowledge of Mediterranean gardens and furniture have allowed him to establish links between natural and cultural heritage and offer surprising new perspectives on the experience.

Ivette Vilalta is a communicator, restaurateur, teacher and workshop instructor. He knows the contents of the experience perfectly and develops his contents solidly. In addition, her sweet voice allows messages to come through easily, generate synergies between attendees and capture their attention throughout the experience.

Àlex Monllaó is a carpenter, cabinetmaker, restorer, workshop supervisor and owner of Lo moble antic. As a woodworking professional who loves his job, he enthusiastically transmits the information that allows us to differentiate woods and highlight their qualities. He is interested in close learning and facilitates it.