These best apprentices in France are between 16 and 21 years old and must also produce a masterpiece. Some are therefore lent for this exhibition with the evocative title: ” The value does not wait for the number of years “. Obviously, there is great finesse in the realization of these masterpieces as for these stained glass windows: ” The purpose of the event was to create a Cistercian stained glass window, the original of which is in the abbey of Aubazine in Corrèze “ describes Christophe Grassias, head of mediation at the Bourges museum. ” The work on the colors is magnificent and of course the work of setting and soldering the leads. For these apprentices, we also speak of a masterpiece as for the best workers in France.”
– Michael Benoit
Glass work, but also marquetry, jewelry. In all, about fifteen specialties. Some more amazing like the sanitary installation: ” It may seem cold and uninteresting ” continues Christophe Grassias. ” But when you look very closely, you see that there is a virtuosity in the way of bending a pipe, of welding it, etc… They have gold in their fingers.”
– Michael Benoit
The museum of the best workers in France in Bourges also intends to strengthen its collection to honor these apprentices and the trades they represent: ” Young people are still capable and still have this know-how ” insists Corinne Trussardi, deputy mayor of Bourges. ” We want to promote them and highlight the transmission of this know-how. We are also going to dedicate a place in the museum to the best apprentices in France to be able to exhibit their achievements throughout the year.”
– Michael Benoit
The museum intends to invite colleges in particular to provide ideas for career guidance.