Les Ateliers Grévin
The Grévin brand’s production workshops were launched alongside the opening of Grévin Montréal, for which they created over 100 wax figures in just a year and a half.
Modelling, moulding, hair, make-up, costumes, accessories and sets – Les Ateliers Grévin brings heritage to life for the Grévin brand (Grévin Paris, Grévin Montréal and Chaplin’s World in Switzerland) as well as for external commissions. The teams and the numerous character moulds are housed in a building in Paris’s 13th arrondissement, comprising a 660 m² workshop and a warehouse.
In recognition of its craftsmanship, Les Ateliers Grévin was awarded the prestigious Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant (Living Heritage Company) label in 2017. The wax figure workshop combines traditional techniques with 3D technologies to create truly unique pieces.
Areas of expertise:
- 3D scanning and digital solutions
- Sculpture and moulding
- Accessory prototyping and manufacturing
- Painting and patinas
- Creation of hairpieces and wigs
- Costume design
- Set design and production
Selected references:
- Creations for Grévin Paris, Grévin Montréal and Chaplin’s World in Switzerland
- Restoration of figures at the Curé d’Ars wax museum, originally created by Grévin’s teams in 1974: a hairdresser/hair-implanter, two make-up artists and a costume designer were required to restore this historic site. More than 130 hours of work were needed
- Restoration of figures displayed in the Eiffel Tower
- Creation of a figure of Giuseppe Paneraï, the famous Florentine jeweller, for a museum dedicated to him
- Production of figures, as well as costumes, sets and accessories for a Belgian artist creating installations featuring wax characters
Contact: contactateliers@grevin.com
