TOOLBOX
Free facilitation methods developed during the Places Publiques programme.
The Places Publiques Toolbox brings together practical activities developed and tested throughout the project by artists, facilitators and participants.
These exercises can be used in workshops, residencies, youth exchanges or artistic projects involving collective creation, intercultural groups and public space.
All activities are free to use and adapt, with credit to Places Publiques when shared or reused.
Morning Party
A dynamic warm-up to energise the group, build confidence and start the day with movement and playfulness.
5 min · 5+ participants · Age 8+
Keywords: Group building · Movement · Self-confidence · Freedom of expression · Energy
Credits: Chloé Kintzler & Simon Moreau
Closed-Eyes Circle
A trust-building exercise where participants safely explore vulnerability while strengthening group awareness, trust and collective responsibility.
≈ 1.5 min per participant · 8–20 participants · Age 10+
Keywords: Trust building · Group cohesion · Awareness · Self-confidence · Collective responsibility
Credits: Chloé Kintzler & Simon Moreau
Debriefs
A simple debriefing method that helps participants reflect on a shared experience through movement, discussion and collective feedback.
15–20 min · 10–30 participants · Age 10+
Keywords: Debriefing · Collective reflection · Feedback · Evaluation · Group facilitation
Credits: Emilie Perron & Nicolas Debaive
Inspired by the CEMEA Toolbox.
World Café
A collaborative facilitation method that helps groups explore complex topics through rotating conversations and collective intelligence.
75–90 min · 12–24 participants · Age 15+
Keywords: Collective intelligence · Popular education · Facilitation · Design thinking · Co-construction
Credits: Emilie Perron & Nicolas Debaive
Based on the World Café method by Juanita Brown & David Isaacs.
Write to One Another – Postcards
A reflective postcard exchange that encourages participants to pause, share experiences and strengthen group connections through writing.
15–30 min + 30 min · 10–20 participants · Age 10+
Keywords: Reflection · Group cohesion · Creative writing · Interpersonal communication · Collective memory
Credits: Emilie Perron & Nicolas Debaive