Arts and crafts Gers

Christian Boé is a pure biotope, master craftsman tailor-made and sculptor, located in Dému, at the gates of the Haute-Garonne. He signs his works from the name Boethos. It carries out custom-made chimneys, unique pieces, carved in marble, will or stone in the country. He also made a specialty of animal sculptures, his emblematic figure being the bull. But you will appreciate the pure and elegant line, while being tinged with humour, its lower court animals: pigs, rabbits, geese… and even owls. Discover its hors work in Dému, Gers!

Recognized as an artisan d'art, the creator has opened her workshop in the heart of the small village of Lagraulet-du-Gers. Alexandra's pottery creations are handmade and made of ceramic. Depending on their use, different earthenware is used, from red earthenware to different colors. The collections translate a lot of authenticity in which modernity has its place. Planters, vases, candle holders, mugs, personalized or not, without forgetting the ollas, famous porous jars intended to be buried to irrigate the roots of plants.

Originally from the South-West of France, Julie Bonnafous discovers the work of glass in Ireland. After studies and training, she creates her workshop in 2011 in Martres-Tolosane and then in Auch. She works in collaboration with individuals, associations or public institutions for the creation of stained glass, but also restoration. In her references, she presents many restorations of churches in Occitania, but if you want an original creation, she can realize any project on order: door, window, sign..

Artisan potter and ceramist Nicolas Guégan has passion in his veins. He designs and creates all his pieces by hand, from simple mugs to the most refined decorative elements, including tiles and lampshades. He also offers renovation services, and produces a number of creations relating to tableware or, more generally, to decoration and ornamentation. Discover his creations in the showroom next to his workshop, and at the market in l'Isle-Jourdain.

Gilly Whittington, who can converse with you in English as well as in French, hosts a stoneware pottery workshop with enamels of wood ash; as much as we are immersed in the universe of art crafts and the garden. In addition to conducting exhibitions across the department, on time (as in Lectoure, etc.), it provides courses according to different levels of level: beginners and confirmed. You can learn the basic techniques of manual shaping, decoration and glazing. There are also courses, but also a Raku workshop for beginners and confirmed, usually twice a year, spring and autumn. Finally, a "shop" serves as an exhibition-sale of pottery for the house, kitchen or garden.

The - very - small town of Pis owes its name to the Pisa of Italy... Marie-Pascale Lerda, painter, draws her inspiration and her originality from there. She exhibits throughout the department, and well beyond. She proposes to make you discover her painting, and is very available to share her passion and show you her works. A little more: she gives courses to those who would like, in the form of workshops! To begin or to improve, it is to put oneself at good school!

Fabrice Tessier created her workshop in 2005 and specialized in enduits and lime coatings in 2005. If he is now a trainer at the European Art and Materials School in Albi, he is first and foremost artisan who works with natural and healthy materials: the soil (humidity, reconnue, qualités, chaux, designer, designer, designer, designer. Its coatings adapt both to contemporary creation and to the renovation of the old building.

Jean-Yves Delille, glass artist, and Myriam Pancheri have been working for twenty years in the art of stained glass. Their expertise and know-how have enabled them to carry out numerous heritage restorations, churches, monuments, chapels and castles, as well as creations in the field of interior decoration, in collaboration with architects. They offer many stained glass courses throughout the year (with or without accommodation) for beginners or advanced.

Oh yes, so many beautiful things in this little boutique in the center of Mirande! As a gift or a treat, you'll find a wide range of handcrafted works and objets d'art: ceramic tableware, photographs, oil and watercolour paintings, silver and gemstone jewelry, basketry, candles, clothing, cards and other stationery... But also natural cosmetics, including handmade soaps. A warm and welcoming boutique for a gift idea for the festive season... Or to take a piece of the Gers home with you!

This pretty store with its flowery front is run by Evelyne. Not just a florist! Amidst the fresh flowers, Evelyne hides a range of handcrafted products, which she is particularly keen to present to her local and tourist clientele. Jewelry, soaps, ceramics, clothes, bags, aprons, candles, crochet hooks and other arts and crafts mingle with regional delicacies such as pâté with foie gras, Armagnac or Espelette pepper, duck fritons, honey, jams and sweets.