Arts and crafts Tarn

Céline and Sébastien Castan created their distillery by settling the still of their grandfather Castan. Already known for their white fruit spirits, they are now recognized for their craft whiskies launched in 2010. You will be able to get your numbered bottle chosen among five styles of Vilanova: the Berbie, matured in new barrels; the Gost, aged in American bourbon oak barrels; the Terrocita, peaty, aged in oak barrels; the Roja, aged in red wine barrels and the Segala, with rye malt.

Les Poteries d'Albi created in 1891 is the reference specialist in glazed terracotta in France. Brick makers for 6 generations, they invite you to discover potteries of all styles, in clay or glazed, with warm colors typical of the South. The workshop offers more than 800 unique models that are presented in its showroom, entirely designed, created and manufactured here, by hand, and that we can already imagine adorning our terrace! The company has also developed the Clair de Terre brand, and offers custom-made products.

The clog maker's workshop tells you about this trade from the time when shoes were made of wood. Discover the traditional tools used to make clogs and the electric machines which, from a model, by copying, simultaneously cut the right clog and the left clog. Adjacent to the museum, a shop sells clogs, local products, as well as dolls and toys from the past, not forgetting the specialities of pink garlic from Lautrec. The village comes alive in summer during the clog festival, the bread festival and the garlic festival.

In her workshop, Sklaerenn Imbeaud puts her expertise in stained glass restoration at the service of churches, cathedrals, castles and private individuals. En Verre Contre Tout can also create stained-glass windows to suit any location and taste. Thanks to their tailor-made creations, each piece is unique. At the boutique, products and tools for craftsmen and artists are available for purchase. The company also offers year-round stained glass training courses and evening classes.

Since 1960 in his workshop in the Tarn, the glass painter and sculptor Jean-Claude Izard has been making creations for contemporary and ancient architecture. In 2004, he introduced his daughter Cécile, a mosaicist, to the technique of stained glass in broken glass slabs. As a family, they work on creations for private homes and public spaces, working with slabs of shattered glass, marble and smalt mosaics and creating sculptures on wood and stone.

Located in a small village in the southern Tarn region, the factory was built around a clay quarry. Quarried since 1878, the clay is used exclusively in the manufacture of the company's terracotta products. Also known as the Bouisset brickworks, the company has retained its traditional craftsmanship, from extracting the clay to spinning, stamping and pressing, then casting, drying, tinting and firing.

Necklaces, bracelets, pendants, earrings: here, ceramic beads in every color come in an infinite variety. "Miss Terre", aka Céline, creates jewelry according to her inspiration, but also according to your tastes. You'll be sure to find what you're looking for when you walk through the door of her boutique-workshop, where you'll find one-off pieces for a whole range of eye-catching jewelry. You can find all her creations at potters' markets, arts and crafts fairs, organic fairs or at the studio's open house.

Bali Coco Maroquinerie is a leather goods boutique located in the Tarn region of France. Designer Coline Chédaille shares her artisan know-how through unique pieces, entirely handmade with love and care. Since 2011, this talented craftswoman has been sublimating quality leather to create accessories that are both elegant and timeless. You'll find a wide range of handbags, belts and wallets, all crafted with real attention to detail. Each Bali Coco creation is a high-end work of art to be worn with pride.

The Alizée Niel workshop-boutique, located in the heart of this charming village, opens its doors to a unique world of craftsmanship. By appointment, you can discover the expertise of these passionate creators who handcraft exceptional pieces. From solid silver jewelry to tree-shaped wall decorations, each creation bears witness to a love of work well done. Whether you're looking for a personalized gift or a unique piece to treat yourself, you'll find something to suit every budget. A bubble of authenticity not to be missed!

The Atelier Corinne Garcia Marqueterie in Lescure-d'Albigeois is a place of beauty and expertise. Corinne, a talented cabinetmaker, creates unique objects by inlaying precious woods in breathtaking natural hues. Her sculptures and marquetry exude harmony and serenity. A passionate artist, she regularly exhibits her work at art fairs and offers workshops to pass on her know-how. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, she can guide you through the professional training courses offered by Organisme de Formation Lézartech to integrate marquetry into your practice.

In the charming village of Giroussens, Aster Cassel is a talented artist whose universe is at the crossroads of painting and sculpture. Winner of the Prix de la Jeune Création Ateliers d'Art de France in 2021, she creates unique works in contemporary porcelain, where each drawing is meticulously illustrated with a brush before evolving into volume. Inspired by nature, life and its questions, her creations reflect a creative talent guided by a deep sensitivity. Her studio-window is an invitation to discover an artistic universe imbued with poetry and emotion.