Arts and crafts France

After Nancy, this teacher returned to the sources. Here are exposed to traditional and contemporary enamels. The house also specializes in unique creations of violins in enamels. The opportunity also to go to the meeting of artisans of arts, to attend demonstrations in the workshop.

In this shop visitors discover traditional and modern enamels from Longwy. Creations made in the workshops, on various grounds: flowers, fabulous birds and other arabesques, skilfully painted by décoratrices.

A better worker in France, Christian Leclerq is passionate about enamels. He exposes his creations, des according to the regional tradition and more modern objects. The art craftsman specializes in ancient enamels, which he presents and sells in his shop. It is at the disposal of collectors to investigation the pieces and restore them, if necessary.

The makhila is a walking stick, a Basque emblem created over 300 years ago. In the village of Larressore, the Ainciart-Bergara family has been making makhilas for 7 generations. The technique used to create a l'Atelier makhila is ancestral: it is made from medlar wood fetched from the forest. Each one is unique in the way it is personalized. The workshop has been recognized for its exceptional heritage value, being listed in the inventory of rare crafts under the Unesco Convention and awarded the EPV label.

Sophie creates and restores stained glass windows on request for individuals, public and religious buildings. She designs them with so-called cathedral glass and mouth-blown glass, both for all shapes of openings and for decorations. Each stained glass window is unique. She tries new techniques such as fused glass, a new way of expressing herself.

Les Cordeliers pottery maintains the age-old tradition and noble gestures linked to the making of Anduze vases. Manufacture of the bell, the foot, assembly of the two parts, finishing, natural drying, enamelling then firing at over 1,000°C. The company respects to the letter the artisanal processes of the end of the 16th century. A respect for the know-how to sign classic vases and other more contemporary ones. Each piece is signed and numbered at the bottom and stamped with a seal guaranteeing its origin.

Here's a boutique unlike any other. What a pleasure it is to discover the world of Marina Richer, a former theatrical costume designer who never ceases to divert old materials, which over the years have become the sources of her inspiration. The results are brilliant. The creations are made locally, and all you have to do to find what you're looking for is drop into the boutique workshop. Travel pouches in navy canvas, oyster mesh baskets for walkers and cyclists alike, and the famous backpacks in waterproof canvas.

For more than 25 years, Sylvain Berthommé has been making more than just knives. It was in the middle of the Atlantic that this skipper imagined a prototype made for sailors. The name was found, Farol, which means lighthouse in Portuguese, and the first model was named Cachalot, after the cetacean hunted a few years earlier in the Azores. Just a few steps from the Maritime Museum, the store allows you to find some beautiful products, knives of course (Gustave, Tibùr) but also bags and belts. A second store is located in La Pallice.

Russian art objects, silverware, icons.

This pretty store, with its sailor-style front, is located close to the port and citadel. From the village center, take a leisurely stroll along the colorful huts to the shop. Before entering this decorating den, take time to admire the ever-present window displays. Push open the doors and you'll find everything you need to brighten up your home, from tableware to cushions, furniture and wooden signs...

Around the bend in the channels of the Route d'Ors and the Port du Château, some twenty former oyster-farming huts stand along the avenue. Rehabilitated, these colorful cottages are now dedicated to art and respect for the maritime environment. Jewelry, paintings, clothes, accessories, ceramics, stained glass, sculptures, mosaics - there's something for everyone. The atmosphere is resolutely pleasant, whether around the wood merry-go-round or during a chat with one of the designers.

In the heart of the Maison Saint-Jacques, Annie Tron-Siaud has the pleasure of welcoming you and letting you know all the know-how of pottery! At his side, discover the work of clay: techniques of columbian, modelling, plaque and presentation of different cooking methods. Through commented demonstrations, we learn a lot from this ceramic pottery workshop, which holds an important place among the animations of Saint-Galmier! In the program, exhibitions, sales and also sharing with the possibility of testing your hands by using internships (as well reserved for adults as for children!). It is noted that the workshop is open at events such as Barbarie organs or the Festival of painters. A visit to make!

Luc Taillandier is a craftsman. Located in the centre of Saint-Galmier in the centre of Saint-Galmier, he proposes to receive you in his shop-shop to explain his business. His work gives rise to unusual creations born of archeological and palaeontological inspirations. Style is unique and can decline in many ways according to your desires and desires. To discover absolutely because this creative spirit as he says so well himself is always in search of the beautiful book! When rarity synonymous with quality, trust Luc Taillandier!

The Forge de Laguiole company has taken over the traditional manufacturing methods where metal blade, horn and wood are transformed and assembled on the spot in Laguiole by high level cutlers. This factory has brought a great notoriety to the Laguiole knife, with models of designers, who have made some variations around the silhouette of this object - Philippe Starck... In addition to these, there are the re-editions of old models, the table services and the unique custom-made pieces made by the cutlers.

The beret: symbol of France abroad, it has crossed all fashions and eras. For 170 years, Laulhère has been developing its know-how in this field at the foot of the Pyrenees, the historical birthplace of the beret. The Basque beret is in fact a Bearnese beret, which was knitted by the shepherds of this region and felted in the water of the Gaves. The name would come from Napoleon III who discovered this flat headgear during a stay in Biarritz. In 1840, Lucien Laulhère founded a wool and cotton weaving factory in Oloron-Ste-Marie. Today, Laulhère is the only beret factory that makes its products entirely in France.

You'll know everything about the Pastel! Come and discover in the Bourse district this beautiful boutique with Gothic vaults, located in the magnificent hotel built at the end of the xve century by Pierre Delfau. You will know the secrets of this blue-colored, medicinal plant that made the fortune of Toulouse and its region to the Renaissance! If you want to redecorate your apartment or home, choose the decorative lasure or artisan paintings made from natural ingredients and Pastel's pure pigments and match them with the colored house linen of the same color. If you want to bring a few gifts from the pink city, take care of the cosmetic products "Seed de Pastel": palm, shampoo or oil of Cocagne, soap, pastel cream for hands… All these products, manufactured in Toulouse or Lectoure, are sold at the Fleurée de Pastel and on the Internet. You will soon not be able to move from this gray-blue color to the shadows and lights!

This is Ali Baba's cave. You find everything at Bruno. He is quincailler, decorator and helpful. We come home, we are sure to find in an atmosphere of the shops of yesteryear. Products placed in lockers with a specimen displayed as a model. An original door button, at the unit or by the dozen, des of all sizes, tools, knives of all brands and shapes with of course Des. The dishes presented by Terre de France or the Savoyard pottery of the Sculptor du Lac. Gay, tonic, adorable, original, this dish puts tone on your table. The Grenier des Alpes also features pots, mixers and lots of decorations. An address to visit.

Mr. Dos Santos is a young jeweller who manufactures or transforms jewellery. He works very diverse materials: all metals, @, ebony, horn, semi-precious stones or precious stones. His workshop moved to Flesselles, 10 km from Amiens. Before you come to see it, make an appointment.

Stéphanie Debarle's delicate ceramic creations are available for purchase in this pretty boutique-atelier. Inspired by nature, the city, and Japanese art, or responding to commissions, her work testifies to a perfectly mastered art: crockery, decorative objects, lighting - some of which adorn the finest tables in the region's restaurants - will delight you with the diversity of motifs, the elegance of lines, and the originality of shapes. Every week, workshops are held in a cosy room on the store floor!

Hazlo is a painter based in Gordes. Please note that in order to comply with European directives concerning data protection, by checking a box when sending a contact form, you agree that the information entered may be used to contact you in return.

Frédérique Navereau opens the doors of his workshop for you, and the discovery of his trade, bookbinder and restaurateurs of old books offers. In respect of the materials, works, and with exceptional know-how, the artist gives life with your most precious books. It also offers work of creation of old manuscripts, so do not hesitate to meet and her to highlight your project that it can divinely to realize.

A graduate of Aubagne Ceramic School, Brigitte Fourty offers a fine selection of pottery, ceramics, raku (Japanese cooking technique) and tiled decorations. It combines land and wood and the results are amazing and beautiful. It also organizes leisure courses (discovery courses, training courses, raku creation courses), a real invitation to the work of the earth, for children and adults. The tour of his workshop is worth a visit!

It is in the historic heart, not far from St. Julien Square, that you will find this art gallery. Inside, they are exposed to minerals, gems and creations. It is possible to make custom-made achievements. An atypical concept. For those who do not want to buy, you can always enter, just for the pleasure of the eyes… The gallery is in free entrance.

It is possible to visit by appointment the exhibition of ceramics, sandstone, raku and Cristallisation of Jacky Mérigeau, which also organises courses during weekends and school holidays (120 € every two days). The opportunity to initiate the different techniques of filming, enamelling and cooking. You will leave with your own room after the internship: pot, bombonnière, vase…

The town of Ponchon allowed between 1820 and 1920 to tile mills. They are used until the second half of the th century in the Parisian kitchens, they are also found in Emile Zola's house in Médan and that of Monet in Giverny. Tiles travel to the end of the world, exported to South America. Sylvie Thémereau studied graphic arts at the Higher school of applied arts Duperré in Paris with a ceramic option. When she arrived in Ponchon, she discovered the ancient production of faïence tiles and that is how she began breeding. It also features decorative panels, porcelain pieces, other creations such as vases, bowls and plates (from 15 €). She is assisted by Caroline Sobczak who works on enamelled sandstone objects. Also exposed are the recovery objects of Jean-Paul Beaugé for Artdenfer: lighting, small furniture…

After a trip to Guatemala, it was Mexican glass artist Juan Villatoro who passed on to Florence Ferrié his passion and innovative, ecological stained glass technique. Now based in the Ariège region of France, Florence Ferrié creates unique, ecological creations from glass, recycled glass and paper, which can be seen in her gallery and boutique. Florence can also tailor her creations to your tastes, and offers introductory courses for young and old all year round.

In his long shop in the middle of the shopping Basket, Annie Frassanito-Chartiot proposes to discover artisan creations from the so-called ethical sectors: wood, wrought iron, bamboo, silk, bronze, mother, but also any kind of beads, seeds, pottery or vanneries. A thousand small items that will certainly delight your attention, and which also fall within the fair trade process. To delight others, or to yourself, by helping small producers in the South: there is no price! Apart from these objects, there are also organic products such as tea, chocolate, rice, guarana, etc. And to glorify your skin, if you don't know, try the organic and organic makeup products of the Color Caramel brand, Annie has the entire range!

Maison Lemarié is an antiques store located in the town of Mortain-Bocage. The store offers a wide selection of quality antiques, from furniture and knick-knacks to paintings and sculptures. Visitors can find unique and authentic pieces that will delight antique enthusiasts. Maison Lemarié also offers a delivery service for those wishing to purchase larger items.

Gallerists Béatrice and Lara have found in Richard Orlinski their flagship artist, on permanent display since 2019. In Nancy, they are also the custodians of Lalique. For them, it is a question of highlighting the crafts of art of France. Gaiety and color are the key words that guide their choices, especially in temporary exhibitions, about ten per year, such as those of Nathalie Seguin and Patrick Rubinstein. Moreover, these creations give greater visibility to painters and sculptors.

Terre et Métal is a furniture manufacturer based in Ostwald. Their website features a wide range of products including Lombok tables, coffee tables, lamps and lighting fixtures. Terre et Métal's style is sober, chic and timeless, with a touch of Métis. Their craftsmanship is reflected in their creations, which combine discretion and refinement. Their production team is available to respond to all your projects. Terre et Métal also offers delivery in France and abroad, as well as secure payment.

Bertrand Deguilhem, the son of the Bahamian member of parliament Pascal Deguilhem, does not have his father's passion for politics. He, what he likes are the stained glass windows. What was just a hobby he practiced in his studio in Bordeaux soon became his profession after he taught in a master verrier in Nontron. He works on glass and lead in the basement of his studio - a former restaurant he has transformed - whether it be for creations or restorations of monuments such as churches or chapels. 

Bernard Constantin produces sumptuous enamels on lava all year round. He uses lava from the nearby Grands Moulins quarry on the Capucin massif. Its beautiful light-gray color, with flecks of sanidine, makes it a magnificent raw material, which the artist first reshapes with a special hammer and chisel. His creations are then fired in a kiln at over 980°C. This local artist, who has lived here since 1983, creates sumptuous abstract or figurative compositions. Bernard also works to order.

Michel and Catherine Auger welcome you in their workshop where you can admire the beauty and the quality of their creations sandstone, both artistic and useful: the subtlety of lines and the colour scheme will undoubtedly charm! You will find the room necessarily want between the bowls, plates and other vans, unless you prefer a vase, or a pot to stay in your garden... Good discovery!

When you face the Basilica of Saint Magdalene, above the Gothic room is the studio of Anne-Marie Bonhomme. Of Belgian origin, this iconographer (a former Dominican nun), in addition to her sacred personality, is a fascinating artist. She will not hesitate to explain her works, imbued with spirituality, that she paints in front of you, as well as the techniques she uses. And this for thirty years already... Her icons are on sale in the store. Don't hesitate to come by her place. You won't regret it!

There are new ones that are really fun! Former Raynaud Cutlery continues his life, even if his former owner retired. And it's in good hands! His transferee, Jérôme Domingo was born in Nîmes and grew up in the Vaunage. As far as he remembers, he has always had a knife in one of his pockets. It is therefore his passion that he left Se, a French capital of cutlery, to learn the profession. And this profession, today, he knows him as his pocket and always loves him with passion. He has taken up this 150-year-old shop brilliantly and will not disappoint you! Sharpening, repairing, renovating, selling scissors or knives, you can count on its seriousness and the quality of its advice. Enthusiasts will even be able to initiate the art of cutlery, since Jérôme organises days of discovery (on the other hand, his own coûteau): The staff were very helpful!

As you cross the threshold, you will feel as if you are entering Goldilocks' house. It conceals unsuspected local treasures for gourmets and lovers of rural crafts: you will be seduced by this pretty wooded cottage. Everything breathes authenticity and simplicity. Beautiful goat, sheep and reindeer skins adorn the floor. You will be amazed by the wooden shelves filled with local and artisanal decorative objects (plates, pottery, trays, paintings) and local products (liqueur, cheese, jams...).

If you want to discover the workshop, you need to call before you go. Hubert Gardere is a stone tailor. This artisan performs custom-made work for its customers. It carries out structures with engravings, sculptures, coats of arms, external fountains, older work plans, exterior stairs, interior stairs, leather walls, dry stone walls and stone walls. He went from creation to renovation of old buildings, wayside. The stones worked arrive from France and Navarre. His accomplishments require two weeks for a simple two-month dressing for a larger demand. The work is carried out from A to Z, from drawing to mouldings to laying. Little flash-back on the life of this craftsman. After completing his training of stone-cutter in Bordeaux, Hubert Gardere spent seven years working in Paris. He intervened on various remarkable sites in France: in the Louvre, the Pantheon, the Invalides, the Lery Castle, the Saint-Denis Basilica, the Senate, the Versailles Castle, the Van Gogh House at Auvers-sur-Oise, then Switzerland, Bern and the Beyeler Museum in Basel. Prestigious references. In 2004, he decided to take his account. He works with young apprentices and every Saturday afternoon for two hours for a public of young and adults, he gives courses of sculpture and stone size. If I dared to misuse the formula, I would say that'our craftsmen have talent '. This gentleman especially!

Made in the factory according to the cutlery tradition that goes back to 1828, each knife of Forge De Laguiole bears the signature of their cutlers. About a hundred cutlers work daily in the factory to make unique pieces by hand. By taking the time to visit the workshop, you will discover for example demonstrations of knife assembly or the secret of wooden handles carved and shaped in horn, bone or even mammoth molar. A real trip back in time!

Located in the upper town of Elne, Caroline and Sylvain invite you to discover the art of glass (blown with a cane!) in their workshop-boutique. Their light fixtures are neither lacking in inspiration nor inspiration: the pieces are original, eclectic and, above all, beautifully crafted. Each creation is, of course, unique: mainly chandeliers, decorative objects... And what really struck us was the passion with which these craftsmen-artists talk about their craft. A journey of beauty into the heart of art and history.

At the gates of the Commanderie, Anne Gachelin works leather with a rare talent. In her workshop-boutique, you can find small and large wonders: a remarkable know-how for beautiful objects. You can also order a custom-made object, the bag of your dreams, for example. Besides leather, you can also find something to make a nice gift, as Anne also sells a whole range of local gourmet products, as well as jewellery, pottery and fabrics.

From a long line of potters, Richard Hausswirth settled in Soufflenheim in 1979. It's here that you'll find his workshop and store, full of glazed terracotta objects made on site. Originally established in 1884, this pottery strives to perpetuate the Alsatian spirit in its creations. Most of the production is decorated with regional symbols, from storks to flags. Visit the workshop!

This innovative concept store with a quirky atmosphere is the new HQ for Nancy residents in search of vintage or designer nuggets. Antique shop, art gallery, bookstore, thrift shop, curiosity shop: unique finds to see in this space, which also doubles as a sales area for rent. Skateboards, vinyls, vintage toys or design furniture alternate with the creators. To top it all off, you can take a break while sipping a coffee, enjoying a daily special or some tapas with a beer, all organic, local and homemade!

In this workshop-boutique, Patricia, ceramist, and her daughter Laureline (training in applied arts), will explain to you the different stages of working with clay. Some pieces are questioning and their colours and roughness seem to come from chance, whereas in reality it is a matter of mastering the material before firing. Lamps, some of which are embellished with driftwood, crockery, decorative or everyday objects are waiting for you. The pieces are unique and each week's production reveals the talent of the two artists.

L'Oseraie du Possible is an artistic association located in Vallauris. It offers an art gallery and a space dedicated to wicker creation.

The association Pro Lave gathers professionals of the stone trades. It has opened a large space for the arts of Volvic stone, which plays the role of both store and art gallery. It highlights the works of local artisans including enamellers on lava Emmanuel Abrial, Laurence Castanié, Marie-Alix Delaire, Laurent Ikierski, Myriam Méméteau, Claude Tinet, sculptors Yves Connier and Xavier Coutanson, the engraver Nicolas Clayette, jewelry designers Didier Dindault and Ludovic Babut, Philippe Le Bouteiller for the enamel of lava on stoneware ...

In Louhossoa, glassblower Jean-Marie Rimbault ("Jmeu") devotes all his time to the art and technique of transforming glass. The glass deforms, gradually taking on aesthetic forms and becoming an "artistic jewel". Lighting fixtures, sculptures, carafes, stemware... His artistic creations reflect the true language of glass (colors, distortions). The studio is open to visitors, with introductory courses and an online shop window for orders.

There's no stopping Jean-Jacques when it comes to creating contemporary designs that revisit ancestral stained-glass manufacturing techniques. Light fixtures and so many other 100% handmade glass objects, for both private individuals and decorating professionals, are the product of his imagination. Drawing on the heritage of a painter grandfather, he combines the knowledge of the ancients with the modernity of today's design methods, integrating wood and metal.