Arts and crafts Franche-Comté

The destiny of this illustrious house is in the hands of the Beaud couple. A know-how in the workshop of the XIXth century remained in its juice. A place full of history, since it is the oldest factory. Heather is the material of the "master pipe maker". For the visitor, the interest lies in the successive stages: sizing, roughing, varloping, drilling, decorating... Quite an art. The craftsman also gives a second life to the poorly damaged bells. Finally, your curiosity will be aroused by an exhibition of old pipes and wooden articles.

In the heart of the Haut-Jura nature park, Le Verre de Voûte, the workshop of master glassmaker Cyril Micol, is a veritable invitation to marvel. During fascinating tours (approx. 45 minutes), you'll discover his exceptional work, which combines traditional stained glass, contemporary pieces and unique creations such as stained glass vases, kaleidoscopes and glass puzzles. This master craftsman is constantly pushing the boundaries of his art, from religious works to do-it-yourself "Kitrail" kits. An enchanted interlude that sublimates light, in an exceptional setting in the heart of the Jura mountains.

To enter Emmanuelle Baudry's home is to enter a magical universe where poetry and imagination unfold. She studied in Château-Chinon before moving to the Jura region and has always been fascinated by nature. And by drawing. This results in singular creations always unique since they are made on demand. Master of art, the artist works with wood and marquetry, from creation to restoration. Rewarded by great regional prizes, she is also a member of the jury of the Compagnons du devoir. A guarantee of talent.

Glassmaker Florian Harling pushes his quest for purity to the point of harvesting the raw materials he needs himself, which he then melts in his 1,200-degree furnace. As a result, his glass colors are unique and highly sought-after. He creates a whole range of beer and water glasses, vases and decorative pieces. Meet him, and you'll understand his passion for producing 100% handcrafted glass in the heart of a charming village.

Opposite the Leblanc Duvernoy museum, there is a store that must be discovered. A treasure trove for fans of minerals and lithotherapy, but not only. Sophie will give you a warm welcome and will advise you as closely as possible. She will also propose you her creations (jewelry, among others) and those of other artists. With many decorative objects, candles, etc., without forgetting the regularly organized meetings and esoteric workshops.

For many years, this was the oldest pottery in Saint-Amand-en Puisaye (Nièvre). With its origins in 1736, it has stood the test of time thanks to the rigor of its workmanship and the quality of its products. Recently, the factory left the Nièvre region and moved a few kilometers further north, to Champignelles. Of course, its superb creations can still be found there. In fact, the pottery has been awarded the Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant (EPV) label, which recognizes the quality of its production and the transmission of ancestral know-how.

Céline and Fabien Badal, potters and ceramics creators, exhibit in their workshop-gallery located a few meters from the Château, their enamelled stoneware, utilitarian and decorative stoneware in a contemporary style. Opened since 2003, their line has evolved to tend little by little towards very balanced shapes, with colourful tones, but displaying a certain sobriety. All the pieces, from conception to realization are made from A to Z by the passionate couple. Outside opening hours, visits are possible by appointment.

Rozenn Bigot works in Saint-Amand stoneware, to which she likes to add sands, ochres and various glazes of her own composition. The designer appreciates the play of contrasts in her creations: dark and light, translucent and opaque, rough and smooth, subtly evoking natural phenomena. Both utilitarian and decorative pieces can be found in her beautiful boutique in Saint-Amand-en Puisaye, while she offers introductory and advanced courses in her workshop in Beaulieu-sur-Loire, Loiret.

The tandem composed of Nathalie and Christophe Hurtault gave a new breath to the family pottery installed in these places since 1976. Alongside traditional ceramics, we now find pieces with resolutely contemporary, pure, graphic and timeless lines. With the ShOkki, Koom, or iCône collections, they revisit the classics, displaying sobriety and natural tones in complete harmony. Their ceramics are in the image of their typical and natural bocage lands, marking their belonging to the Puisaye nivernaise.

The Verrtige Gallery of Lantenay is definitely worth the detour, it is the workshop of Florian Rosier where you can admire, buy and even order one of the works of this artisan designer. Passionate about glass, Florian became a companion-glass after a CEREMARK diploma and several experiments in vitraillists before creating its own gallery in 2003. Florian Rosier uses molded glass and molded crystal techniques and fuses-thermoforming for flat surfaces that it models in 3 D. All his works are unique: decorative objects, basins, vases, dishes, luminaires but also sculptures. They are all translucent and often decorated with pigmented shapes. These works are striking, often philosophical themes and messages bearing messages. You can also bring a piece of old glass to restore, your master glass will put all his love and talent to heal the cracks of your glass dough. Don't hesitate, come and admire these contemporary creations!

Atelier NOMA in Dijon is a veritable treasure chest for craft enthusiasts. Owners Morgane and Natacha have superbly imagined and created this space where everything is made on site. Their one-of-a-kind ceramics, leather goods and other decorative products are all made from high-quality, French and responsible materials. What's more, they offer workshops and courses for adults and children throughout the year, enabling you to get your hands dirty in pottery or leatherwork.

This small "artisanal and handcrafted store" (as he defines it himself) is the creative den of Michel Bossu, artisanal candle maker. In this high place of Vezel, he invents, creates, sculpts and makes a thousand and one shapes of candles. Fruits, hearts, pyramids, characters made of perfumed essences to gently diffuse subtle natural scents. You can also find handmade soaps, rich in essential oils, available by the cut. Very nice gift ideas! Do not hesitate to enter this pretty store. Pleasures guaranteed!

The DéCadre store offers a beautiful area dedicated to artisan framing: Nicole Marceau, the owner of the premises and well known to the customers of the Artéis store, whose doors she opened eight years ago, offers a very wide range of formats and models of standard frameworks to which a tailor-made frame offer is added. A part of the decoration, with more contemporary frames, mêle and decorative mirrors, complements the whole. You can also know that fantasy passes are feasible thanks to a cutting machine that only exists here in nivernaise land. Course course and packed.

Come discover the unique models of this plant that combine tradition and modernism through its cut parts and its handmade decor of the fauna and the morvandelles flora, such as the collection L'Eden du Morvan, let yourself be charmed by the Art-Deco spirit of the collection Sapience, enjoy the joy of the lines of the collection Arabesques… ingenuity, which will seduce all lovers of art! Showroom to admire the parts of the various collections.

Since 1918, Faïencerie Colas has been perpetuating the tradition of "Bel Ouvrage" in its workshops in the historic Faubourg de Bethléem district of Paris. The technique employed is known as "petit feu", in which three successive firings perpetuate each stage of production. Hand gestures repeated a thousand times, each object is transformed into a unique piece and becomes a Faïence d'Art de Clamecy. The company also manufactures ceramic beans under the name "Les Fèves de Clamecy", whose reputation extends beyond our borders.

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.

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!

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