Where to practice creative hobbies Pays De La Loire

Cwtch is pronounced "coutch" and it means cuddle in Welsh. It's the first word Marion learned when she lived in Wales. From there, she brings us a concept, still not very widespread in France: painting on earthenware. Over there, many parents have painted themselves mugs or plates stamped with the imprint of the baby's foot or handcuff. It is also a very popular activity for birthdays and bachelorette parties. Today, with her long braid behind her back, Marion has set up shop in the heart of Nantes, at 24 rue Armand-Brossard, to open her earthenware painting workshop. Brushes on the tables, a playful space for the little ones, and more than 300 earthenware models on the shelves, here, you can choose your bowl, your plate, your trivet or your cute trinket to make your own work. In a free workshop or in a directed workshop, there is no age to let yourself be carried away by the caress of the brush on the object and express your creativity. Birthdays, bachelorette parties, births or just for fun, there is always a good reason to take a creative art workshop. Also note the kits to take home to paint earthenware.

La Sadel is the Anjou company of Publishing and bookshop, a co-operative of consumers involved in the development of the local socio-economic fabric. Once reserved for professionals, it is also open to individuals. Born in 1955 on the initiative of a group of teachers, this is a co-operative to guarantee all access to books and writing, allow the development of knowledge and creativity. At the base of schools, communities and associations, the Sadel is now accessible to the general public. You will find many articles of bookstore, stationery, creative leisure, games and educational materials… But the Sadel also offers you creative workshops, animations throughout the year and meetings with authors.

To learn how to make stencils, learn more about the tinted coating technique (which allows you to work nuances directly in the matter, without preparation of walls in advance) success in creating the effects of infinity brushes to express your inner universe, sign up for the Sylvie workshops! It offers various formulas for making yourself a decorative painting for your place of life and generously exempts home councils and recipes. No year-round registration, simply phone or consult the workshop program on the site. Alter & Home is also home-to-home workshops to build your home for sale.

The institute's title of illuminator is now recognized by the State. Under the direction of Barbara de Monchy, the course combines history and technical acquisitions to prepare in two years, the future professionals of illumination and medieval binding. The first year is devoted to art drawing, illumination on various media and techniques; in a companion spirit, the second year focuses on perfecting and creating a masterpiece. On the site, videos and photos of creations. Be careful, however, such a quality training has a cost: count €5,000 in the first year, €5,000 in the second, plus €1,000 in registration fees and add the cost of materials; a cost but also a real personal investment: to obtain the title of illuminator, you will need to work some 2,400 hours over 20 months!

It is in the old, but still sumptuous, mansion house of Ollone that the Angers School of Fine Arts established its lair at the beginning of the last century. An exceptional setting, characterized by its intrinsic links to history, art and architecture, of course. A perfect place to host the courses of this school, divided according to specific schedules and age categories, with Wednesday being reserved for early learning workshops for 9-14 year olds. The other slots are intended for preparatory drawing courses (15-20 years old), multimedia courses (Terminale students), and finally sessions dedicated to adults. Be careful, registration, normally limited to a single course, must be done early, as places are expensive and the waiting list long... (final registrations at the end of August, beginning of September). The rates, which are variable, take into account the duration of the course and family income.

Fabienne Labeyrie was a designer in the textile world. Passionate about ceramics, she offers modeling and throwing classes, as well as classes for parents and children (from 5 to 12 years old). Her favorite material? Stoneware, a very resistant ceramic material. Useful and decorative ceramics. Having at heart to highlight her work and her passion, she exhibits at the ceramic market in Nantes in May, at the Shop bolobolo in the heart of Nantes (rue Armand-Brossard) always during the month of lily of the valley and in duo with the workshop Shibumi held by Caroline, an artisan also passionate about ceramics, located in La Regrippière. We find her in Vannes in July at the CrealOuest creators' market.

Atelier Maine Déco is an art studio located in Verrières-en-Anjou, in the town of Chambreville. It offers courses and workshops in creative hobbies such as art framing, cardboard furniture making, mosaics and patina. Art enthusiasts, whether beginners or initiated, are welcome to share their ideas and skills in a convivial atmosphere.

Want to draw, paint, burn, carve, illustrate? The Arts and Colors workshop welcomes small and large, beginners or not. All equipment is provided to you. Schedules are free from Tuesday to Saturday. The principle? You come whenever you want (after booking) and there will always be a teacher for you. The trial course is free of charge. Annual membership: € 25 for children, 30 € for adults.

This workshop offers a clothing alteration service.

L'Atelier du Coin is an art studio located in Loire-Authion. It offers artistic creations and bookbinding services.

In the city centre, this 100 m ² workshop on the second floor offers courses for children and adults during the year and courses during school holidays. Here we learn to draw, paint or shape, but also to confirm its bases for the most seasoned. We do oil painting or watercolour, we learn the technique of pastel. We practice and develop its creative fiber in complete freedom. One Sunday a month, from 14 a. m. to 16 p. m., Maricke Fleury, who made the Fine Arts at Le Mans and Paris, offers a picture of the situation in the streets or gardens of the city (15 €/person). And once in the year, for a weekend, direction Brittany for a walk - sketch (200 €/person, accommodation and meals included).

Located in Vertou's Vertonne area, Arcam Glas is Simon's design studio. But it's also the place where you can be introduced to glassblowing techniques. The workshop can accommodate up to 6 people. During the workshop presentation, you'll learn about all the elements that make up glass (sand, soda, lime, etc.), the different techniques involved in its manufacture (mixing, melting, thermoforming, sandblasting, cooling, etc.) and the tools required (blowing rod, kiln, etc.). Then it's on to the making! With the first glass picking (the glassblower begins by "picking" (or gathering) a mass of molten glass in the pot or crucible furnace, or in the basin furnace). The glass is then worked and the tools practiced. The first step is to obtain a drop of glass before inlaying color. Then we repeat the glassblower's gestures to shape the glass into a unique piece. You'll leave the workshop amazed and delighted with a drop, a paperweight with a color and a unique glass, or another masterpiece created by Simon, Anaïs and Thomas.

Passionate about archaeology and ceramics, Pernette Betrancourt completed her training in ceramic craftsmanship, which she complemented with a specialization in heritage conservation-restoration to become a ceramic craftsman. In her workshop, Pernette honors ceramics. You can find here very beautiful original pieces: like the Japanese style footed plate in enamelled stoneware, the enamelled stoneware teapot and goblet, the stoneware and porcelain vase with papyrus, the pie dish with vanity, the earthenware medallion... This is also the place to learn about pottery and ceramics from Pernette, discover graffiti (Byzantine technique) and other historical decoration techniques. Learn how to work with clay as in the Neolithic and ancient periods. Finally, once your object is fired you will be able to retrieve it about a month after its creation. You can follow Pernette's work on the web where she is very active.