Where to practice creative hobbies Rhône-Alpes

Stéphanie Leray-Corbin, a mosaic artist from Rennes, took to the skies in April 2018 by setting up her Cairns workshop in Mandailles-Saint-Julien. In this former village post office transformed into a house-site, she exhibits her works alongside other arts and crafts chosen by the Galerie des Montagnes. This is an opportunity to discover the work of artists who are on the lookout for natural materials and to see Stéphanie Leray-Corbin's creations in action. Curious? Stéphanie will answer your questions about her compositions. Workshops for children and adults are organized upon registration.

It's a wonderful project that promotes caring values. Self-Esteem Couture offers sewing classes and workshops for all levels, from beginner to advanced. Teachers are on hand to guide you, and all the necessary materials are provided. The aim of Self-Esteem Couture is to enable its members to (re)build their self-confidence through creative activity. The association promotes upcycling and ecological values, notably by organizing second-hand clothing sales on the third weekend of each month.

Geneviève Delbert, a potter's craftsman, welcomes you in his studio, to assist in filming, decorating and cooking - and in which you will discover his work in earthenware. Utilitarian or decorative, all works are handmade. Inspiration is not missing! Geneviève hosts a discovery workshop that is accessible to children from 6 years old, as well as adults. Since this activity is very popular, it is necessary to reserve.

A very warm association that brings together painters and sculptors, both amateurs and professionals: in addition to cultural exchanges, annual exhibitions are set up at fairs and organise artistic trips.

The budding artists, the Sunday painters, the students of the plastic art courses in Montélimar and others, the "real" artists, find here oils, brushes, paintings, watercolours, pastels and all material to satisfy their passion. An artist's studio, a little Bohemian, that gives from the soul to our painting tubes! Knowledgeable advice and quality material. The workshops also offer courses of drawings for all ages and the framing of your works.

Here you will learn watercolour in a few hours thanks to a technique developed by Jean-Claude. You will discover your donations and leave with your work. You can choose between several discovery formulas, one day or several days.

Mélanie Sap will let you discover the art of the size on crystal and glass, opening its workshop. You can enjoy his talent as a craftsman and leave with a personified memory, engraved in your eyes.

Formerly a forced secretary to a professional conversion, Claude Sany provides courses of pottery and basketry to small and large, between 4 and 80 years. Their collective format does not prevent everyone from doing their own thing: That's the gogo, which instead of modelling, which is utilitarian objects, which still of pure decoration, which are baskets of rattan, which are rope hats… For adults, count 45 € per month for a 2-hour course per week, to which the supplies must be added. Children are welcomed (for 34,50 €, all inclusive). Available to all, a oven, three towers, enamels… and ideas to the excavator!

FNAC Aubenas is a department store. It is a French retailer of books, CDs, DVDs, multimedia equipment, household appliances and telephony. The store offers a range of services including in-store shopping, in-store collection and delivery. FNAC Aubenas also has a ticket office for concerts, festivals, theater, exhibitions, sports and parks, with over 50,000 events a year. In addition, the store regularly organizes events such as comics and manga workshops and book signings with authors.

Creativity and artistic talents are put to good use at the art workshops organized in St Martin de Belleville. Painting on yourself, wood, mosaics, watercolours, epoxy resin jewelry, dream catchers... the activities are fun and varied. Morning outdoor watercolor workshops are open to amateurs and experienced artists alike, and budding painters from age 7 upwards can also take part. An original way to discover the mountains, it's also an opportunity to take home a personalized souvenir of your stay.

This year, Expression celebrates its 30th anniversary! And since last year, Gilles Cohendy has passed the torch to his daughter Lou. She teaches art drawing (pencil, sanguine, charcoal), color techniques and modeling. Classes are held every day of the week. The school is open to all, children and adults alike, beginners and the more experienced alike. You learn at your own pace and according to your level. The atmosphere is as friendly as ever. The teacher also provides preparation for art school entrance examinations. The training center is accredited and referenced by Drouot. Students can also learn travel journal techniques.

Since it opened its doors in February 2018, this café welcomes in joy and good humour all those who wish to learn or perfect their techniques in sewing, knitting, patchwork, embroidery.... In this world where reels, balls and knitting needles reign, people come to learn with experienced volunteers, enjoy a hot drink, share a moment of relaxation, friendliness and dexterity. Flax brings back the beautiful rue du Port with talent, attracts the eye of the passer-by, and affirms its vocation to democratize knitting, sewing and textile creation through a beautiful program of animations that can be followed on the Facebook page.

The Atelier-Musée du Chapeau in Chazelles-sur-Lyon is dedicated to the preservation and transmission of the hat-making trade. A restored former factory, it traces the history of this town, which had 28 factories and 2,500 workers in the 1930s. Guided tours show the machines in operation and the associated trades, such as milliners and gilders. The fashion gallery displays 400 hats from the Middle Ages to today's top designers. A workshop perpetuates this know-how, with a rich collection of 4,000 pieces.

At Coquelicot Bleu, your hands have talent! Estelle Juge's workshop-boutique welcomes you to the countryside, where you can take courses in painting on wood - but also on other materials (canvas, metal, glass, mosaics...) - with a true artist. At the boutique, open by appointment or during class hours, you'll discover a world of painted and unfinished woodwork. While Estelle Juge creates superb stylized and animalistic "regionalist" paintings, her inspiration extends to other horizons, notably Asian. Art therapy to express emotions. A confidential address for an escape from everyday life.

Tag is a gallery and an association, which also offers workshops. Here, you can improve your drawing skills, perfect your oil painting or learn the ins and outs of watercolor painting. In other words, here you can show off your artistic talents. What's more, you can also take part in a collective creation. Painting, drawing and photography exhibitions are also on offer.

Despite its whimsical name, the Atelier des Zozos is a very serious workshop where adults and children alike can come and try their hand at pottery, in groups or in individual sessions. From your hands will come dishes, decorative objects, jewelry or various subjects depending on the season or a special event. Thus, through her workshops, Blandine Leroudier, ceramist, invites you to create, to relax, but also to care, thanks to art therapy. An alternative and creative medicine as gentle to practice as to observe.

The Enaai, teaching applied arts and image, prepares post-baccalaureate students for jobs in comics, graphics, illustration, video, manga ... In the evenings or during training courses, the school, which is privately run, allows young people and adults to practice in their free time. Several formulas are available with rates for under 18s and students. Open to beginners or experts to learn or pursue techniques in classical drawing, comic book illustration or even to touch on computer coloring or manga creation.

Advice and choice for this sewing store. Since 1962, the Valz family has been working to bring you their expertise in this area. It is not uncommon to have several generations of women who have bought a sewing machine at home in the same family. In addition to the machines, you will find a very wide choice of fabrics for the manufacture, for furnishing with widths up to 2,80 m, voiles from 1,50 m to 3,50 m high. But also Penguin wool, saunas and everything for creative leisure. Workshops carry out retouching, confection, curtains and company and maintenance of your machine. A 700 m ² store where you are sure to find a good welcome and good information.

Need to create? Need to reconnect? Then discover the fascinating and creative world of Lisèle, artist and pottery enthusiast. In this school, you'll learn to manipulate, exploit your potential, let your hands express themselves, and above all have fun in a spirit of caring, exchange and respect. To learn pottery, several formulas are offered for young and old alike: free-form or theme-based courses, mixing beginners and advanced, or developing a specific technique such as throwing. L'École de la Terre is also available to companies, individuals and day-care centers.