Arts and crafts Bastide-Clairence/Bastida

Through her studio-boutique, Éliane invites you into a world of ceramics: unique works combining form and minerality with a mathematical resonance. Poetry and humor are omnipresent. In particular, the living, even animal, expression of the objects. The irregularity of shapes masks the perfect repetition of motifs, with archaeological, biological and seabed mineral influences. To discover.

In the heart of the village, l'Atelier des Soufflants specializes in the restoration, rental and sale of wind instruments. Simon, our artist-craftsman and wind instrument expert, combines patience and expertise in the rebirth of your saxophones, trombones, clarinets and other instruments. In his workshop, he brings brass and woodwind instruments back to life, overhauling, cleaning, repairing and more. His customers - beginners, professionals and conservatories, academies, brass bands, bandas and other music teachers - know this "made in bastida" address well!

A must-see visit to Jacques Pineau, an art glassmaker (trained first in the technique of enamels on metals) who is an outstanding creator of rare, small-scale pieces - jewelry, lamps, dishes, cups, paintings of all sizes - that enliven his workshop. They are created according to inspiration and a precise and solid technique: layering of glass plates, enamels with inclusions of metallic pearls, aluminum, silver, copper and gold and exceptional unique pieces.

In the gallery, you'll find Vanessa's Basque-influenced creations: ceramic pottery painted with traditional scenes, frames, lamp bases... all worked in an original way with driftwood. All worked in an original way with driftwood; also furniture incorporating the Basque cross, bas-reliefs and sculptures still on the theme, oils on paper in the same spirit, illustrating pelota, rugby and drawings. Vanessa's use of driftwood as a raw material is in keeping with the spirit of "recuperation". Other artists are also featured throughout the year.

Pascal Billard's workshop, located on the heights of La Bastide, offers an impressive diversity of creations. His talent ranges from abstract sculptures to discoidal steles, decorative objects and stone engravings, all fashioned in stone from the Rhune sandstone quarries. He also explores combinations with other materials such as metal and wood. A must-see!