Where to practice creative hobbies Midi-Pyrénées

IMARA is an institute that has been perpetuating the art of craftsmanship for nearly 30 years. Its immersive 3- to 5-day courses offer you an opportunity to learn or perfect your skills in over twenty disciplines, including cabinetmaking, marquetry, pottery and upholstery. Guided by passionate craftsmen in their Occitan workshops, you can make your own creations and enjoy an enriching experience, whether for a gift or for yourself. IMARA designs courses combining tradition and innovation for professionals and amateurs alike.

This artist, Peintre peintre, is named Martine Veyron and opens his workshop to spectators and amateurs. It usually uses different techniques, oil paint or watercolours, but sometimes leaves them for compositions

In his workshop, behind the church, she exposes the bas-reliefs that she makes of the stone. In order to share this art, it organizes ornamental ornamentation courses for children for 6 years and adults. It guides the choice of stone - soft limestone, advocated for children, sandstone or marble - teaches them the handling of tools and leads the first strokes of the margin along the chosen pattern. In one afternoon, we manage to carve a small flat ground. Those that the technique interest often choose to spend a day to realize a solar dial. Awkward or contemplative are just as similar to the decorative pieces made by Hélène itself.

Frank Kiowski set up his artist's studio at a distance of the church, on the edge of Lot, in the old village school, a charming th century mansion flanked by a very nice tower. The showroom shows its paintings, while

Who hasn't heard of the famous wooden planks known as Kapla, all strictly the same size, sometimes in different colors? Two years ago, an experimentation center opened in the heart of St-Cyprien! With the craze for board games continuing to grow, Novica Cerovic came up with the idea of starting up this activity, which delights young and old alike, leisure centers and school groups, or corporate seminars. For a birthday party, or to reconnect with the pleasure of playing and creating, there's only one address: this one! And for those who don't know, Kapla is a French brand that uses Landes pine.

You can buy jewelry in-store or pick it up on site.

If you're looking for originality, you've come to the right place! Marc Dequidt creates and composes religious and decorative stained glass, and also works glass into objects and furniture. All styles are present, from antique to design, even futuristic, and lamps, mirrors and coffee tables are mounted with lead and soldered with tin. If you'd like to discover the art of stained glass, then take on this project at your own pace. Everything is provided at a reasonable cost, and you'll leave with your own custom-made stained glass. Don't hesitate to call before coming to the workshop!