Find an artistic activity Aquitaine

The association was created in 2006 on the initiative of Catherine and then Maxim, to share their passion for swing dances: Lindy Hop, charleston and jazz rootz. Whatever your level, come and sway to the rhythms of jazz and blues! Workshops are organized around different step and guidance techniques, but leave plenty of room for improvisation. The team also organizes workshops, an annual festival (the Swing Art Festival) and regular events to bring enthusiasts together for wild dance parties. Let's groove, baby!

La Grange aux Livres is a bookbinding workshop located in Florimont-Gaumier. Run by Anne-Marie Mamet, the workshop offers bookbinding, gilding and restoration services for antique books and documents for private and public customers. They also carry out artistic projects on commission, such as guest books and wedding albums. La Grange aux Livres also offers bookbinding courses and workshops on request. The workshop participates in antique book fairs in the region, notably in Dordogne, Lot and Gironde. They specialize in different types of bindings, ranging from classical to "Bradel" bindings, as well as bindings with or without nerves. La Grange aux Livres also offers a small stationery shop, with albums, notebooks and cardboard boxes.

Ausatinrouge is a dance school located in Bordeaux. They offer Oriental dance and fusion classes. The first course is open to all levels and focuses on oriental dance techniques, vocabulary and posture. The second course focuses on tribal fusion and is also open to all levels. Private lessons are also available on request.

For nearly thirty years, this association has been offering a different approach to learning music from that of a conservatory. The teaching, provided by music professionals, focuses on musical creation, the discovery of sounds, the soundscape and perception. From 18-month-olds to 15-year-olds, everyone can experiment with creative music. Advanced courses and training workshops are aimed at adults and professionals. The aim is to give a different vision of music and raise awareness of all aspects of the world of sound.

A center that is both a music school and a musical services facility for artistic creation. You'll find courses in instruments (classical and modern guitar, singing, drums, piano, band and ensemble direction), arrangements, transcriptions and compositions for all levels and ages. It's an information center that organizes workshops, prepares students for entry to conservatoires and grandes écoles, and helps organize concerts and artistic projects. A professional teaching team does its utmost to support you.

Cécile Daulan has been a potter for more than 20 years, but recently decided to reopen her studio-boutique where she settled in Audenge near Arcachon. L'atelier des Treys is open from 10am to 12pm and from 2pm to 4pm. In any case, these are the times when it's possible to take a one-to-one pottery class, solo or with up to 3 people. For 2 hours, you'll create several glazed pieces. Courses are also available. If you'd like to come and take a look, the best thing to do is give her a call. Cécile also owns a gîte.

Langoiran offers contemporary dance enthusiasts the chance to take part in workshops organized by the "Comme ça" association. Classes are given by qualified teachers, such as Milena Costedoat for children and Marie Christine Plion for adults. Free trial classes are available for all levels, subject to prior registration. Class times vary according to age group, with specific slots for children, middle-schoolers and adults. The "Comme ça" association takes all necessary measures to ensure the health and safety of its participants.

What if music could change the world? In Pau, this utopia is taken very seriously. For the past fifteen years, a fine team led by conductor Fayçal Karoui has been sowing the seeds of music in the hearts and fingers of hundreds of children from every district. Instruments are loaned free of charge, and a restored former convent has become a place for learning and sharing. The concerts, each one crazier than the last, are played at the bottom of buildings, in halls large and small, and bring together an emotional crowd. Proof that Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel's orchestra of solidarity has spread throughout the world and... all the way to Pau! Long live El Camino!

Come as you are, "hands in your pockets". Isabelle Parier, a multi-graduate plastician, is pleased to provide you with everything you need to guide you in creation. Its courses are aimed at everyone regardless of age (both children and adults) and without prior training. It is not aimed at learning techniques but just sharing ideas, it will be able to hold in the imagination of each one a starting point and exploit the spontaneous initiative. Painting, pastels, fatty pencils, collages, all forms of artistic expressions are used. Perhaps the occasion to discover a soul of artist. 

Born from the passion of its instructor, Céline Guitou, this dance association will enable you to discover or perfect your swing in the best conditions. Good humor and lots of laughs are always part of every lesson, during which dances from the 20s are studied, including Lindy, Balboa, Shag, West Coast Swing... Fun, lively choreography is tailored to suit each individual's level, and Céline is happy to explain everything in detail so that every move is a mystery to you. A class that will transport you in rhythm and form!

At the MJC, the Rock'n'roll Passion association offers weekly rock'n'roll classes all year round. This long-established rock'n'roll class in Pau offers quality lessons at an attractive price. Lessons are given by the association's own instructors or by other outside contributors, guided by a desire to pass on their know-how and enable participants to deepen and perfect various dances. One Saturday a month, rock evenings are organized from 10pm to 2am. The club also offers country dancing classes, which also demand energy and concentration! Information and booking: on the association's website.

A city we love is a city where resource places like this one are nestled. To cross the threshold is to sniff out stimulating discoveries! Whether you are a craftsman, a creator, a designer, a student, a DIY enthusiast or simply curious, this place is for you. This vast, bright, wooded space offers workshops in basketry, ecological resin, ceramics or cyanotype, a digital 3D printing and laser cutting lab, a superbly equipped wood workshop, a custom manufacturing service and a beautiful boutique. The creators in residence exchange, share and reveal their work to the amazed visitors. You can also eat there from Wednesday to Saturday!

Pottery will soon have no secret of you. In a friendly and friendly atmosphere, Valérie invites you to a pottery. Small and large will be able to try to manufacture various and varied stoneware and clay pots, pots and utensils. This guided tour, with a playful demonstration, looks very short.

To make yourself a cut or a vase, here is a workshop to awaken you to the secrets of pottery, handle a tour, put your hand to clay… it's particularly instructive for the little ones, but the big ones can try the adventure, and if really you are not good, choose to buy the parts made in the workshop.

Housed in the sumptuous premises of the former Réparatrices convent, the music and dance school offers 74 acoustically efficient classrooms. The curriculum is structured in cycles, with teachers guiding students to mastery of their instrument. This involves learning music theory and ensemble playing, as well as individual practice. Disciplines taught: dance, music theory, singing, opera, choral conducting, ensemble music, chamber music, violin, viola, flute, piano..

A showcase for Hendaye's activities, the Fête Basque is the must-attend event of a successful summer on the Basque Coast, held every year on the second weekend of August. Under the impetus of the town council and the festivities committee, this great Basque fair has been organized since Sunday August 31, 1930... To demonstrate that legendary Basque customs and traditions are still very much alive, and that they are more than ever an attraction for visitors. Cavalcades, bandas, chariot races, traditional dances, fireworks... and dancing are on the program!

Artistic expression in children is an essential component of their cognitive, emotional and social development. This workshop offers children, teenagers and adults the chance to develop their creativity through the use of different artistic techniques: painting, drawing, pottery, modeling and ceramics. These weekly get-togethers are moments of sharing that also encourage intergenerational exchanges by developing a multitude of social and emotional skills. Special facilities are available for people with disabilities. In the near future, courses will be offered during the vacations. Like to create? Find out more!

A prima ballerina with the Opéra national de Bordeaux, Vanessa Feuillatte discovered her passion for dance at the tender age of 3. A true dance school, the Académie, which also has studios in Bordeaux Caudéran, is above all a place of passion and pleasure. Instructors teach ballet, contemporary dance (and dance in heels), ragga dancehall, hip-hop, barre au sol, musical comedy and Pilates. And don't forget baby dance initiations.

In the handpan business since 2010, Bérangère, known as "Béren" created "Handpan Percussions" in 2017. The handpan is this singular percussion instrument, with its hushed, melodious tones and oval shape, very intuitive and easy to pick up. The artist offers workshops, private lessons and sound journeys, accessible to all. During her sessions, she lends out instruments and offers some for sale. Keep an eye on her well-updated Facebook page. Béren is present at numerous events in the region.

La Patine Bordeaux is a creative leather goods workshop offering do-it-yourself bags, clutches and belt kits. Located in Bordeaux, this space invites DIY (Do It Yourself) enthusiasts to express their creativity by making unique pieces. With quality materials and personalized advice, La Patine Bordeaux offers an enriching and original experience for fashion and craft enthusiasts.

Piotr and Karo are ceramic craftsmen, and have set up shop in the charming little village of Fanlac, where they not only exhibit their creations, but also offer introductory pottery workshops (and bowl concerts, but that's another story). In a 2-hour workshop, with a limited number of participants, you'll learn the basics of tricks and techniques, and create two beautiful little objects that you'll take home with you.

Ceramics are fantastic, and Fiona du Mesnildot is sure to agree! Trained as a graphic artist and designer, she put her hands in the clay a few years ago, and recently opened her workshop in the Bacalan district. All year round, she runs classes for teenagers and adults, introducing everyone to the joys of modelling. Private workshops are also available, for creative sessions in small groups. The studio's added bonus is that children as young as 6 years old can be introduced to this art form, with discovery sessions and workshops reserved for children. We also love the themed "ceramic snacks" every last Sunday of the month!

Pierre-Marc is a luthier based in the Saint-Esprit district. Talented self-taught and passionate about hand-crafted acoustic and electro-acoustic nylon-string guitars, as opposed to mass-produced instruments, he also offers repair, restoration, tuning and maintenance services. And coming soon: guitar-making workshops on Saturday mornings. Recognized by amateurs and professionals alike, he is now consulted by guitarists from all walks of life.

Au Satin Rouge dance school offers belly dance and fusion classes in Bordeaux. It offers dance enthusiasts a place where they can learn and perfect their skills. Au Satin Rouge offers Tribal Fusion and Tribal ATS® dance classes, and has participated in several dance shows and events in Bordeaux and other cities.

Rock'n Swing Club offers dance classes in Bordeaux. Classes are held at CREPS Talence, 653 cours de la Libération, in the fitness room. You can also take classes at Rythmes & Cie, 17 rue de Candale.

La Poterie la SagiTerre is a pottery manufacturer located in Saint-Léon-sur-Vézère. Their address is Place de L'Eglise, 1 Rte Courédou du Puits, 24290 Saint-Léon-sur-Vézère. Group courses are currently fully booked.

This workshop offers pottery classes for all levels. François, the teacher, will guide you in the creation of your creations by teaching you the technical gestures. Whether you're working on the potter's wheel, on a slab or with pellets, you'll be able to experiment with different modeling techniques. You can also book private lessons to share this activity with friends and family. The workshop supplies the clay and materials required, and also offers firing services.

The Atelier l'île aux Artistes in Arcachon is a must for pottery enthusiasts. The studio offers pottery classes for all levels. François, the teacher, will guide you in the creation of your creations by teaching you the technical gestures. Whether you want to discover the art of pottery or take regular classes, you'll be able to experiment with the potter's wheel, plate work, colombins and engobe decorations. The workshop supplies the clay and materials required, and also offers firing services. To book a class, please contact the workshop in advance.

Directed by Mélanie Forment, a state-certified dance teacher, the school offers a variety of dance classes, including Modern'Jazz, ballet, theater/improvisation and parent/child workshops. Classes are available for all ages, from children aged 4 to 7 to adults. Class times vary according to level and age group. Discounts are available for students and families enrolling several members. The school also has an auditorium and offers workshops and birthday parties. Classes are adapted for the deaf and hard-of-hearing, with courses in French sign language (LSF) and signed French.