Arts and crafts Vélo Pays Basque

Goicoechea: hand-crafted know-how, a memory of gestures repeated over more than 60 years devoted to ceramics to create unique artistic creations. In their magnificent workshop-boutique, you'll find the different worlds and collections of pottery: garden, decoration, tableware; timeless models and new ones every year. Visit this magical place and discover the different manufacturing techniques and the 800 m² store, with a view of the workshop!

Traditional Basque cutlery comes to life in the workshop-boutique of Christophe and Séverine Lauduique. Compagnon de Thiers, this true cutler brings forgotten models back to life. Christophe forges and hammers steel and damascus. Passionate craftsmen, they work the old-fashioned way with wood and horn, respecting ancestral gestures with a real cutlery ethic. In contrast to mass-produced knives, each piece is unique and for all budgets. At Couteau Basque, you're in the hands of a true cutler.

A shop animated by an artist, Olivier Roussel-Maserati; art craftsman, who offers to the eyes, two facets of his work; on the one hand the fancy jewel worked from noble materials and stones - coral, mother-of-pearl, precious wood... - that he searches for in South America, Himalayas, Asia... with a vision towards the ethnic groups of the whole world, and on the other hand, extraordinary sculptures in patinated bronze, alongside masterpieces made from culinary, medical material, etc. Push the door of this bright and inspired exhibition studio.

Mojgan, a glass artist, opens her workshop-boutique to visitors interested in creating original, customizable stained-glass works. In the heart of old Bayonne, in an area dedicated to artisan workshops and boutiques, come and discover the exceptional work of our creator, originally from Teheran, who was inspired by her cultural environment without forgetting the refined and poetic nature of her native Persian culture. She offers introductory courses for all ages (from 8 upwards) in the techniques explored by the artist.

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.

Find out all there is to know about making chisteras thanks to the expertise of Pierre Gonzalez, who has taken over the family business from his father - 5 generations! And he's the last manufacturer of chisteras in France. The chistera is a long wicker glove in the bottom of which the pelotari can collect the pelota at 300 km/h during the cesta punta matches in which he participates. Hundreds of chisteras are made by hand every year. You'll discover the work of a true goldsmith.

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!

Marjorie Goetz, a Métiers d'Art graduate in bookbinding and gilding (mention d'excellence) from the École Estienne/Paris, then a CAP in bookbinding and gilding from the Lycée Tolbiac, deepened her knowledge of bookbinding and restoration with an internship at the Archives nationales de Paris. For Marjorie, bookbinding is a real passion. Based in Itxassou, she takes advantage of this inspiring setting to carry out all kinds of binding projects: creative, traditional, conservation, medieval, casing, gilding or custom restoration. The workshop is brimming with little treasures.

A showcase for a thriving craft and creative business in the historic district of Saint-Jean-de-Luz! An explosion of color in this store, featuring exceptional pottery in superb colors: red, orange and blue. From the smallest to the largest. In the same spirit, these potteries are complemented by decorative objects and tableware. Tip: head for the factory in Ossès for an enchanting visit to the showroom and adjacent workshop.

Cazaux ceramics in Biarritz is the story of a saga of ceramists who, for 130 years, have been creating ceramics that are both utilitarian and decorative. Utilitarian with jugs, pitchers and other unique bowls, decorative and art ceramics with large garden jars... These timeless, contemporary pieces have been passed down through generations of collectors, and are^instantly recognizable! Joël Cazaux, worthy heir to the savoir-faire, now gives free rein to his creativity. To be discovered in their Biarritz showroom.

Olivier and Paul Carriquiry, ceramic potters, bring this famous shop to life. All the manufacturing is done in the workshop, visible during your visit of this famous street of Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port. The pieces are turned by hand with black clay and then dried. They are then "scraped" to remove the roughness, glazed with wood ash and fired in a kiln at 1,300°C. Candle holder, scallop shell, Basque cross, jug, funnel, mugs, etc. Wide range of decorative pieces and uses for the kitchen.

In one of the most typical streets, the API APA boutique, "A vos souhaits" in Basque, is a concentration of local creative craftsmen with eclectic skills. You'll find natural cosmetic soaps by Kosm'oz, unusual notebooks and lights made from pottok popo by Pottias, textile creations by Pika ta Josi, jewelry by Nahaska, unique women's clothing by Tokia... Gift ideas to please yourself or others all year round.

Florence has lived in Espelette since 1999, in an area that also boasts a number of other fine addresses. From her workshop, she works with the raw material, untreated cowhide in a light natural color, and exhibits all her works, all original, in the same place. She transforms the leather into unique, sculpted, multicolored pieces, which, over time, will not lose their qualities and, on the contrary, will acquire a beautiful patina over time.

In an almost secret alley, meet Brigitte, wood sculptor, and Iban, stone sculptor, who are mainly inspired by the Basque culture. Unique pieces made by hand. Brigitte creates games, decorative objects, puzzles, clocks, decorations for children's rooms etc. She will be happy to carve your first name directly on wood and freehand! Iban, makes unusual objects: ashtrays, garbage pails, massive sinks in granite...

Behind the humility and simplicity lies the fabric of a talented master craftsman who, for over 40 years, has been restoring and creating stained glass art from all periods for private customers and public authorities. Small projects or large-scale, secular or sacred, in the Basque Country, Paris or beyond, Gérald's expertise is recognized by stained glass enthusiasts and professionals alike. The workshop, now located in Saint-Martin-de-Seignanx, welcomes you by appointment.

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!

From the workshop to the pediment, from the tree to the instrument, a handicraft activity handed down through the generations in which Mr. Alza excels. Alza, who will share his secrets with you. Since 1950, know-how has been perpetuated in the service of Basque pelota. Palas are made from plane, beech and maple woods. Alza is an official supplier to world championships. From beginner to champion..., with palas customized by pyrography.