Earth, glass, leather, materials... want to get your hands dirty and embark on a new experience? Whether you're looking for a moment for yourself, an afternoon with the children or simply an original gift idea, here are some favorites for experiencing immersion with our artists and artisans in Aunis!
Whether it's one-off workshops during the year, courses during school holidays or courses on request, some of our artists and craftspeople open their doors to you to help you create! Near Surgères, Marans or at the gates of La Rochelle, an overview of this know-how.
Do not hesitate to contact them to find out about workshop possibilities throughout the year.
1/ Working with leather, with Lucie from Kaboom Maroquinerie
Located in the town of Ballon, Lucie has been working with leather for around ten years, to make handbags, belts, sandals and small leather goods.
She offers introductory workshops in her workshop in Ballon, but also occasionally in Rochefort at the Estuaire sharing workshops.
To come in particular:
November 9, 2023: making a belt
November 16, 2023: making a tobacco pouch
November 23, 2023: jewelry making
November 30, 2023: card holder manufacturing
December 7, 2023: knife case manufacturing
December 14, 2023: making a belt
WE love : the 2-hour evening format (18 p.m.-20 p.m.), which allows you to unwind from the work day!
2/ Try stained glass, with Anne-Sophie from the Atelier d’Anne-Sophie
Stained glass artist recognized as a “Master Artisan”, Anne-Sophie has been creating and restoring stained glass windows for around fifteen years in Chambon. She likes to pass on her profession and her passion, and offers fusing and stained glass workshops. In a half-day, full-day or 1-day course, create your creations!
To come in particular:
November 11, 2023: 1 day stained glass workshop
November 30, 2023: fusing stage
December 12, 2023: 1 day stained glass workshop
WE love : parent/child or grandparent/child workshops lasting 1h30, for a friendly and creative moment!
3/ Learn the art of soap, with Harmonie by Magikabou
It is in Saint Christophe that Harmonie creates its soaps (body, face or home care) based on organic and natural ingredients. It uses the ancestral method of cold saponification to preserve all the virtues of the soap! Go meet him and learn the art of soap!
To come in particular:
Adult workshops (4 people max. per workshop):
Saturday November 18, 2023 – 14:30 p.m. to 17:30 p.m.
Sunday December 17, 2023 – 14 p.m. to 17 p.m.
Children/adult workshops (2 pairs max per workshop):
Wednesday November 8, 2023 – 14:30 p.m.-16 p.m.
Wednesday December 6, 2023 – 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
WE love : work as much as possible with local products that come from near you!
4/ Try your hand at brushes, with Laure Andrieux Baillargeau
Based in Vérines, Laure is a painter and runs artistic expression workshops. She likes to develop the artistic potential of her students and learn to let go through colors and materials!
It also offers styling courses and training courses: study of fashion silhouettes, creation of clothing, coloring, etc.
To come in particular:
Workshops on request.
WE love : low prices for trial lessons at €10!
5/ Take up pottery with Sophie, from Atelier de Sophie
In her workshop in Saint Jean de Liversay, Sophie guides young and old to work the earth, and model her own creations.
She regularly offers 2-hour courses to learn pottery. Throughout the year, workshops for children and adults are possible at the workshop, as well as workshops in communities, EPHAD, schools, leisure centers, etc.
To come in particular:
Upcoming workshops, contact the artist.
WE love : the possibility of privatizing a workshop, as in the case of “birthday” workshops to celebrate the candles of our little ones!
6/ Getting started with mosaics, with Marlène de Marais Création
In the heart of the Marais Poitevin in the village of La Ronde, Marlène welcomes you to her workshop to help you discover her passion: contemporary mosaic. After learning her art from recognized mosaicists, she in turn passes it on in the form of courses or internships.
To come in particular:
2-hour or 3-hour sessions, Monday to Sunday (14 p.m.-20 p.m.) upon registration by telephone or email 48 hours in advance. Children from 6 years old.
WE love : the jewelry workshops where you leave with a beautiful creation of your own hands!
7/ Learn to draw or paint, with Paul from Atelier Paul Robin
In his workshop in Bouhet, Paul Robin offers individual drawing or painting lessons from 12 years old! It also offers the creation of cooperative tables, as part of your private or corporate events.
To come in particular:
Drawing lessons: red, sepia, charcoal work, etc. (study materials provided) on request
Painting lessons (study materials provided) on request
WE love : individual lessons that allow you to progress quickly!