Poterie Doublet à Parcoul

Crafts in the spotlight
in Périgord Inattendu.

What is the Ascension des Métiers d’Art?

From THURSDAY 14 TO SUNDAY 17 MAY, four days during the Ascension Day long weekend, when the artisans of Périgord Inattendu open the doors of their workshops to you!

A visit, a workshop, a course or even a guided tour to meet several artists! Choose the option that suits you best to discover more about their art.

Open the
workshop doors

Some of the region’s artisans and craftspeople will be opening their workshops or showroomsto you as an exception!

A unique opportunity to find out more about the artists of the Périgord Inattendu.

A sneak preview?

Here’s the programme of exhibitions and studio openings:

  • Exhibition of engravings
  • Visit to a ceramist’s workshop
  • Opening of a ceramics shop
  • Opening of the Ateliers de Siorac
  • Opening of a leather workshop
  • Demonstration of wool spinning
  • Opening and demonstration of a craft shop

Become a craftsman
for the duration of a workshop

Visiting is all very well, but what could be better than getting under the skin of a craftsman by taking part in a workshop with them?

Take part in an arts and crafts experience during the Ascension des Métiers d’Art!

To give you an idea, here are the workshops you can try out:

  • Introduction to and demonstration of engraving
  • Photography workshop & wildlife photography
  • Stationery workshop
  • Introduction to sand painting
  • Cyanotype creation workshop
  • Steel and resin jewellery workshop

See details of the programme below 👇

Would you like
more information

Choose from a range of activities and crafts to suit your tastes and book directly with them!

Make an appointment for a workshop or drop in according to your availability and the workshops’ opening dates and times for a visit.

To find out more about each artist and craftsman, click here 👇