Ready to let your imagination run wild? Welcome to the enchanted world of creative workshops. Rain or shine, a cozy little cocoon awaits you to make you the future artist of tomorrow.
It's not easy to step outside when the cold and rain are raging in Paris, and yet, we don't always want to stay cooped up at home! The solution? Seek refuge in a comfortable workshop to create something with your own hands, since going for a stroll might not be an option. And good news, the capital city offers a multitude of cozy havens for all creative minds.
A tufting workshop at Mazette's Creative Lab!
Welcome to the paradise of DIY enthusiasts in Paris. At Mazette's, you can create just about anything that comes to mind, regardless of the technique: embroidery, punch needle, sewing, scrapbooking, porcelain painting, linocut, jesmonite resin, sculpting, pyrography... The possibilities are endless. Our favorite workshop? The tufting workshop. This technique involves punching wool threads through a canvas using a "tufting gun", and it's mainly used to create...We love rugs, but also wall creations, photo frames, or fluffy mirrors. We're fans.
Wow! Creative Lab Mazette 15€ / hour (equipment not included) 7, rue d'Alexandrie – 2nd More info
A workshop to make your upcycled leather bag at Pigeon Coq
Stuck to its predecessor, This workshop offers the opportunity to come and create your own leather handbag. After choosing the model and TouchableOpacity, colorful, bold, fun…
all these words describe Mazette perfectly. Mazette is a special creative lab located in rue d’Alexandie, in the 2nd Marseille arrondissement. They offer a variety of workshops for all ages and interests. If you're looking to unleash your creativity and learn new skills, Mazette is the place to be!
Visit their website for more information and sign up for a workshop today!
Once we have decided on the color of our leather, we begin by cutting out the templates to shape our bag. We then add our personal touch with handles, jewelry, chains, and markings of our choice before moving on to the sewing step. And voila! Our brand new bag, made with our own hands, is now ready to be shown off at a party.
Pigeon Coq 7, rue d'Alexandrie - 2nd Starting at 129€ More info
Un atelier peinture sur céramique à La Papoterie
Feeling like creating your own personalized set of dishes? La Papoterie is the place to be. Here, we first choose the ceramic to decorate of our choice - mugs, vases, planters, bowls, pitchers, egg cups, plates... - around sixty models are available. Then, we decorate! If you're not sure what to do, no worries, multiple inspirations will give you ideas on the spot. After that, all that's left is to wait for the pieces to be varnished and fired, and you can pick up your creation within 2 to 4 weeks.And there you go!!
La Papoterie 17, rue Notre Dame de Lorette - 9th 13, rue Ternaux - 11th 2, rue de Mulhouse - 2nd From 8 to 70 euros (price depending on the chosen activity) More info
A workshop for creating resin objects at Etagère Café
Etagère Café is the perfect combination between a cozy coffee shop where you can enjoy delicious hot drinks with homemade pastries, and a space for manual creations. Here, activities are offered on a free schedule or in groups for those who would like some guidance. You can choose between creating an object with mineral resin, linocut, making a vegetable wax candle, or painting a terracotta pot.
The key words: creativity and relaxation. We approve the concept.
Café Shelf 51, rue Léon Frot – 11th From 15€ to 70€ depending on the chosen item (drink offered from 35€) More info
A mosaic workshop at Céramicafé Geneviève
At both the café and the ceramic workshop of Geneviève,
ute; and ceramic workshop, CeramiCafe Geneviève invites you to personalize a whole bunch of ceramic objects in a friendly and warm atmosphere. The main activity? Ceramic painting, which is practiced during aperitifs, brunches, and breakfasts, or in free sessions. But the place also offers us the chance to learn about modeling, the art of kintsugi, or even mosaic (our favorite). We leave happy, accompanied by our set of mosaic coasters or a rectangular vase.
Ceramicafe Genevieve 6, rue Saint Bernard - 11th 42, rue Raymond Losserand - 14th 61, rue La Condamine - 17th Starting from 22.90€ More info
Customize your vintage jacket at MiniMe
If you've always dreamed of becoming the next king or queen of fashion, we have the workshop for you. At MiniMe, we customize pieces from our wardrobe in a totally unique way: a custom-made hat, a pair of sneakers, a bag, or even an upcycled jacket! After choosing a jacket from the selection of models (all guaranteed vintage), we add fabric pieces, patches, brooches, trims, pins, and other charms of our choice to create a jacket that reflects our style. At least, you can be sure you won't see the same one on the back of your subway neighbor.
MiniMe Paris 73, boulevard de Sebastopol - 2e 145€ (jacket + customization included) More info
Workshop at Resap
After customization, it's time for sewing! At Resap, you will learn to sew your own fashion pieces through some simple accessories to make: beanies, fanny packs, baguette bags or computer sleeves. The highlight? Everything is made from upcycled denim fabrics.
Resap 134, rue d'Aubervilliers – 19th Starting from 59€ More info
Watercolor workshop at Klin d'Oeil
Every Friday and Saturday, the Klin d'Oeil workshop space opens up to the public to offer a variety of DIY workshops: weaving, screen printing, silk painting, embroidery, cookie decorating, tufting, or linocut... All led by different creators each time! Our personal favorite? The watercolor workshop, super relaxing.
Workshop for flower bouquets at Le Renard Fleuriste
If you love flowers, then you've come to the right place. Le Renard Fleuriste will turn you into a real florist by helping you create a bouquet of fresh flowers and teaching you secret techniques, like the twirl that creates a beautiful round bouquet. You'll then leave with your creation, ready to give to your loved one, your parents, or even to treat yourself.
The Florist Fox 187 ter, rue de Tolbiac - 13th More info
A workshop to learn pottery at Inoui Studio
To channel your inner Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore in Ghost, there's nothing better than learning pottery. Well, we can't promise you the sensual atmosphere of the movie, but with a little practice, you can become a real ceramist! Inoui Studio offers initiation workshops in pottery throwing or modeling for 2.5 hours and even, for the most motivated, full term courses to follow.
Inoui Studio 24 Titon Street - 11th arrondissement 65€ for a discovery session More info
A candle workshop at Iokko
Parisian brand of artisanal candles made from vegetable wax, Iokko invites us to immerse ourselves in a relaxing experience with two DIY candle workshops: choose between a scented candle or a floral candle. Julie, the creator of natural IOKKO candles, guides us throughout the workshop in a gentle and warm atmosphere.
