The Occitanie Chamber of Trades and Crafts takes part in the European Trades Days Art2024. From April 2 to 7: focus on artistic crafts and living heritage. On the program: open days of workshops, demonstrations, exhibitions… And 2 days of trade fair in Gourdon (Lot), discovering exceptional artisanal know-how!
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In the four corners of the region, discover processes, techniques, tools and materials used by art professionals. Nearly 250 events, revealing the manufacturing secrets of everyday objects, buildings, and the design of public space.
“For the JEMA 2024, placed under the theme On the tips of the fingers, the craftsmen are mobilizing to welcome the public, to encourage vocations, to discover their professions and know-how”, rejoices Joseph Calvi, president of the CMA Occitanie. /p>
On the program: open days of workshops, living heritage companies, training establishments, exceptional meetings behind the scenes of prestigious sites...
More than 30 events in Toulouse
In Toulouse, the first week of April will be punctuated by workshops, exhibitions and demonstrations... It's up to you to choose your program! Do you prefer to retrace history urban and architectural of the Pink City from ancient times to the present day with the Toulouse exhibition at a glance or visit the little-known workshops restoration of the city’s heritage? Rather meet a master stained glass craftsman, enter into the 'workshop of a sculptor and art bronzer, strong> or observe the work of an urban glass blower < /strong>? They may be just around the corner from you! Dozens of events for curious people of all ages to discover...
To make sure you don't have any unpleasant surprises, remember to reserve when necessary.
A regional fair in the Lot
From April 5 to 7, the town of Gourdon in the Lot will be home to a large regional trade fair dedicated to Trades d'Art! Less than 2 hours from Toulouse, around sixty exhibitors from several departments of Occitanie will take place around the Cordeliers church for an exhibition and sale < strong>free.
From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., more than thirty crafts will be represented. You can admire their exceptional know-how: wood turning, pottery, tapestry, bookbinding, blacksmithing, wood sculpture, stone cutting... And much more! It will also be possible to discover art profession training, as well as the achievements of the students. This year, the show focuses on furnitureanddecoration, the stone trades andrestoration of built heritageand trades in thewool sector, by art craftsman collectives! And like a trip back in time, guided tours of the medieval town of Gourdon will also be organized...
Finally, the little ones will be able to enjoyintroductory workshops to the professions of art : clay modeling, introduction to the creation of stained glass windows, creation of wooden games, sewing, decorative painting, creation of jewelry, mosaic...
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