Want to make something with your own ten fingers? Discover the best workshops to do in Annecy between two walks around the lake.
Today, workshops are booming and completely democratized! We’ve put together a list of the best workshops in Annecy to quench your creative thirst.
These passionate craftsmen open the doors of their domain, and are ready to teach you all they know. In a fun and playful atmosphere, explore behind-the-scenes techniques in floral art, carpentry and cosmetics, among others.
1. Culinary
The art of cooking is just as important as the art of eating. Because before you can eat, you have to be able to prepare! Discover these workshops in Annecy dedicated to taste and gustatory pleasure!
Whether you prefer the freshness of a seasonal fruit tart, or prefer to spend a whole day with an artisan baker-brewer, you’re bound to find something to your liking!
- , 2h30, 50 €
- 1 day, €150
2. Floral
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In the heart of Annecy’s Old Town, meet Natalie P., an artisan florist for over 20 years. For 1h30, she’ll show you the whole world of floral arrangements. For €60, you’ll leave with your own personalized bouquet or wreath to hang.
You’ll also learn more about the flowers and foliage that make them up, and understand the subtleties of the techniques essential to preparing a beautiful natural piece. Decorative plants will hold no more secrets for you!
3. Pottery and ceramics
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Do you love pottery and ceramics? This is the perfect workshop for you! Ceramic artist Isabelle L. invites you into her workshop to discover the world of ceramics. Join her in creating one or two beautiful plates, all for €60.
Working with clay is an art, and Isabelle will be delighted to guide you through the creative process. For 3 to 4 hours, model your skills and create a unique piece yourself!
You’ll then just have to wait a few weeks for your work to dry and bake. Then you’ll be contacted to collect it!
4. Joinery
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Discover the world of woodworking with Nathan and his team from the WoodStock Création workshop. Cutting, sawing, sanding, oiling… all these techniques will have no secrets for you by the end of your session! You’ll also learn about the different stages of production and the tools used.
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(2h, €70) or
(4h, 190 €) ? The choice is yours!
At the same time, learn more about the workshop, its cabinetmakers and its eco-design dimension, an approach based on creative recycling.
5. Cosmetics
Today, home cosmetics are all the rage. Indeed, women and men are increasingly sensitive to the products they buy and apply to their face or body.
That’s where cosmetics trainer Dianna F. comes in. She’s here to show you how easy it is to make your own beauty and make-up products. Suitable for all skin and hair types, Dianna’s products make ideal gifts, whether for yourself or as a present!
- , 2h15, 60 €
- , 2h15, 60 €
- , 2h30, 60 €
6. Textile
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Annecy is a town in the Haute-Savoie region of France, so you can imagine that sometimes you need to cover up to avoid catching a cold! Discover these workshops in Annecy designed to keep you warm… or almost.
Accompanied by an artisan silkscreen printer (Corinne), weaver (Petra) or textile eco-designer (Céline), assemble yarns, mix colors and create unique pieces!
Over and above basic sewing techniques, learn how to choose your fabric, colors and inks, and above all how to handle the tools these craftsmen will put at your disposal. The world of textiles is rich, and these three craftsmen will prove it to you in their own way.
- 1 day, €120
- , 5h, 90 €
- , 3h, 55 €
- , 4h, 80 €
7. Jewelry
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Would you like to own or give as a gift a unique piece of jewelry? Then this is the workshop for you. With the help of Delphine S., artisan jeweler, you can imagine, design and manufacture
(2h30, €100), or
(1 day, 235 €) for an even more original moment…
Start by taking the necessary measurements for your chosen piece of jewelry. Then begin the shaping steps, including texturing for the ring.
If you choose the wedding ring workshop, you will have an initial meeting with Delphine, during which you will define your project together.
8. Forge
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It’s by forging that you become a blacksmith, isn’t it? In the heart of the mountains, in La Compôte, a small village south of Annecy, near Mont Arcalod, discover the world of Simon D., artisan blacksmith. Passionate about his craft, he’ll teach you his techniques and rudiments, so you too can strike while the iron’s hot.
Master the elements and tools involved in making a bottle opener, a nutcracker(3h, €90), a rough-hewn knife(1 day, €295) or even
(2 days, €550)!
What are you waiting for? What’s more, Simon has guest rooms where you can extend the pleasure of this breathtaking setting!