Looking for an original gift for a loved one? Discover the best workshops in Lille!
In Lille, discover the teeming world of the artists and craftspeople around you. Once reserved for seasoned amateurs, or even professionals, workshops are now open to everyone!
They are booming, which is why they come in a wide variety of arts and techniques. Culinary workshops, sewing, perfumery, flower arrangement, metalwork, cosmetics…
There’s something for everyone! It’s the perfect gift idea to make a lasting impression. In addition to the unique experience, your loved ones will go home with their own creation. Want to find out more? Here’s a selection of the best workshops in Lille!
1. Plant
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Immerse yourself in the world of plant composition! Several workshops in Lille feature plants in all their forms: bouquets of flowers, cacti, terrariums, potted plants and more.
With Florine, you can learn how to make your own trendy dried flower wreath. Or discover with Maxime how to create a terrarium from A to Z.
It’s a gift that will appeal to all nature lovers, ideal for a birthday, a baby-shower or a house-warming party… In fact, a plant art workshop not only lets you learn new skills, but also allows you to leave with your own creation! It’ll be a unique addition to your little domestic jungle.
2. Kitchen
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Bon vivants never shy away from the pleasure of learning how to prepare a new dish… That’s why a cooking workshop is a gift that hits the spot every time: birthday, Christmas, wedding, etc. And there’s something for everyone! And there’s something for everyone!
For example, among the various workshops in Lille, you can learn how to make croissants with Maxime or brew your own beer with François. Gourmet and convivial experiences, led by passionate professionals. And if you’re looking to spend more time with a loved one, this is your chance to share a unique moment together!
Want another good reason to offer a cooking workshop to someone you love? You’ll certainly be the first to benefit from their new know-how! Think about it…
3. Perfumery
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Do you know someone with a fine nose? Exploit this potential in a perfumery workshop! It’s an opportunity to sharpen a sense you’re not used to working with.
But beyond the sensory experience, these workshops in Lille give you the opportunity to create a perfume that suits you. And that’s an opportunity that doesn’t come along very often, is it?
Learn this remarkable art from an experienced professional. Caroline will teach you the rudiments of perfumery and the secrets of successful blending.
Once you’ve learned the basics, it’s time to create your own fragrance! You can choose from forty basic ingredients… more than enough to create a unique, personal fragrance.
4. Pierre
Are you looking for unusual workshop ideas in Lille? If so, we suggest you take a look at stonework…
It’s a unique experience that requires creativity, precision and physical skill. All in all, it’s the perfect gift for someone in need of a change of scene!
Interested? Discover the Œuvriers de l’Art Royal workshop and learn stone-cutting with David. You’ll be working with Lezenne stone, a material typical of sculptures and monuments in Lille.
In the same dream setting, David teaches you the art of fresco painting. An opportunity to learn the art of limewash painting from a specialist craftsman… An apprenticeship that combines technique and history!
5. Wood
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Feel like pampering your senses? Wood is a noble material, particularly pleasant to work with. The touch, sometimes soft, sometimes rough, the tenderness of the fiber, the scent of the essences…
A true sensory experience awaits you. However, working with wood requires precise know-how. So what better way than to learn from a professional?
Here are three ideas for workshops in Lille that put wood in the spotlight (plus, you’ll leave with a handcrafted object you’ve created yourself!):
- making a wooden stool ;
- wood lathe initiation ;
- making a cutting board.
6. Textile
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Lille’s fabric workshops will appeal to both fashion and craft aficionados. But we’re all involved, in one way or another, with sewing… which is why it’s a gift that can appeal to everyone! Here are our finds:
- Want to discover a world apart? Take two days to learn the art of weaving with a specialist. Danielle will guide you every step of the way and teach you how to make a garment from A to Z;
- Or perhaps you’d like to take home a trendy garment! Clémence will teach you how to make a piece that has been making a comeback in recent years: the elegant, timeless wallet dress;
- Finally, Yvanna will introduce you to a completely different technique: felt work. During the workshop, you’ll create and decorate your own hat!
7. Stationery
Would you like to please a stationery enthusiast? Among the various workshops in Lille, there are a few that offer an introduction to this very special art. A gentle experience, surrounded by the rustle of paper and the scent of ink.
We invite you to discover the world of Cyprienne, book artist. She’ll teach you the technique of bookbinding, and you’ll leave with a notebook you’ve made yourself.
The choice of paper, end pages and cover is up to you. Alternatively, visit Thomas’s workshop to discover and try your hand at screen printing! You’ll be guided to create your own stencil and print it on sheets and a tote bag. And, of course, you’ll go home with all your creations.
8. Stained glass
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Are you looking for an unusual workshop as a gift or for yourself? Why not try your hand at stained glass? It’s a historic art form with a singular, almost spiritual aura.
Where to start? We’d like to invite you to meet Hugo, who has a real passion for the art and craft of glass. Hugo is a professional stained glass artist, so he’ll be able to teach you all the techniques involved.
He welcomes you to an atypical workshop, located in the heart of an industrial wasteland. A wonderful setting where you can learn to design and make your own stained glass panel or light fixture.
In addition to the learning and human experience offered by these workshops in Lille, you’ll leave with art pieces that will add a unique touch to your home. So what are you waiting for?