Did you know that some craftsmen were opening the door of their workshop? To experiment or to offer, discover the best workshops in Nantes!
In the heart of the city of Ducs and its surroundings, there are many workshops dedicated to crafts. Professionals practice their profession with passion... What if you go to meet them?
Today, they are increasingly numerous to offer training. Kitchen, woodwork, sewing, floral composition, pottery... You will find a profusion of workshops in Nantes. An ideal gift to offer a loved one who already has everything at home! Or then, an experience that one agrees to oneself, to rise and learn.
1. Jewellery
Photo credit: Wecandoo – Alexandra, floral designer – Nantes
A jewelry shop is a unique and original way to offer a jewel to a loved one! This alternative allows them not only to make a jewel that looks like them, but also to learn new skills. Not to mention the pleasant moment that they will pass alongside jewel craftsmen.
Ideal for spending an afternoon with friends, Marcel’s Herbier workshop welcomes you to learn how to make earrings in two hours. Floral designer, Alexandra will accompany you in the realization of resin jewelry inlaid with dried flowers for only 45€ ! Creations that are fully part of the trend.
Are you looking for a gift for your half? You will find workshops in Nantes that allow ! Béranger, jeweler of trade, will guide future brides step by step... Amazingly romantic.
2. Pottery
Photo credit: Wecandoo – Steve, ceramic craftsman – Nantes
In life, there are few opportunities to learn from the pottery... So why don't you start? There are many workshops in Nantes that highlight the work of the earth. In addition to initiating this unique art, they allow you to go back with your own creation! The latter can be useful as well as decorative. In any event, it will bring a personal touch to your interior.
Several options are available to you. To the great beginners, Steve will learn the rudiments of the potter’s tower and the making of a clay bowl. For only 50€ , you enjoy two hours of training.
Those who want to put their hands on the dough can alongside Julie, a ceramist craftsman. Finally, history lovers have an appointment at the Pernette workshop for using techniques... neolithic!
A gift idea that will remain engraved in the memories of any archaeological, history and art enthusiast.
3. Vegetatal
Photo credit: Wecandoo – Create your bouquet with Julie – Nantes
Are you looking for a gift idea for Christmas, a birthday or a wedding? Breathe a little poetry in the life of your loved ones by offering them a floral workshop.
You will find everything from the workshops in Nantes! From the classic (but exciting!) bouquet composition alongside Julie, Florist artisan, to more atypical ideas.
For example, Alexandra will accompany you in the . In addition to being very fashionable, this creation will allow you to fully express your creativity. Two hours of training await you, for only 45€ .
In another genre, Sophie will teach you . During the workshop, you will dye a cushion cover from plants. An art that you can reproduce easily at home!
4. Paper
Ah, the smell of hot ink! Does that make you dream? So go to Alice’s studio, printer typographer, to make your own business card letterpress in three hours and for 100€ . A quiet and fun atmosphere that will appeal to all stationery enthusiasts.
Are you looking for a funky activity? So we offer you with Marie! Among the different workshops in Nantes, this one is ideal for taking a child.
5. Cuisine
Photo credit: Wecandoo – Philippe, chocolate craftsman – Nantes
Are you looking to please a gourmet? So don’t hesitate anymore: pamper among the workshops in Nantes to put in the thousand! It is an opportunity to offer, or even share with him, an enriching and warm experience.
But what workshop to choose? To chocolate lovers, Wanderlix advises the formation of Phillipe, a chocolate craftsman. For three hours, it takes you on a tasty journey through the history and techniques of chocolate. You go with tablets and custom beggars! And that, for only 75€/person .
Moreover, your friends who love good wine will certainly enjoy . Vincent and Cécile, a couple of passionate winemakers, open to the curious the doors of their estate, built on the foundations of a 17th century abbey. We spring with the head full, but also with a unique wine box...
6. Cosmetics
Photo credit: Wecandoo – Realize your natural soaps with Anne – Nantes
The emergence of natural and zero-waste cosmetics has awakened in many people the desire to create their own products. Is it true for you or for one of your loved ones? So don’t wait and discover the workshops in Nantes centered on cosmetics! The opportunity to learn, but also to live a moment apart in a calm and friendly atmosphere.
To make your own soaps, we advise you to discover Anne’s swimming workshop, professional soapmaker. It will guide you for two hours in the making of natural cold saponified soaps. The rate is 49€/person .
In another style, the plushuts will benefit from the expertise of Laurène in order to create a .
7. Drink
Photo credit: Wecandoo – Benjamin Workshop – Nantes
Woodwork has this small thing in addition that makes it an activity that is conducive to the collection and introspection. It is an ideal gift to offer a friend or someone from your family. It is up to you to choose, from the workshops in Nantes, the one that best suits.
For example, Benjamin, cabinetmaker and wood designer, will help you design a tray from A to Z. For three hours of creation, you will only have one for 75€/person ! In another register, Tatiana, shaper skateboards, will accompany you for two days in the .
You will have understood it, there are for all tastes!
8. Textile
Photo credit: Wecandoo – Marion, artisan weisserande – Nantes
The work of the fabric is an accessible and mysterious art... Do you want to learn? Regardless of the technique you are trying to find your happiness among the different workshops in Nantes. And that, that you were trying to initiate stylism or simply to experience an out of time experience.
Among our favourites, we find Marion’s swimming workshop, a trade weaver. It will teach you the basics of weaving, a complex and meditative art. After five exciting hours, you leave with a framed room. An original decoration for your interior, which will cost you in all 99€ .
Want a light and playful textile workshop? Passionate about lingerie, Caroline will teach you to . A great idea to share a moment with friends!
9. Verre
Photo credit: Wecandoo – The universe of glass with Simon – Nantes
We find everything among the workshops in Nantes... Even unusual activities to live and offer! Among these are the work of glass. This unique art is usually not really accessible, but fortunately, some professionals have the opportunity to convey their passion. In other words: if you want to experience an unusual experience, this is where it happens!
Have you ever heard of glass blowing? For four hours, Simon will introduce you to this spectacular technique, which consists of merging glass, coloring and forming it. Your creation will be unique, and you can take it with you. The workshop costs 115€/person .
Otherwise, Helen will teach you during a day of high color training.
10. Metal
Photo credit: Wecandoo – Jérémy, designer – Nantes
Nantes contains some very high quality cutlery workshops. For knives enthusiasts or just curious, discover this French tradition promises its lot of wonder.
For that, go to the Jeremy forge. This forgeron and craftsman, trained at the Armory School Liège , knows how to convey his passion. During this day of initiation, he will guide you in all the steps of making a raw forge knife. Training, equipment and the final object will cost you 225€/person . An experience out of time!
So, what activity in Nantes makes you crave?
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