Les Ateliers de Pernes

Les Ateliers de Pernes: a stroll through the heart of artistic crafts

Pernes-les-Fontaines and arts and crafts is a love story that has lasted since the last century! certified 'Villes et Métiers d'Arts' in 1998, the city has seen numerous art workshops flourish for more than twenty years in the heart of its historic center and now has more than twenty. Better known under the name of the Ateliers de Pernes, this group of artisans offers you an enchanting stroll around rare and fascinating trades. From Porte Villeneuve to Place du Portalet, you will find workshops that create on media that are as diverse as they are prestigious.

Located in the old center, Les Ateliers de Pernes offer various events in order to make crafts accessible to all. Some even organize introductory workshops throughout the year to learn about their exceptional know-how. You will also have the opportunity to meet them in numerous craft markets or fairs, in Provence and throughout France.

Open all year round to the public, discover their know-how as you stroll through town by following the suns drawn on the ground departing from the Pernes-les-Fontaines Tourist Office.

Do not hesitate to ask for the circuit of artisans of fine crafts available at the reception and downloadable for free by clicking here!

Artisans:

La Zinzoline workshop

Upholsterer

Restoration of armchairs and chairs, whether upholstered, mulched or caned, using traditional techniques and natural materials: vegetable hair, burlap, swamp grass, rye straw... Wide choice of fabrics, ancient or contemporary, to compose original seats.

Kalamusa workshop

Painter

In the workshop, inks on paper are decorated with fabrics, laces, pearl embroidery, gold leaf... The boxes are dressed in antique trimmings. Unique pieces. Introductory workshops to mixed techniques are offered.

Soum Art Studio

Carver on embossed metal

Workshop for the creation of unique works, handmade, in embossed metal sheet. A very ancient craft technique, which consists in creating cold relief on the reverse side. The work is then completed on the right side by engraving, carving or openwork to decorate the reliefs.

Laurie Fouillen workshop

Book restoration and bookbinding

Workshop for the restoration of antique books from the 16th to the 19th century and for bookbinding. You can also find stationery (notebook, photo albums) using different techniques (cyanotype, suminagashi). Workshops are held throughout the year.

Jeanne Louise Mathieu

Visual Artist, Graphic Designer - Illustrator

Brush, finger or digital pen: narrative identity is at the heart of my work. I offer custom portraits based on your memories. Introductory workshops to “mixed media” on request.

Sy.glass

Torch glassmakers

Glassmakers for more than 15 years and having worked at the Baccarat crystal factory, Suzanne and Yoann make glass pearl jewelry as well as cartoonish and contemporary decoration. Internships and introductory courses all year round.

Valérie Halopé workshop

Ceramist

The workshop offers you a selection of decorative objects and earthenware or porcelain tableware made according to the desires of the potter! Small series and unique pieces are the key words of its manufacture, as well as the play of colors and refinement.

Tyriel

Cutlery maker

Creation and manufacture of unique knives and small series with their leather cases. Custom knife and/or holster order possible. Sharpening service.

Patte de cuir

Leather goods designer

Creation and production of leather bags and accessories, for you or your 4-legged friends (dogs, cats, horses).

Estelle Monna

Printmaking studio

Creation of prints using traditional engraving techniques (savings cut and intaglio). Internship and introductory courses all year round for young and old.

La Mécanique du Temps

Clockmaker's

Workshop for repairing watches (quartz and mechanical) batteries, glasses, bracelets... and repair of all types of clocks.

Les Soies

Silk scarf and accessory design

Scarves and accessories painted by hand or printed with our designs. Squares, scarves, stoles, lights, lighting, upholstery, silk accessories and natural materials.

Corentin Tavernier

Marquetry craftsman

Corentin Tavernier is an artisan marqueter, a graduate of École Boulle. Marquetry is an ancient art, and Corentin is bringing it up to date with current patterns and techniques.

Chapotis workshop - Véronique Bahuau

Hat creation

Creation of custom women's and men's hats and limited editions. Modist-colorist specializing in tailor-made for events (shows, ceremonies, etc.). Internship and course to create your own hat.

Ramona Bächtiger

Woodcarver

Unique hand-carved pieces in various sizes and price ranges. Everyday objects or decorative objects, you will find a wide range of unique pieces. We can design and implement your personal project. On request, wood carving courses for all ages, all levels.

Vincent Givogre

Wood, stone and metal sculptor

Artistic creation in wood, stone and metal. Decorative objects and lighting. Wood carving lessons.

Landry Clément workshop

Woodcarver - and gilder

Creative workshop based on wood and gold leaf. The workshop offers unique works but also restorations.

Pascale Balay

Pottery

Workshop for creating glazed earthenware, utilities and unique pieces, orders possible. Leisure and professional education, paper oven cooking and smoke cooking, wood and gas cooking. Free visits.

G'AIME - Sylvie Quatrefages

Fine jeweller

Repair and creation of unique precious metal jewelry, or custom manufacture of the object of your dreams (ring, pendant, bracelet, necklace, etc.) with the possibility of supplying metal and stones.

Didier Bougon

Barbary organ builder

Barbary organ manufacturing and repair workshop. Didier Bougon, an organ builder, offers, through 40 years of experience, a range of instruments combining aesthetics, traditional craftsmanship and the performance of modern techniques.

Terra Ignis workshop

Conservation-Restoration of art objects, ceramics and glass

The workshop restores any ceramic object, glass, plaster, alabaster. The level of intervention is carried out taking into account the needs of the work. Three types of intervention: curative, museum or illusionist.

Lénie Carpentras

Piano tuner and repairer

Piano repair and restoration workshop, straight or grand.

Franck Dorat

Sculptor and illustrator

Three-dimensional wire sculptures, mobiles, portraits, ceramics and drawings.

La Petite Luce

Itinerant seamstress

Custom fashion designer and consultant. Emeline comes to your home or receives you in her workshop to enhance, enhance, color your wardrobe and reveal your personality. Sewing courses and courses.

Olivier Feraud

Luthier and Archeoluthier

Study and manufacture of musical instruments from the Middle Ages: vièle, guiterne, lute, doulcemele, tympanon, rebec, psalterion, psalterion, vihuela de arco...