Letting go and completely disconnecting during a DIY workshop has become the new Parisian ritual for slowing down. A perfect antidote to mental overload, this 100% feel-good activity is gradually replacing intense gym sessions, aligning perfectly with the more mindful, creative lifestyle we all aspire to. Pottery, embroidery, tufting, and linocut are the ultimate stars of the moment ! Here are four workshops to book ASAP, whether you’re going solo or bringing your best friend.
The Most Demi Moore in Ghost
Feeling a little too much like Demi Moore lately ? The ultimate chic move : serving your guests dishes made with your own hands. In his charming studio located between Place de Clichy and Gare Saint-Lazare, Pierre-Antoine teaches beginners the art of wheel throwing. In just two hours, you can create your own plate, bowl, or mug, perfectly imperfect, just the way we like it.
Pure joy guaranteed : that soothing sensation of clay spinning between your fingers.
The Most Fashionable
We all envy those effortlessly stylish girls who can customize any piece of clothing in minutes. Why not learn how to embroider your favorite T-shirt yourself ? With Marie, a talented and passionate embroiderer, you’ll bring your own garment, pick your thread colors, stretch the fabric on a wooden hoop, and voilà! You’ll leave with a personalized piece that’s uniquely yours.
The Coolest One to Gift
Lino-what ? Linocut printing is a creative and clever art technique that lets you reproduce your own design endlessly using a hand-carved linoleum plate. In this workshop, held in the Latin Quarter, you’ll meet Justine, a graduate of the Atelier de Sèvres, who teaches various printing methods to create beautiful cards to gift or frame. The best par t? Choosing the paper to give your print a unique, artistic vibe.
The Most Design-Forward
A frog, a fried egg, a sock… Creating a tufted rug with a quirky motif is the ultimate way to add a pop of fun to your home. Join Alice, a set designer turned tufting artist, who fell in love with the craft. Armed with a tufting gun, you’ll design and make your own 40x40cm rug, perfect to brighten up your bedroom corner, entryway, or bathroom.
And also 3 Wildly Kawaii Workshops and 4 Italian Cooking Classes Worthy of la Mamma!
