Times are changing, and in these times of climate change and over-consumption , many people are aware of the need to cut back on purchases and spending that some might find unnecessary. So, as we look ahead to the festive season of 2025 and the traditional Christmas presents, wouldn't it be a good idea to offer our loved ones an experiential workshop, rather than piling packages under the tree?
After all, to take part in a workshop is to discover a whole range of skills in the presence of an expert craftsman, to spend time with loved ones or to meet strangers around the same passion, who could well become friends, but above all it's to leave with glitter in your eyes - and most of the time, with the object of your creation under your arm, to take home. And who knows, why not even inspire some vocations among you!
Cooking or pastry classes, ceramics or pottery workshops, adult or family workshops, there's definitely something for everyone. All you have to do is choose which workshop is best suited to your loved one - and accompany them, if appropriate, to this unique experience!
Poetic Paris: design your own dried-flower candle holder in this hidden workshop in the 11th arrondissement
Forget fleeting bouquets and step into a hidden green haven in the heart of the 11th arrondissement. At Poétique Paris, craft your own dried-flower candle holder—a luminous, one-of-a-kind piece in the capital—during a cottage-core inspired DIY workshop. [Read more]
Waste Information Space in celebration: free workshops and practical tips in Paris
Sponsored - Syctom is unusually opening the doors of the Waste Information Space on Saturday, May 30, for an afternoon dedicated to reducing waste, centered on discovery and sharing. Admission is free and open to all. [Read more]
In Paris, this discreet hub is redefining how actors and image-makers work.
Sponsored - In the heart of Paris, just a stone’s throw from the Bastille, this independent hub brings together acting studios, casting, post-production and creation under one roof, offering a unique approach where actors and image professionals work, experiment and produce together. [Read more]
The 2026 Grand Spring Festival at Galerie du 19M: free workshops, Japanese market, and an exhibition
Chanel’s fashion workshop marks spring with a lineup of free workshops and events at Galerie du 19M and Parcelle, on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Expect embroidery, engraving, a Japanese market and bentos. [Read more]
Unusual: we tried a stained-glass intro during a workshop at the foot of Montmartre Hill.
At the foot of Montmartre Hill, Justine Dablanc’s workshop opens its doors to the curious for a quick immersion in the art of stained glass. Here you learn to tame glass and lead to bring a luminous creation to life in just three hours. A fascinating dive into an ancient craft where precise technique meets the magic of color. [Read more]
Papiers Folies: creative stationery workshops in small groups at Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche
Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche launches the first edition of "Papiers Folies" from May 11 to 14, 2023! A four-day mini-festival inviting you to discover the world of stationery art through creative workshops and various masterclasses under the art deco glass roof of the department store. A real artistic experience not to be missed! [Read more]
Espace Gohan, the izakaya in the heart of Paris
Sponsored - In a quiet street in the heart of the 10th arrondissement, discover Espace Gohan, a Japanese restaurant offering a true izakaya-style menu by night. The concept is to share plenty of authentic small plates alongside drinks, and to savor your evening! A must-visit for fans of Japanese cuisine. [Read more]
Mr. Wine Museum in Paris: Blend your own wine and enjoy a tasting session to craft your personalized cuvée
At the M.Musée du Vin, dare to become the creator of your own wine blend. With Mon Petit Vin, discover different grape varieties, craft your personalized flavors, and leave with a one-of-a-kind bottle. It's a fun and sensory experience perfect for friends, a unique gift, or simply a memorable outing in the heart of Paris’s 16th arrondissement. [Read more]
Be rebellious and stay true to yourself! : Free textile workshops at Cité Maraichère for International Women's Day
On the occasion of International Women's Rights Day, la Cité Maraîchère will host the Débordeuses collective from March 6th to 8th, 2026, for a free eco-feminist festival. Featuring workshops in rebellious embroidery, upcycled fashion, and committed brunches, this event encourages reinterpretation of textile arts to challenge the societal expectations placed on women. [Read more]
Carnival 2026 in Roissy-en-France (95): Parade and Activities for All Ages
On the arrival of the sunny days (fingers crossed!), the town of Roissy-en-France invites you to celebrate its carnival on March 29, 2026. The festivities will include a lively parade, creative workshops, and a tasty snack! [Read more]
Paint Invaders: An immersive art and slime experience in Paris — our review
Paint Invaders is Paris's immersive and glow-in-the-dark art center, located opposite the Grand Rex. Since October 24, 2025, it has been offering creative experiences focused on painting and Action Painting. Starting March 5, 2026, the venue will introduce Slime Fluo—a fun and sensory activity illuminated by UV light, suitable for children aged 5 and up—where everyone can make their own fluorescent slime to take home. [Read more]
Paris: Cyanotype workshop with Mathilde Pinon at Café QJ
The QJ Café, located in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, is hosting a cyanotype workshop led by artist Mathilde Pinon. Open to everyone and free of any material requirements, it’s a perfect chance to explore a different side of creativity. Mark your calendar for Saturday, February 7, 2026, and join us for an inspiring, off-the-beaten-path morning! [Read more]
Tufting Studio: Creative Weaving Workshops and a Unique Art Gallery in Paris
New to the 16th arrondissement, Tufting Studio offers creative workshops to learn the art of tufting, along with an underground art gallery and one-of-a-kind pieces for sale. Visitors can craft their own tapestries, cushions, seating, and accessories, or take home a bespoke creation. [Read more]
Etagère Café: an artistic interlude in this creative café in the 11th arrondissement, with handicraft activities
Looking for a quiet break in the day? At Étagère Café, you can sip a drink while trying out one of the creative activities on offer, from porcelain painting to candle-making and other handicrafts, in complete relaxation! [Read more]
Custom Jewelry Design Studio in Paris
Sponsored - Experience a one-of-a-kind adventure by crafting your own jewelry — from bracelets and necklaces to phone charms and keychains — all within a charming Kawaii-inspired setting.
Located near the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs-Élysées, My Nice Bracelet is the perfect studio-shop to create a unique Parisian keepsake, celebrate a special occasion (bachelorette party, birthday), or host a team-building activity.
You can also explore a second location just steps from the Louvre Palace. [Read more]
Gutea, the creative spot to paint on figurines while sipping bubble tea, in the 13th arrondissement.
In the Glacière district of the 13th arrondissement, Gutea invites you to relax in a café-style setting, with a creative workshop. [Read more]
Color Room: a creative family experience in Paris
Color Room is the place to let your creativity explode, literally through a canvas and paint, in Charenton-le-Pont, and very soon in the 9th arrondissement of Paris! The ideal activity for families in search of artistic expression! [Read more]
Hanoi 1988 flowers & Archives, the Vietnamese coffee shop - ceramic florist and DIY workshops - video
We take you on a tour of Hanoi 1988 flowers & Archives in Paris's 3rd arrondissement, a new coffee shop combining Vietnamese specialties and good coffee, a flower store, DIY workshops and beautiful ceramics. We tell you all about it. [Read more]
Art & Bulle: the lively family spot in the 17th arrondissement with its creative and manual workshops
Need to express your artistic soul today? Just the thing, in the 17th arrondissement, Art & Bulle awaits you for playful creative workshops in self-hardening clay, textured art and watercolor! [Read more]
Ecole Ritz Escoffier cooking classes, Yule logs and festive dishes
How about learning how to make the best Yule logs? Between cooking classes and pastry-making, we'll let ourselves be seduced by this extraordinary moment in the very heart of the grand hotel's kitchens. [Read more]
DIY workshop: make your own kitsch Christmas sweater at MiniMeLand
For the festive season, we're not customizing a jacket or sneakers, but a sweater, so you can create your own ugly (or not) Christmas sweater and wear it proudly all December long! Let's go for a three-hour DIY workshop at MiniMeLand! [Read more]
Paint Pouring workshops at the Goldshteyn-Saatort gallery, a stone's throw from the Louvre - our test
Would you like to create your own work of art? Head to Galerie Goldshteyn-Saatort, in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés in Paris, to discover a Pouring Art workshop. Every Wednesday and Saturday, young and old alike can plunge into the world of pouring art. A moment of creativity for the whole family, guided from time to time by the artists, but above all by the gallery owners, so you can leave with your own work of art at the end. We've tried it, we'll tell you about it! [Read more]
MiniMeLand: customize your vintage denim jacket in a colorful and unique concept store
Welcome to the home, not of Alice, but of Marie Marquet, where color and one-of-a-kind vintage pieces reign supreme, at MinimeLand! A cheerful boutique-workshop where you can customize your jackets, hats or sneakers without getting bored for a single second! [Read more]
DIY: we tested a kintsugi workshop, the Japanese art of repairing broken objects with gold
Kintsugi is a Japanese method that gives a broken plate, bowl or vase a second life, embellished with shimmering golden joints. From Belleville, Delphine suggests you arm yourself with patience to try the adventure! [Read more]
Olfactivity: a concept for creating your own bespoke perfume a stone's throw from the Champs-Elysées
A stone's throw from the Champs-Elysées, Olfactivity invites you to create your own fragrance in a playful way, with a concept inspired by cartomancy and numerology that will enable you to design your own tailor-made perfume. [Read more]
Le 19M, la Manufacture de Mode Chanel: art gallery, creative workshops, café & couture houses
Le 19M, la Manufacture de Mode Chanel, located in the 19th arrondissement of Paris, is home to eleven Maisons d'art, as well as a gallery hosting free fashion exhibitions and a café. A must-see! [Read more]
Be Bearz: pouring painting workshop and bubble tea salon, near the Eiffel Tower
Be Bearz, the new hybrid concept store, pouring painting workshop and bubble tea salon, has arrived with its cute teddy bears a stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower. With this painting technique, already all the rage in Los Angeles and Milan, you can create your own work of art, with the added bonus of hot drinks and treats. A trendy creative hobby within everyone's reach! [Read more]
Mosaïcafé, the pretty, colorful spot to learn how to create a mosaic in DIY workshops
At Mosaïcafé, you'll spend two and a half hours in a timeless workshop, assembling your coloured earthenware pieces and giving life to the motif of your choice, to create a home-made decoration! [Read more]
La Régulière: independent bookshop, coffee shop and art gallery in the 18th arrondissement
In the Goutte d'Or district of Paris, you'll discover a true hybrid of independent bookshop specializing in graphic arts, coffee shop and small art gallery, where you can find little nuggets like nowhere else! [Read more]
Boby la Plante, playful workshops to create your own terrarium
If you're a plant lover, come and visit Boby la Plante, an astonishingly friendly store where you can create your own miniature tropical garden and take it home with you in fun workshops! [Read more]
Introduction to modeling and ceramics classes with friends or family at Three Seven, in the 6th arrondissement
Putting your hands in the clay is your guilty pleasure, the activity you never tire of? Then it's a good thing, because Three Seven is now offering its ceramic modeling classes for young and old, in its store in the 6th arrondissement. [Read more]
The famous brand of herbal candies opens its first French store in the Marais
The leader in herbal candies chose the Marais in Paris to set up its first French store, open since November 15, 2022. Among the iconic recipes, new products and exclusive personalization services have been added. To complete the experience, the Swiss brand's experts will lead creative workshops of all kinds for maximum immersion! [Read more]
Herbarium, the first botanical concept store in the heart of the Marais district
The Herbarium brand will open its first botanical concept-store on April 9, 2022 in the heart of the Marais, with DIY workshops, the discovery of know-how and a boutique corner, all in a plant atmosphere! [Read more]
O did I do, creative workshops to do with your child in the 12th arrondissement
O did I do is a workshop-boutique where you can spend time with your family, choose what you want to do on your own for 1h30 and, above all, have fun together. [Read more]
Parent-child cooking classes at L'Atelier des Chefs
L'Atelier des Chefs is the place to introduce your child to balanced cooking (and eating). Come and spend 1h30 in a "parent-child" workshop with the chefs on hand to discover new, simple and easy-to-make recipes, for children aged 6 and over. [Read more]
A workshop to create your own gin at the Baccae distillery
Would you like to create your own gin recipe? Head for the Baccae distillery, in the 4th arrondissement, for a workshop to create your very own bespoke gin! [Read more]
Learn to cook Vietnamese with Miss Tâm's Kitchenette!
Among the many culinary courses and workshops on offer in the capital, Miss Tâm's Kitchenette caught our eye for its simple, generous and, above all, delicious Vietnamese cuisine. Lemongrass chicken, Bo bun, simmered tofu and other dishes straight from Southeast Asia are on the program for two- or four-hour workshops. [Read more]
Christophe Michalak's masterclasses, classes to learn how to bake like a chef
A 3-hour masterclass in the company of one of the world's greatest pastry chefs or his team? That's what Christophe Michalak offers with his pastry masterclasses. On the program? Praline desserts, the chef's best of, cakes, pastry classics... [Read more]
A Wecandoo workshop to make your own sausages at Viande & Chef
Wecandoo's workshops make it possible to discover traditional craftsmanship in the company of an experienced artisan. Like this friendly sausage-making workshop at Viande & Chef, a stone's throw from the Canal Saint-Martin. [Read more]
L'Atelier Geneviève, a café where you can enjoy ceramic workshops
L'Atelier Geneviève is the cool new spot in the 11th arrondissement. Both a café and a ceramics workshop, L'Atelier Geneviève lets you personalize all kinds of buttery ceramic objects and take them home with you! All with a good cup of coffee. [Read more]
Maison Laugier, a niche perfume boutique-workshop where you can create your own bespoke fragrance
After its first boutique-atelier in Lyon, Maison Laugier has arrived in Paris! In this spot dedicated to haute-parfumerie, you'll discover a line of niche perfumes, but above all you'll come to create your own fragrance. [Read more]
Now that's something for everyone!
