-Sunday, April 3 from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
-Historic center and Biot 3000
Free entry
-As part of the National Crafts Days, the City of Biot, proud of its Cities and Crafts label, has partnered with artisan craftsmen to present the public with a program reflecting Biot’s cultural heritage. These days prioritize direct encounters with the artisans, aiming to raise public awareness of the wealth of a sector that deserves greater recognition. Throughout the day, various activities and demonstrations will be held in the workshops by artisans from different trades.
-During the event, the public will be able to meet the artisans in the historic center, the Biot 3000 mall, and the Romaine district.
A free shuttle service will be available to explore the workshops at your own pace.
-Historic center:
•Jewelry creation – Claude Momiron
•Ceramics – Jean-Paul Van Lith
•Contemporary jewelry – Lisi Lopez
•Leather goods – Marc Zanardelli
•Glassmaking – Pascal Guyot
•Ceramic painting – La Tasse de Couleurs
•Ceramics – Jacky Coville
•Upholstery and leather restoration – Paola Cinquanta
•Jewelry creation – Maura Biamonti
•Jewelry creation – Gaëtan Essayïe
•Ceramics – Martine Polisset
-BIOT 3000 District:
Served by a shuttle from 1:30 PM to 6:00 PM
•Pierini – Laty Glassmaking
•Farinelli Glassmaking
•Biot Glassmaking
•Didier Saba Glassmaking
•Yoyo Sculptures
-Romaine Roundabout
•Clay sculptures – Dominique Etevenon
•And also discover painting galleries
-On the program:
Guided Tours
•11:00 AM and 2:00 PM: Guided tour of the historic center workshops
•2:00 PM and 4:00 PM: Guided tour of Biot 3000 workshops and surrounding area (by shuttle)
Activities and demonstrations in the historic center
•1:00 PM to 5:30 PM: Blown glass demonstration, Verrerie Marcel Saba, Place des Arcades
•2:00 PM to 5:30 PM: Public glass blowing workshop, Verrerie du Village, Rue Saint Sébastien, led by Pascal Guyot
•2:00 PM to 5:30 PM: Ceramic painting workshop, La Tasse de Couleur, Rue du Portugon
•2:30 PM: Bread workshop at the Communal Oven – Conferences
•2:30 PM: “50 years of Crafts in Biot” by Jean-Paul Van Lith and Claude Pelletier, Associations Hall
•5:00 PM: “Jewelry: The Fascination of Precious Stones” by Lisi Lopez, Associations Hall
Exhibitions
•11:00 AM to 5:00 PM: Exhibition at the Tourist Office
•11:00 AM to 5:00 PM: Installation of Jacky Coville’s Sculpture Garden, Place de Gaulle
•2:00 PM to 5:00 PM: Exhibition of traditional and contemporary ceramics. Presentation of works on Crafts. Museum of Biot, Place de la Chapelle
