European Days of Crafts

On the occasion of the European Crafts Days, see you from April 2 to 7.

Leather goods, Watchmaking, Jewelry, Wood sculpture, Stained glass windows of the Basilica

On April 6 and 7, 2024, the European Crafts Days offer meetings with crafts professionals through open days, exceptional meetings, demonstrations of know-how, exchanges , etc.
Like many Small Cities of Character, La Guerche-de-Bretagne also has a rich fabric of skills and know-how.
Come and discover them!

4 Visits around Art professions:

Virginie HERARD, MANUFACTURE HARDIE leather goods workshop.
Leather goods maker, following a CAP obtained in 2019, Virginie Hérard perfects her training and know-how with master leather craftsmen, saddlers and trunk makers. She learned the precision and aesthetics of luxury and excellence by working on the production of leather goods for the most prestigious French and Belgian brands (LVMH, Delvaux).
“I create tailor-made and personalized luggage for my clients to match the upholstery of their exceptional car. My mission is to bring the luggage of their dreams to life and to make my clients travel with luggage that matches the elegance and refinement of their prestigious car. […] What fascinates me in my job is creating these unique pieces, this luggage specially designed for ONE prestigious car, and inseparable from its elegance. »

Corentin MOREAU, CM Watchmaking Jewelry
After obtaining his CAP and his watchmaking craftsmanship certificate in Nantes, Corentin Moreau spent 4 years in a major brand watchmaker in England where he worked in the after-sales service. On his return, he worked for a year in the south of France, working with a best worker in France to perfect his knowledge. Today, he works on mechanisms, sometimes tired, but which always have a unique story to tell.
“I see it as an investigation game. You have to find the problem, then solve it with what you have, because you don't always have access to spare parts, even the most recent ones. This is the sinews of war.”
Magnifying glass in place over the right eye, bright, well-directed light, extra-fine tweezers in hand, micro-screwdriver kit not far away, Corentin is going to take the watch apart. Remove the hands, the dial, expose the movement. The pendulum is then revealed. “I feel like I’m operating on a heart. I like this picture. It's up to me to make it happen again. »

Dimitri MIKAGUYAN, WOOD CARVING - icons
Dimitri Mikaguyan carves icons on wood in memory of his country Georgia.
His icons are on display at the Salorge media library until April 8, 2024.
Sculpture demonstrations will be possible in the presence of the artist.

The stained glass windows of the Notre Dame Basilica by Father Roger BLOT, religious heritage specialist
Large church of the Marches de Bretagne, Notre-Dame de La Guerche has two particular titles: collegiate since 1206 and basilica since 1951 (church distinguished by Rome). Its construction spanned several centuries, from William III to Arthur Regnault who had the monumental spire surmounting the 19 meter high Gothic porch tower built in the 65th century.
But did you know that its stained glass windows, true works of art, also have their own history! Father Roger Blot, specialist in religious heritage in the diocese of Rennes, knows all its secrets.

Registration at the Tourist Information Office (Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 13 p.m.) and at the La Salorge media library.

Further information :
Limited places. By registration: at the BIT (open every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 13 p.m.) and at the La Salorge media library.

All dates have passed. Please contact the organizer for more information.

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