Les Casemates, Christmas and Artists

Every year, a special day is held on Boulevard d’Aguillon, which is decked out in the red and gold colors of Christmas.
This event invites children to discover the work of the artists and craftspeople of the "Boulevard de la Création" through fun, hands-on workshops.

A tour of the workshops begins at 3:00 PM (starting from Casemate 5).

A photobooth will be available from 2:00 PM to capture memories of visitors.
The singer DEKO will be performing on Boulevard d’Aguillon from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
A photobooth will be available from 2:00 PM to capture memories of visitors.
The singer DEKO will be performing on Boulevard d’Aguillon from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

These workshops are free for participants. They are open to all children—no prior registration required—and will run on a rotating basis in groups of 6 to 8 children (ages 6 and up).

Casemate No. 5 ("Comte"): Pascale Picot, painter
Painting and color-mixing workshop from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM.

Firmin Sanou’s studio (sculptor and foundry artist)
Guided tour of the gallery, a wax-modeling workshop, and a clay-based performance (10:30 AM – 11:45 AM and 2:30 PM – 3:45 PM).

Didier Saba, Master Glassblower
Glassblowing demonstrations, treats for children, and raffle tickets for a chance to win one of two workshops on creating glass Christmas ornaments.
Open from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

Atelier du Safranier (engraver)
A creative engraving activity themed around the "red hat with a white pom-pom," available all day. Studio of KINO, painter
Studio visit and an explanation of Mr. Kino’s work, focusing on "combine painting" and assemblage; 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Studio of Laura DIVANAK and Olivier PLISSON (known as OLOPLI), painters
A creative workshop centered on the theme of Christmas, running all day.

ID D’ARGILE Association, ceramicists
An introductory workshop on various ceramic techniques—including modeling and imprinting—held throughout the day (10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.).

Claude URBANI, painter and sculptor
Studio visit and an explanation of the artist’s work. Ongoing drawing workshop.

Philippe GAVIN, watercolorist
Studio visit, demonstrations, and an explanation of the artist’s work with watercolors.

Casemate 19: Philippina Créations, seamstress
An introductory workshop on hand-sewing, focused on creating Christmas tree decorations; running all day.

Studio of RAJAC, ceramicists
Pottery-wheel demonstrations and the creation of Christmas-themed pieces (featuring gold accents); 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Saturday, December 19, at 6:00 PM: Christmas Night of Fire
Organized by Didier Saba’s glassworks at the Casemates, featuring renowned Michelin-starred chefs who will cook food on molten glass.
Presentation of a limited-edition Christmas bauble.

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