Many important 20th century artists have found inspiration in Biot. Fernand Léger, one of the most important painters of the 20th century starting his ceramic work in Biot. Raymond Peynet brought his lovers to life here. Hans Hedberg shook up ideas in the world of ceramics, Torun revolutionized jewelry. Heïdi and Lino Melano created a revolution in mosaics, Denis Brihat made his début as a photographer here, and Eloid Monot created the technique of the famous bubble glass …

Now you too can come to Biot to create !

Twenty artists open their workshop doors, to allow the discovery of their world in Biot’s unique creative experience ! For an hour, or a day, or a week, to learn their craft, share their daily lives, and why not take home a unique piece of their own creation, blow a vase, a glass or a sculpture, transform outdated jewellery, illustrate a children’s story, sculpt metal, trim a bonsai tree…

Creative experiences :

Contemporary painting and sculpture
Immerse yourself in the world of jewellery and gemmology
Come with a ceramic project
Become the assistanf of a sculptor glassblower
Glass blowing and creating original pieces
In the footsteps of Fernand Léger
Photography, discover your creativity
Ilustrate a story, discover the secrets of an illustrated book
Course of abstract, contemporary and stylised painting
Workshop on physical expression
Discover the world of performance and dance
Freedom to create
Discover the secrets of Bonsaïs trees
Suggesting and developping your own project
Journey into the imagination, journey into the self
Learn how to cook in Biot’s communal wood oven
Fun and culinary discoveries

And, what about… performing a concert in the Ste Marie Madeleine Church… experiencing the Provence’s flavours through its typical market, participating in a traditional festival… LIVING A CREATIVE EXPERIENCE!