Art and handicrafts

In this page we suggest that you go and see 4 craftsmen from the Bugey area and their work, in the fields of ceramics and pottery, wood-turning, sculpture and stone-carving, and, finally, glass-blowing.

Ceramics and pottery

In the centre of Marignieu, see the potteries and ceramics made by Jacques BRO, in the Atelier de l'Oiseau workshop :
Utility items in glazed earthenware ...		...or decorative one-off items in stoneware, porcelain or china,
two aspects of the same creativity and craft
The Pottery is open on Saturdays and Sundays (all the year round). Also on weekdays during the French school holidays. During the French school holidays, please telephone to make an appointment. Demonstrations by appointment. It is always wisest to make an appointment by telephone. Jacques BRO Atelier de l'oiseau Chef lieu 01300 MARIGNIEU, France Tel/fax : +33 (0)4 79 42 22 18

Wood-turning

Find out about the art of wood-turning in the Bugey area and see the beauty of the work of Jacques Gouillet
« From the tree to the object, his enthusiasm for peeling away wood-shavings reveals the mystery, the beauty and the elegance of the shapes and the types of wood. It is all a tribute to nature in the Bugey area. »
	Come and share the enthusiasm of this craftsman for wood by examining his wide-ranging production : make an appointment by telephoning +33 (0)4 79 81 03 89 Jacques GOUILLET THOYS 01300 ARBIGNIEU, France

Bugey stonework

« 33 years working with stone, 33 years of experience and there is still more to be learned. But the skills which we have already acquired are at your service for any work relating to stone-cutting, sculpture, decorative marble masonry and the organization of areas. » For a visit to our workshop, please telephone +33 (0)4 79 81 70 58
	Rémy De Lorenzi Les Pierres du Bugey 01300 CHAZEY-BONS, France

The glass workshop

In our glass workshop you will see : - the history of glass and its manufacturing techniques - a demonstration of glass-blowing using a blowpipe Demonstrations of glass-blowing and guided visits must be booked in advance. During the summer, there are visits at 3 pm Groups must book in advance.

Open from April to September, by appointment Jean-Marie BIZET Le Bourg 01350 CEYZERIEU, France (go along the road to St Martin de Bavel) tel : +33 (0)4 79 87 92 77 jmbizet@free.fr