Organized by the Institut National des Métiers d'Art, the Journées européennes des métiers d'art (JEMA) aims to promote know-how, art and craft trades, and encourage vocations throughout Europe and France.
The 2026 edition of the Journées européennes des métiers d'art is dedicated to the theme of "Hearts at Work". This year's event gives everyone - amateurs, consumers and craftspeople alike - the chance to take part in this living heritage, and become involved in its perpetuation and renewal.
One region - One country! Each edition is an opportunity to celebrate the region's roots, and to discover a region and its crafts. This year's featured region will be announced shortly.
The public at large will have the opportunity to discover the various arts and crafts all over France, thanks to the exceptional openings of artists' studios.
Discover a selection of visits, walks and workshops organized as part of JEMA in the Paris region. The full 2026 program of workshops to be visited as part of the Journées des métiers d'art is not listed, so feel free to consult the official website of JEMA and the towns of Seine-Saint-Denis.
The Journées Européennes des Métiers d'Art are an opportunity toenter the workshops of designers and craftsmen usually closed to the public. Discover our selection of places to visit and artisans to meet during JEMA in Seine-Saint-Denis.
The Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace in Le Bourget invites you to discover engraving on Sunday, April 12, 2026. Antique wood and metal dies and printed proofs from the Musée de l'Air collection will be on display, followed by a fun and educational workshop led by an engraving artist, where you can try out the workings of the press and the gestures of the engraver. The workshop will be based on the theme of theexhibition Drôles de vols, caricaturing aerial experiences. Registration required.
Saturday, April 11 and Sunday, April 12, 2026 from 2 pm to 7 pm, Villa Mais d'Ici in Aubervilliers opens its doors for the JEMA 2026 (Journées européennes des Métiers d'art) with a tour of the Villa, artists' and craftsmen's workshops, an immersive tour in the Halle, silver photography workshop + closing concert on April 12. Free admission
Theme: Qu'est-ce que tu machines?
Saturday April 11, 2026 from 1pm to 7pm at POUSH (43-45 avenue Victor Hugo, 93300 Aubervilliers).
Free admission by appointment to the studios of 270 artists (ceramics, weaving, embroidery, ironwork, stonework, etc.). To register, visit https://poush.fr or contact@poush.fr (0188501959)
The Studio Boissière in Montreuil offers thesilver portrait workshop La chambre noire du Studio Boissière à Montreuil on Saturday April 11 from 2:30 pm (several crearegistration on Explore Paris) and a free visit on Sunday April 12, 2026 from 3 to 4 pm to take part in a cyanotype demonstration workshop.
The last weekend of the Curiositas exhibition at the Maison Revel in Pantin takes place during the Journées Européennes des Métiers d'Art 2026. A festive highlight is proposed for the occasion, with workshops, studio visits and an exceptional nocturne with a prize-giving concert. The exhibition will be open all weekend from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Introductory workshops offered by the Révélateur association:
Artisans from La Maison Revel nursery in Pantin open their workshops on April 11 and 12, 2026 :
For the JEMAs,Artefact93 in Saint-Denis invites you to discover the four-handed creation of Toutenkartons and Étienne Boguet. from wood, paper, fabric, clay... with the artisans on Sunday April 12 from 11am to 6pm, and admire the creations of the artisans and creators at an exhibition and sale on Saturday April 11 from 2pm to 7pm. Workshops and mediation by the Unité d'archéologie will also be offered. 2 bis rue du Cygne, Saint-Denis - Free admission.
Atelier des Tissages in Paris 20: discovery and initiations - Free introductions to weaving on various looms
Saturday, April 11 and Sunday, April 12, 2026, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (closed during lunch break, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.)
Open house, by appointment only during the day.
Free introductory lessons on a small tilting reed loom (2h) for adults and children - afternoons only by prior arrangement ( atelierdestissages.fr or atelierdestissages@gmail.com or 0626272473).
Meeting point 45 rue Saint-Blaise, 75020 Paris
A number of new urban strolls are proposed for JEMA, linking different creative venues in Aubervilliers and Saint-Denis.
Most of the walks are offered on ExploreParis and require registration.
Don't hesitate to check the program on the official JEMA website if a walk is scheduled near you.
Visit the full JEMA - Journées Européennes des Métiers d'Art programme on the official website. Enter "Seine-Saint-Denis" in the search box.
Don't miss the Émergences Biennial in Pantin, which showcases Est Ensemble's crafts and artisans.
In addition, all year round, discover the know-how of artisans and businesses on the ExploreParis platform!
Tours of art workshops in Greater Paris
Don't miss the 19M's exhibitions on the work of the "little hands" of the major fashion houses, and the Paris outings in April
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Getting there
Saint-Denis - Porte de Paris Basilique de Saint-Denis
Saint-Denis - Porte de Paris Pierre De Geyter
Cimetière de Saint-Denis Basilique de Saint-Denis Marché de Saint-Denis
Marché de Saint-Denis Théâtre Gérard Philipe
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