Give the gift of a creative Christmas with Wecandoo workshops

As the festive season approaches, Wecandoo invites young and old alike to rediscover the magic of Christmas through authentic craft workshops, where creativity and conviviality take center stage. Our selection at the end!

Since its creation in 2016 by Édouard Eyglunent, Grégoire Hugon and Arnaud Tiret, Wecandoo has been revolutionizing creative hobbies by offering immersive experiences into the daily lives of craftspeople. With over 3,500 artisans and 6,000 workshops available, the company enables everyone to learn about a hundred craft skills all over France, as well as in Belgium, the Netherlands and London.

Workshops to suit all tastes and budgets

From pottery and ceramics to woodworking, metalworking and gastronomy, Wecandoo offers a variety of workshops to suit all profiles. Whether you’re a novice or an expert, each session is designed to be accessible, inclusive and caring. With prices starting at 20 euros, it’s now possible to offer or treat yourself to an enriching experience without breaking the bank.

Whether with family, friends or colleagues, these workshops offer much more than just material gifts. They are a privileged moment to create unique objects together, while reconnecting with others and with oneself. The craftsman, a true guide, shares his passion with pedagogy, transforming learning into a veritable sensory and emotional voyage.

An eco-responsible and committed approach

Wecandoo’s workshops not only respond to a desire to return to the “handmade”, but also to an eco-responsible approach. By promoting local craftsmanship and supporting artisans in their work, Wecandoo is part of a sustainable approach, the opposite of over-consumption. According to an OpinionWay survey, 4 out of 10 French people aspire to get more involved in manual activities, proof of the growing craze for this type of experience.

A human adventure for lasting memories

With over 600,000 participants to date, Wecandoo has become an essential reference point for those seeking authentic, creative moments of sharing. Each workshop is an enchanted interlude, a unique way to celebrate Christmas differently, by creating not only objects, but also precious memories.

Our selection of workshops in Paris and Ile-de-France!

Here are five workshops we’re really looking forward to! In reality, there were many more, but space constraints meant we had to make some tough choices. Check out the full list on Wecandoo.

Compose and distill your own gin at Bastille

Since 2018, Bastien, Julien and their team have been opening the doors of a place steeped in history, right in the heart of Paris. Set up in one of the capital’s oldest rades, transformed into a distillery, they offer you an extraordinary experience: designing and producing your own gin.

In the course of this adventure, you’ll be invited to taste a number of cocktails and spirits, while discovering the fascinating history of this beverage. Once used as a medicine, gin has gradually established itself as a mainstay of the cocktail world.

2h – 2h30, 6 to 12 participants, €69 (over 18s)

Make your own engraved medal, a special moment

Treat yourself to an exclusive experience in the company of Estelle, artisan jeweler, and immerse yourself in her world during a personalized workshop.

Estelle will guide you in selecting the material that best suits your needs: solid silver, brass or gold-plated. Once you’ve made your choice, it’s time to get creative! You’ll learn how to use the bocfil saw, the emblematic tool of jewelers, to cut a disc of precious metal. Then, using a bouterolle, you’ll give shape to your jewel. Estelle will introduce you to engraving techniques to inscribe a unique message or motif on your piece. Finishing steps, such as polishing and matting, will enhance your creation and give it its final sparkle. At the end of the workshop, you’ll leave with a unique silver or gold-plated medal, fashioned by your own hands.

1h, one-to-one, €100 (minimum age 15)

Try your hand at modelling at Gare de Lyon

Immerse yourself in the world of ceramics at the Wecandoo workshop, nestled under a vaulted ceiling in Paris’s Viaduc des Arts, an emblematic place for craftsmanship.

As soon as you arrive, enjoy a warm welcome and a drink. After an introduction to the craft of ceramics, let us guide you through the creation of your very own bowl, mug, pocket caddy or small pot. Using techniques such as pincé, colombin or plaque, Laëtitia will guide you every step of the way to bring your ideas to life. Add a personal touch by engraving, texturing or coloring your pieces with engobe. Once finalized, your creations are entrusted to the craftsman for drying, glazing and firing. Approximately 6 weeks later, you’ll receive your unique piece, a testimony to your creativity.

2h, 1 to 8 participants, €50 (over 15s)

Create your own trompe-l’œil pastries

Discover how to transform fruit into real works of art. Lemon, apple, pear or mango: these illusory delights seem real, but conceal gourmet flavors.

Guided by Anne and Aliénor, you’ll learn how to master icing, chocolate and gelatine, to shape striking creations. Immerse yourself in the art of fruit confit, before creating a creamy ganache that will sublimate your pastry. The final step, assembly, will reveal all the magic. You’ll assemble each element with care, creating the perfect illusion of authentic fruit.

This unique experience is an opportunity to surprise your loved ones with a pastry that’s as beautiful as it is delicious, combining expertise and creativity. You’ll leave with a stunning trompe-l’œil creation, ready to delight your eyes and taste buds!

2h30, 3 to 5 participants, €100 (minimum age 15)

Make not one but two scented candles

During this workshop, let Julie, a passionate candle maker, guide you through the creation of two unique scented candles. In a warm and friendly atmosphere, discover each step of the candle-making process.

It all starts with the weighing of the wax, which you melt in a dedicated machine. Meanwhile, choose your fragrance from an irresistible selection of scents made in Grasse: cherry blossom, monoi, fig, cotton flower… The hardest part is choosing!

Once the wax has melted, add a few centilitres of perfume and mix thoroughly before pouring your preparation into glass containers. Secure the wick with a clothespin. While your candles are cooling, personalize the labels to enhance your creations.

1h30, 4 to 8 participants, €55 (over 15s)