Arts and handicraft in Amiens
Whether you're from Amiens for a day or a lifetime, a handicraft enthusiast or looking for an unusual souvenir, there's no shortage of creative addresses in Amiens! Welcome to these shops where creativity and expertise come together thanks to talented and passionate men and women.
For every occasion and every budget, exclusive ideas abound in these artistic cocoons where personalised advice is delivered with the greatest of pleasure.
LA PETITE BOUTIQUE
DE SAINT-LEU
In a pretty brick house with blue shutters, Christelle Waquet showcases the talents of local and Picardy artists and craftspeople. Around ten talents are on show, including Albane and her poetic creations, the graphic creations of MIcowËL and Audrey Marque, the raku ceramic seals of Laure Bruas and the paintings of Michel Petit, puppet sculptor for the Chés Cabotans theatre in Amiens.
The little shop in Saint-Leu also displays second-hand objects and items looking for new owners, at low prices.
- Open every day from 11am to 7pm, closed on Wednesdays.
- 5 bis rue des Granges | 80000 AMIENS
Tél. : 06 47 82 28 15 | www.facebook.com/LaPetiteBoutiquedeSaintLeuAmiens | saint-leu@hotmail.com
L'ATELIER
AMIÉNOIS
L'Atelier amiénois puts local crafts in the spotlight! A place where people can meet, share ideas and be creative, the shop will be showcasing everything from macramé and sewing to mosaics, plant-based creations and pottery. This cocoon of local know-how also offers the public creative workshops given by the exhibitors in small groups.
- Open Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 7pm
- 15 rue Flatters | 80000 AMIENS
Tél. : 03 22 75 50 97 56 | facebook.com/latelieramienois | latelieramienois@gmail.com
LES RACINES
DU MONDE
This eclectic bookshop selling second-hand books, CDs and DVDs hosts exhibitions by local artists with a wide range of talents: painting, sculpture, writing, publishing, etc.
- Open Tuesday to Saturday, 1.15pm to 7pm
- 13 rue Flatters | 80000 AMIENS
Tél. : 03 22 72 64 07 | facebook.com/RacinesDuMondeLibrairie | rm-rateau@orange.fr
LES
VOYAGEUSES
This warmly atmospheric boutique showcases the treasures created by some twenty local artisans with a wide range of talents. On the shelves, creations made by fairy fingers will catch your eye and draw you into the world of talent behind them. Jewellery, brooches, porcelain, wood, crochet, sewing... At Les Voyageuses, there's something for every occasion and every budget!
- Open Tuesday to Friday from 11am to 6pm and Saturday from 10.30am to 7pm.
- 8 rue Albert Dauphin | 80000 AMIENS
facebook.com/lesvoyageuses.boutique | lesvoyageuses.contact@gmail.com
ATELIER D'ARTISTES
KO'WORK'ART
Throughout the year, this artists' residence offers a variety of workshops: figurative drawing and painting, macramé, engraving or bookbinding, abstract painting using mixed techniques, scrapbooking or letting go...
Individual figurative or abstract courses are also available.
The wish of this artists' coworking space? To offer a range of activities for the people of Amiens and visiting tourists, introducing them to different artistic techniques and practices.
- Open to the public Tuesday to Saturday, 10.30am to 1pm and 2pm to 7pm.
- 70 rue des Jacobins | 80000 AMIENS
Tél. : 06 30 01 83 36 | facebook.com/Ko'Workart | ko.work.art80@gmail.com
And also...
GALERIE DES
AMIS DES ARTS
In the heart of the Saint-Leu district, the Amis des Arts gallery offers visitors the chance to discover art exhibitions.
- 17 rue de la Dodane | 80000 AMIENS
- lesamisdesarts-delasomme.com
GALERIE
RÊVE LUCIDE
The first urban art gallery in Amiens, the Rêve Lucide gallery offers monthly exhibitions by artists from the street art and graffiti culture, as well as introductory workshops in urban art techniques.
- 18 rue des Majots | 80000 AMIENS
- Tél. : 07 49 76 12 12 | galerierevelucide.wixsite.com | galerierevelucide@gmail.com
GALERIE
DE L’AAC
Housed in the tennis club premises, the AAC gallery hosts new exhibitions every month.
- Open Mondays from 10am to 8.30pm, Tuesdays to Fridays from 10am to 9.30pm, Saturdays from 10am to 7.30pm and Sundays from 9.30am to 7.30pm.
- 10 allée des Tennis | 80000 AMIENS
- Tél. : 06 38 02 75 79 | facebook.com/AACGalerie | dj.delphinejonckheere@gmail.com
GALERIE
TOTEM
Located at the foot of Notre-Dame, the TOTEM gallery brings together the artists of today and the builders of the Cathedral. The gallery's programming is of a high standard, yet easy to access, for an uninhibited first look at contemporary art.
- Open Tuesday to Friday from 2pm to 7pm and Saturday from 2pm to 6pm.
- 40 place Notre-Dame | 80000 AMIENS
amiens.fr/totem
EXHIBITIONS AT
THE TOURIST OFFICE
Since 2022, the Amiens Métropole Convention and Visitors Bureau has been hosting exhibitions by local amateur artists. This initiative, which complements the Totem gallery, aims to showcase the richness of our artistic life to Amiens residents and visitors alike.
Thanks to its attractiveness, the Tourist Office intends to become a privileged place for meetings and exchanges between local artists and the various publics...
- Open Monday to Saturday, 10am to 6.30pm (6pm from October to March) and Sundays, 10am to 12pm and 2pm to 5pm.
- 23 place Notre-Dame | 80000 AMIENS
Tél. : 03 22 71 60 50 | amiens-tourisme.com | ot@amiens-metropole.com