Quebec crafts and artistic trades preserve traditional expertise while innovating, creating unique works combining beauty and functionality. Each artisan and artistic trades practices specific discipline: ceramics, blown glass, textile, woodwork, jewelry, leather or ironwork. Quebec crafts are distinguished by execution quality, creativity and often inspiration drawn from our nature and heritage. Visiting craft and artistic trades workshops allows observing artisans at work, understanding creative processes and acquiring authentic pieces. These craft creators value handmade, noble materials and sustainable approaches opposed to mass production. Crafts and artistic trades contribute to Quebec cultural identity and regional creative economy. Bringing back artisan work means possessing unique piece charged with history, talent and soul. Circuits and events regularly celebrate richness of our crafts.
