DIY enthusiasts dedicate an average of 9:30 hours per week* to creative pursuits like sewing, embroidery, knitting, home decor, inventive cooking, scrapbooking, painting, and more—with an annual budget of €655. To source the best tools, gather fresh ideas, expert advice, and handy tips, head to the renowned Créations & Savoir-Faire trade show. Featuring nearly 300 exhibitors and hands-on workshops, it's the perfect place to master new techniques, hone your skills, or spark inspiration for holiday projects like custom greeting cards, Advent calendars, festive centerpieces, and Christmas wreaths.
On-site highlights include a 150 m² Christmas Village with 14 stalls showcasing handmade designs (jewelry, ceramics, paper flower wreaths, and more), the We Are Knitters café offering free introductory knitting workshops, and the Village Emmaüs—a concept store and workshop space for crafting personalized objects, guided by the Emmaüs Défi team and volunteers.
Créations & Savoir-Faire at Paris Porte de Versailles: €14 for a 1-day presale ticket, €16 at full-price box office, and €9 for evening entry.
*Based on a July 2019 survey of 1,850 respondents from the Créations & Savoir-Faire and Aiguille en Fête newsletter bases.
