This unique training invites you to discover the meeting of two skills: straw marquetry, a rare and fascinating art, taught by Lison De Caunes, a renowned specialist, and design, guided by Martin Blanchard, product and space designer.
The aim is to explore these two complementary disciplines and experiment with the application of straw marquetry on three-dimensional pieces, thus opening up new creative perspectives.
A thousand-year-old heritage from the Far East, straw marquetry became very popular in the 1930s under the impetus of the decorator André Groult. Today, his granddaughter, Lison De Caunes, perpetuates this tradition and accompanies you in an enriching and inspiring approach.
At the end of the training, the trainee will be able to:
Each participant will discover the ancestral techniques that give life to this unique decorative art. They will explore the subtleties of using straw to create simple or sophisticated patterns. The learning will include the careful selection and preparation of straw, as well as the mastery of the nuances of colors and textures specific to this technique. Participants will be guided in the assembly and creation of patterns, applying straw marquetry to wooden objects in order to give them a unique aesthetic and artisanal dimension.
Beyond technical skills, this training will offer an immersion in the history and cultural significance of straw marquetry. Participants will discover how this art has evolved through the ages and cultures, contributing to the enrichment of craftsmanship and interior design.
Morning
General theoretical presentation of the links between design, materials and technique
Presentation of the object to be manufactured
Afternoon
Drawing of patterns
Preparation of the manufacturing
Morning
Manufacturing workshop
Afternoon
Manufacturing workshop
Morning
Technical presentation
Afternoon
Application on the object
Morning
Application on the object
Finishing
Afternoon
Finishing
Restitution and evaluation
Tidying up the workshop
After studying at the Union Centrale des Arts Décoratifs, Lison de Caunes devoted herself to the art of straw marquetry, thus perpetuating the tradition of her grandfather, the decorator André Groult. Having become a specialist in this technique, she rehabilitates these poetic practices by restoring furniture and objects from the 17th century to the Art Deco period. She has organized several exhibitions, written books on straw marquetry and participated in numerous events to highlight this humble and luxurious material that illuminates the most contemporary furniture with its shimmer. She creates custom furniture, home accessories and wall panels for decorators and interior designers. In 2015, she launched Lison de Caunes Créations, her own line of straw marquetry furniture.
A designer of furniture, objects and spaces, Martin Blanchard practices his profession with an approach rooted in the field. Based at the Jardin des Métiers d’Art et du Design (JAD) since September 2022, he first trained in art history before turning to scenography and interior architecture.
His approach is based on close collaboration with artisans, influencing each project from its conception. He integrates manufacturing processes into the heart of the design, highlighting know-how in the final object.
Sensitive to environmental issues and the future of objects in a world of overproduction, he favors materials that are little transformed, easily recyclable or already recycled. His refined and functional aesthetic aims to extend the lifespan of his creations. This ecological reflection also leads him to explore new solutions, in particular through the development of plant composites, thus opening up new perspectives in sustainable design.
Price(s) including the cost of training, accommodation and full board, materials and personal protective equipment.
