It's raining: create, cook and have fun in the warmth of the Bassin in Arcachon!
The weather is being capricious? Perfect, it's the opportunity to awaken the artist or chef in you!
1. Let your creativity run wild:

DIY or Do It Yourself is perfect to forget the bad weather. Here are some ideas to have fun while creating unique items :
- Batik Workshop in La Teste-de-Buch: For 2 hours, play with colors and brushes by creating your own silk square or a chic scarf ! Evelyne, a silk painting pro, will guide you. Perfect for getting out of the ordinary!
- A(r)telier Artistic and decorative painting in Arcachon: As its name suggests, Jessica offers you introductory or advanced courses in artistic and decorative painting for all levels.
- Ceramics Workshop-Boutique in Arcachon: Here, we get our hands dirty! Learn the basics of pottery in 2.5 hours and create a unique little piece to proudly display in your home.
- Artists' Island Workshop in Arcachon: Pottery, sculpture, ceramics, for beginners and experts alike...work the clay by the water! And leave with your creation of course.
- Treys Workshop in Audenge: Dive into the world of ceramics with Cécile, who will show you how to model beautiful objects in clay. In 2 hours, you will have enough to bring back a truly personalized souvenir.
- Kokobelli in Lège-Cap Ferret: Have you always dreamed of making your own jewelry? Spend 3 hours with Carole creating jewelry from vegetable ivory and pine cones. A workshop that is as eco-friendly as it is stylish!
- The Natural Kaz at Teich: Become a master of soap and natural care with Joséphine. In 2 hours, you will learn how to concoct products that are good for the skin and the planet.
- Lydia Loeb in Andernos: Test the knife painting with this workshop full of textures and colors!
- Close at La Teste de Buch: In a cabin nestled on the port of La Teste de Buch, dive in the art of making fish leather. Discover the secrets of this transformation and leave with your own creation!
- The Ferret Pot in Andernos: A parent-child ceramic workshop Are you interested? This 1.5-hour immersive workshop will allow you to discover the art of ceramics as a duo, through modeling. And of course, you will leave with your personalized creation!
2. Get your hands IN the dough

When it rains, we go to the stove ! Between pizzas, seafood and natural fermentation, you will definitely find a workshop to delight your taste buds:
- Ritchi Pizz' in Audenge: Learn how to do the perfect pizza, from dough to topping. As a bonus, it’s a workshop for young and old, so it’s up to you to have a family pizza morning!
- Sturgeon & Caviar Workshop at Teich: For gourmets, this workshop invites you to discover local flavors around sturgeon and caviar. Enough to make you feel like a boss for a day.
- Fumette in Lège-Cap Ferret: For a workshop a little more…smoking, learn how to prepare and smoke wild fish. You'll be ready to impress your guests at your next party!
- Bassin sourdough at La Teste de Buch: Get started with the art of natural fermentation ! For a cuisine that is both lively and beneficial!
With all these ideas, the rain had better watch out!
From DIY workshops to gourmet creations, there is something to keep young and old busy. It's time to create memories and discover new hidden talents. So, are you ready for a creative and gourmet day? The rain only adds to the charm of the Bassin!