18th Craft Fair at La Maison du Gruyère in Pringy-Gruyères
During the fall school holidays, the demonstration cheese dairy offers visitors the chance to discover the traditional crafts of our region.
Each day, a different artisan will be present and working from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the entrance hall of La Maison du Gruyère. Admission is free.
Fourteen types of traditional crafts will be presented, as well as several painters. They are delighted to welcome more than 20 artisans and artists.
On Sunday, October 26, you can meet them all during the open house in the conference room. Admission is free.
On their website, you will find a description of the program with numerous photographs of the artisans and painters.
The program: Every day from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, October 18: Monique Sauteur, paper cutting
Sunday, October 19 : Denise Clivaz, pyrography, and Cyril Pasquier, poya painter
Monday, October 20 : La Gruyère Lace Makers Association
Tuesday, October 21 : Jean-François Bérard, pyrographed canes, and Marcel Gremaud, poya painter
Wednesday, October 22 : Association “La Couette du Cœur,” textile creations
Thursday, October 23 :Antonio José Marquêz, woodturning
Friday, October 24 : Mickael Oliveira, woodturning
Saturday, October 25 : Gérard Amez-Droz, stained glass
Sunday, October 26 : Joint day for artisans
Craftsmen's Day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Embroidery, chair caning, pyrographed walking sticks, textile creations, wooden spoons, paper cutting, lace, painted poyas, pottery, pyrography, wood carving, wood turning, basketry, stained glass
Guest: Association ‘La Couette du Cœur’
Monday 27 October Association of La Gruyère Lace Makers
Tuesday 28 October Jean-François Bérard, pyrographed walking sticks and Marcel Gremaud, poya painter
Wednesday 29 October Paper cutting workshop for children* - Led by Mariette Bard
Thursday 30 October Bernard Balmer, basketry
Friday 31 October Mariette Bard, paper cutting
Saturday 1 November Ernest Vez and Jean-Luc Currat, pyrography
Sunday 2 November Manfred Buchs, wooden spoons
* Paper cutting workshop for children: registration required
Information
Maison du gruyère – Emmanuelle Barras
1663 Pringy
Dates and timetable
From 18 Oct to 2 Nov 2025
Every day10:00 - 12:00
Every day13:00 - 17:00
La Maison du Gruyère
Place de la Gare 3
1663 Pringy
+41 (0)26 921 84 00
