In Sèvres, the Jardin des métiers d'Art et du Design, or JAD, is a place dedicated to dialogue between craft artists and designers. It hosts professionals in residence working in fields including ceramics, leather, textiles, sculpture and decorative materials.
What can you discover on site?
The JAD organises a programme of meetings, exhibitions, demonstrations and events centred on arts and crafts. The resident workshops are not necessarily open to visitors all the time: to see the professionals at work, choose a date specifically advertised as an open day or workshop visit.
Do the workshops open their doors to the public?
During the European Artistic Crafts Days on 11 and 12 April 2026, residents opened their workshops and offered demonstrations and introductory sessions. Those dates have passed. Check the JAD calendar for the next opportunities to visit; the exhibition space being open does not guarantee access to the production workshops.
What about trying out the machines?
The JAD MakerLab is a separate space, also located at 6 Grande Rue. Unlike the private studios of resident makers, it offers introductory sessions and access to fabrication tools by reservation: 3D printing, laser cutting, textiles and woodworking. Its participation arrangements and conditions are specific to this service and should not be confused with a standard exhibition visit.
Good to know before you visit
Address: 6 Grande Rue, 92310 Sèvres, near the Manufacture nationale de Sèvres, which is a separate visitor attraction. The extra touch: discover the meeting point between traditional craftsmanship and contemporary design in a place where several disciplines work side by side.
