Vers La Saint-Ours
Every weekend in Piazza Chanoux, Aosta Valley artisans give live demonstrations of their traditional techniques.
In the same space you can admire and buy their work, taking home an authentic piece of Aosta Valley craftsmanship.
Experience the atmosphere of the Foire de Saint-Ours up close, with creativity, craftsmanship and Aosta Valley tradition.
Live demonstrations
Every weekend an artisan works in front of the public, showing the techniques of their craft live.
21 – 22 November
Saturday 21 November
The memory of soapstone
Luca Ferrari
Following in the footsteps of his grandfather and father, Luca gives new shape to soapstone. His sculptures hold and hand down the soul, history and deep memory of the Lys Valley.
Sunday 22 November
The poetry of wood
Joel Fusinaz – Le Tournage
The wood spins, the lathe hums and, under Joel’s expert hands, the raw material comes to life. Long shavings curl through the air, carrying the scent of wood.
28 – 29 November
Saturday 28 November
Santa’s little helpers
MAV educational woodworking workshop
With saws, drills and hammers, children work wood like real artisans! With the right mix of hands-on skill and creativity, we’ll make small Christmas tree decorations together. Free workshop for children aged 3–12.
Sunday 29 November
The joy of the lathe
Sergio Ferrol
Fine wood shavings float through the air as Sergio turns his pieces on the lathe: a play of gouges and mastery that produces vases, fruit and flowers in unique shapes.
5 – 8 December
Saturday 5 December
Bringing wood to life
Osvaldo Figerod
Inspired by the nature and mountains around him, the artisan brings back to life everything that animates the forest. He works with a chainsaw, with great skill and a light touch.
Sunday 6 December
Horseshoeing with a smile
Michel Pelliccioni
Watch the fascinating work of the farrier “to the beat of music”: an ancient craft that has kept the same character over time.
Tuesday 8 December
The softness of soapstone
Alessio Ferrari
Under Alessio’s chisel, soapstone reveals its softer side, becoming timeless objects and reliefs. Knowledge handed down through generations, where tradition keeps carving new stories.
12 – 13 December
Saturday 12 December
Santa’s little helpers
MAV educational woodworking workshop
With saws, drills and hammers, children work wood like real artisans! With the right mix of hands-on skill and creativity, we’ll make small Christmas tree decorations together. Free workshop for children aged 3–12.
Sunday 13 December
The softness of soapstone
Alessio Ferrari
Under Alessio’s chisel, soapstone reveals its softer side, becoming timeless objects and reliefs. Knowledge handed down through generations, where tradition keeps carving new stories.
19 – 20 December
Saturday 19 December
Horseshoeing with a smile
Michel Pelliccioni
Watch the fascinating work of the farrier “to the beat of music”: an ancient craft that has kept the same character over time.
Sunday 20 December
Bringing wood to life
Osvaldo Figerod
Inspired by the nature and mountains around him, the artisan brings back to life everything that animates the forest. He works with a chainsaw, with great skill and a light touch.
26 – 27 December
Saturday 26 December
The art of woodcarving
Barbara LegnoArt
From a simple piece of raw wood, small animals take shape in Barbara’s hands. Gesture by gesture, the wood is transformed and the material comes alive, revealing all the magic of a dream turned into a craft.
Sunday 27 December
The poetry of wood
Joel Fusinaz – Le Tournage
The wood spins, the lathe hums and, under Joel’s expert hands, the raw material comes to life. Long shavings curl through the air, carrying the scent of wood.
2 – 3 January
Saturday 2 January
The art of woodcarving
Barbara LegnoArt
From a simple piece of raw wood, small animals take shape in Barbara’s hands. Gesture by gesture, the wood is transformed and the material comes alive, revealing all the magic of a dream turned into a craft.
Sunday 3 January
The joy of the lathe
Sergio Ferrol
Fine wood shavings float through the air as Sergio turns his pieces on the lathe: a play of gouges and mastery that produces vases, fruit and flowers in unique shapes.
Artisans' exhibition
Every week two artisans display and sell their creations: meet them in person and take home a piece of Aosta Valley craftsmanship.
20 – 26 November
Woodwork
Ory Danieli
Artisanat valdôtain
Copperwork
Andrea Guglielmetti
Artisanat valdôtain
27 November – 3 December
Wool weaving
Les Tisserands
Artisanat valdôtain historique
Ceramics
Coco Tata
di Elena Gal
Artisanat valdôtain
4 – 9 December
Leatherwork
Nicole Voulaz
Artisanat valdôtain traditionnel
Ceramics
Claire Bal
Artisanat valdôtain
10 – 16 December
Leatherwork
Le Cuir d’Andres
di Aldo Andres Villegas Castiglioni
Artisanat valdôtain traditionnel
Ceramics and woodwork
Bois et Rois
di Katia Capuzzo
Artisanat valdôtain
17 – 23 December
Woodwork
Le Touch Noémien
di Noemi Giovannino
Artisanat valdôtain traditionnel
Yarn dyeing
Fiori, Fili e Colori
di Ilaria Brunet
Artisanat valdôtain historique
24 – 30 December
Ceramics and woodwork
Fabio Cornaz
Artisanat valdôtain
Wool weaving
Furia
di Margherita Pellegrino
Artisanat valdôtain historique
31 December – 6 January
Woodwork
Dario Coquillard
Artisanat valdôtain
Ceramics
Paolo Panozzo
Artisanat valdôtain
