The leading event in the arts and crafts market from 18 to 22 November 2026 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles
CREATIONS & SAVOIR-FAIRE, THE N°1 ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW
Créations & savoir-faire: from niche fair to sociological phenomenon
Founded in 1996 by Aude de Thuin, a visionary entrepreneur, Créations & savoir-faire has established itself as the reference show for creative hobbies and DIY_ACCEPTED in France. For the past 30 years, the show has kept pace with a rapidly changing market, remaining a source of inspiration, a place for experience and a showcase for the rich and varied product range offered by its exhibitors.
From the come back of cross-stitch and knitting, to thedemocratisation of fine art, via the feminisation of DIY, the rise of scrapbooking, and the return ofsewing among the younger generations, the show has played a driving role. A veritable catalyst for trends, it has helped make handmade no longer a marginal activity, but a genuine sociological phenomenon.
Créations & savoir-faire in figures :
- 355 exhibitors
- 700 m² of exclusive, never-before-seen workshops and events
- Nearly 400 workshops, 4,000 attendees and more than 600 hours of workshops combined
- 50,413 visitors in 2025
- 14 000 m2
- A national and international event
- Dates close to Christmas, a great time for shopping

The power of cratt and hobby events
- 74% of buyers looking for inspiration and new products
- 96% of French people practice DIY
- Average basket: 169€
- 91% satisfaction and 88% intention to return
Their motivations:
- Shopping
- Finding ideas
- Discover new products
- Take part in creative hobby workshops.
Créations & savoir-faire: the largest crafters community

An event dedicated to arts and crafts to meet your business objectives
Créations & savoir-faire allows you to:
- Boost your sales within a committed, buying customer base (94% buyers) at a time that's conducive to shopping.
- Make yourself knownand boost your visibility on the DIY market.
- Recruit new customers and build up your file of qualified contacts.
- Test your products and new items with an enthusiastic visitor: scrapbooking, fine arts, sewing, knitting, creative cooking
Whether it's a stand, sponsorship or customised participation, we can offer you the solution best suited to your objectives and budget.
Our exhibitors say it best

