Workshop Journal
Welcome to the Grandchose workshop journal. Through this blog, I share a bit of what nourishes my daily work: the making of my artisanal ceramic pieces, the simple objects we end up becoming attached to, everyday kitchen gestures, and the inspirations that give birth to the workshop’s collections.
You’ll find both behind-the-scenes glimpses of the making process and gift ideas, tips for using stoneware tableware, reflections on handmade work, and articles about those small objects that naturally find their place in a home. I love creating artisanal ceramics designed to be truly used: mugs you choose each morning, plates that live through family meals, or accessories you end up using without even thinking about it.
This blog extends this world through workshop stories, everyday objects, and a simple, sustainable, and living approach to craftsmanship.
How to grate garlic easily, without a garlic press
Grating garlic without a garlic press is a simple gesture that really changes the taste of your dishes. Discover an effective method, usage tips, and a utensil designed for everyday life.
Creativity and Constraints: Why I Chose Blue Artisanal Ceramics
Discover why constraint is the motor of my creativity in the workshop. Between patterns and drawings, I explain my passion for blue artisanal ceramics.
Dachshund gift: handcrafted pieces that make dachshund lovers smile
An illustrated plate, a spoon rest or another small handcrafted dachshund-inspired piece… Creations full of good cheer for dachshund lovers, and everyday objects with character.
From Clay to Cup: My Making Process
From raw clay to the shaped, ready-to-fire cup: discover how a ceramic cup is made in my workshop in Provence.
My stoneware plates after 4 years of daily use
My handmade stoneware plates have been used every day for 4 years. Here’s the real result, without special care.
Mont Ventoux Keepsake: Our Family Challenge That Inspired My Plate Collection
Discover how our family ascent of the Giant of Provence inspired my stoneware collection. An authentic Mont Ventoux keepsake, between challenge and craftsmanship.
5 housewarming gift ideas that are different from gifts forgotten in a cupboard
Mugs, pitchers, spoon rests, or handmade plates… Our selection of useful and characterful handmade items to give for a housewarming.
The return of the water jug: the forgotten object making a comeback in our kitchens
The ceramic pitcher is making a big comeback on our tables. Durable, practical and timeless, it naturally replaces water bottles while adding character to the kitchen. Discover why this everyday object is winning people over again, and how to choose a handmade carafe made to last.
Small handmade gift: useful artisanal objects you genuinely grow attached to
A mug you use every morning, a plate that makes you smile, or a little bowl you end up keeping for years… Discover our ideas for small handmade gifts that are useful, durable and full of personality.
Why choose artisanal stoneware tableware for your table?
At the workshop, I’m often asked why I chose stoneware for my creations. Discover the benefits of artisanal stoneware tableware: solid, practical tableware made to last, ideal for accompanying you with gentleness and simplicity every day.
Original pétanque gift: a handmade plate inspired by the South
A handmade plate inspired by pétanque and the Provençal art of living. A simple, long-lasting object full of good vibes for lovers of the South and games with friends.
What if your pet’s bowl became a beautiful everyday object?
For many of us, a dog or a cat is a full member of the family. So why shouldn’t their bowl be a beautiful everyday object too? Discover the benefits of a personalised dog or cat bowl, handmade in Provence: a durable, stable and unique piece, with your companion’s name drawn on it.