Artextures
Biennial of contemporary textile art at the Manufacture Bohin
2026
There is no edition scheduled in 2026 for this event. This page remains accessible to archive the history of the manifestation and will be updated if a new edition is announced.
About Artextures
Artextures is the contemporary textile art competition organized by the France Patchwork association. Its traveling exhibition stops at the Manufacture Bohin in Saint-Sulpice-sur-Risle, in the Orne department. Held every two years, the competition highlights works that go beyond traditional patchwork, including sculpture, dyeing, printing, sewing, weaving, braiding, embroidery, collage, crochet, felting, and quilting. The selected pieces are showcased in the workshops of the last remaining French needle and pin factory, which has been in operation since 1833.
Artextures — edition 2026
ℹ️ There will be no Artextures event at the Manufacture Bohin in 2026. The contemporary textile art competition organized by France Patchwork takes place every two years: its 13th edition, "Artextures & Co — Les nouvelles voies du patchwork," will be hosted at the Bohin workshops from September 2nd to October 31st, 2025, before moving to the Musée de la Toile de Jouy in Jouy-en-Josas from January 30th to March 1st, 2026. In September and October 2026, Bohin will instead showcase "Pour un royaume" by Ise Cellier and Marie Pourchot, and "Les Filomènes" by Sylvaine Cussonneau and Chrystelle Bertrand.
No Artextures at Bohin in 2026
Artextures is a biennial contemporary textile art competition and traveling exhibition organized by the France Patchwork association. The 13th edition, "Artextures & Co — Les nouvelles voies du patchwork," will occupy the Manufacture Bohin in Saint-Sulpice-sur-Risle from September 2nd to October 31st, 2025, and then the Musée de la Toile de Jouy in Jouy-en-Josas from January 30th to March 1st, 2026.
The 2026 schedule released by Bohin does not include any Artextures dates. As of mid-August 2026, neither the manufacture nor France Patchwork has announced the 14th edition or its future venue.
What Bohin is exhibiting in September and October 2026
The workshops are open from March 30th to October 30th, 2026, Monday through Friday and on the 3rd Saturday of each month. Guided tours at 2:00 PM, self-guided tours from 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM.
Exhibition Hall
- "Pour un royaume," Ise Cellier and Marie Pourchot, from August 31st to October 30th, 2026. Their embroidery work explores themes of war and family voices. Open Monday to Friday from 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM. Exhibition only: €3.50 for adults, €2 for ages 6 to 17.
- Before them, "Matrimoine" by Elsa Duault, from March 30th to August 21st, 2026: featuring antique linens, embroidery, and monumental installations by the Norman artist, supported by the Splash program led by RN13BIS.
Boutique Gallery, free access
- "Les Filomènes," Sylvaine Cussonneau and Chrystelle Bertrand, from September to October 2026. Featuring fabric scraps and fibers that are braided, woven, and then embroidered, including the Nuages series on weather patterns. Open Monday to Friday from 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM.
European Heritage Days
- Saturday, September 19th, 2026: guided tour of the production workshops at 2:00 PM, followed by a self-guided tour of the exhibition and museum; self-guided visits from 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM.
- Sunday, September 20th, 2026: guided tours of the workshops at 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM, and 4:00 PM, with self-guided access to the exhibition and museum, and free access to the shop.
- Please note that production staff will not be present on these two days. Guided tours: €15 for adults, €10 for ages 6 to 17, free for children under 6. 25 spots per time slot, booking required at 02 33 24 89 38 or [email protected].
Highlights Artextures 2026
- No Artextures edition at Bohin in 2026: the France Patchwork competition is a biennial event
- "Pour un royaume," Ise Cellier and Marie Pourchot, from August 31st to October 30th, 2026
- "Les Filomènes," Sylvaine Cussonneau and Chrystelle Bertrand, September and October 2026, free admission
- Heritage Days on September 19th and 20th, 2026, guided tours by reservation
Prices Artextures 2026
Practical information — Artextures
Access
Manufacture Bohin, 1 le Bourg, 61300 Saint-Sulpice-sur-Risle, in the eastern part of Orne, near L'Aigle.
- By car: Free parking with 60 car spaces and 3 bus spaces (GPS 48.778501, 0.659028). The workshops are in the village; follow the "parking visiteurs" signs.
- By train: L'Aigle station, on the Paris Montparnasse-Granville line, is 3.5 km from the site.
- By bike: A greenway leads to the workshops; bike racks and lockers are available on-site.
Opening Hours
2026 Season: from March 30th to October 30th, Monday to Friday, plus the 3rd Saturday of the month. Guided tours at 2:00 PM, self-guided tours from 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM. Temporary exhibitions can be visited independently from 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM.
Workers are on holiday on public holidays and from July 27th to August 15th, 2026, inclusive. During this period, the site remains accessible with videos, explanatory texts, and ambient soundscapes.
Rates
Temporary exhibition only: €3.50 for adults, €2 for ages 6 to 17. Self-guided tour of the workshops, including the exhibition: €12 for adults, €7 for ages 6 to 17, family package €40 for 2 adults and 3 children over 6, free for children under 6. Guided tour at 2:00 PM: €15 for adults, €10 for ages 6 to 17.
€1 discount with proof for people with disabilities, retirees, students, and job seekers. 10% discount for visitors arriving by public transport, train, bike, or on foot. Payment accepted by cash, check, Visa and Mastercard, ANCV and ANCV Connect vouchers, and Pass Culture.
Accessibility
The tour route is equipped with elevators. A wheelchair and chairs are available throughout the visit, and 2 accessible parking spaces are located next to the reception: please notify us before arrival at 02 33 24 89 38. Pets are not allowed, except for guide and assistance dogs.
Contact
Phone: 02 33 24 89 38. Email: [email protected]. Exhibition schedule at bohin.com, under "Expositions temporaires." Artextures competition: francepatchwork.com.
Manufacture Bohin, the last French needle manufacturer
Benjamin Bohin founded the company in 1833, and the Saint-Sulpice-sur-Risle factory was acquired in 1866. Today, it is the last place in France that manufactures sewing needles and pins. The facades and roofs of several production workshops, the boiler room, the office, and the caretaker's lodge have been listed as historical monuments since 1995.
About forty employees work there. It takes 27 steps and two months to produce a single needle, from the steel coil to the final packaging. The site is open to visitors, featuring active production workshops, a museum, an exhibition hall, and a boutique gallery. Murano glass-headed pins, pincushion bracelets, and safety pins are also manufactured here.
The Artextures competition
France Patchwork organizes Artextures every two years to identify and support new talents in textile art and integrate them into the history of contemporary art. A jury of professionals—including visual artists, embroiderers, lace makers, gallery owners, and artistic directors—selects the works, which then embark on a traveling exhibition from one venue to another.
The 11th edition in 2021 brought together 35 artists and visited the Manufacture Bohin, the Château de l'Étang de Saran near Orléans, and finally Paris. The 13th edition, "Artextures & Co — New Paths for Patchwork," will be at Bohin from September 2nd to October 31st, 2025, featuring the 50 x 50 cm patchworks from the Émeraude competition, before moving to the Musée de la Toile de Jouy in Jouy-en-Josas from January 30th to March 1st, 2026.
Where does it take place — Artextures
Artextures in brief
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