About Festival of Woodturning and Wood Arts

The Festival of Woodturning and Wood Arts is an artisan fair organized at the Dolexpo hall in Dole, in the Jura region, by the Association des Tourneurs de Franche-Comté. This three-day event brings together artisans from wood, iron, leather, glass, and other materials from all over the region, presenting and selling their original creations. The fair features woodturning demonstrations by professionals, workshops, a space dedicated to technical high schools, and a fishing game for children and adults with handmade turned prizes. With twenty editions to its name, the event has established itself as the regional benchmark for wood craftsmanship.

The Festival of Woodturning and Wood Arts: twenty years of artisanal passion

For twenty editions, the Festival of Woodturning and Wood Arts has gathered wood and art craft enthusiasts every autumn in Dole, at the Dolexpo hall. Organized by the Association des Tourneurs de Franche-Comté, this three-day fair celebrates the know-how of artisans who shape wood, iron, leather, glass, and other noble materials with passion and creativity.

A fair dedicated to wood arts and crafts

The Festival of Woodturning and Wood Arts brings together dozens of exhibitors presenting a wide variety of artisanal creations:

Woodturning: bowls, vases, decorative objects, boxes, spinning tops, and artistic creations made on the lathe
Wood carving: figurative and abstract works, African sculptures, bas-reliefs
Marquetry and cabinetmaking: furniture, boxes, and objects made of precious wood
Ironwork: art blacksmithing, cutlery, metal sculptures
Leather, glass, and other material work: original creations blending tradition and innovation

Demonstrations by professionals

One of the fair's highlights is the presence of professional turners giving live demonstrations. For the 20th-anniversary edition, turner Thierry Berthéas presented three demonstrations of his expertise: African sculpture, graphic box, and router carving. Members of the association also offer demonstrations in a dedicated space, allowing the public to discover woodturning techniques.

An accessible and friendly fair

The Festival of Woodturning and Wood Arts is open to all audiences, from informed amateurs to the simply curious. The fair offers:

Direct sales of original artisanal objects and woodcrafting tools
High school space: presentation of technical high school programs (including Pierre Vernotte high school)
Fishing game: a game for children and adults with prizes made of handmade turned wood
On-site catering: waffles and crepes in the afternoon, refreshment area

The Dolexpo hall, the fair's venue

The fair is held at the Dolexpo hall, a large exhibition space located at the rond-point des Droits de l'Homme in Dole. This spacious and modern venue can accommodate numerous exhibitors and visitors in comfortable conditions, featuring a retrospective of themes that have marked the festival's twenty years.

Practical information — Festival of Woodturning and Wood Arts

Practical Information

Location

The fair is held at the Dolexpo hall, rond-point des Droits de l'Homme, 39100 Dole.

Date

The fair takes place in November, from Friday to Sunday.

Opening Hours

Precise hours are announced each year on the website of the Association des Tourneurs de Franche-Comté.

Prices

Entrance fee: 6 euros
3-day pass: 10 euros
Free for children under 12 years old

Access

By car: Dole is accessible via the A39 (Dole exit). The Dolexpo hall is located at the rond-point des Droits de l'Homme. Free parking.
By train: Dole TGV station, about 10 minutes by car or bus from Dolexpo.

Catering

On-site catering and refreshments. Waffles and crepes in the afternoon.

Contact

Association des Tourneurs de Franche-Comté
Website: as-tourneurs-fc.github.io