Festival of Woodturning and Wood Arts

Fête du Tournage et des Arts du Bois: A biennial gathering in Dole

Organized every two years at the Dolexpo hall in Dole by the Association des Tourneurs de Franche-Comté, the Fête du Tournage et des Arts du Bois brings together woodcraft and fine arts enthusiasts for three days. The 5th edition, held from November 7th to 9th, 2025, coincided with the association's 20th anniversary.

A fair dedicated to woodturning and fine crafts

The Fête du Tournage et des Arts du Bois brings together exhibitors showcasing 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 from precious woods
• Metalwork: artistic ironwork, cutlery, metal sculptures
• Leatherwork, glasswork, and other materials

Professional woodturning demonstrations

A highlight of the fair is the presence of professional turners performing live demonstrations. For the association's 20th-anniversary edition, turner Thierry Berthéas presented three demonstrations: African sculpture, graphic boxes, and router carving. Association members also provide demonstrations in a dedicated area.

An accessible and friendly event

The fair is open to the general public and features:

• Direct sales of artisanal goods and woodworking equipment
• High school area: presentation of training programs from technical high schools (notably Lycée Pierre Vernotte)
• Fishing game for children and adults, with handmade turned wooden prizes
• On-site catering: waffles and crepes in the afternoon, refreshment area

The Dolexpo hall, the venue for the fair

The fair is held at the Dolexpo hall, located at the Rond-point des Droits de l'Homme in Dole.