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Trajectoire, mid-career support

Trajectoire, mid-career support

Le programme Trajectoire soutient et encadre les artisan·e·s en mi-carrière


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SI, individual support

Un programme de formation individuelle pour rehausser vos savoir-faire!


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Exhibition – 2025 François-Houdé Award Finalists

From thursday december 11 2025  10:00 a.m. to sunday december 21 2025  6:00 p.m.

A showcase of excellence featuring emerging creators who are redefining fine crafts in Québec and embodying a promising generational shift. This exhibition brings together the works of the 2025 François-Houdé Award finalists, selected by the jury.


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Exhibition – New Horizons

From thursday december 11 2025  10:00 a.m. to sunday december 21 2025  6:00 p.m.

Woodworking objects, mobiles, and wall sculptures created through a professional development program. A sensitive encounter between human journeys and craftsmanship, where each piece tells a story of creation and integration.


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Exhibition – Inside the Mind of France Fauteux

From thursday december 11 2025  10:00 a.m. to sunday december 21 2025  6:00 p.m.

A major figure in Québec ceramics, France Fauteux has been shaping a world since the late 1960s where human emotion takes form through anthropomorphic bestiaries. This exhibition brings together both intimate and monumental works, where clay converses with other materials, continuing the explorations she initiated with Le temps des arbres (2019).


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Salon des métiers d’art du Québec in Montréal

From thursday december 11 2025 to sunday december 21 2025  11:59 p.m.

Salon des métiers d’art du Québec à Montréal, 11-21 décembre


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Exhibition – Function and Fantasy by Charlie Larouche-Potvin

From thursday december 11 2025  10:00 a.m. to sunday december 21 2025  6:00 p.m.

Masterful gestures, breath, and light: discover a selection of spectacular works by Charlie Larouche-Potvin, presented as part of the 2024 François-Houdé Award granted by the City of Montréal and the Conseil des métiers d’art du Québec.


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Conference – Spotlight on Northern Canadian Fine Crafts

From friday december 12 2025  12:00 a.m. to friday december 19 2025  1:00 p.m.

Five artisans from each northern Canadian territory will take turns throughout SMAQ 2025 to showcase their work! Immerse yourself in their unique creative worlds through two midday talks, where guest artists will share their inspirations and their vision of creation.


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Activity - Wish card creation workshop

Sunday, December, 14 2025, from 10:00 a.m.

Venez décorer vos cartes de vœux ! Laissez libre cours à votre créativité et venez personnaliser vos cartes de vœux ! Un moment convivial pour confectionner des cartes uniques, parfaites pour célébrer le temps des fêtes et faire plaisir à vos proches.


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Presentation of the Economic Consultation Led by the CMAQ and AppEco

From tuesday december 16 2025  12:00 a.m. to tuesday december 16 2025  1:00 p.m.

Discover the findings of the economic consultation conducted by the CMAQ and AppEco, with financial support from SODEC. This session will present evidence-based insights, foster dialogue within the community, and help shape the next steps in the development of Québec’s fine craft sector.


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Conference - Next generation and workshop schools

From wednesday december 17 2025  12:00 a.m. to wednesday december 17 2025  1:00 p.m.

Le dynamisme et l’avenir des métiers d’art reposent en partie sur la qualité de la formation et l’accompagnement offert à la relève. Cette conférence réunit trois dirigeantes d’institutions phares de l’enseignement en métiers d’art à Montréal.


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Unveiling the 2025–2035 Vision for the Fine Craft District

From thursday december 18 2025  12:00 a.m. to thursday december 18 2025  1:00 p.m.

Attend the unveiling of the 2025–2035 vision for the Fine Craft District, presented by the CMAQ’s Architecture and Heritage team in collaboration with the Canada Lands Company and the City of Montréal.


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Activity – Dance class with Melo Omat

Saturday, December, 20 2025, from 10:00 a.m.

Participez à ce cours de danse offert par Melo Omat, un atelier dynamique accessible pour toute la famille! Découvrez les bases des danses afro à travers des mouvements simples, des jeux rythmiques et une ambiance positive.


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Activity – Creative embroidery workshop

Sunday, December, 21 2025, from 10:00 a.m.

Les enfants sont invités à s’initier à la broderie en réalisant une petite création festive, décorée de perles scintillantes. Un moment ludique et créatif pour éveiller leur imagination et célébrer la magie du temps des fêtes.


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 Goldsmithing: Tableware and teaspoons

Goldsmithing: Tableware and teaspoons

From thursday january 15 2026  09:00 a.m. to sunday january 18 2026  5:00 p.m.

Revisitez la cuillère comme objet de création et de plaisir !


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Blown glass sculpture

Blown glass sculpture

From monday january 19 2026  09:00 a.m. to friday january 23 2026  5:00 p.m.

Explorez pleinement le potentiel expressif du verre!


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Webinar - Presentation of CALQ programs

Webinar - Presentation of CALQ programs

From thursday january 29 2026  11:30 a.m. to thursday january 29 2026  12:30 a.m.

Un webinaire exclusif aux membres du CMAQ pour explorer les programmes du CALQ en métiers d’art et échanger directement avec les chargé·e·s de programmes.


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Better plan your schedule and priorities

From thursday february 5 2026  09:00 a.m. to thursday february 5 2026  5:00 p.m.

Considérez le temps autrement!


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Exporting with confidence: understanding customs tariffs

Exporting with confidence: understanding customs tariffs

From friday february 6 2026  1:00 p.m. to friday february 6 2026  5:00 p.m.

Apprenez à naviguer efficacement dans les règles douanières pour exporter vos créations en toute confiance.


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Developing your artistic signature

From thursday february 26 2026  1:00 p.m. to friday february 27 2026  1:00 p.m.

Peaufinez votre pensée, votre vision artistique et explorez votre unicité!


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Fluid approaches to nerikomi - Developing an artistic language with colored clays during shaping

Fluid approaches to nerikomi - Developing an artistic language with colored clays during shaping

From thursday march 19 2026  09:00 a.m. to sunday march 22 2026  5:00 p.m.

Explorez la technique du nerikomi, une technique qui utilise différentes couches d’argiles colorées!


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Public art: the mechanics of the policy of integrating art into architecture

Public art: the mechanics of the policy of integrating art into architecture

From thursday april 23 2026  09:00 a.m. to thursday april 23 2026  4:00 p.m.

Explorez les étapes clés pour réaliser un premier projet!


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Making a video with a smartphone

From friday may 8 2026  09:00 a.m. to friday may 8 2026  5:00 p.m.

Développez vos habiletés dans la réalisation de vidéos à l’aide un téléphone intelligent.


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Workshop on glass foam and glass paste

Workshop on glass foam and glass paste

From monday june 22 2026  09:00 a.m. to friday june 26 2026  5:00 p.m.

Dépassez les frontières traditionnelles avec la mousse et pâte de verre!


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