Créations & Savoir-Faire

Créations & Savoir-Faire stands as Europe's leading event for do-it-yourself and creative hobbies, recognized as the number one show for arts and crafts. It is celebrated as a central hub for "do-it-yourself" activities and a key driver of trends in handmade creations. The event takes place annually at Paris expo Porte de Versailles in Paris, France, from November 18 to 22, 2026.

The exhibition features a wide array of products and services across four primary creative areas. These include Needlecrafts, covering knitting, sewing, embroidery, and tufting; Paper Art and Fine Arts, which encompasses watercolour, scrapbooking, ceramics, and origami; Creative Home & DIY, featuring general do-it-yourself projects, creative cooking, children's hobbies, painting, beads, cleaning products, and printing; and a Craft Market, showcasing artisan talent in jewellery, leather goods, accessories, and unique pieces. Exhibitors also present categories like Cosmetics and DIY maintenance, as well as Beads and Jewelry. Exhibitors benefit from the opportunity to boost sales among a highly engaged, buying customer base (94% buyers), enhance their visibility in the DIY market, attract new customers, build qualified contact lists, and test products with enthusiastic visitors.

The event attracts a passionate and committed community of enthusiasts, arts and crafts lovers, and crafters, including both curious beginners and experienced creators interested in areas such as sewing, scrapbooking, knitting, and decorating. Visitors are motivated by shopping for new items, finding creative ideas, discovering innovative products, and participating in a variety of creative hobby workshops. The 2025 edition reported 91% visitor satisfaction and an 88% intention to return, highlighting the event's strong appeal.