Edition 38 of UNIcréa100 Art Fashion Deco Designerstake over the Château de Coppetfrom 1 to 4 October 2026

Who is it?

1oo designers colour a castle in Switzerland for 4 days.

Designers, jewellers, milliners, painters, visual artists, ceramists, sculptors, stylists, cabinetmakers, glassmakers... all selected for the quality and originality of their work, present and sell their latest collections at UNIcréa.

What is it?

Programme for this 38th edition

100 designers present their latest collections

Come and meet passionate and fascinating artists, showcased in every room of the Château, organised by the materials they work with. 
Discover the UNIverses of the UNIcréa Fair: Textiles, Glass, Clay, Stone, Metal, Painting, Leather, Wood/Paper and the ‘Miscellaneous’ UNIverse!

4.30 pm: Demonstration – Making a ukulele

Discover a world of music! Learn how to make a ukulele from locally sourced wood. Follow the key steps that transform a simple plank of wood into a melodious instrument. Let yourself be enchanted by the harmony between music and craftsmanship at the UNIvers du Bois / Papier with Katia Rossi

5.30 pm: Demonstration – Painting on jeans and linocut printing

Celebrate creativity with Valérie and Francine Ursenbacher, two sisters with a passion for textile design. Explore how they transform jeans into unique pieces inspired by various artistic movements. Combining painting, crochet and upcycling, they convey positive messages through their UNIverse of Textiles. Immerse yourself in this artistic adventure!

Throughout the day, treat yourself to a feast in the UNIverse of Flavours!

Our catering team, the “Créateurs de Saveurs”, offers a variety of sweet and savoury dishes, prepared with care and love. Take your pick and enjoy your meal, everyone! The Bar des UNIs is, of course, always open for you!

100 designers present their latest collections

Come and meet passionate and exciting artists, presented in all the rooms of the Château, according to the materials they work with. Discover the UNIvers at UNIcréa: Textiles, Glass, Earth, Stone, Metal, Paint, Leather, Wood/Paper and UNIvers Miscellaneous!

11.30 am: Demonstration – Feather artist Agathe Leroy

Come and discover the work of Agathe Leroy, a passionate feather artist. In this demonstration, she explores the layering of feathers to create unique pieces, combining colours and textures. Admire how these elements are transformed into a voluptuous brooch in the UNIvers Divers!

2.30 pm: Demonstration – Painter Isabelle De Marco

Immerse yourself in the colourful world of Isabelle De Marco, who will take you on a journey through the process of creating an abstract painting. By layering acrylic paint, sand, paper and gold leaf, she will bring to life a joyful and vibrant work of art within the UNIverse of Painting.

3.30 pm: UNIcréa «Special» fashion show

At UNIcréa, it's the visitors who march in the parade, and with a smile on their face!Young and old, come and join in, you'll love it 🙂 A UNIque parade that starts in the UNIvers du Textile and continues throughout the Château, yes, yes you read that right.

Don’t miss this chance to have fun and celebrate fashion with us!

5.30 pm: Demonstration – Leather marquetry with Carole Steinbach

Discover the art of leather marquetry with Carole Steinbach, a passionate leather craftswoman. In this demonstration, she will show you traditional leatherworking techniques. So come along to the UNIvers du Cuir!

7.00 pm: Le Tremplin presents Max Van Herle

Max Van Herle, a 19-year-old singer from Lonay, expresses his emotions through his music. Passionate about music since childhood, he began with piano lessons and launched his career with “Wake Up”. Under the name Van Herle, he has released two albums, drawing inspiration from indie pop artists such as Joji. His musical style is constantly evolving, reflecting his state of mind.

Throughout the day, treat yourself to a feast in the UNIverse of Flavours

Our catering team, the “Créateurs de Saveurs”, offers a variety of sweet and savoury dishes, prepared with care and love. Take your pick and enjoy your meal, everyone! The Bar des UNIs is, of course, always open for you!

100 designers present their latest collections

Come and meet passionate and exciting artists, presented in all the rooms of the Château, according to the materials they work with. Discover the UNIvers at UNIcréa: Textiles, Glass, Earth, Stone, Metal, Paint, Leather, Wood/Paper and UNIvers Miscellaneous!

From 10am to 7pm: Creative workshops for children and adults!

Choose your theme: Watercolour or gold leaf gilding. 1-hour or 2-hour workshops. Create mini watercolour paintings with no prior experience, or discover the technique of gold leaf gilding to enhance your home décor. We look forward to seeing you – follow the red thread to come and get creative!

11.30 am: Demonstration – Leather marquetry with Célina Vuillemin

Discover the technique of reverse pointillism on leather with Célina Vuillemin. Through meticulous work, she delicately removes material to reveal the underlying leather, using punches of various diameters. Immerse yourself in the UNIverse of Leather.

2.30 pm: Demonstration – Clay sculpture with Corinne Chauvet

Join Corinne Chauvet, a passionate ceramicist, in the UNIverse of Clay. She will be creating a figurative sculpture live on stage. Corinne works with black chamotte clay from Spain and pigments from Roussillon. Discover her art, inspired by her travels in Asia, where she captures people’s smiles through her portraits.

3.30 pm: UNIcréa «Special» fashion show

At UNIcréa, it’s the visitors who are strutting their stuff – and with a smile! Young and old alike, come and join in – you’re going to love it 🙂 A UNIque fashion show that starts in the Textile Universe and continues throughout the Château – yes, you read that right. Don’t miss this chance to have fun and celebrate fashion with us!

4.30 pm: Demonstration – Paper cutting with Marc Schweizer

Discover the art of paper cutting with Marc Schweizer, an enthusiast who has been practising this art since the age of 8. He will be showcasing his black-and-white works, ranging from traditional to modern styles, using a variety of techniques. Immerse yourself in his creative world and admire his creations in all sizes. UNIvers du Bois / Papier

5.30 pm: Demonstration – Elyeth TREMBLAY

Did you say ‘lampshade maker’? Light, space, base, frame, shape, style, fabric, braid, laminating, stitching: the ingredients of a lampshade designed to enhance an interior with a unique light fitting. Elyeth Tremblay introduces you to a little-known craft that combines design, creativity and tradition. UNIvers du Textile

7.00 pm: Le Tremplin presents Manon Klopfenstein, Andrea Lillo Guerrero, Nour Marouan and Dimitri Waeber

‘Château gonflable’ is the title of this performance, which blends contemporary dance and theatre. Through this production, we seek to show that behind every group that appears perfect lie differences and an unstable harmony. We depict a group within which disagreements persist. Despite their differences, each person’s individuality contributes to the collective harmony.

7.30 pm: Le Tremplin presents Rosemonde

Rosemonde Music is a musical collective that blends folk, indie pop and acoustic music to create original and moving compositions. Their music, rich in melodies and poetic lyrics, transports listeners into a world brimming with emotion.
On stage, the band captivates audiences with their intimate and warm performances, in which each member brings their own unique touch.

Throughout the day, treat yourself to a feast in the UNIverse of Flavours!

Our catering team, the “Créateurs de Saveurs”, offers a variety of sweet and savoury dishes, prepared with care and love. Take your pick and enjoy your meal, everyone! The Bar des UNIs is, of course, always open for you!

100 designers present their latest collections

Come and meet passionate and fascinating artists, showcased in every room of the Château, categorised by the materials they work with. Discover the UNIverses of the UNIcréa Fair: Textiles, Glass, Clay, Stone, Metal, Painting, Leather, Wood/Paper and the ‘Miscellaneous’ UNIverse!

From 10am to 6pm: Creative workshops for children and adults!

Choose your theme: Watercolour or gold leaf gilding. 1-hour or 2-hour workshops. Create mini watercolour paintings with no prior experience, or discover the technique of gold leaf gilding to enhance your home décor. We look forward to seeing you – follow the red thread to come and get creative!

11.30 am: Demonstration – You’ll be able to say, «I made that myself!»

Céline Dreveton, founder of the Salon UNIcréa, is first and foremost a designer. For once, she'll be on hand to present the various creative courses she offers. So that you too can create and say "I did it!", come to the UNIvers du Bois / Papier.

2.30 pm: Demonstration – Marble cutting with Françoise Hubert

Immerse yourself in the world of artistic mosaic sculpture with Françoise Hubert. She will be creating unique pieces – both wall-mounted and freestanding – covered in marble chips. Discover the traditional techniques of the chisel and the cutting tool, used to create contemporary and unique pieces from marble slabs.

3.30 pm: UNIcréa «Special» fashion show

At UNIcréa, it’s the visitors who are strutting their stuff – and with a smile! Young and old alike, come and join in – you’ll love it 🙂 A UNIque fashion show that starts in the UNIverse of Textiles and continues throughout the Château – yes, you read that right. Don’t miss this chance to have fun and celebrate fashion with us!

4.30pm: Demonstration - Monotypes and cyanotypes

Nathalie Matthiesen offers a different take on cyanotype… It’s not just about blue; I’m exploring the vibrant and deep colours that cyanotype can produce through different exposure techniques. It’s not just about botany either; I also create photographic prints and mixed-media compositions. Come and explore the UNIverse of Painting.

Throughout the day, treat yourself to a feast in the UNIverse of Flavours

Our catering team, the “Créateurs de Saveurs”, offers a variety of sweet and savoury dishes, prepared with care and love. Take your pick and enjoy your meal, everyone! The Bar des UNIs is, of course, always open for you!

Where?

Château de Coppet is located on the shores of Lake Geneva, 20 minutes from Geneva on the way to Lausanne.
The Château de Coppet, Rue de la Gare 2 - 1296 Coppet

By car

There’s free parking right at the foot of the castle (yes, really, right in front of the castle!!!)

By train

Coppet station is a 5-minute walk from the château.

Accessibility info

  • The 3 rooms on the ground floor are open to all.
  • Only the 2 rooms on 1er The first floor of the Château can be reached by climbing a flight of twenty or so steps.
  • At each edition, we carry wheelchairs in complete safety, so that everyone can go and meet all the Designers.

Unfortunately, our four-legged friends, dogs, are not allowed in the Château de Coppet. Please do not bring them with you on your visit.

When?

  • Thursday 1 October 2026 from 2pm to 7pm
  • Friday 2 October 2026 from 10am to 7pm
    + Evening at the Château! 6pm to 11pm
  • Saturday 3 October 2026 from 10am to 7pm
    + Evening at the Château! 6pm to 11pm
  • Sunday 4 October 2026 from 10am to 6pm

How much?

1 entry purchased entitles you to come back during the entire duration of the show.
Good news! It's free for under 16s and if it's your birthday!

Normal rate: CHF 14 - Reduced rate: CHF 10  12 CHF

Why?

  • Because UNIcréa is a morale booster (yes, it has been proven)!
  • Because we discover unusual and UNIQUE creations.
  • Because designers are passionate and exciting.
  • Because it is important for your well-being!

Theme of the exhibition

«Shining in the dark»

Sponsored Foundation

SuperMamans is a Swiss network of volunteers that offers one-off support to all families by providing a home-cooked meal and a chance to chat. We offer emotional and practical support – https://supermamans.ch/

The UNIs team is opening its arms to you, so come and join them!

NEW: THE SPRINGBOARD!

The Tremplin is "countless hours of work and passion to delight our eyes and make our lives magical". The Salon UNIcréa is open to all forms of art: singing, dancing, poetry, humour... Come and show your UNIvers on the Tremplin stage. The Tremplin is open to everyone for the duration of the Show, so come and join us!

Yes, I want to show what I do

Two "Evenings at the Château" are on offer on Friday and Saturday from 8pm to 11pm, a chance for designers and visitors to exchange ideas in a magical setting: a Château!
On the programme for your evenings: Concerts, Performances, Food and Fun at UNIcréa!

Become a UNIcréa Ambassador!

- Would you like to be an ambassador for an Art Fair, a Human Gathering or the UNIcréa Fair?
- YES
- THANK YOU

If you fancy putting "I'm a UNIcréa Show Ambassador" on your CV, we'll send you flyers and posters to distribute to everyone you know. Tadam!
Life at UNIcréa is beautiful.

To become a UNIcréa Ambassador, please contact us at 079 823 67 11.
THANK YOU for your love of this event.

Join the UNIcréa team,Become UNI!

The UNIS are people from all walks of life who participate in the organisation of the UNIcréa fairs.

Good humour, kindness and a smile are the indispensable assets of the UNIS.
Ingredients that give UNIcréa its unique flavour.

Do you want to experience something different? Join us, for a few hours or for 4 days! The UNIs team opens its arms to you and you will finally be able to wear the beautiful pink UNIs apron (we know you want to!)

To become a UNI, contact us on 079 823 67 11.

Once you are a UNI, you can note on your CV:

  • Ability to do unexpected things
  • Welcoming smiling visitors
  • Ability to make an otherwise unsmiling visitor smile
  • Boosting the morale of doubting designers
  • Ability to answer totally improbable questions*.
  • UNIcréa certified free hug

*One day, a list will be published and you will see!

THANK YOU UNIs, without you UNIcréa would not have its human flavour, and it is no small thing to be at the origin of a human flavour!

Adopt a Creator

Would you like to host a designer during a fair? THANK YOU!

You have the opportunity to welcome designers into your home for a fair. Rest assured, there is a time limit to this adoption. Unless you decide to make the pleasure last!

To adopt a designer, contact us on 079 823 67 11.

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