36e Édition du Salon UNIcréa100 Art Fashion Deco Designersinvestissent le Château de la Sarrazdu 1 au 4 mai 2025
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.
Les Créateurs de cette 36e édition
What is it?
Programme de cette 36e Édition
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!
3.30pm: Demonstration - On the poetic trail with Chiara Mari
How do we capture the poetic inspiration behind the paintings and juggle poetic and visual composition? Come and discover the poetic dialogue between Chiara Mari's work as a poet-writer and her creative artistic rebounds! UNIvers de la Peinture
4.30pm: Demonstration - Contemporary basketry
Wicker strands, selected willow shoots from the year, are gradually woven into a shape. As the braid is woven, the volume is created and the object comes to life. Mediterranean spiral braiding technique.
Basket weaver Valérie Martin weaves wicker to create unique objects. She cultivates the material she weaves, embracing the whole process, from the wicker pushed into the ground, transformed in the workshop to the finished product. UNIvers Wood / Paper
All day long, treat yourself to our catering team
At UNIcréa, the catering team is made up of "Créateurs de Saveurs", no less! Whatever you fancy, you're in for a treat, because everything is made with love! All you have to do is choose. Bon appétit and good health to all, the Bar des UNIs is open!
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!
11.30am: Demonstration - Bead weaving
Bead weaving, using Japanese Miyuki beads, assembles small glass beads with threads and needles to create jewellery and decorative objects. Methods such as brick stitch and peyote allow for a variety of designs. This traditional technique, which combines patience and creativity, offers infinite artistic possibilities. Discover it with Nathalie Gautier in l'UNIvers du Verre
1pm On the Tremplin stage - Creative poetry workshops with Chiara Mari
A poetic and creative immersion in the heart of freedom inspired by the world of surrealist poets. By letting yourself be inspired by their poetry and my colours, you'll rediscover your creative potential and power and experience an unforgettable creative adventure that will make you stronger and freer. A poetic and creative adventure not to be missed. Materials provided, duration 1h to 1h30.
2.30pm: Demonstration - The sewing techniques of a leather craftsman
Leather marquetry is a juxtaposition of different pieces of leather, of chosen sizes and colours, trimmed to 5/10ths beforehand for a perfectly joined result. Let me show you how to make a pendant using this technique. Carole Steinbach - UNIvers du Cuir
3.30pm: 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 🙂 The UNIcréa parades take place all over the Château, yes, yes you read that right. A UNIque parade!
4.30pm: Demonstration - What is airbrushing?
Airbrushing is the art of drawing with a small paint gun. By spraying very thin layers of paint, very uniform surfaces and gradations are obtained. Depending on the distance between the airbrush and the paper, you can draw fine lines or large areas.
Pascal Granger, airbrush artist, presents this technique - UNIvers de la Peinture
6pm: Le Tremplin presents Marie Colibri - Concert
Marie Colibri is a sensitive singer who loves more than anything to share her passion with those who will be touched and nourished in their heart and soul. There's nothing more intimate and profound than singing, because it means baring your soul and expressing your emotions! Let yourself be surprised by the magical vibrations of her voice, both gentle and powerful. A singer-songwriter, here she performs a jazz repertoire.
All day long, treat yourself to our catering team
At UNIcréa, the catering team is made up of "Créateurs de Saveurs", no less! Whatever you fancy, you're in for a treat, because everything is made with love! All you have to do is choose. Bon appétit and good health to all, the Bar des UNIs is open!
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!
Choice of theme: watercolour or gold leaf gilding. Workshops of 1 or 2 hours.You don't need any previous knowledge to create miniature watercolours, or discover the technique of gold leaf gilding to embellish your interior. You won't believe your eyes! Try it and you'll be amazed and proud of your work! We look forward to seeing you.
Registration form
11.30am: Demonstration - You'll be able to say "I did it!
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.
1pm On the Tremplin stage - Creative poetry workshops with Chiara Mari
A poetic and creative immersion in the heart of freedom inspired by the world of surrealist poets. By letting yourself be inspired by their poetry and my colours, you'll rediscover your creative potential and power and experience an unforgettable creative adventure that will make you stronger and freer. A poetic and creative adventure not to be missed. Materials provided, duration 1h to 1h30.
2.30pm: Demonstration - Art & Fer en Fil
How can wire be transformed by meshing and drawing in space?
A series of loops shaped with the fingers can be used to create a matrix and explore lightness and transparency. On the other hand, wire can also be worked in a refined and sober way.
Marie-George Sy showcases her expertise - UNIvers du Métal
3.30pm: 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 🙂 The UNIcréa parades take place all over the Château, yes, yes, you read that right. A UNIque parade!
5.30pm: Demonstration - Electrogravure
Before the magical and fascinating moment of engraving, the wood is prepared.
I'll make it 'drink' a saline solution and wait until I feel it's ready. Depending on the type of wood and its moisture content, this can take from 15 minutes to 24 hours or more with several applications.
As soon as I place the two electrodes of a device specially designed for this work, the electricity tries to join up, leaving behind burnt drawings. Then it's time to brush under running water, before the joy of discovering all the finesse of the engravings. Beatrix - UNIvers du Bois/Papier
6.00 pm: Le Tremplin presents Raphael Schaltegger - Concert
My music floods the senses and stimulates the ear with sounds inspired by the ragas of India, the blues of Mali, the rhythms of Brazil and the vibrations of Australia's aborigines. When the guitar and didgeridoo meet, it's a magical dance between two distinct musical worlds. www.rafanova.com
Le Tremplin presents DIA - Concert
Dïa's songs take you on a journey. Over the course of the book, landscapes, seasons and characters. Between prose and poetry, between voice, guitar and piano, her lyrics are steeped in the obliques of this slightly mad world, in its intimate crossings and its commitments. She uses minor chords to tell major stories. www.diamusique.fr
All day long, treat yourself to our catering team
At UNIcréa, the catering team is made up of "Créateurs de Saveurs", no less! Whatever you fancy, you're in for a treat, because everything is made with love 🙂 All you have to do is choose. Bon appétit and good health to all, the Bar des UNIs is open!
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 6pm: Creative workshops for children and adults!
Choice of theme: watercolour or gold leaf.
Workshops of 1 or 2 hours.You don't need any previous knowledge to create miniature watercolours, or discover the technique of gilding with gold leaf to embellish your interior. You won't believe your eyes! Try it and you'll be amazed and proud of your work! We look forward to seeing you.
Registration form
11.30am: Demonstration - Artisan d'Art Abatjouriste
The art of the couture lampshade: from the pattern to the finishing braid, follow my step-by-step demonstration to discover the stages involved in making a couture lampshade. Camille AD - UNIvers du Textile
1pm On the Tremplin stage - Creative poetry workshops with Chiara Mari
A poetic and creative immersion in the heart of freedom inspired by the world of surrealist poets. By letting yourself be inspired by their poetry and my colours, you'll rediscover your creative potential and power and experience an unforgettable creative adventure that will make you stronger and freer. A poetic and creative adventure not to be missed. Materials provided, duration 1h to 1h30.
2.30pm: Demonstration - sewing techniques by a leather craftsman
Waxed linen thread with a needle at each end, 1 trapezoidal awl and 1 pair of sewing pliers.
Here are the materials you'll need to sew a virtually indestructible saddle-stitch seam by hand.
Fred & Paul - UNIvers du Cuir
3.30pm: 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 🙂 The UNIcréa parades take place all over the Château, yes, yes you read that right. A UNIque parade!
4.30pm: Demonstration - Woodturner
Using old or damaged wood, Ludovic Picard looks for the grain, knots, cracks, marks of time and wounds made by the tree to include them in his pieces to give them a more pronounced character, sometimes creating slender pieces that defy balance. Meet a committed woodturner - UNIvers du Bois / Papier
All day long, treat yourself to our catering team
At UNIcréa, the catering team is made up of "Créateurs de Saveurs", no less! Whatever you fancy, you're in for a treat, because everything is made with love 🙂 All you have to do is choose. Bon appétit and good health to all, the Bar des UNIs is open!
Where?
Le Château de La Sarraz est situé entre Lausanne et Yverdon-les-Bains.
Le Château 1, 1315 La Sarraz
Come by train! And take advantage of a reduced fare
La gare de La Sarraz est à 3 minutes à pied du château.
By car
Deux parkings gratuits sont à votre disposition:
Centre Collector, Rte d’Eclépens 1, 1315 La Sarraz
Terrain de La Sarraz – En Gravey. 1315 La Sarraz
Accessibility info
- La grande salle de la Débridée est accessible à tous.
- Les 3 niveaux du musée du cheval sont accessibles par des rampes et un ascenseur.
- Une marche d’escalier vous permet d’accéder à la salle des chevaliers.
- Le Cellier et les anciennes cuisines sont accessibles par des escaliers d’une dizaine de marches.
- La salle de Mandrot est accessible par une rampe d’escaliers d’une vingtaine de marches.
- À chaque édition, nous portons des fauteuils en toute sécurité, pour que chacun puisse aller à la rencontre de tous les créateurs.
Nos amis les chiens sont les bienvenues au Château de la Sarraz. Veuillez les tenir en laisse et ramasser leurs déchets dans les jardins du Château. Les animaux ne sont par contre pas autorisés à l’intérieur du musée du cheval.
When?
- Thursday 1 May 2025 from 2pm to 7pm
- Vendredi 2 mai 2025 de 10h à 19h
+ Evening at the Château! 6pm to 11pm - Samedi 3 mai 2025 de 10h à 19h
+ Evening at the Château! 6pm to 11pm - Sunday 4 May 2025 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
À chaque édition, un défi est lancé aux 100 Créateurs : créer une œuvre sur un thème donné. Le thème de cette 36e édition est Sortir du cadre.
Sponsored Foundation
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!
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.
