Novel, creative and customized : find out how to choose the perfect top-end gift within your budget this holiday season, for children and adults alike!

The art of a Caran d'Ache gift: our tips and gift ideas for artists. Surprise them and let their creativity express itself with the perfect gift.

Count down the days until Christmas with this cosy Advent calendar tutorial from Caran d'Ache.

Candle jars, garlands and spooky decorations: Caran d'Ache has imagined 3 DIY craft activities for Halloween.

Pens, sets of coloured pencil, a journal and a colouring pad displaying Keith Haring's iconic art. Special-edition gifts, Swiss Made for the holiday season.

Discover how our Swiss Made graphite pencils and coloured pencils are made in conscientious, local production.

Properties, techniques and tips, learn about the Museum Aquarelle range of pencils and create an original watercolor with Sofia Clara.

Inkwell, cartridge, converter: how to use. Refilling your fountain pens with high-quality Swiss Made inks.

Pens, pencils, writing and drawing accessories: this autumn, equip yourself with Swiss Made quality from Caran d'Ache.

From painting to sewing: our guide to creating your personalised school kit, with a tutorial from artist Steffie Brocoli!

To mark the 50th anniversary of its educational service, Caran d’Ache launched a competition for schools throughout Switzerland. The challenge? To create a three-dimensional object that looked like a pencil.

Style, technique, writing materials. Everything you need to know to start learning modern calligraphy, thanks to Caran d'Ache’s expertise.

Discover the new Caran d’Ache video dedicated to Haute Écriture, an analogy between the writing process and the manufacture of exceptional instruments.

Discover the Creative Box, the multi-technique set providing access to three online creative classes

Learn to paint and draw anywhere. Progress at your own pace with our videos presented by teachers and professional artists.

Four summer-themed colouring pages created by our ambassador Ambre Verschaeve. Download and print for free.

Paints, supplies and methods: learn to paint with gouache and mix your own colours with our tips and tricks

This summer put the emphasis on your kids' creativity and imagination with these colorful fun manual activities and craft ideas.

Pastels, felt-tip pens, pencils, brushes, chalk, discover the world of water-soluble accessories with Caran d'Ache and create unique watercolor designs.

Writing instruments or art supplies, customizable pen, craft ideas : this Mother’s Day, surprise your Mom with a unique gift

Give an exceptional gift to lovers of trendy designer items: a beautiful 849 ballpoint pen from the new Caran d'Ache + Paul Smith collection.

Discover the floral and poetic world of the artist, Julie Thomas, through the Botanical multi-technique set.

Discover a colourful exhibition by Lucie Simon from Studio Miou at our Espace créatif, Plateforme 10, Lausanne.

Discover the mesmerising exhibition by our ambassador, JP Kalonji, at our Espace créatif, Plateforme 10, Lausanne.

Get into the festive mood with these 3 phone wallpapers to be downloaded free of charge.

Holiday Season 2022 limited edition. Gift a unique, practical and original stationery gift set. Pens, high quality Swiss Made items and accessories.

A buyer’s comprehensive guide to choosing the best professional-quality coloured pencils, suited to various drawing and colouring techniques.

For Christmas, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, birthdays, graduations or professional achievements, offer your loved one a personalised and unique gift.

Learn how to use watercolour pencils, including basic techniques and tips for choosing brushes, paper and other supplies.

The Caran d’Ache x HEAD prize celebrate 10 years of creativity SUPRACOLOR; a 10 artist residency at Halle Nord.

Personalized and engraved ballpoint pens, fountain pens and rollerball pens to mark a special event, promote your company or express your personality.


Follow our step-by-step guide and create your own fun and colourful back-to-school badges to decorate your clothes or pencil cases.

Layering, mixing, color gradient, texture, here are 5 techniques for using and applying acrylic paint to various surfaces.

An icon of Swiss Made for many years, Caran d’Ache embodies Swiss excellence and know-how.

Oil pastels, wax pastels, soft and hard dry pastels. Follow our advice for choosing your high-quality pastels according to your needs.

Discover the colourful, dreamlike installation created by the artist Anaïs Coulon for Caran d’Ache in Lausanne.

Journaling is a daily writing habit that allows you to express your thoughts on paper. Follow our tips for getting started, choosing the right notebook/journal and the perfect pen.

Graphite pencils, paper, charcoal, eraser, blending stump: learn all about the tools and essential supplies needed to start drawing and improve in the best conditions.

Fountain pen, rollerball pen, mechanical pencil ou ballpoint pen? Gold or steel nib? Our guide to pens, for personal use and for gifts.

For Caran d’Ache, the artist Beya Rebaï has dreamed up two original assortments of Neocolor® II Aquarelle consisting of the artist’s favourite shades.

Alfredo Häberli, the Swiss-Argentine designer internationally renowned for his projects and collaborations with prestigious designer brands, takes a fresh look at the Fixpencil® by Caran d’Ache.

Caran d’ache and Nespresso are continuing the history of recycling. Connected by their shared values of innovation, excellence and environmental consciousness, the two Swiss flagship brands have joined forces for a fourth collaboration that pushes the boundaries of sustainable design

Acrylic and gouache are both ideal paints for beginners. Which to choose when starting out? Our guide and tips on protecting your work and looking after your supplies.

Little by little, the magic of Christmas is weaving its way between the overcast days and first flakes of snow.

Fancy a novel Halloween decoration? Follow our simple pumpkin painting guide using acrylics. Go for it!

Since 1915, Caran d’Ache has radiated its love for colour through outstanding writing and drawing instruments.

Mix your colours. Create your ballpoint pen. Write your story.

Relaxing naps in the shade of an olive tree, warm summer evenings, family hikes through the beautiful countryside…

Signature Moments, a collaboration between two iconic Swiss brands. Take a look behind the scenes!

As Christmas gradually weaves its magic among the fairy lights, it’s time to complete a task of the utmost importance: writing a letter to Santa.