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Time to get inspired! Read our top tips, learn about the amazing work of our ambassadors, get a behind-the-scenes look at our workshop, and enjoy a sneak peek at the latest developments in this section dedicated to creativity and inspiration.

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The art of calligraphy
Guides
07/07/2023

Calligraphy: tips for learning this modern art form

Style, technique, writing materials. Everything you need to know to start learning modern calligraphy, thanks to Caran d'Ache’s expertise.
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Haute-écriture know-how
Guides
27/06/2023

DISCOVER THE NEW CARAN D’ACHE VIDEO DEDICATED TO HAUTE ÉCRITURE

Discover the new Caran d’Ache video dedicated to Haute Écriture, an analogy between the writing process and the manufacture of exceptional instruments.
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Box Creative Class
Guides
19/06/2023

CREATIVE BOX

Discover the Creative Box, the multi-technique set providing access to three online creative classes
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Creative Class
Guides
19/06/2023

CREATIVE CLASS: ONLINE ART CLASSES TO LEARN AND PROGRESS

Learn to paint and draw anywhere. Progress at your own pace with our videos presented by teachers and professional artists.
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Summer printable colouring pages
Do It Yourself
16/06/2023

PRINTABLE COLOURING PAGES TO COLOUR YOUR SUMMER

Four summer-themed colouring pages created by our ambassador Ambre Verschaeve. Download and print for free.
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How to paint with gouache
Guides
02/06/2023

A guide to painting with gouache: Tips and techniques

Paints, supplies and methods: learn to paint with gouache and mix your own colours with our tips and tricks
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Creative craft ideas for the summer
Do It Yourself
15/05/2023

Seven creative craft activities to do with your family this summer

This summer put the emphasis on your kids' creativity and imagination with these colorful fun manual activities and craft ideas.
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Choosing water-soluble art supplies
Guides
19/04/2023

Water-soluble pencils, pastels or pens : choosing your art supplies

Pastels, felt-tip pens, pencils, brushes, chalk, discover the world of water-soluble accessories with Caran d'Ache and create unique watercolor designs.
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Mother's Day
Guides
06/04/2023

A creative gift for Mother’s Day

Writing instruments or art supplies, customizable pen, craft ideas : this Mother’s Day, surprise your Mom with a unique gift
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Paul Smith
Collaborations
03/04/2023

NEW CARAN D'ACHE + PAUL SMITH COLLECTION: A BEAUTIFUL BALLPOINT PEN TO GIVE SOMEONE (OR TO SPOIL YOURSELF)

Give an exceptional gift to lovers of trendy designer items: a beautiful 849 ballpoint pen from the new Caran d'Ache + Paul Smith collection.
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Botanical Set Julie Thomas
Collaborations
21/03/2023

PLUNGE INTO THE FLORAL AND POETIC WORLD OF JULIE THOMAS AND DISCOVER BOTANICAL ART WITH THIS READY-TO-USE MULTI-TECHNIQUE SET

Discover the floral and poetic world of the artist, Julie Thomas, through the Botanical multi-technique set.
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Caran d’Ache + Miou Studio
News
21/03/2023

Caran d’Ache + Miou Studio BE COLOR, BICOLOR !

Discover a colourful exhibition by Lucie Simon from Studio Miou at our Espace créatif, Plateforme 10, Lausanne.
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Caran d’Ache + JP Kalonji
News
19/02/2023

BETWEEN THE LINES, AN EXHIBITION BY JP KALONJI, CORPORATE AMBASSADOR, FOCUSSING ON GRAPHITE PENCILS

Discover the mesmerising exhibition by our ambassador, JP Kalonji, at our Espace créatif, Plateforme 10, Lausanne.
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Festive wallpapers
Do It Yourself
22/11/2022

FESTIVE WALLPAPERS

Get into the festive mood with these 3 phone wallpapers to be downloaded free of charge.
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Colour Treasure Collection
Guides
26/10/2022

COLOUR TREASURE COLLECTION LIMITED EDITION STATIONERY GIFT SETS

Holiday Season 2022 limited edition. Gift a unique, practical and original stationery gift set. Pens, high quality Swiss Made items and accessories.
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Choosing coloured pencils for professional use
Guides
18/10/2022

A GUIDE TO CHOOSING COLOURED PENCILS FOR PROFESSIONAL USE

A buyer’s comprehensive guide to choosing the best professional-quality coloured pencils, suited to various drawing and colouring techniques.
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Personalised gift ideas
Guides
11/10/2022

6 PERSONALISED GIFTS FOR ANY OCCASION

For Christmas, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, birthdays, graduations or professional achievements, offer your loved one a personalised and unique gift.
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Watercolour pencils
Guides
26/09/2022

HOW TO USE WATERCOLOUR PENCILS?

Learn how to use watercolour pencils, including basic techniques and tips for choosing brushes, paper and other supplies.
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The Caran d’Ache x HEAD
News
12/09/2022

The Caran d’Ache x HEAD

The Caran d’Ache x HEAD prize celebrate 10 years of creativity SUPRACOLOR; a 10 artist residency at Halle Nord.
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The personalized pen
Guides
30/08/2022

PERSONALIZED PENS UNIQUE AND LUXURIOUS ITEMS FOR EVERY OCCASION

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

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Colourful badges
Do It Yourself
03/08/2022

COLOURFUL BADGES A FUN ACTIVITY THAT’S EASY TO DO FOR YOUNG AND OLD ALIKE

Follow our step-by-step guide and create your own fun and colourful back-to-school badges to decorate your clothes or pencil cases.
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Five ways to use acrylic paint
Guides
02/08/2022

FIVE WAYS TO USE ACRYLIC PAINT

Layering, mixing, color gradient, texture, here are 5 techniques for using and applying acrylic paint to various surfaces.
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Swissmade
Guides
01/08/2022

CARAN D'ACHE: AT THE HEART OF SWISSMADE

An icon of Swiss Made for many years, Caran d’Ache embodies Swiss excellence and know-how.
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Guide to choosing pastels
Guides
16/03/2022

Choosing your pastels

Oil pastels, wax pastels, soft and hard dry pastels. Follow our advice for choosing your high-quality pastels according to your needs.
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Anaïs Coulon x Caran d’Ache
News
10/02/2022

CARAN D’ACHE COLLABORATES WITH THE FRANCO-SWISS ARTIST, ANAÏS COULON

Discover the colourful, dreamlike installation created by the artist Anaïs Coulon for Caran d’Ache in Lausanne.
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Starting journaling
Guides
07/02/2022

START JOURNALING TO WRITE DOWN YOUR THOUGHTS AND ORGANIZE YOUR DAY

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.
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Drawing supplies
Guides
12/12/2021

DRAWING SUPPLIES FOR BEGINNERS

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.
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Choose the perfect pen
Guides
21/10/2021

HOW TO CHOOSE THE PERFECT PEN?

Fountain pen, rollerball pen, mechanical pencil ou ballpoint pen? Gold or steel nib? Our guide to pens, for personal use and for gifts.
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Onlineclass par Beya Rebai
Guides
21/08/2021

LEARN TO DRAW LIKE BEYA REBAÏ WITH NEOCOLOR® II AQUARELLE

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.
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Häberli
Collaborations
16/06/2021

CARAN D’ACHE + ALFREDO HÄBERLI FIXPENCIL®

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.
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Prix Caran d'Ache x HEAD
News
03/06/2021

The Caran d’Ache x HEAD prize celebrate 10 years of creativity SUPRACOLOR

The Caran d’Ache x HEAD Prize is celebrating its 10th anniversary.
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Gouache or Acrylic Paint
Guides
08/02/2021

GOUACHE OR ACRYLIC: WHICH PAINT TO CHOOSE?

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.
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