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The Artisan

Straw marquetry artist

My name is Stéphanie. After an initial career as an administrative and financial manager in the healthcare sector in Montpellier, I chose to follow the calling of my hands and craftsmanship. I left everything behind to immerse myself in the world of wood, learning carpentry with passion. Following a CAP (Vocational Training Certificate) in Art Cabinetmaking in Uzès, I specialized in straw marquetry, training in Pau. Today, I combine meticulous precision, artistic sensitivity, and a love for noble materials to bring unique pieces to life. Each creation is the expression of a journey, a bold career shift, and a deep commitment to fine art crafts.

Stéphanie Deschodt, straw marquetry artisan in her workshop in Gers

Awards

  • March 2026 Audience Choice Award — Talents de Femmes Fair

Training

  • 2025 Straw Marquetry Training, Joia Création (Pau)
  • 2025 Charles Gide Fine Art Crafts High School (Uzès) — Cabinetmaking Specialty

Exhibitions

  • 2026 Atelier de Vérône, Aire-sur-l'Adour (40)
  • 2026 Fizz Feather, Aiguèze (30)

Press

  • 2026 Sud Ouest, Aire-sur-l’Adour : une initiation à la marqueterie de paille à l’Atelier de Vérone
  • 2026 ICI Gascogne, À Aire-sur-l’Adour, la paille devient matière d’art
  • 2026 Midi Libre, Le public a choisi les lauréats du salon Talents de Femmes
  • 2025 Midi Libre, Quand la création se conjugue au féminin

Certifications

  • 2026 Fine Art Artisan