Atelier Lionel Fernandes – Wood carver / Cabinet maker / Conservator

The Atelier Lionel Fernandes is a workshop specialized in wood carving, cabinet making and conservation of artifacts. Created in 2010 at Bordeaux in France, the Lionel Fernandes workshop has built up an international flavour by moving to Baltimore, USA in 2015 and then to the french speaking Switzerland in 2020 and to Nouaillé-Maupertuis, France in 2022 . Our workshop comprises 3 poles: Manufacture, Restauration and Training.

We work upon customer’s request. Please do not hesitate to contact us for support and guidance in your projects. We offer our experience, professionalism and savoir-faire to carry out all your projects.

Please, choose the appropriate category to know more about our services:

Artist / Private individual:

We propose our services for any creation, reproduction, restoration and training projects. We put our years of experience at your disposal to answer your requests in a professional and individualized way.

Busines / Institution:

Do you need a technician in ornamental sculpture for an expertise in view of the manufacture of original pieces or prototypes, or the reproduction of sculpted objects or a restoration ? Our know-how and experience is at your entire disposal.

Professional training / Association & school:

Do you want to raise public awareness about our profession through exhibitions, interventions in schools or by organizing a class? Or do you want to carry out a career change / professional training in wood carving / cabinet-making? We are here to share our passion about this fascinating art crafts!

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Art craftsmen professions / ornamentalist sculptor

New topic and discovery of a fascinating job...

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Heraldry : Coats of arms of Baltimore city & Maryland state.

This project is closely related to the experience of our company. Proud of our 8 years expertise in the field of restoration of artifacts and antiquity, creation of custom-made furniture and wood carving in France and USA, we wanted to highlight the history and the identity of the United States and the know-how of French artisans abroad.

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Positive Youth Expressions, Inc. / Tree Trunk podium

Based on the fabrication of the podium, we would like to emphasize the institute Positive Youth Expressions with which we are sharing and encouraging the educative approach. For more information click on our article

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Commercial sign in wood for a specialized library in New york

To discover some work in progress in the workshop, please click on the title of this article.

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Rehabilitation of a Bronze lamp

To discover some work in progress in the workshop, please click on the title of this article.

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A mallard duck need a rest and a new beak…

To discover some work in progress in the workshop, please click on the title of this article.

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Reception of our disciple from Bordeaux (France)

After a training in sculpture in our workshop of Bordeaux, our pupil pursued and completed her training in our new workshop of Baltimore! Consult our article by clicking on the title to know more about the work done during this training...

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A new workshop in United-States

News from the atelier Lionel Fernandes on the US side of the atlantic ocean. that's it! After several months of preparation, the Lionel Fernandes workshop is now open in the United States of America !

Meeting

Meeting with a Piano-maker

Piano-maker for more than 20 years, Caroline Pouëdras restores, sells and tunes pianos from French or German prestigious brands, dating from 1890s to nowadays. Thanks to her exceptional know-how, Mrs Pouëdras reveals the unique soul of every instrument she tunes or restores. A meeting with a fascinating professional .... your turn to discover her by consulting this article!

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Interview with the heritage foundation

Meeting with the "heritage foundation". Ms Poudou, an active member of this organism took the time to interview me about my professional activity.

Discovery

Polystyrene Carving

Visit this article to discover one talented sculptor working on polystyrene, resin, and a lot of other materials.... The work of this passionate sculptor fellow encompasses a range of monumental sculptures for design and decors of cinema, amusement parks, or exhibitions.

Discovery

Wildlife Artist

Come and enjoy the work of this talented Thai artist. The paints, bronze sculptures, or watercolors she made constitute a wonderful treat for the eyes that will delight every lovers of flora and fauna!

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Art foundry discovery

The foundry of the Cyclops is a 'Living Heritage Company' that gather creative craftsmen, artists and heritage lovers... Their work comprise restoration, creation, and rehabilitation of monumental sculpture or small object. I invite you to discover them ...

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Meeting with a guitar-maker

Florian Thomas is a young guitar-maker who is passionated by wood and music. Mr Thomas has an exceptional expertise in guitar-making and manages to reveal the uniqueness and singularity of every intrument he restaures or creates. Please, visit this article to discover this passionate professional ...

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Rotary Club award 2013

Sr Lionel Fernandes has been honored by the rotary club of Bordeaux city by being awarded the prize of manual and craft work

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Lionel Fernandes is considered as “Art Craftsman” … but what does it mean?

The title of "Art craftsman" is gratifying. However it's not open to anyone . This qualifition is restricted by specific requirements. We wil detail the meaning of this title in the following article...