#24. Arnold’s Drawing Backstory → Caran d’Ache®

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You’ve probably heard of Caran d’Ache, the renowned drawing instruments brand founded in Switzerland in 1915.

Listen to host André Brathwaite share the backstory of founder Arnold Schweitzer, who turned his interest in a pencil factory into a lasting brand—so that you can enjoy drawing as a hobby.

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L’Espace Créatif by Caran d’Ache®
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The place you can explore creativity through color in Switzerland is at L’Espace Créatif Caran d’Ache, located in Geneva at Plateforme 10, in the heart of Lausanne's museum district. It has become a community hub for those who are into drawing as a hobby.

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