The major themes that permeate research at Ensad Limoges follow the main orientations of the school: the territories of life, traditional gesture/innovative gesture and image/imaginary.

The Research and Creation Workshops (ARCs) are part of the student's individualized learning path and take place in years 3 (optional), 4, and 5 (mandatory). They are based on the three research themes defined by the school: → The object of the living → Traditional gestures/Innovative gestures → Image/Imagination

The CCE research laboratory “Ceramics as an experience” at Ensad Limoges was created in October 2015. A center of expertise, research pedagogy and a place of innovation, it is part of the digital revolution.

In spring 2026, Ensad Limoges will publish a new call for applications for a research-creation doctorate in partnership with the University of Limoges focusing on ceramics.

By providing its workshops, its technical, logistical and human resources, Ensad and its laboratory offer to experiment, design and produce parts in an exceptional setting.

The dissertation is a special moment of research allowing the student to take a look at and take a step back from their visual arts practice.

L'ALBERT·E, the research journal of Ensad Limoges. Issue 1: Territories of the living

Ensad Limoges regularly welcomes, through a call for projects or by invitation, artists and designers wishing to develop a research-creation project within the school.