Location: Little Italy
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June 6 - 6:00 PM
Leather goods and stationery – Make a leather notebook
Tu es du genre à avoir toujours un carnet avec toi pour prendre des notes ou dessiner des croquis?
Cet atelier de 3h animé par Diana, maroquinière de profession, sera une belle opportunité de découvrir les secrets du travail du cuir. On apprendra différentes techniques de base comme : couper la matière, marquer et ouvrir les points de couture, couper le papier, coudre la reliure à la main, faire la finition du cuir.
Price
$75 + txs
June 7 - 10:00 AM
Renovation
Discover electricity without burning your house down
Dans cet atelier de 3h, nous apprendrons les grands principes, et travaillerons nous-même sur un montage électrique, avec l'alimentation, l'éclairage et des prises de courant.
De quoi désacraliser l'électricité, et ne plus avoir peur de regarder en face son compteur électrique quand celui-ci n'est pas content.
Price
$79 + txs
June 7 - 2:00 PM
Renovation
Discover plumbing without flooding your house
Dans cet atelier, nous découvrirons toutes les bases de la plomberie, en travaillant nous-même sur un réservoir de toilette , un robinet, le drainage et l'alimentation d'eau, et sur le remplacement de composants.
Price
$85 + txs
June 7 - 6:00 PM
Woodworking
Build a modular pegboard
How do you make a pegboard? How do you go from a simple wooden board to a well-finished piece of furniture? How do you make it look nice and professional? This workshop is here to answer all these questions by teaching you how to build a useful and modular piece of furniture. You will learn […]
Price
$95 + txs
Sewing
Make a summer skirt
Would you like to learn how to make a garment, from pattern to completion? Would you like to have a fitted skirt, a summer staple, in your wardrobe? This 4 hour workshop will satisfy your curiosity and your desire to learn and will allow you to discover or deepen all the basics of sewing! We […]
Price
$85 + txs
June 8 - 1:00 PM
Sewing
Build your own urban backpack
Would you like to learn how to make your own backpack? In this workshop, you’ll learn everything you need to be autonomous with a sewing machine and you’ll leave with a resistant and waterproof backpack to accompany you on your daily adventures. You will also learn a number of useful sewing techniques: threading a machine, […]
Price
$85 + txs
June 8 - 6:00 PM
Reparation
Repair small appliances like a pro
What’s wrong with this kettle? And is it really so complicated to repair yourself when it doesn’t work anymore? This 3-hour workshop, hosted by Maxime, an electro-mechanic, is here to make you autonomous, by teaching you diagnostic and repair techniques with common household appliances (kettle, toaster, hair dryer…). You’ll also get to practice on defective […]
Price
$69 + txs
Make a portable folding stool
Would you like to enjoy the sunny days on your balcony, in the park or on a camping trip? Looking for a portable seat that’s easy to carry? That’s what this workshop is for! In 3 hours, our workshop leaders will guide you through the making of a stool, foldable in solid wood and recycled […]
Price
$95 + txs
June 9 - 6:00 PM
Woodworking
Induction 1 – Training on woodworking machines – Cut, drill, sand
Do you want to become independent on the wood machines? To know how to use the right tool, and in safety?
This first step of the Wood Induction will take you through the operation of the workshop and the first machines (mitre saw, band saw, press drill, sanders, scroll saw). This will give you an understanding of how to set up and operate these machines and the risks involved.
Price
$79 + txs
June 10 - 10:00 AM
Cosmetics
Hair care – make your own solid shampoo and cream conditioner
Your hair is unruly and you want to tame it? Do you dream of making your own personalized, eco-friendly hair routine in the comfort of your own home? During this 3-hour workshop, we will discover all the steps to make a solid shampoo and a creamy conditioner, to take care of your hair at all […]
Level
Beginner
Duration
3:00
Category
Cosmetics, Crafts, Zero Waste
Language
French
Location
Little Italy
Price
$89 + txs
Make your own solid wood frames
Do you want to proudly display your best pictures in your hallway? Would you like to know how to make a custom frame for your favorite photograph? This 3-hour workshop led by our workshop leader Guillaume, you will get the possibility to make 2 or 3 frames out of fine wood. You will have the […]
Price
$89 + txs
June 11 - 10:00 AM
How to make an indoor wooden greenhouse
Tu es un(e) amoureux(se) de végétaux et d'objets en bois? Tu as toujours rêvé d'avoir une serre d'intérieur pour faire grandir tes jeunes pousses?
Dans cet atelier de 3h, Guillaume, chef d'atelier, nous guidera dans la réalisation d'une serre d'intérieur en bois et plexiglass, idéale pour créer un environnement propice aux plantes tropicales, au bouturage et à la propagation.
Nous aborderons différentes techniques telles que : l'utilisation et la sécurité des machines, les coupes de bois en angles, l'assemblage, la découpe du plexiglass, ainsi que la finition. Les machines dont nous auront besoin pour réaliser ce projet sont : la scie à onglet, la scie sauteuse, les cloueuses pneumatiques, les sableurs orbitales…
Price
$99 + txs
Introduction to interior design: optimization of spaces
How to arrange your space to make it look bigger? How to organize a room to make it more pleasant on a daily basis? In this 3-hour workshop, Nicolas, interior designer, will show us how to arrange and optimize the volumes of a living space. In the first part of the workshop, we will discuss […]
Price
$65 + txs
June 11 - 2:00 PM
Wood workshop – make a folding lounge chair
Do you dream of recreating a vacation atmosphere at home? Do you want to perfect your tan while lounging on your deck chair? This workshop is for exactly that! Over 4 hours, Mathilde will accompany you in the making of a foldable wooden deckchair. You will discover the basics of woodworking such as: cutting with […]
Price
$120 + txs
Labo-Fûtés – Sewing – Free project
Skills required: know how to thread a sewing machine, have already completed a sewing project or have attended a sewing workshop at Les Affûtés. Are you starting a personal sewing project and need a little help to move forward? You would like to learn specific and complex sewing techniques? The Labo-Fûtés are small group workshops […]
Price
$65 + txs
June 12 - 12:30 PM
Sewing
Make a personalized T-shirt
Are you looking for a new sewing project to start? Do you want to learn how to make your own t-shirts? This workshop will be the perfect opportunity for complete beginners, or those looking to deepen their sewing skills. You’ll learn to make a personalized t-shirt while discovering the fundamentals of sewing. You will learn […]
Price
$79 + txs
June 12 - 2:00 PM
Making your own cedar shoe cabinet
Are you tired of seeing your shoes cluttering up your hallway? Do you want to learn how to make a useful piece of furniture that you can use every day? In this 3-hour workshop, Guillaume will guide you in the creation of a shoe cabinet that can be adapted to your needs. No more muddy […]
Price
$109 + txs
June 12 - 6:00 PM
Introduction to pattern making – Reading and adapting a sewing pattern
Are you confused by the multitude of lines in the back of a pattern? You would like to adjust it to your size, but you don't know where to start? Do the assembly steps seem written in an unknown language?
During this 3-hour workshop, Léa, head seamstress and pattern designer, will guide you through the complete reading of a sewing pattern so that it will no longer hold any secrets for you (...)
Price
$69 + txs
June 13 - 6:00 PM
Introduction to stained glass – Create a sun catcher with the Tiffany technique
Are you fascinated by glass work and have stained glass windows always caught your eye? Would you like to learn how to make your first stained glass window? In this workshop of two 3-hour sessions, Isabelle or Mathilde will guide you in learning the basic techniques of the copper tape method, also known as the […]
Price
$159 + txs
June 14 - 10:00 AM
Plumbing training – Combo level 1 and 2
Want to understand what’s going on behind your faucet? Here’s the perfect way to learn the basics of plumbing. This course combines our two plumbing workshops (Level 1 and Level 2) condensed into a single day. The first part of the course covers : – Drainage and the supply of hot and cold water – […]
Price
$170 + txs