Private workshops in Montreal
Looking for a memorable group activity in Montréal? Les Affûtés offers private workshops for all kinds of groups, from corporate teams, school groups to organizations. Materials included and no experience required. The best group activity for beginners and curious minds alike.
Private workshops for corporate teams
Strengthen your team's bonds with a hands-on group activity in Montreal.
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School workshops
Give your students a guided creative experience designed to develop skills and confidence.
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Workshops for not-for-profit organizations
A hands-on, inclusive group activity tailored to your members.
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Workshops for public institutions and communities
A turnkey activity adapted to the specific needs of your group.
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Every group leaves with a creation, great memories, and new skills. Here's what some of your peers experienced in our private workshops in Montreal.
“We really loved the experience! Everyone enjoyed working with the wood, touching it, smelling it. And the result… Magnificent! A very rewarding workshop and great team cohesion.”
“I made my own woven basket and the result was superb! A great experience that introduced me to an exciting new skill.”
“We would like to thank you for an incredible experience! The whole team enjoyed every moment. We were made to feel very welcome and everything went smoothly!”
Our private workshops
Over 50 creative workshops in Montréal — from woodworking and cooking to sewing and home renovation. There's something for every group.
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Create your entryway shelf in solid wood
During this 3.5 hour workshop, we will make a beautiful, customizable and practical pocket-sized piece of furniture to install in our entryway.
3.5h / 10 participants -
Make a cutting board
In this workshop you will acquire new woodworking skills while learning to make a wooden cutting board that you can personalise to your taste.
3h / 10 participants -
Carving level I – Sculpting your butter knife
In this 3-hour workshop, Jesse introduces us to the art of wood carving by making a butter knife!
3h / 8 participants -
Introduction to enamel – making coasters
During this 3-hour workshop, we will discover the basics of glazing on ceramics, through the creation of a set of 6 personalized coasters.
3h / 10 participants -
Introduction to the woodturning – Making your own ballpoint pen
During this 3-hour workshop, we'll cover the fundamentals of woodturning by making a solid wood ballpoint pen!
3h / 7 participants -
Introduction to mosaic – Create your own mirror
During this 3-hour workshop, we will discover all the necessary steps to create a personalized mosaic mirror.
3h / 10 participants -
Basketry initiation – Making a small basket
In this 3 hour workshop, you will learn different techniques for weaving and tightening rattan to make your own small basket.
3h / 10 participants -
Make a leather belt
In this guided workshop, you will learn all sorts of techniques to work with leather to make your own custom-made belt.
3h / 8 participants -
Making a watch with a leather watch strap
During this 3-hour workshop, we will go through the steps of creation of a beautiful watch, with a leather strap!
3h / 10 participants -
Making molded candles
Discover how to make molded candles. Each participant will make two candles, according to their preferences and intended use!
3h / 10 participants -
Creating a terrarium of cacti and succulents
This 3-hour workshop will enable you to make your own dry terrarium with cacti and succulents and bring greenery into your home.
3h / 10 participants -
Linocut – print your own botanical greeting cards
During this 3-hour workshop, Sarah takes us into the delicate world of stationery, through the creation of printed greeting cards!
3h / 10 participants -
Make a personalized T-shirt
This 3.5-hr workshop will teach you the basics of sewing. You'll learn pattern cutting, and how the sewing machine works to make a t-shirt.
3.5h / 8 participants -
Making a textured silver ring
Do you love jewelry, and would you especially like to learn how to make your own textured sterling silver ring? In this 3.5-hour workshop with Louison, our professional jeweler, you'll create a customizable textured ring in 925 sterling silver.
3.5h / 8 participants
Plan your private workshop
Whether you come to one of our Montreal locations or we come to you, we adapt to your group. Here’s everything you need to know before booking your private workshop.
Our locations and capacities
Our private workshops
We offer 2h, 3h or 4h workshops, depending on the subject and your needs.
You can choose the number of participants per workshop depending on your groups
We can organize up to 6 simultaneous workshops, with privatization of our facilities.
You can choose the language of the workshop according to your groups
We also offer tailor-made adaptations (time, content of certain workshops); organization of snacks; meeting rooms rental.
Our mobile workshops
We also travel to your location, within approximately a 1-hour radius of Montreal.
Simultaneous workshops
At your location, we can run multiple workshops simultaneously or in rotation, depending on the space available.
Marie's expert tip
Looking for a new experience to share with your group? Just go for it! Our workshops welcome everyone, no matter your skill level, and offer a genuine moment of creativity and connection, in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Everything is taken care of. From logistics to materials, we handle it all. You just show up with your smile and your curiosity!
Marie, Corporate, mobile and private events manager
Frequently asked questions about our private workshops
Find answers to the most common questions about our private workshops here. Can’t find what you’re looking for?
How much does a private workshop cost?
Pricing depends on the number of participants, the duration, and the workshop chosen. Weekday sessions (Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm) start at $840 (+tax). Evening and weekend sessions start at $1,090 (+tax). A management fee of $45 per workshop applies when booking two or more simultaneous workshops.
Contact us for a personalized quote.
Where are Les Affûtés located?
Our workshops take place in Montreal (Quebec, Canada) across two locations: one in Mile-Ex and one in the Village.
We can also bring select workshops to your own space.Based in Toronto? Our sister team, Sharpen Skills, is ready for you with customizable private DIY workshops.
Can we take several identical workshops at the same time?
We only have space and equipment for one workshop at a time, per subject. We can organize several different workshops simultaneously.
Can workshops be offered in a bilingual format?
Although most of our artisans are bilingual, the length of the workshops means that we can’t provide all the information in both languages. You must therefore choose a main language.
Do all private workshops have the same capacity?
The maximum capacity of our workshops varies according to location and subject. We can accommodate from 7 to 15 people per group.
Want to know more?
Once we have received your request, we will contact you within 48 hours to discuss your project in more detail. We will also share our detailed brochures, so that together we can choose the ideal formula for your event!
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