Hands-on school activities in Montreal
A school activity your students will actually remember.
Looking for a fun and meaningful school activity idea for your class in Montreal? Les Affûtés offers hands-on workshops designed for school groups for high school, college, and university level. An opportunity to learn, create together and share, in a friendly and caring atmosphere!
The Affûtés experience
A unique experience for your group, an opportunity to learn, create together and share, in a friendly and caring atmosphere!
We adapt to your school and your needs
Whether you prefer to welcome us into your classroom or bring your students to our locations — our school workshops adapt to your reality. Available for students ages 12 and up.
Your high school
A turnkey school activity with no transportation constraints for your students or teachers.
Your college (cégep)
Our hands-on workshops integrate seamlessly into a pedagogical day or extracurricular activity at your college.
Your university
A creative and original activity for your university students, perfect as an end-of-year activity, a group bonding experience, or a complement to a classroom program.
Our Montreal locations
Prefer a real field trip experience? We welcome your class to one of our two Montreal locations. A school trip your students will be talking about long after the bell rings.
Why choose Les Affûtés for your school activity?
A hands-on workshop is a different kind of learning experience. Students get to practice real skills, follow their interests, and create something concrete together.
Overtaking
Students leave with the pride of having made something with their own hands.
“At first, I was intimidated by the woodworking machines, but I managed to use them and make a beautiful cutting board!”
Mathieu, college student
Skills
Every participant leaves with a concrete, hands-on skill they'll carry beyond the classroom.
“I honestly didn’t think I could do it. But I learned to make a pizza from start to finish, and now I make it at home for my family all the time.”
Lucas, Secondary school student grade 3
Cohesion
Creating together is also a way to learn to work as a group.
“We made unique tote bags from recycled fabrics that we chose and shared as a group. It was a beautiful moment of conviviality!”
Zack, Secondary school student grade 3
Self-confidence
Making something with your hands is deeply rewarding, for every student in the group.
“I loved learning how to make madeleines and chocolate mousse myself, and I was proud to bring them home!”
Carina, Secondary school student grade 1
Schools that trusted us
Our school workshops in Montreal
With over 30 workshops tailored to young people aged 12 and over, your group will be able to discover new skills and surpass themselves!
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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 -
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 -
Creative pyrography – make your own wooden coasters
During this 3-hour workshop, you'll discover the decorative art of pyrography on wood, through the creation of a set of 4 coasters!
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 -
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 -
Make your own handmade candles
Do you want to rekindle the flame and create a warm atmosphere? Perhaps you want to offer your friends thoughtful, handmade gifts? This 3-hour workshop will be the opportunity to […]
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 -
Introduction to wool felting – making a small animal
In this workshop, Jesse takes us into the delicate world of wool felting, creating a little animal!
3h / 10 participants -
Sew your own lunch bag
In this 3 hour workshop, you will learn how to sew your own lunch bag using fabrics sourced from the circular economy.
3h / 8 participants -
Discover Jesmonite by creating useful and decorative objects
Would you like to make your own beautiful decorative and practical home accessories while discovering a new versatile, colorful, and durable material? In this 3-hour workshop, we will create molded objects in Jesmonite—an eco-friendly, solid composite material made from gypsum mineral powder, water, and liquid acrylic resin. You will be able to pigment it in the colors of your choice and learn how to create a variety of organic textures and patterns.
3h / 10 participants -
Learn beading techniques on a loom
Does the art of beading fascinate you with all its finesse and beautiful designs ? In this 3h workshop given by Alyag, our expert artist, you'll make a small accessory of your choice, such as a key ring, learning the best techniques on a loom for a magnificent result.
3h / 10 participants -
Have fun with glass mosaic tiles by creating a luminous decoration
Have the plays of light through colored glass always dazzled you with their beauty? Would you like to treat yourself to a moment of gentle creativity? In this 3-hour workshop, guided by our multidisciplinary artist, we’ll explore the luminous art of glass mosaic, transforming a simple jar into a vibrant candle holder.
3h / 8 participants -
The basics for good bike maintenance – level I
In this workshop you will learn essential bike maintenance tips; how to disassemble a wheel, adjust the brakes, maintain the chain and more.
3h / 8 participants -
Repairing small electrical appliances – Level 1
This 3-hour workshop is here to make you autonomous, by teaching you diagnostic and repair techniques with common household appliances.
3h / 10 participants -
Learn how to repair your clothes
This 3-hour workshop is an opportunity to learn the basics of garment repair, by hand and by machine, in order to be autonomous!
3h / 10 participants -
Learning how to use the essential DIY tools
This 3-hour workshop is the perfect introduction to any beginner DIY-er. You'll learn how to safely use a number of essential DIY tools.
3h / 10 participants -
Plan and prepare your meals for the week – (Meal Prep)
Meal prep workshop to learn how to plan and cook your weekly meals. Go home with portion size meals ready to enjoy.
3.5h / 10 participants -
Making fresh pasta: tagliatelle, gnocchi, ravioli
During this 3.5-hr workshop, you'll learn how to make 3 different types of fresh pasta by hand and from scratch.
3.5h / 12 participants
Plan your school activity
Here’s everything teachers and organizers need to know before booking a workshop at Les Affûtés.
Our locations and capacities
Our mobile workshops
We can also come to your classroom, within a 1-hour drive of Montreal.
On your premises, we can organize several simultaneous or rotating workshops, depending on the space available.
Our private workshop
We offer 2h, 3h, 3h30 or 4h workshops, depending on the subject and your needs.
You can choose the number of participants per workshop depending on your groups.
On our premises, we can organize up to 6 simultaneous workshops, with privatization of the premises.
You can choose the workshop language to suit your group.
We offer preferential rates for school and university groups whenever possible.
Custom adaptations to workshop content and timing; snack organization; meeting room rental.
Marie's expert tip
We welcome school groups year-round, with just a few weeks notice. Our workshops are turnkey: we take care of everything! We simply need at least one accompanying teacher per group.
Is bringing your class to us complicated, whether for time or logistics reasons? We come to you with our mobile workshops!
Marie, Corporate, mobile and private events manager
A committed structure
Les Affûtés emerged as a response to planned obsolescence and the buy-it-quickly-throw-it-away culture. It’s essential to change our ways of doing things, we now know this well, and we believe we can make our contribution by helping everyone become more independent and thus better able to make and repair their own objects.
B CORP
Les Affûtés is a B Corp certified company, the most recognized certification for social and environmental responsibility. We are deeply involved: carbon offsetting, circular economy for our raw materials, local suppliers, etc.
JUSTICE
Getting involved also means providing fair compensation to our trainers, allowing them to make a living from their passion.
KINDNESS
The mission of Les Affûtés is to make manual skills accessible to everyone. We would never mock someone who doesn’t know how to hold a drill. On the contrary, we would be proud to show them how to use it.
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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Frequently asked questions about our workshops for schools and universities
Find answers to the most common questions about our workshops for school groups here. Can’t find what you’re looking for?
What is the price of a school group workshop at Les Affûtés?
Pricing depends on the number of participants, the duration, and the workshop chosen. Weekday sessions (Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm) start at $840 (+tax). A management fee of $45 per workshop applies when booking two or more simultaneous workshops.
Preferential rates for school and university groups may apply.
What grade levels do you offer school activities for?
Our workshops are available for students aged 12 and up, starting from high school level. We also welcome college and university groups, including groups of newcomers as part of integration programs. Each workshop is designed to adapt to the profile and interests of the group.
Can you adapt the workshop content to our school program or curriculum?
Yes, where possible. We can adapt some of our existing workshops to better fit your pedagogical context. Additional fees may apply depending on the level of customization required.
Contact us to discuss your project and see what we can put together.
Where are Les Affûtés located?
Can multiple classes do the same workshop 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 workshops have the same group capacity?
The maximum capacity of our workshops varies according to location and subject. We can accommodate from 10 to 15 people per group.
How far in advance should we book a school trip or activity?
We recommend booking as early as possible. Late May tends to be our busiest period for school groups, as it often coincides with end-of-year budget approvals and activities. Planning a few months ahead will give you more flexibility on available dates and workshop choices.
Les Affûtés is a certified B Corp
B Corp is the most recognized certification for businesses committed to having a positive impact on the world around them. We’re proud of it — and it shows in everything we do, from the materials we source to the way we support our instructors.
