General questions
Can I come if I’m a beginner?
Yes, obviously! All the workshops, creation and repair sessions are open to beginners.
What kind of workshops are available?
Everything that is handmade can be the subject of a workshop. You’ll find a lot of workshops around woodworking, sewing, DIY, electronics, but if you’d like to see something that you do not find, you can let us know here.
If I need help, how does it work?
There will always be somebody, user or team member, to help you if you’re stuck or if you’re looking for something. And if you need assistance to design or make something, a dedicated coach from the team can help you.
Can I cancel a workshop?
Yes, until 72h before the workshop, without cost except the payment fee.
And you can exchange your ticket for another workshop until 24h before.
And if we’re two?
For the Create part, you pay by person.
In a learning workshop, it’s usually by person too. But on some subjects, you can be two to create one project. Contact us in case you’re wondering for a specific workshop!
Tools & Materials
Are there materials available at les Affûtés?
Yes, a “material room” houses everything you need, if you need material for your projects, and if you want to do one of the tutorials on site.
What are the tools available on site?
The complete list of the tools is here!
Can I come with my own material?
Of course, you are welcome to come with wood, screws, fabrics and everything you need for your project!
Can I leave a project for several days?
Yes, you can of course leave a piece of furniture for several days if your project lasts.
Still, we can’t keep projects for a long time if you don’t work on them, because we have little space.
To avoid this, we charge the storage of large projects (=which do not fit under a workbench) $10 a day, for the days when you do not work on it.
And for small projects, we charge $10 per week, after a first free week.
Do you rent tools?
Our vision is mostly to help you use the tools inside the space, when you come to use the workshop. The equipment to sell is here for those who need to often use equipment at home.
Can I come just to buy screws?
Obviously, if it can help you!
Do you sell materials in small quantities?
Yes, all the wood, painting, varnish, screws are sold by the unit, to help you buy just what you need.
Repair
What are the tools available onsite?
The complete list is available here!
Do I have to know what is broken?
No, not at all. The repair session is designed to help you find the cause of the problem, if you don’t know it yet, and to repair it or help you find the right part to buy. If you already know what’s wrong and have the new part, we’re here to help you change it.
How much time does it generally take?
A repair session takes usually between 30 and 60 minutes. In many cases, you can also finish repairing yourself, once the main difficulty overcame with an expert.
Which electronic objects can be repaired?
In appliances, you can come with any portable object (kettle, toaster, hair dryer….). In electronic, we can help you with all kind of computer problems, and screen and battery issues for cellphones. If you want to be sure that we can help you repair your model, send us a message!
And if it’s not possible to repair?
In our repair sessions, we manage to repair more than 80% of the objects. If your object is definitely broken, you should be able to know it quite quickly, and you’ll learn how to diagnose it yourself for next time!
Learning workshops
Can I come if I’m a complete beginner?
Yes, obviously! All the workshops are open to beginners. If it’s not the case, we mention it explicitly.
Who teaches during the workshops?
The Affûteurs (“sharpeners”), experts who have been working in their field for several years and love the idea of sharing their knowledge to make the Affûtés autonomous.
What are the fields covered by the workshops?
Anything that can be hand-made could be the subject of a workshop. You’ll find a lot of workshops about woodwork, sewing, decoration, electronics, but if you want to find a specific subject, you can let us know here.
Can I cancel if I have a problem?
Yes, until 48h before the workshop, without cost (except credit card fees).
And you can exchange your ticket for another workshop, until 48h before the workshop, without cost!
And if I’m late?
Unfortunately, a lot of security information is given at the beginning. We cannot accept an arrival more than 15 minutes late, for these security reasons, and the registration fee is therefore lost.
So run fast :).
Are children allowed?
Of course! They just need to be able to be active with you. This means a minimum age of 12 years (except for sewing, from 8 years) and a maximum of one child per adult.
They just need to have their own place. If you are each making an object, you can reserve the child’s place online. If you want to make an object together, contact us to reserve a place for the child.
However, we cannot accept children in independent projects, only in collective workshops.
Specific users
Can I come if I’m a complete beginner?
Yes, obviously! All the workshops are open to beginners. If it’s not the case, we mention it explicitly.
Can children come?
Yes, with great pleasure, if they are active with you on your project. And you do not have to pay for them. Because sometimes, it’s longer to do it with them, but it’s clearly funnier :).
