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Making your own solid wood reading cabinet

Are your books and magazines lying around because you don’t know where to put them between your sweet reading moments? Nor do you know where to put your glasses and your hot drink while you’re sitting comfortably on your sofa?

In this 4-hour workshop, Guillaume will teach you how to make a pretty piece of furniture in solid wood and leather to hold everything you need close to you when you sit down: coffee, glasses, telephone, books of the moment or today’s newspaper!
You’ll also learn about woodworking, using various machines and tools such as mitre saws, drill presses and hand drills, sanders, etc. You’ll also discover cutting, assembly and drilling techniques.
Finally, you’ll fix the leather of your choice as the final element.

Cabinet dimensions are 17“ x 17” x 17”.

You’ll be able to choose from several types of wood to create a unique, personalized object.

Skills required: none, apart from a love of DIY!

The price includes all necessary materials, professional advice and lots of fun.

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Bakery training – Mastering the art of the galette des rois: Puff pastry and brioche

Do you dream of making a galette des rois that combines tradition and craftsmanship? Would you like to impress your friends and family with homemade desserts?

Over the course of 2 3-hour sessions (plus a 45-minute lunch break between the two sessions), we’ll explore the secrets of the galette des rois by making two emblematic versions: the puff pastry galette topped with almond cream, and the fluffy brioche flavored with candied fruit. Using rolling pins, whisks and bowls, you’ll learn the essential techniques for creating homemade puff pastry, mastering resting times, kneading puff pastry and light, flavourful brioche dough.

After reviewing the necessary ingredients, we’ll work on dough texture, almond cream, galette assembly and baking for a perfect result. Everyone will leave with their own home-made flaky galette des rois and brioche, ready to share with family and friends.

Skills required: none! This workshop is open to all gourmands and the curious.

The price includes all necessary materials, kitchen equipment, raw materials and lots of professional advice.

Note: remember to bring your own lunch, and containers big enough to hold all the galettes you’ve made.

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Cooking with Québec products: Mushrooms and forest berries, pudding cake

Want to celebrate the unique flavors of Quebec and turn your kitchen into a tribute to local gastronomy? Are you looking for ideas to prepare comforting dishes that will please your loved ones?

In this 3-hour workshop, we’ll delve into the world of Quebec products by working with emblematic ingredients. We’ll cook mushrooms and forest berries, prepare a game-based dish, and end on a sweet note with the traditional pudding chômeur. Using pans, knives and local ingredients, we’ll learn how to sublimate these local treasures with gourmet techniques.

After reviewing the essential ingredients, we’ll discover how to clean and cook mushrooms, marinate and cook game for optimal flavor, and prepare a creamy chômeur pudding. Everyone will leave with ready-made dishes and the know-how to recreate these recipes at home.

Skills required: none! This workshop is open to all gourmets and the curious.

The price includes all necessary materials, kitchen equipment, raw materials and lots of professional advice.

Note: remember to bring your own containers so you can take home the products you’ve made.

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Knitting course – creating an infinity scarf in decorative stitches

Do you love knitting and want to start a complete project? Would you like to create a warm, endless scarf as a gift for yourself or loved ones?

In this 12-hour course (4 sessions of 3 hours each), you’ll discover a whole range of decorative stitches as you create a timeless, personalized knitting project: the infinity scarf!

We’ll cover stripes, right-side-up patterns, as well as the basics of mosaic knitting and jacquard! Each session will offer options of varying difficulty, so that everyone can learn at their own pace. Over the course of each session, the discovery of new techniques meets intuitive creation, through the making of a unique accessory that will keep us warm all winter long! Several wool colors and patterns will be offered.

Skills required: a love of knitting and a little patience! This course is open to beginners and intermediates who want to take their knitting to the next level.

The price includes all necessary materials and endless pro tips!

:date: Dates of our courses:

VILLAGE :

– Starts on Thursday January 23 and continues on Thursdays January 30, February 06 and 13, 2025 – from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

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Mexican cooking : How to make refined tacos

Would you like to explore the flavors of Mexico and turn your kitchen into a creative culinary stage? Are you looking for ideas to prepare gourmet, original tacos that will delight your loved ones?

In this 3.5-hour workshop, we’ll learn how to make refined tacos by working with iconic fillings and condiments. We’ll prepare corn tortillas, pollo pechuga (grilled chicken) tacos, marinated shrimp, sweet salsa and mango sauce, fresh pico de gallo and napole cactus salad. Using baking sheets, spices and cooking techniques, we’ll discover the art of marinating, grilling and assembling tacos that are as delicious as they are beautifully presented.

After reviewing the necessary ingredients, we’ll learn how to balance flavors, marry textures and sublimate each bite with tasty condiments. Everyone will leave with homemade tacos, sauces and condiments to extend the culinary experience at home.

Skills required: none! This workshop is open to all gourmets and the curious.

The price includes all necessary materials, kitchen equipment, raw materials and lots of pro tips.

Note: remember to bring your own containers so you can take home the products you’ve made.

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Spanish cooking techniques: Making Paëlla, tortilla and Turrón

Would you like to delve into the gourmet world of Spanish cuisine and bring a little sunshine into your kitchen? Are you looking for ideas on how to prepare tasty dishes that will make your loved ones travel ?

In this 3h30 workshop, we’ll delve into the classics of Spanish cuisine, making a richly flavored paella, a fluffy tortilla de patatas, and a gourmet turrón, perfect for sweet tooths. Using pans and spatulas, you’ll learn techniques for searing ingredients to perfection, cooking rice, working with textures and balancing aromas. After reviewing the necessary ingredients, we’ll discover the tricks of the trade for a paella with authentic flavors, a tortilla that’s just the right shade of golden, and a turrón that melts in your mouth. Everyone will leave with a portion of paella, a homemade tortilla and a handmade turrón to extend the experience at home.

Skills required: none! This workshop is open to all gourmets and the curious.

The price includes all necessary materials, kitchen equipment, raw materials and lots of professional advice.

Note: remember to bring your own containers to take home the products you’ve made.

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Anti-waste cooking techniques: Cooking with zero waste

Would you like to learn how to cook tasty, zero-waste recipes? Are you looking for ideas on how to reduce food waste while delighting your loved ones?

In this 3-hour workshop, we’ll explore ingenious techniques for cooking without wasting anything. From processing peelings to tasty broths and soups made from vegetable tops and fridge leftovers, you’ll learn how to make the most of every ingredient.

Using knives and pans, you’ll master cooking techniques such as dehydration, reuse of leftovers and clever preservation. After reviewing tips for optimizing ingredients, we’ll cook up several delicious, anti-waste recipes. Everyone will leave with several recipes and the preparations made during the workshop. (depending on vegetables and fruit available)

Skills required: none! This workshop is open to all those who are curious about food and want to make better use of it.

The price includes all necessary materials, kitchen equipment, raw materials and lots of professional advice.

Note: remember to bring your own containers to take home the products you’ve made.

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Mastering the art of preservation: Making jams, jellies and syrups

Would you like to turn your kitchen into a creative gourmet workshop? Are you looking for ideas on how to preserve seasonal flavors and delight your loved ones with homemade treats?

In this 3-hour workshop, we’ll delve into the world of artisanal preserving by making fruit-rich jams, translucent jellies and delicately scented syrups. Using pots and skimmers, we’ll learn techniques for sterilizing containers, controlling pectin, working with fruit, managing sugar and mastering cooking to achieve the perfect texture.

After discovering the basics of the necessary ingredients, we’ll explore tricks for adjusting tastes and consistencies, while creating original recipes. Everyone will leave with two jars of homemade jam, jelly and syrup, perfect for accompanying your desserts or enhancing your dishes.

Skills required: none! This workshop is open to all gourmets and the curious.

The price includes all necessary materials, kitchen equipment, raw materials and lots of professional advice.

Note: remember to bring your own containers to take home the products you’ve made.

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Orientale cooking techniques: Falafels, Msemen bread and Muhammara

Would you like to get your hands dirty and explore the enchanting flavors of the Middle East in your own kitchen? Are you looking for ideas to prepare tasty, original dishes that will take your loved ones on a journey?

In this 3-hour workshop, we’ll make three Middle Eastern culinary staples: falafels, crispy chickpea or broad bean dumplings; msemen bread, a flaky flatbread typical of the Maghreb; and muhammara, a bell pepper and walnut spread. With mortars, pans and rolling pins, you’ll learn the techniques for mixing, kneading, shaping and mastering cooking to obtain authentic flavors.

After reviewing the essential ingredients, you’ll discover the textures of each preparation, from the flaky dough of msemen to golden falafels. Everyone will leave with their own creations and lots of useful tips.

Skills required: none! This workshop is open to all gourmets and the curious.

The price includes all necessary materials, kitchen equipment, raw materials and lots of pro tips.

Note: remember to bring your own containers to take home the products you’ve made.

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Master recipes for sweet and savoury scones – Make your own maple butter

Would you like to get your hands dirty and discover the secrets of homemade scones? Looking for ideas on how to treat your loved ones to sweet and savory creations?

In this 3-hour workshop, we’ll make traditional scones, both sweet and savory, as well as delicious homemade maple butter. Using whisks, spatulas and cookie cutters, we’ll learn the techniques for mixing ingredients, shaping scones by hand and mastering baking to achieve a fluffy, golden texture.

After reviewing the essential ingredients, we’ll explore different dough textures. And to accompany our creations, we’ll make a creamy maple butter, ideal for adding a sweet, local touch. Everyone will leave with sweet scones, savory scones, and a jar of maple butter to continue enjoying at home.

Skills required: none! This workshop is open to all gourmets and the curious.

The price includes all necessary materials, kitchen equipment, ingredients and a wealth of professional advice.

Note: remember to bring your own containers to take home the products you’ve made.

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