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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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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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Cooking course – Conservation and zero waste

– This course aims to provide practical techniques for taking a sustainable approach to cooking, maximizing the use of food and reducing waste. Throughout the course, you’ll learn natural preservation methods, transforming leftovers into products, and zero-waste practices to optimize your everyday cooking.

– Taking 4 sessions of 3 hours, we’ll discover effective methods for extending the shelf life of food. These techniques include lacto-fermentation, canning, drying and canning, which help preserve fruits, vegetables and herbs while maintaining their taste and nutrients.

 

– Day 1: Flavor extraction and preservation techniques, cooking techniques, food reduction, use of pectin

– Day 2: Salting and brining techniques, creating an anaerobic environment, use of bacteria, fermentation techniques, food preservation and flavor balance
– Day 3: Ingredient cutting techniques, anti-waste and preservation techniques, cooking and learning about temperatures, preserving flavors and nutrients
– Day 4: Preservation techniques, mastering different types of brine, canning methods, sterilization, filling and sealing jars

Skills required: none! This workshop is open to all.

The price includes all necessary materials, kitchen equipment and raw materials.

Note: remember to bring your own containers so you can take home the products you’ve made.
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:date: The dates of our courses (3 sessions of 4 hours)

Mile-Ex Sharpeners:
– Starts on Monday November 25 and continues on Mondays December 2, 9 and 16 from 6pm to 9pm.

 

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Make your own paper flowers

Do you dream of having an immortal bouquet of flowers on your kitchen table, whatever the season? Would you like to explore the decorative possibilities of working with paper?

In this 4-hour workshop, Sarah takes us on a journey of discovery into the delicate art of paper! We’ll learn how to make amazingly realistic flowers from crepe paper. This season, the spotlight is on wild roses, and we’ll have the pleasure of working with a selection of papers hand-dyed by our artisan.

Step-by-step, we’ll learn how to cut and shape paper to create flowers true to nature. From stem to leaves to flowers, we’ll create a timeless personalized decoration!

Each participant will create a stem with leaves and 2 to 4 flowers during the workshop, then leave with the materials and skills needed to create another stem at home to add to their bouquet!

Skills required: none, except a love of flowers.

Price includes all materials, good humor and Sarah’s expert advice!

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Introduction to mosaics – creating a set of bookends

Would you like to discover the world of decorative mosaics? Would you like to add a touch of color to your library?

In this 4-hour workshop, Ricardo will take us through all the steps involved in creating a mosaic, by creating a set of two bookends!

After an introduction to this art form, we’ll take the time to think about the design and choose the colors to create a unique personalized mosaic. We’ll then discover the right tools and how to cut the pieces using pliers. A number of tesserae placement and installation techniques will be covered before moving on to gluing and finalizing the project.

Creativity is more than welcome in this workshop: you can come with a design idea or a drawing!

Skills required: none, apart from a bit of attention to detail.

Price includes all materials and lots of fun!

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Basketry – Making a storage basket with wooden handles

Would you like to discover the art of rattan weaving? Would you like to store your belongings in a large, elegant basket?

In this 4-hour workshop, basketry craftswoman Fabienne Clément immerses us in the world of basketry, making a large storage basket with wooden handles! This beautiful, customizable basket, made from natural materials, will be ready to hold linens, children’s toys, pets, books or vegetables from the garden.

We’ll cover the various basic techniques for weaving and tightening rattan. We’ll learn continuous finger-weaving from a closed woven base. Wooden handles and a touch of color will also be added (several colors available).

Dimensions: 22 X 12 X 8 in (56 X 30 X 20 cm).

Price includes all materials, tools and Fabienne’s good humor!

NB: Workshop time is indicative, and may take longer for some participants. We therefore recommend that you don’t schedule an appointment right afterwards!

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Introduction to basketry – Making a large shopping basket

Would you like to learn how to weave baskets? Would you like to have a large, sturdy and elegant basket to take to the grocery store or the park?

In this 4-hour workshop, basketry craftswoman Fabienne Clément will introduce you to the art of basketry by creating a large shopping basket with a cotton cord. This beautiful, customizable basket, made entirely from natural materials, will accompany us on all our outings: to the market, to the park, to the beach, to the vegetable garden…

We’ll cover the various basic techniques for weaving and tightening rattan. We’ll learn continuous finger-weaving from a closed braided base. We’ll also add a touch of color and insert a cotton braid (choice of colors).

Dimensions: 17 x 33 x 31 cm / 6 1/2 x 13 x 31 in.

Price includes all materials, tools and Fabienne’s good humor!

NB: Workshop time is indicative, and may take longer for some participants. We therefore recommend that you don’t schedule an appointment right afterwards!

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Introduction to Interior Design: Trends, Styles and Atmospheres

Would you like to learn about different styles to determine your own? Do you like to discover current trends while making judicious choices that suit your tastes, so you can live in an environment with a timeless look? Are you wondering how to change the ambiance of a room or add a touch of modernity and freshness without changing everything?

In this 3-hour workshop, interior designer Nico will share his tips for developing a meticulous instinct and help you make informed choices. We’ll discuss contrasts, textures and the right lighting, as well as the more subtle decorative touches that add personality and boldness!

Over tea or coffee, we’ll share tips on how to complement, accentuate and energize your home with visual effects. The workshop is mostly theoretical, but includes a period of practice to let you play with colors and materials, develop your own ideas and benefit from Nico’s on-site advice.

Skills required: none, the workshop is open to all!

Price includes all materials and professional advice.

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Introduction to basketry – Making a mini backpack basket

Would you like to learn basketry and discover the secrets of rattan weaving? Would you like mini-you to proudly display a beautiful backpack basket?

In this 3.5-hour workshop, basketmaker Fabienne Clément will help you create an elegant and durable Adirondack-style mini backpack basket for kids!

We’ll learn the technique of continuous braiding with an tight braided base. We’ll see how to insert colorful rattan strands and finish the basket with a border.

This lightweight, sturdy and stylish basket is perfect for picking, markets and hiking! Everyone will be able to choose from a variety of braid colors.

Skills required: none, except a little patience!

The price includes all materials and tools required, plus Fabienne’s good humor and great advice!

Budding craftspeople aged 10 and over are welcome (one child per parent – limit of 2 children per workshop – please write to us to let us know). 

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Making fresh pasta: tagliatelle, gnocchi, ravioli

Are you a gourmet who’s always wondered how to make fresh pasta? Would you like to impress your guests at dinner parties?

In this 3.5-hr workshop, Gilles will show you how to make fresh pasta by hand! Using a tabletop rolling mill and basic kitchen utensils, we’ll make three types of fresh pasta: tagliatelle, gnocchi and vegetarian ravioli.

After reviewing the necessary ingredients, we’ll learn how to knead and roll out the dough, cut the tagliatelle, shape the gnocchi and stuff the ravioli. Then we’ll go into the secrets of perfect “al dente” cooking!

Skills required: none! This workshop is open to all, whether you’re a passionate amateur, a aspiring chef or simply a gourmet.

The price includes all necessary materials, kitchen equipment, raw materials and good humor!

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

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