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Building a gypsum wall

Would you like to learn how to build a wall from A to Z? Want to create a new room in your home?

In this workshop, led by a renovation specialist, we’ll learn all the tricks of the trade when it comes to assembling a wall, pulling joints, creating an invisible finish and installing mouldings…  We’ll practice wall assembly and moulding on a model we’ll build during the workshop, using tools like a drill, trowel and nail gun. And we’ll cover different pro techniques, adapted to each situation!

Skills required: none at all, but anyone who’s curious is welcome.

The price includes all necessary materials, dust and good humor. As such, please bring clothes that can get dirty!

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Italian cuisine: Make your own caponata, polenta, and pistachio cannoli

Want to travel to Italy without leaving your kitchen? Looking to learn how to make flavorful recipes that bring to mind lively, festive gatherings around the table?

In this 3.5-hour workshop, paired with another participant, we’ll dive into the heart of Italian culinary traditions by preparing three iconic recipes: a caponata, a rich Mediterranean vegetable stew; a creamy polenta with zucchini and parmesan; and for those with a sweet tooth, a pistachio cannoli. Everyone will leave with a portion of each dish.

Using knives, saucepans, and piping bags, you’ll learn the basic techniques to slice vegetables properly, cook low and slow, roll out cannoli dough, and pipe a creamy filling like a pro. We’ll also talk about choosing the right ingredients, balancing flavors, and the little tips that make all the difference when recreating these dishes at home.

No experience required! This workshop is open to all curious minds and food lovers.

The price includes all necessary materials, kitchen equipment, ingredients, and a bunch of pro tips to take home.

Note: Don’t forget to bring your own containers to take your delicious creations with you!

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Master the art of confectionery: gummies, ribbons, lollipops and marshmallows

Would you like to plunge into the colorful, gourmet world of homemade confectionery ? Want to amaze both kids and adults with handmade candies featuring irresistible textures and flavors?

During this 3-hour workshop, and in collaboration with another participant, we will learn to create four must-have confections: fruity gummy candies, tangy ribbon sweets, crunchy lollipops, and delightfully soft marshmallows. Using saucepans, thermometers, and piping bags, we’ll explore the secrets behind perfect meringue, cooked sugar, natural gelling agents, and flavorful aromas to craft treats worthy of a master confectioner.

After discovering the key ingredients and essential steps for each recipe, we’ll master sugar cooking, texture balance, and expert tips for making delicious and beautifully crafted candies. Each participant will leave with a selection of homemade sweets to continue indulging at home.

No experience required! This workshop is open to all curious and sweet-toothed participants.

The price includes all necessary materials, kitchen equipment, ingredients, and plenty of expert advice.

Note: Remember to bring your own containers to take home the delicious treats you create!

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Portuguese cooking techniques: Pork and clams alentejana, feijoada and pasteis de nata

Want to discover the sunny flavors of Portugal and master the iconic dishes of its generous cuisine? Do you want to learn how to prepare rich and flavorful recipes that bring to mind warm and festive gatherings?

In collaboration with another participant and over the course of this 3.5-hour workshop, we will dive into the richness of Portuguese gastronomy by preparing three must-try dishes: Porco à Alentejana, a bold surf-and-turf dish combining pork and clams, feijoada, a comforting bean and meat stew, and finally, the famous pastéis de nata, golden, crispy custard tarts. Using frying pans, pots, and rolling pins, we will learn knife-cutting techniques, how to balance spices, cook legumes to perfection, and braise meat for maximum flavor.

After reviewing the necessary ingredients, we will uncover the secrets of proper seasoning, the art of slow cooking for deep, aromatic flavors, and the delicate technique of laminating dough to create pastéis de nata worthy of Lisbon’s finest pastry shops. Each participant will leave with their own creations and the skills to recreate these delights at home.

Required skills: None! This workshop is open to all curious and food-loving participants.

The price includes all necessary materials, kitchen equipment, ingredients, and plenty of expert tips.

Note: Don’t forget to bring your own containers to take home the delicious treats you’ve made.

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Mastering pastries and vegetables: parsnip crème brûlée, shallot tarte tatin, Jerusalem artichoke cake

Would you like to discover surprising pastries where vegetables become gourmet and refined desserts? Are you looking for original ideas to surprise and delight your loved ones with unexpected flavors?

In collaboration with another participant, during this 3-hour workshop, we’ll revisit plant-based pâtisserie by making three daring creations: Using whisks, spatulas and pans, we’ll learn how to transform these vegetables into real desserts, working on textures, infusions, and flavor balances. We’ll create a crème brûlée with caramelized parsnips, a tarte tatin with shallots and orange that combines sweet and tart, and a soft, fragrant Jerusalem artichoke confit cake.

After exploring the essential ingredients and techniques specific to plant-based pâtisserie, we’ll master caramelization, slow-cooking techniques and flavor combinations for desserts that are both surprising and gourmet. Everyone will leave with their own sweet creations to extend the experience at home.

Skills required: none! This workshop is open to all curious and gourmand participants.

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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Understanding how to use and maintain a sewing machine

Are you intimidated by your sewing machine? Does it sometimes frustrate you not to know it well, to the point of thinking of throwing it out of the window?

This 3-hour workshop will give you an in-depth understanding of how a home sewing machine works, as well as exploring the various accessories, stitches, presser feet and other features it can have.

You’ll also learn how to properly thread your machine and perform tension tests on samples. We’ll also cover the tricks of the trade, using practical tools such as screwdrivers, brushes and a vacuum cleaner.

You have the choice of bringing your own machine to get to know it better (it must be functional and you need to bring its user manual in paper or digital format) or you can use one of our sewing machines and leave with all the tips you need to buy the one that best suits your needs.

No skills required. Suitable for beginners, Sunday seamstresses and dressmakers, as well as experienced sewers who like to brush up on their skills.

Please note that this is not a repair shop. Problems can be complex and models too varied.

The price includes materials, tools, lots of good advice and a few bits of thread !

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Moulding and decorating candles

Do you love the cosy, warm atmosphere created by candlelight? Would you like to make and decorate your own taper candles?

In this 3-hour workshop, we’ll learn how to mold and decorate candles made from soy wax. We’ll start with the technique of molding in a rigid mold. We’ll then move on to decorating the candles, exploring processes such as the application of dried flowers, brush decoration and engraving.

Each participant will be able to give free rein to their creativity, and will leave with two taper candles, colored and decorated to their liking!

Skills required: none, this workshop is open to all.

The price includes all necessary materials and lots of tips and tricks for making your own at home.

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Perfectly cooking beef: Tartare, cooking and cutting techniques

Are you a foodie who’s always wanted to know all about beef? Want to impress your friends at your next BBQ?

In this 3-hour workshop, we’ll dive into the world of beef. Using simple kitchen utensils, we’ll learn how to prepare a beef tartare, as well as master cutting techniques and pan-frying like a chef! We’ll see how to recognize the different parts and pieces of this meat, the secret of the Maillard reaction and the internal cooking temperatures to get perfectly cooked pieces every time.

We’ll arm ourselves with sharp knives and explore the different techniques for preparing and cooking beef like a pro.

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

Price includes all necessary materials, kitchen equipment and guaranteed fresh meat!

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

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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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