Cooking – Cheese making: Mozzarella, burrata and butter

Are you a gourmet who dreams of eating your own fresh homemade cheeses? Would you like to find out all the steps involved in making one of the world’s most widely consumed cheeses?

In this 3-hour workshop, we’ll discover all the steps involved in making your own cheeses and 100% homemade butter. We’ll talk about the different ingredients, their specific characteristics and their reactions.

We’ll also go over the equipment needed before setting about making three recipes, and go over the different techniques for curdling, draining and moulding. At the end of the workshop, everyone will go home with the following cheeses: mozzarella, burrata and butter.

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

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

Note: remember to bring your containers so you can leave with the products you’ve made.

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Facial care – Make your own trio of cleansers and make-up removers

Would you like to gently cleanse your skin and use a natural, effective make-up remover? Would you like to make home-made products that smell delicious?

During this 3-hour workshop, we’ll learn all the steps involved in making a 100% natural solid cleansing clay bar, an oil-based make-up remover balm that transforms into a milk on contact with the skin, and a micellar water for even deeper cleansing and facial refreshment.

We’ll look at the specific properties of the different raw materials used in the manufacture of natural facial products to understand why they are the most suitable.

Each participant will be able to take home his/her own products, including 100g of clay bar, 100g of oil balm and 100ml of micellar water. All customized to your needs and desires!

Skill required: none, other than the desire for an even more radiant face.

Price includes all necessary materials, recipes and lots of advice!

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Making chocolate mousse – madeleine – financier

Would you like to make delicious cakes and chocolate mousse just like Willy Wonka in your own kitchen? Would you like to turn snack time with your kids into a real pleasure?

This 3-hour pastry workshop will plunge you into the regressive world of children’s sweetness. Equipped with whisks and marys, we’ll learn how to make the must-have treats: chocolate mousse, madeleines and financiers.

After reviewing all the ingredients, we’ll learn how to beat egg whites to obtain a successful airy chocolate mousse, and discover the secrets of a soft madeleine and a melting financier.

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

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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Introduction to woodturning – making a spice mill

Would you like to learn the art of woodturning? Would you like to make an everyday object that will stand elegantly on your dining table?

In this 4-hour workshop, we’ll cover the basics of woodturning by creating an elegant spice mill that can hold peppers, coriander, salts and chillies of all kinds!

We’ll discover the wood lathe, its functions and associated tools. We’ll then take a look at the basic techniques of interlocking turning and the various stages involved in making an object: drawing, using roughing and profiling gouges, tracing, profiling, understanding sanding and preparing the piece for finishing. Once the base has been turned, the mill mechanism will be installed. You’ll be able to choose from a range of designs to create a unique object.

Skills required: none, everyone is welcome, even those who don’t cook!

The price includes all necessary materials, professional advice and unlimited wood chips!

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Creative pyrography – creating a key wall hanging

Are you always looking for your keys everywhere? Would you like to try your hand at pyrography and create a useful decorative object to hang proudly in your hallway?

In this 3-hour workshop, Isabelle will introduce us to the world of pyrography and help us create a personalized wall key holder!

We’ll discover the basics of this decorative art: the equipment needed; tracing and transferring a sketch; the different methods of pyrography; and the right types of tips to use. We’ll then practice the fundamental techniques of tracing, shading and filling on solid wood, to bring texture and relief to our work.

Each participant will have a choice of several models and can bring a personal drawing (maximum dimensions 4 x 5 in.).

Skills required: none, apart from a love of wood and finding your keys quickly.

Price includes all materials, creativity 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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Sewing – Making your own tunic dress

Do you dream of a one-of-a-kind dress with the arrival of warm weather? Would you like to learn how to make a garment?

In this 4-hour workshop, Kathryn, a seamstress with a passion for fabric upcylcing, will help you make a beautiful tunic dress! Each participant will be able to personalize their project by choosing fabric from a varied selection.

We’ll cover the basics of sewing and how to use a sewing machine and serger. We’ll learn various garment design techniques, such as: threading and setting up a machine; sewing several layers together; practicing straight and curved seams; topstitching; finishing seams with the serger; and hemming.

Skills required: none, this workshop is open to anyone interested in reusing materials.

The price includes all necessary materials, beautiful, colorful fabrics and lots of advice!

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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Learn to identify and choose the right fabrics

Don’t know which fabrics to use to make your clothes, or which are compatible with each other? Would you like to combine fabrics skilfully without getting a nasty surprise in the first wash?

In this mostly theoretical 3-hour workshop, led by a sewing specialist, you’ll learn the best ways to distinguish the different fabrics used to sew garments, and how to make the wisest choices. You can expect to:

  • – Learn to identify fabrics through observation with a magnifying glass and touch.
  • – Differentiate between the characteristics of different types (fit, weight, fall and appearance).
  • – Learn about the various interlining options available and choose the right fabric to sew a prototype for your project.
  • – Understand the criteria and descriptions on a pattern pocket to buy the right fabric in a store or online.
  • – Know how to care for and prepare fabrics for sewing.

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

The price includes all the necessary equipment and lots of useful tips!

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Pyrogravure – decorating wooden bookmarks

Do you love wood and want to discover pyrography? Would you like to learn how to personalize all your wooden objects?

In this 3-hour workshop, Isabelle will introduce you to the decorative art of wood pyrography, creating personalized wooden bookmarks to accompany your reading!

We’ll cover the basics: the equipment needed; tracing and transferring a sketch; pyrography methods; and the types of tips to use. We’ll then explore universal, tracing and shading tips, followed by basic techniques for filling, texturing and relief. We’ll also learn how to add a touch of color to our projects, using watercolors!

Each participant will be able to decorate two wooden bookmarks, giving free rein to their creativity and choosing from a variety of motifs, colors and decorations, for unique results!

Skills required: none, not even reading.

Price includes all materials, plus lots of tips and laughs!

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