Would you like to show off the beautiful plant in your living room? Do you want to save space while adding style to your home?

In this 3-hour workshop, we’ll be making a suspension made up of a wooden frame and a macrame weave. This will be an opportunity to discover woodworking using different machines and techniques, such as: the miter saw for making angled cuts, the router for stylizing the edges, tools for assembling the frame, and then the drill press and sandblaster for the finishing touches! We’ll also learn the basic techniques for tying macrame threads as you wish.

Skills required: none, all beginners and plant lovers welcome!

The price includes all materials, the pot (but not the plant) and good humor.

Your favorite garment is getting old but you can’t part with it? Would you like to be able to duplicate it over and over again?

During this 2 session course (3h each), Adam will teach us all the steps needed to duplicate a garment. You will then be able to duplicate your favorite T-shirt in a multitude of colors!

Class 1: Pattern making (seam values, notches, medians…) and 2D transcription of a garment in 3D.
Class 2: Customized assembly of the garment.

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

Some important points:

  • It is recommended to choose a simple garment such as T-shirt, hoodie, skirt, shorts… And to avoid zippers and complex garments (shirt, coat, lining).
  • The necessary fabric will be acquired by the participants between the 2 courses according to their preferences and the style they are looking for.
  • We will not need the sewing machine for the first class.

This course includes 3 hours of autonomy to come and work on your project between sessions.

The price includes the know-how, the paper for the pattern and lots of pro tips!

Sessions will be held for two consecutive weeks, on the same day, at the same time, on Tuesdays October 17 and 24 – from 2pm to 5pm. 

The workshop time is indicative, and it may take longer for some participants. So we recommend that you don’t schedule an appointment right after.

Would you like to learn how to make your own lingerie pieces? Would you like to deepen your sewing skills by making a romantic and seductive textile project?

In this 4 hour workshop, Cécile will help us create a lingerie must-have: the satin nightie!

During the workshop, we will learn how to work this slippery material through different steps: pinning; zigzag seams; straight seams; hemming; straps and stretch lace finishing.

Everyone will have the choice of several satin colors, as well as the positioning of the lace!

Prerequisite: previous experience with a sewing workshop and/or knowledge of the sewing machine.

The price includes all materials and Cécile’s precious advice.

NB: The workshop time is indicative, and it may take longer for some participants. We therefore recommend that you do not schedule an appointment right after!

Are you part of the seasonal cycling gang? You would like to be autonomous in the maintenance of your bike, before storing it for the winter?

This 3-hour workshop, led by Arnaud, a cycling enthusiast, will be an opportunity to review your bike and learn the basics, to maintain it well before the winter season. We will discover the steps of mechanical maintenance, the different cleanings to do at the end of the season, as well as precious storage tips.

We will cover the following topics :

– General cleaning (disassembly, products and methods)
– the oiling of the mechanics, specific to the season (derailleur, chain, cassette…)
– greasing of metal parts (pedals, seatpost, bearings, casings…)
– how to do a complete evaluation of the bike to identify and anticipate problems.

Everyone will leave with a biodegradable cleaning spray.

The cost includes oil, tightening and a mountain of advice! However, we don’t offer a bike at the end, you have to bring your own!

Want to discover metal welding while working on your creativity?

In this workshop, we will make small creative sculptures from metal elements (nuts, bolts, washers…).

Once we have chosen our materials, we will safely learn all the basics of welding: cutting with a band saw, MIG welding, finish grinding, painting…

We promise you intensive learning, and a lot of fun building what your imagination will come up with!

The workshop includes all the materials and thousands of sparks.

NB: As this workshop will be given for the first time, the pictures are models, close to what you will build on site.

Are you a cycling enthusiast who already knows the basics of maintenance and tuning? Would you like to take your bike to the next level to be able to pamper your faithful companion?

This 3-hour workshop, at the intermediate level, will be the opportunity to deepen your knowledge of bike maintenance, repair, and adjustment. Arnaud, a bicycle enthusiast, and experienced mechanic will guide you through all the steps of crankset maintenance, disc brake adjustment, and changing a cassette or freewheel.

You will learn about the different types of cranksets and how to diagnose and evaluate a crankset in need of maintenance. You will learn how to disassemble and lubricate cranksets, and then reassemble them with a technique to aim the pedals. We will then discuss the cassette, its life span, the signs of end of life, and learn how to disassemble and reassemble it. Finally, we will focus on mechanical disc brakes. We will talk about how the caliper works on the disc and we will learn how to disassemble, maintain, reassemble, clean and adjust the brakes.

Skills required: have already attended a bike maintenance or adjustment workshop, or have experience in the field.

The price includes all the necessary materials and tools, as well as Arnaud’s precious advice! However, we don’t offer a bike at the end, you have to bring your own.

Want to learn the basics of mechanics? To know how to maintain your car and to be able to leave on a trip without wondering if your car will hold up?

This 3-hour workshop, led by Morgane, will be an opportunity to learn all the basics of a good mechanic, by practicing :

– Check all the fluid levels of your car
– Change the battery and boost your car
– Learn how to change the oil and filters
– Learn how to use a spare jack to easily change a wheel
– Change a burnt out headlight

You’ll probably come out a little dirtier, but a lot wiser than when you went in.
Skills required: none, this workshop is open to anyone who wants to learn more about what goes on under the hood.
The price includes all tools, materials and oil stains!

NB: We will practice on a vehicle that we provide, no need to bring your car as a guinea pig.

Are you a cycling enthusiast, brave enough to face the snow? Would you like to know how best to prepare for the cold season?

During this 3-hour workshop, led by Arnaud, you will learn everything you need to know about winter bike maintenance. We will cover the main challenges associated with winter cycling, the differences in equipment and maintenance in comparison to the summer, as well as how to anticipate the additional effort load.

We will learn how to adapt, equip and clean your travel companion. Physical and mental preparation will also be covered, with tips on how to keep warm and enjoy the ride to the fullest.

Skills required: none, except for loving the snow!

The price includes all the necessary equipment and valuable advice! However, we don’t offer a bike at the end, you have to bring your own.

Do you feel like pattern making is more of a puzzle than sewing? Would you like to know how to read and use a pattern to be able to adjust it to your size?
During this 3 hour workshop, Léa, head seamstress and pattern designer, will reveal all the secrets of pattern making.

We will learn different aspects of pattern making such as
– How to read a pattern and identify the different parts
– Adapting the pattern to your morphology
– Establish a cutting plan with or without sewing values
– Understand all the assembly steps

Skills required: none, except for curiosity and the desire to learn.

The price includes all necessary materials and lots of professional advice!

If you have a pattern at home, feel free to bring it along to go over it with Ann-Sophie. (We will not need the sewing machine for this class)

NB: the workshop time is indicative, and it may take longer for some participants. So we recommend that you don’t schedule an appointment right after!

Are you looking for a convenient and compact way to store your keys, phone, and wallet? Would you like to have a trusty fanny pack that follows you on your daily adventures?

During this 3-hour workshop, Ann-Sophie, will guide you through the pattern making, cutting and sewing process to design a modern and practical hip bag.

You will learn how to:
– Match materials with different textures and colors
– Thread and set up a machine
– Sew several layers together
– Practice straight and curved seams with topstitching
– Attach accessories such as fasteners and clips
– Sew a zipper
– Make a nice finish

Skills required: none, ideal for beginners or hobbyists.

Price includes fabric, haberdashery, tools and lots of advice from a seamstress.

NB: the workshop time is indicative, and it may take longer for some participants. We, therefore, recommend that you do not schedule an appointment right after!