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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 fishmongery – Cooking fish from head to tail

Do you love the sea air and have always wondered how to cook all your fish without wasting anything? Would you like to impress your guests at your next dinner party?

In this 3h workshop, we will show you how to cook your fish in its entirety! Using a work board and a fillet knife, we’ll create three recipes. Tartare, en papillote and a fish fumet.

We’ll cover the important points for choosing the right fish, recognizing its freshness and knowing what nutrients are present in our plate. We’ll discover the techniques for cutting, lifting and boning a fillet, then learn how to cook, season and cook a fish without forgetting anything.

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

The price includes all necessary materials, kitchen equipment, raw materials and lots of fun!

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

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Cooking – All about beef

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 obtain 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!

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

Cooking workshops are held in the kitchen of the Centre de Ressources et d’Action Communautaire de la Petite-Patrie (CRACPP), at the corner of Drolet and Bélanger. We’ll let you know the exact address once you’ve registered.

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

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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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Embroidery – Introduction to the Sashiko technique

Would you like to learn embroidery, the ancient art of fabric decoration, while adopting sustainable practices? Would you like to discover a decorative embroidery technique that can be used to patch garments?

During this 3-hour workshop, you’ll discover techniques inspired by Sashiko (meaning “little stitches”), a traditional Japanese form of embroidery. Initially designed to reinforce work clothes, this hand-embroidery technique is now mainly used for aesthetic purposes.

By practicing on a cotton fabric, we’ll cover the basic principles of this age-old technique; the use of the front stitch with a needle and sashiko thimble; and methods for creating regular lines and beautiful geometric patterns.

Skills required: none, apart from a little meticulousness and patience.

Price includes all materials, good humor and plenty of zen!

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Leather goods course – Making a leather backpack

Are you fascinated by leather work, and you would like to know the techniques? Do you like to look great with a nice, practical bag on your back to carry your everyday belongings?

In this 2 x 6h intensive course, you’ll learn in depth how to work with leather to create a strong, elegant backpack.

Diana, our professional leather worker, will guide you through the various techniques and tricks of the trade, as you’ll learn:

  • – Leather working tools
  • – Cutting leather according to a pattern
  • – Dyeing bandoliers and straps
  • – All preparation work, including opening holes, marking seam lines and marking and perforating stitches
  • – 2-needle sewing (1. Saddle stitch; 2. Parallel stitch)
  • – Assembly of sewing and gluing parts
  • – Install hardware

At the end of the course, you’ll go home with your backpack measuring 36cm (H) x 35.5cm (W) x 7cm (D).

A choice of skin colors is available.

Skills required: None, apart from a love of working with your hands.

The price includes all necessary materials and Diana’s invaluable advice!

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:date:  The dates of our courses: 

MILE-EX:

–  Starts on Wednesday, February 12 and continues on Wednesdays February 19 and 26, and March 5, from 6pm to 9pm.

:danger:  INTENSIVE courses (6 sessions of 3 hours, over 2 days) – Don’t forget your lunch!

  • – Starts on Friday, July 5 and continues on Friday, July 19 from 10am to 1pm, then from 2pm to 5pm.
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Introduction to wool felting – making mittens

Would you like to discover the different uses of wool? Would you like to learn about felting while making warm, custom made mittens?

In this 4-hour workshop, Jesse will introduce us to the fluffy world of wool felting, as we make cozy mittens! We’ll be using the water felting technique, which makes it possible to quickly create resistant textiles, without knitting or weaving, using the natural qualities of wool. Water, heat, soap and rubbing will join the fibers together, transforming them into mittens that fit everyone’s hands. This durable and repairable technique can also be used to make hats, slippers or clothing… What’s more, wool is a natural and biodegradable material!

Each participant can choose from several colors of natural wool.

Skills required: none, apart from a desire to keep your hands warm!

The price includes all necessary materials, plus Jesse’s good advice and zen attitude.

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Introduction to epoxy resin – make 3 trinket dishes

Would you like to discover the creative world of resin? Would you like to learn how to work with epoxy to create decorative, practical and personalized objects?

In this 3-hour workshop, Ricardo will take us through all the steps involved in manipulating epoxy resin to make a set of 3 matching or mismatched trinket dishes! After an introduction to this decorative art, we’ll learn about the different types of resin, molds and pigments, and their uses.

We’ll start with techniques for manipulating and coloring resin to create objects in silicone molds. Then it’s time to get creative and create unique decorations! Everyone can choose their own color scheme and effects, and add glitter, dried flowers, small rocks, etc. Once the decorations have been chosen, the resin will be mixed, poured into the molds and finished.

Feel free to bring your own decorative elements (tree leaves, dried flowers, rocks, beads, pieces of wood, glass, ceramics, jewelry…) to personalize your projects!

Each person will create a set of 3 trinket dishes, in a variety of shapes and sizes, and in the colors of their choice!

Note: a drying period is required after the workshop. Your projects will be dropped off at Affûtés Village a few days later.

Skills required: none, apart from a little curiosity and creativity.

Price includes all necessary materials and invaluable professional advice from Ricardo!

The workshop will be held at the Montréal Tile Lab studio, on Promenade Masson. We’ll let you know the exact address once you’ve registered. 

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Cooking – Quiche and savoury tart

Are you a gourmet who’s always wanted to know how to make the best quiches and savoury tarts in town? Want to impress your friends and family at your next potluck?

In this 3-hour workshop, we’ll delve into the world of savory tarts. Using traditional methods, we’ll discover how to make hand-kneaded shortcrust pastry. Using basic kitchen utensils, we’ll cook two culinary classics: a quiche Lorraine and a seasonal vegetable tart!

With a rolling pin and a whisk, we’ll learn how to master the textures of a successful pastry, strike a balance between flavors and choose the right seasonal vegetables. Everyone will leave with a quiche and a savoury tart.

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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Pâtisserie – Mastering shortcrust pastry – Kneading techniques, baking and balancing flavors

Would you like to get your hands dirty and turn your kitchen into a creative culinary stage? Are you looking for ideas for a dessert that will delight your friends and family?

In this 3,30-hour workshop, we’ll make a lemon meringue tart and a pistachio-raspberry tart! First, we’ll discover how to knead a sweet dough by hand. Then, using whisks and pans, we’ll learn how to create the tangy balance of a lemon cream and an Italian meringue. Next, we’ll create an almond cream base, topped with a light pistachio cream and fresh fruits.

After reviewing the necessary ingredients, we’ll learn how to spread and darken a tart, understand the balance of flavors between the creams and obtain a meringue as light as a cloud. Finally, we’ll look at the secrets of masterful baking.

Skills required: None! This workshop is open to all sweet tooth.

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

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

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