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Wool felting – making succulents and cacti

Would you like to discover wool felting and make soft objects? Do you love succulents but can’t seem to keep them alive?

In this 3-hour workshop, Jesse takes us into the delicate world of wool felting, making succulents and cacti that will add color and softness to our daily lives! We’ll discover the different types of wool available, as well as the needle felting technique for creating textured, three-dimensional sculptures. After a practical test, we’ll get to work on our projects, felting wool in several layers!

Everyone will leave with a set of needles and some moss, to complete their collection of little immortal plants.

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

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

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Introduction to enameling – Making soap dishes

Would you like to learn the art of ceramic enameling? Would you like to add color and style to your bathroom?

In this 3-hour workshop, Ricardo will introduce us to the basics of ceramic enameling, by creating a set of two personalized soap dishes!

After an introduction to this decorative art, which involves mixing fine powders, mainly silica, and fusing them at high temperature to form a waterproof layer or coating, we’ll discover all the necessary tools. We’ll then learn how to cut and manipulate clay, and move on to the various techniques involved in making it.

Everyone will make a set of two soap dishes, in the colors and textures of their choice! Firing will take place on site, after the workshop, and your projects will be delivered to Les Affûtés Village a few days later.

Skills required: none, apart from a little curiosity.

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

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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Pastry workshop – Mastering the art of viennoiserie: Croissant, chocolatine and raisin bread

Are you a chocolate lover who’s always wondered how to make a good viennoiserie? Would you like to enjoy the smell of a fresh croissant in the morning with your tea or coffee?

In this 6-hour workshop with Édouard, we’ll learn how to master the delicious art of viennoiserie. Using our hands and equipped with a rolling pin, we’ll discover all the steps involved in rolling a successful puff pastry. Everyone will leave with 4 croissants, 4 chocolatines, 4 raisin bread and 4 chocolate rolls..

After discussing the importance of choosing the right ingredients, we’ll go into detail on the technical aspects of hand kneading, fermentation and temperature balance. We’ll make croissant dough and crème pâtissière, and learn how to roll croissants by hand.

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

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

Note: Remember to bring your lunch for the lunch break, and bring containers big enough to take home all the pastries you’ve made.

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Repairing small appliances – Combo levels 1 and 2

Are you the kind of person who wonders how small appliances work so you can fix them ? Would you like to bring back to life the beautiful blender your grandmother gave you?

This course combines our two Repairing Small Appliances workshops (Level 1 and Level 2, each lasting 3 hours) condensed into a single day.

The first part of the course covers :

  • – The function of the main electrical and mechanical components of small electrical appliances, how to check them and analyze typical electrical diagrams.
  • – The multimeter: understanding how it works to check the various electrical components.
  • – Troubleshooting, repair techniques and their application to various household appliances.
  • – Tools needed for repairs, how to use them and build your own toolbox.
  • – The various parts and materials needed for repairs: switches, fuses, plugs, connectors, cleaners, bulbs, heating elements, tin, heat-shrink tubing, connection caps, etc.
  • – Resources for obtaining reference information and purchasing parts and tools.

In the second part of the course, we’ll look at :

  • – Introduction to soldering. You’ll learn about safety, then assemble a small electronic circuit using a soldering iron. You’ll also learn how to desolder.
  • – Repairing an electrical device. After experimenting with working on an electronic circuit board, you’ll dismantle a faulty small household appliance and, using a multimeter and the techniques learned in the Level 1 workshop, identify the cause(s) of the problem. You can then propose a solution to repair the appliance.

To make sure we have time to cover all the material, if you bring an electro from home, a diagnosis of the problem can be made, time permitting.

Skills required: None, just curious about how our equipment works!

The cost of the training includes all the equipment and, most likely, some great discoveries!

Note: As there will be a one-hour break between the two workshops, don’t forget to bring your lunch!

 

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Making breads of the world – Panettone, kouglof, brioche and orange marmalade

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

In this 3h30 workshop, we’ll make a traditional Italian cake with grapes, candied fruit and citrus zest, and we’ll cook a kouglof, another traditional recipe based on brioche dough. Using whisks and pans, we’ll learn fermentation techniques, how to knead with our hands, and the secrets of masterful baking.

After reviewing the necessary ingredients, we’ll learn to understand the textures of a dough and make an orange marmalade to accompany your favorite desserts. Everyone leaves with a panettone, a kouglof and a jar of marmalade.

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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Repairing small electrical appliances like a pro – Level 2

Did you discover a whole new world in Repairing Small Electronics like a pro – Level 1 ? Would you like to learn more?

In this 3-hour workshop, we’ll take a closer look at diagnostics, and you’ll learn how to assemble a small electronic circuit by soldering with tin. You’ll become an even better troubleshooter!

Here’s what you’ll learn:

  • – Part 1: Introduction to soldering. You’ll learn about safety, then assemble a small electronic circuit using a soldering iron. You’ll also learn how to desolder.
  • – Part 2: Repairing an electrical device. After experimenting with working on an electronic circuit board, you’ll dismantle a faulty small household appliance and, using a multimeter and the techniques learned in the Level 1 workshop, identify the cause(s) of the problem. You can then propose a solution to repair the appliance.

Skills required: Completion of Repairing Small Appliances like a pro – Level 1 (See here).

The cost of the workshop includes all materials, lots of advice and perhaps the pride of having brought a small appliance back to life!

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Wood and upholstery course – Making a bi-material side bench

Would you rather sit down to put on your shoes or take a little break? Have you always wanted to learn woodworking and are intrigued by upholstery techniques?

During this multi-skills course of 4 x 3h sessions, you’ll experiment with woodworking and upholstering accompanied by two experienced craftsmen. In the upholstery part, you’ll build a cushioned seating surface that’s as comfortable as you want it to be!

And when it comes to making your bench from ash wood, you’ll learn how to cut your wood to the right lengths, make dowel joints and use a router jig to machine shapes. You’ll also get to finish your wood so you can leave with a smooth, solid structure.

In this course, you’ll learn how to use :

  • – Mitre saw
  • – Drill press
  • – Under-table and flush milling machines

You’ll also learn about strapping, upholstering and stapling.

Approximately four sessions will be devoted to woodworking and two to upholstering.

Total bench dimensions are 26 1/2 “W x 12 ‘D x 22’ high.

You’ll have the freedom to choose your fabric on site!

Skills required: a facility with handicrafts or previous workshop experience would be ideal.

In addition to the 4 sessions, this course includes 4h of autonomy, which should be used to advance your project between each session.

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

:date: Course dates (4 x 3h sessions):

MILE-EX

:danger: INTENSIVE course sessions (2 sessions of 3 hours, over 2 days) – Remember to bring your lunch!

MILE-EX: 

  • – Starts on Sunday, May 4 and continues on Sunday, May 11, from 10am to 1pm, then from 2pm to 5pm.
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Cooking braised meats – Tourtières and meat pies

Are you a gourmet who’s always wanted to know how to make the best meat pies and tourtières? Want to impress your friends and family at your next winter dinner party?

In this 3-hour workshop, we’ll dive into the world of 100% homemade comfort food. In an artisanal way, we’ll discover how to make hand-kneaded shortcrust pastry. Using basic kitchen utensils, we’ll cook two great classics of Quebecois cuisine, and everyone will leave with: two mini tourtières du lac and a Montreal-style meat pie.

With a kitchen roller and knives, we’ll learn how to master the textures of a successful pastry, strike a balance between flavors and long cooking techniques (braising meat). We’ll also make an atoca compote to accompany your favorite dishes.

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 containers so you can leave with the products you’ve made.

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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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Making pretzels and stollen – Kneading, fermenting and baking bread

Have you always wondered how to make a pretzel or a stollen cake? Would you like to impress your family or friends at your next dinner party?

In this 3h30 workshop, we invite you to delve into the sweet art of a traditional German and Alsatian cake with ancient origins, and a savory pretzel made from brioche dough. We’ll learn the techniques of hand-kneading, fermentation and baking.

Using wooden spatulas, knives and cutting boards, we’ll knead, mix and discover the subtleties of baking. We’ll discover a whole host of tricks for making products that will sublimate your sweet and savory cravings. Everyone will leave with two traditional pretzels and a fruit stollen.

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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