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Create your own leather pocket organizer and key ring

Would you like to learn how to work with leather and create two practical and useful objects? Would you like to make sure you never lose your keys again?

In this 3-hour workshop, we’ll take a closer look at leatherworking by making a hard-bottomed pocket organizer and a pompom key ring. We’ll start by learning about the various tools and techniques involved in basic leatherwork, using materials from the circular economy. Once you’ve chosen your pattern and leather parts, you’ll start cutting leather with templates, gluing, sewing with two needles and riveting.

The inside dimensions of the pocket organizer are 16.5 cm X 16.5 cm and 4 cm high, while the size of the key-ring is 7.5 cm X 1.6 cm.

Each participant can choose between several colors of leather and thread.

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

The price includes all materials and lots of good advice.

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Upholstery course – Master the essential techniques for your project

Upholstery is a mysterious world to you, but you’ve long dreamed of reupholstering that boring old armchair in the attic?

In this course of 3 x 3-hour sessions, you’ll discover the most appropriate techniques to tackle your upholstery project. Accompanied by one of our experts in this discipline, we’ll cover all the steps, tools and materials needed, as well as practicing the various techniques that require dexterity and meticulousness.

Among other things, we’ll learn how to strap with a hand stapler, work with foam, sew a cover with a domestic machine and achieve a superb finish with simple thread and a curved needle.

You’ll walk away with your very own 12“ x 12” practice prototype, as well as the best tips and tricks to apply to any upholstery project, whether it’s a new creation or a reupholstered seat.

Skills required: none at all, apart from finding your buttocks sitting so nicely on plump upholstery!

Price includes tools, materials and a range of valuable tips.

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:date: Dates of our training courses:

MILE-EX:

  • – Starts on Saturday, April 12th from 2 to 5 pm et continues on Saturdays April 19 and 26, from 2 to 5 pm.
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Pyrography – discover calligraphy

Would you like to discover calligraphy? Would you like to learn about pyrography and create a decorative object to store your little treasures?

In this 3-hour workshop, Isabelle takes us into the world of pyrography by decorating a wooden box using calligraphy techniques!

We’ll discover the basics of this decorative art: the equipment needed; tracing and transferring a sketch or text; the different pyrography methods; 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.

A choice of images and text will be available on site. Feel free to bring your own design! The box measures 19 x 11 cm.

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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Make your own leather apron

Would you like to learn how to work with leather? Would you like to create a unique, sturdy work apron for the kitchen, barbecue or workshop?

In this 4-hour workshop, we’ll learn the basics of leatherworking by making a personalized apron, using leather from the circular economy! Accompanied by a passionate craftswoman, we’ll explore different techniques, such as: cutting leather using a pattern; hand-stitching with two needles; and fitting hardware.

The apron features a front pocket and space to hang pens or tools, and to maximize comfort and avoid pressure on the neck, it has adjustable cross-back straps.

Each participant will be able to choose from a range of leather colors, with the option of either suede or smooth leather for the exterior.

The price includes all materials, a friendly atmosphere and lots of professional advice!

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Making a wall-mounted coat rack with retractable wooden hooks

Tired of seeing your coats on the sofa and your apron on the dining table? Would you like to hang everything neatly on a superb wooden coat rack that you can fix to the wall?

In this 3-hour workshop, accompanied by a woodworker workshop leader, you’ll make an elegant solid wood coat rack with retractable hooks.

You’ll learn how to use several workshop machines and tools, such as a bench saw, miter saw, drill press, drill/driver and sandblaster.

The total dimension of the coat rack you’ll be making is 21” W x 1 ¾” D x 6‘’H.

Skills required: none. Open to all, this workshop is a great opportunity to discover some of the machines used in cabinetmaking.

The workshop includes wood, materials and tools, as well as plenty of advice from a woodworking pro.

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Making a solid wood articulated mobile

In this 3-hour workshop, accompanied by our workshop leader, you’ll create an adorable hanging wooden mobile in the shape of a small animal, with moving wings.

You’ll learn about workshop machines such as band saws, sanders and miter saws. You’ll learn how to use predefined templates, as well as some of the basics of sculpting with hand tools. You’ll also learn how to handle the drill with care.

The dimensions of the object are approximately 12“ x 12” for the animal’s body, but this will vary a little, depending on the animal model chosen on site between a whale, a dragonfly or a bird.

The total height of the mobile, including the rope and suspension rod, will be around 30”.

Skills required: none. Open to all, this kinetic object is the perfect opportunity to discover the basics of woodworking.

The workshop includes wood, materials and tools, plus plenty of advice from a professional cabinetmaker.

 

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Thai cooking technique: pad thaï with shrimp, satay skewer and papaya salad

Would you like to discover the exotic flavors of Thailand and transform your kitchen into a veritable festival of perfumes and spices? Are you looking for ideas for preparing balanced, tasty dishes that will take your loved ones on a journey?

In collaboration with another participant and over the course of this 3h30 workshop, we’ll explore the basics of Thai cuisine by making three must-try recipes: pad thai with shrimp, marinated satay skewers with peanut sauce, and a fresh and spicy green papaya salad. Using knives and pots, we’ll learn how to balance the sweet, salty, sour and spicy flavors characteristic of Thai cuisine.

After reviewing the essential ingredients, we’ll discover the secret of a good marinade, brunoise and julienne cutting techniques, and the blending of flavors. Everyone will leave with their own shrimp pad thai, 3 satay skewers, coconut-mango rice and papaya salad.

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 pro tips.

Note: remember to bring your own containers so you can take home the products 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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Hinges, slides and locks: choosing the right hardware for your project

Do you want to adjust or replace door hardware, but have no idea what to choose, let alone how to change a handle, hinge or latch? Would you like to know the best choices for drawer glides and hinges so that they close smoothly?

In this 3-hour workshop, you’ll discover the world of door and drawer hardware so you can make the right choices for your renovation or creative project. You’ll learn to ask yourself the right questions and think about everything: recessed, applied, semi-applied, sliding, folding, the weight of what will be stored, the influence of room humidity, what measurements to take, etc?

The first part of the workshop will focus on theoretical notions, covering door and drawer hardware for residential furniture, as well as interior and exterior door hardware.

In the second part, you’ll practice installing various types of hardware to better understand how they work and how to adjust them properly. We’ll use a drill, screwdriver, ruler and level, plus a “blum” hinge template.

Skills required: none. This workshop is suitable for curious people who appreciate what closes well!

The price includes tools, hardware, practice materials, advice and tips.

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