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Wool felting – making a Christmas ornament

Are you in the Christmas spirit? Would you like to discover wool felting and make soft decorative ornaments?

In this 3-hour workshop, Jesse will introduce you to the delicate world of wool felting, and help you create pretty, personalized Christmas ornaments to hang on your Christmas tree or place on a festive table! You’ll discover the different types of wool available, as well as the needle felting technique, which creates three-dimensional sculptures with a soft texture. After a practical test, we’ll get down to drawing our project, then felting in several layers!

Everyone will leave with a set of needles, to create a whole collection of Christmas decorations at home.

Skills required: none, this workshop is open to all those who love softness and the festive season!

Price includes all materials and Jesse’s zenitude!

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Linocut – create your own gift wrap

Would you like to create your own gift wrap? Would you like to learn linocut printing techniques and create your own personalized packaging?

During this 3-hour workshop, Sarah will take us into the delicate world of stationery. Everyone will have the opportunity to design and print their own gift wrap, to please every occasion! After reviewing the necessary tools and materials, we’ll take the time to choose our designs and transfer the motif onto the linoleum block. We’ll then move on to sculpting the motif by hand, followed by printing on the paper.

Each participant will leave with a sample of printed paper, a 3m long roll of paper, and their carved print, to continue printing at home!

The price includes all necessary materials, different-colored inks and Sarah’s good humor!

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Mastering the art of preservation: Making jams, jellies and syrups

Would you like to turn your kitchen into a creative gourmet workshop? Are you looking for ideas on how to preserve seasonal flavors and delight your loved ones with homemade treats?

In this 3-hour workshop, we’ll delve into the world of artisanal preserving by making fruit-rich jams, translucent jellies and delicately scented syrups. Using pots and skimmers, we’ll learn techniques for sterilizing containers, controlling pectin, working with fruit, managing sugar and mastering cooking to achieve the perfect texture.

After discovering the basics of the necessary ingredients, we’ll explore tricks for adjusting tastes and consistencies, while creating original recipes. Everyone will leave with two jars of homemade jam, jelly and syrup, perfect for accompanying your desserts or enhancing your dishes.

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 to take home the products you’ve made.

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Learn to weld with an electrode: Making a decorative steel star

Have you always dreamed of working with metal? Would you like to weld an elegant, decorative steel star yourself?

In this 3-hour workshop, you’ll learn how to weld flat steel bars to make an attractive self-supporting star, welded to a base.

You’ll develop your electrode-welding skills in a fun and safe way as you learn all the basics.

The total dimension of the object is 12“ x 12” x 3”.

Skills required: none. This workshop is designed for beginners who want to discover welding in a fun way.
welding in a fun way, as well as for people who have already practiced welding and wish to renew their acquaintance with the technique.

The workshop includes all soldering materials, a string of lights to illuminate your star and tons of tips from a soldering pro.

NB: Protective clothing is provided, but please dress in long clothes for the workshop and wear closed-toe shoes.

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Orientale cooking techniques: Falafels, Msemen bread and Muhammara

Would you like to get your hands dirty and explore the enchanting flavors of the Middle East in your own kitchen? Are you looking for ideas to prepare tasty, original dishes that will take your loved ones on a journey?

In this 3-hour workshop, we’ll make three Middle Eastern culinary staples: falafels, crispy chickpea or broad bean dumplings; msemen bread, a flaky flatbread typical of the Maghreb; and muhammara, a bell pepper and walnut spread. With mortars, pans and rolling pins, you’ll learn the techniques for mixing, kneading, shaping and mastering cooking to obtain authentic flavors.

After reviewing the essential ingredients, you’ll discover the textures of each preparation, from the flaky dough of msemen to golden falafels. Everyone will leave with their own creations and lots of useful tips.

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 to take home the products you’ve made.

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Introduction to jewelry – Making a textured silver ring

Do you love jewelry, and would you especially like to learn how to make your own textured sterling silver ring?

In this 3-hour workshop with Louison, our professional jeweler, you’ll create a customizable textured ring in 925 sterling silver.

You can use the techniques provided during the workshop to texture your ring with a hammer and oxidize it to your liking. At the same time, you’ll learn how to saw, solder, shape, polish and finish silver. You’ll also practice using the foredom and tools such as the bocfil (saw), flashlight, hammers and pliers.

You’ll leave with a unique ring to put on your own or a loved one’s finger, as well as information on suppliers and tips for making and maintaining your jewelry.

Skills required: none. This workshop is open to anyone interested in learning more about working with silver.

/!\ This workshop is not recommended for pregnant or breast-feeding women, due to the handling of heavy metals and chemicals.

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Introduction to jewelry – Making an adjustable sterling silver ring

Have you always been fascinated by the art of jewelry-making, and dreamed of learning how to make beautiful silver jewelry yourself?

In this 3-hour workshop with Louison, our professional jeweler, you’ll create an elegant, adjustable ring in 925 sterling silver.

You’ll explore basic jewelry-making techniques to create an adjustable ring. At the same time, you’ll learn how to saw, solder, shape, polish and finish silver. You’ll practice using the foredom and tools such as the bocfil (saw), flashlight, hammers and pliers. It’s the perfect workshop for discovering the art of jewelry making, by creating a simple, uncluttered piece of jewelry.

You’ll leave with a delicate ring to put on your own or a loved one’s finger, as well as information on suppliers and tips for making and maintaining your jewelry.

Skills required: none. This workshop is open to anyone interested in learning more about working with silver.

/!\ This workshop is not recommended for pregnant or breast-feeding women, due to the handling of heavy metals and chemicals.

 

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Master recipes for sweet and savoury scones – Make your own maple butter

Would you like to get your hands dirty and discover the secrets of homemade scones? Looking for ideas on how to treat your loved ones to sweet and savory creations?

In this 3-hour workshop, we’ll make traditional scones, both sweet and savory, as well as delicious homemade maple butter. Using whisks, spatulas and cookie cutters, we’ll learn the techniques for mixing ingredients, shaping scones by hand and mastering baking to achieve a fluffy, golden texture.

After reviewing the essential ingredients, we’ll explore different dough textures. And to accompany our creations, we’ll make a creamy maple butter, ideal for adding a sweet, local touch. Everyone will leave with sweet scones, savory scones, and a jar of maple butter to continue enjoying at home.

Skills required: none! This workshop is open to all gourmets and the curious.

The price includes all necessary materials, kitchen equipment, ingredients and a wealth of professional advice.

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

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Mastering the art of chocolate: tempering, molding and baking

Would you like to know all the secrets to personalizing your favorite chocolates? Would you like to turn your kitchen into a chocolate factory and please your loved ones?

During this 3h30 workshop, we’ll dive into the gourmet world of chocolate. Equipped with whisks, bar molds and thermometers, we’ll master several methods for making: two chocolate truffles with salted butter caramel, a chocolate sausage, a white chocolate bar and two dark chocolate mi-cuit.

After reviewing all the ingredients, we’ll learn the techniques for tempering chocolate, molding chocolate bars, baking mi-cuits and the secret to making recipes less sweet.

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

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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Cooking course – Conservation and zero waste

– This course aims to provide practical techniques for taking a sustainable approach to cooking, maximizing the use of food and reducing waste. Throughout the course, you’ll learn natural preservation methods, transforming leftovers into products, and zero-waste practices to optimize your everyday cooking.

– Taking 4 sessions of 3 hours, we’ll discover effective methods for extending the shelf life of food. These techniques include lacto-fermentation, canning, drying and canning, which help preserve fruits, vegetables and herbs while maintaining their taste and nutrients.

 

– Day 1: Flavor extraction and preservation techniques, cooking techniques, food reduction, use of pectin

– Day 2: Salting and brining techniques, creating an anaerobic environment, use of bacteria, fermentation techniques, food preservation and flavor balance
– Day 3: Ingredient cutting techniques, anti-waste and preservation techniques, cooking and learning about temperatures, preserving flavors and nutrients
– Day 4: Preservation techniques, mastering different types of brine, canning methods, sterilization, filling and sealing jars

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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:date: The dates of our courses (3 sessions of 4 hours)

Mile-Ex Sharpeners:
– Starts on Monday November 25 and continues on Mondays December 2, 9 and 16 from 6pm to 9pm.

 

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