Making a leather bottle holder

Would you like to carry your water bottle in style? Are you invited to a friend’s house and you’re the one bringing the wine?

This 3-hour workshop, led by Gianhi, will be a great opportunity to discover leatherworking, while making a beautiful, customizable bottle holder from leather straps.

Learn about the different types of leather

– Take measurements for a design adapted to the size of each bottle (remember to bring your own bottle.)

– Make the exacto cuts

– Install the hardware

– Handle the leatherworking tools

– Finish the slices.

The leather used is vegetable-tanned, which will develop a beautiful patina over time.

The size will be defined according to your needs (gourd, glass bottle…). You can choose to make either a handle or a shoulder strap.

Skills required: none. This workshop is open to everyone.

Price includes leather, haberdashery, tools and lots of advice from a professional.

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Making your own leather origami wallet

Would you like to have a beautiful, handcrafted wallet? Has working with leather always fascinated you?

This 3-hour workshop, led by Gianhi, will be a great opportunity to discover this discipline.

You’ll be able to try your hand at working with leather in the following stages:
Discover the different types of leather
Cut the material with an exacto and a template
Handle leatherworking tools
Glue and paste the pattern
Assemble pieces and attach snaps
Finish slices

Each participant can choose from several types and colors of leather. The leather used is vegetable-tanned, which will develop a beautiful patina over time.

The wallet measures 10 cm X 20 cm X 6 mm (3 7/8” x 7 7/8” x 1/4”) and includes 6 compartments for cards and one large compartment for bills, receipts, etc.

Skill requirements: None. This workshop is accessible to everyone.

Price includes leather, haberdashery, tools and lots of professional advice.

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Introduction to bookbinding – Repairing books

Is the precious book your grandmother gave you falling apart? Would you like to glue back the torn pages of your comic book collection?

In this 3-hour workshop with Delphine, our art bookbinder, you’ll learn how to carefully repair the books you love so much, and give them a new lease on life.

After a historical background, you’ll learn the theoretical concepts you need to know to make a diagnosis. Then, using your own books, if appropriate, or “martyred” books as guinea pigs, you’ll learn how to reposition a page, reattach a cover or repair a tear.

Skills required: none, apart from an appetite for good reading!

The price includes all necessary materials and lots of tips from a pro!

 

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Facial care – Make your own trio of cleansers and make-up removers

Would you like to gently cleanse your skin and use a natural, effective make-up remover? Would you like to make home-made products that smell delicious?

During this 3-hour workshop, we’ll learn all the steps involved in making a 100% natural solid cleansing clay bar, an oil-based make-up remover balm that transforms into a milk on contact with the skin, and a micellar water for even deeper cleansing and facial refreshment.

We’ll look at the specific properties of the different raw materials used in the manufacture of natural facial products to understand why they are the most suitable.

Each participant will be able to take home his/her own products, including 100g of clay bar, 100g of oil balm and 100ml of micellar water. All customized to your needs and desires!

Skill required: none, other than the desire for an even more radiant face.

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

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Making your own leather slippers

Do you like to keep your toes warm during your daily activities around the house? Have you always been fascinated by working with leather?

In this 4-hour workshop, you’ll learn how to make comfortable, cozy slippers in leather and imitation-sheepskin lining with our leatherworker Diana.

You’ll be able to try your hand at working with leather in the following steps:

  • – Cut the leather
  • – Cut imitation fur
  • – Sew leather by hand
  • – Punching
  • – Assemble slipper parts

The leather used comes from the circular economy and some colors will be offered.

Skills required: None. This workshop is open to everyone.

Price includes leather, haberdashery, tools and lots of advice from a professional.

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Everyday aromatherapy – create your own personalized kit

Would you like to use essential oils in your daily life, but need to learn how to compose and apply them safely?

In this 3-hour workshop, we’ll take a closer look at aromatherapy, discovering its benefits in relation to your own self-care needs. We’ll look at the different ways to administer them without worry, and then you’ll put together a personalized kit with Salomé, a certified aromatherapist.

Everyone will leave with a wealth of knowledge about essential oils, as well as the bottles that will make up your home kit.

Skills required: none, this workshop is open to all.

The price includes all necessary materials, a wealth of knowledge and plenty of intoxicating smells during the workshop.

/!\ Not recommended during pregnancy.

 

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Creative pyrography – creating a key wall hanging

Are you always looking for your keys everywhere? Would you like to try your hand at pyrography and create a useful decorative object to hang proudly in your hallway?

In this 3-hour workshop, Isabelle will introduce us to the world of pyrography and help us create a personalized wall key holder!

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

Each participant will have a choice of several models and can bring a personal drawing (maximum dimensions 4 x 5 in.).

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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Basketry – Making a storage basket with wooden handles

Would you like to discover the art of rattan weaving? Would you like to store your belongings in a large, elegant basket?

In this 4-hour workshop, basketry craftswoman Fabienne Clément immerses us in the world of basketry, making a large storage basket with wooden handles! This beautiful, customizable basket, made from natural materials, will be ready to hold linens, children’s toys, pets, books or vegetables from the garden.

We’ll cover the various basic techniques for weaving and tightening rattan. We’ll learn continuous finger-weaving from a closed woven base. Wooden handles and a touch of color will also be added (several colors available).

Dimensions: 22 X 12 X 8 in (56 X 30 X 20 cm).

Price includes all materials, tools and Fabienne’s good humor!

NB: Workshop time is indicative, and may take longer for some participants. We therefore recommend that you don’t schedule an appointment right afterwards!

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Introduction to basketry – Making a large shopping basket

Would you like to learn how to weave baskets? Would you like to have a large, sturdy and elegant basket to take to the grocery store or the park?

In this 4-hour workshop, basketry craftswoman Fabienne Clément will introduce you to the art of basketry by creating a large shopping basket with a cotton cord. This beautiful, customizable basket, made entirely from natural materials, will accompany us on all our outings: to the market, to the park, to the beach, to the vegetable garden…

We’ll cover the various basic techniques for weaving and tightening rattan. We’ll learn continuous finger-weaving from a closed braided base. We’ll also add a touch of color and insert a cotton braid (choice of colors).

Dimensions: 17 x 33 x 31 cm / 6 1/2 x 13 x 31 in.

Price includes all materials, tools and Fabienne’s good humor!

NB: Workshop time is indicative, and may take longer for some participants. We therefore recommend that you don’t schedule an appointment right afterwards!

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Pyrogravure – decorating wooden bookmarks

Do you love wood and want to discover pyrography? Would you like to learn how to personalize all your wooden objects?

In this 3-hour workshop, Isabelle will introduce you to the decorative art of wood pyrography, creating personalized wooden bookmarks to accompany your reading!

We’ll cover the basics: the equipment needed; tracing and transferring a sketch; pyrography methods; and the types of tips to use. We’ll then explore universal, tracing and shading tips, followed by basic techniques for filling, texturing and relief. We’ll also learn how to add a touch of color to our projects, using watercolors!

Each participant will be able to decorate two wooden bookmarks, giving free rein to their creativity and choosing from a variety of motifs, colors and decorations, for unique results!

Skills required: none, not even reading.

Price includes all materials, plus lots of tips and laughs!

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