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Introduction to basketry – Making a basket pouch

Would you like to learn basketry? The craft of making objects by weaving or intertwining materials is not only enjoyable, but in the end, you’ll have something practical too!

Fabienne Clément, basketry craftswoman, will accompany us in the making of a pretty pouch, with a cotton strap, ideal for picking herbs, small fruits, mushrooms, or as an interior decoration depending on the season!

Perfect as an introduction to basketry, this 3.5-hour workshop will be an opportunity to discover the different techniques of weaving and tightening rattan. You will learn how to finger weave, continuously, from a closed braided base and insert a cotton braid in your choice of color.

Dimensions : 18 x 5 x 18 cm

The price includes all the necessary materials and tools, plus Fabienne’s expert advice!

NB: the workshop time is indicative, and it may take longer for some participants. We, therefore, recommend that you do not schedule an appointment right after!

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Basketry level 2 – Making a laundry basket

Have you already taken an introduction to basketry workshop and would like to learn more? Would you like to display a beautiful laundry basket in your apartment?

During this 4-hour workshop, Fabienne Clément, basketry craftswoman, will guide you in the making of a beautiful and practical laundry basket. Starting with a wooden base, you will learn to weave one row at a time and insert two handles on the sides for easy movement. You will also have the opportunity to add color to the weaving and choose between woven or wooden handles! You’ll then learn how to finish your basket with a border.

Dimensions : Base 13in (33 cm) x height: 16in (41 cm).

Price includes all materials and tools needed, as well as Fabienne’s smile and advice!

NB: The workshop time is indicative, and it may take longer for some participants. We therefore recommend that you do not schedule an appointment right after!

PS: This class requires you to have previously completed the basketry initiation course (making a small basket or lunchbox).

Don’t hesitate to bring a lunch or a snack !

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Carve your own wooden paddle

Are you a water sports enthusiast who would like to make your own wooden paddle? Do you want to discover wood carving and create a useful and personalized object?

This training course in two 3-hour sessions, led by Laurence, workshop leader and big fan of canoeing, is made for you! Starting with a solid wood board and using hand tools, you will begin making a personalized paddle.

The first session will allow you to learn about the different types of wood, as well as create the template of your own paddle with machines such as the band saw, the router and the sandblaster. The second session will be the time to bring your paddle to life by discovering various wood carving techniques! We will use hand tools such as the rasp, to quickly remove material; the plane, to smooth out surfaces and make a nice pile of wood shavings; then the vastringue and the sandblaster to carve the curved parts and add the finishing touches.

Everyone will have the choice between two types of wood, cherry or pine, depending on the desired use and result.

Skills required: previous woodworking experience and willingness to make a physical effort!

The price includes all the necessary material, precious advice (in sculpture, not in navigation) and 4 hours of autonomy to come and work on the project outside the scheduled sessions.

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:date: The dates for our training sessions:

VILLAGE: 

:danger: INTENSIVE sessions (2 sessions of 3 hours, each on the same day) – Remember to bring your lunch!

  • – Starts on Tuesday, October 22th from 2 pm to 5 pm and 6 pm to 9 pm.
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Charity marathon with the Welcome Collective

Do you want to invest your time in doing something for a good cause, while learning to work with wood? Do you want to combine generosity, sharing, and fun?

The Collectif Bienvenue is an organization whose main mission is to mobilize the local Montreal community to bring immediate help to the city’s most at-risk asylum seekers.

On Friday, October 22nd, we are organizing a one-day charity marathon at Les Affûtés to make wooden kitchen utensils that will be donated to new refugee families in Montreal!

How does it work?

Sessions of 1h30 will be scheduled throughout the day, in the form of a relay, to participate in the making of cutting boards, spatulas, salt and pepper shakers, and trivets.

Les Affûtés will offer everything: the accompaniment of our workshop leaders, the materials, the time and use of the machines. All you have to do is come with your energy, closed shoes, and your best smile under your mask!

Skills required: none, everyone is welcome!

Free event!

All you have to do is choose the time and place that suits you best!

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Course – Making a solid wood chair

You already have some knowledge and independence in woodworking, but you want to challenge yourself again? Would you like to work on a larger project that is still useful in your daily life?

Then this course is for you!

A chair is not a simple object, it is a design, but also ergonomics. By completing this course, you will have a good foundation to make all the chairs you need at home.

This 6 session course, led by Guillaume, our workshop leader, will allow you to make your first solid wood chair from raw boards.

We will cover different techniques such as: reading and understanding plans, planning the manufacturing process, preparing machining lines, using project specific templates, complex gluing.

Type of wood used: various woods depending on what you find in our cuttings (walnut, chain, pine, cherry, ash, cherry).
Skills required: it is necessary to have participated in a wood induction workshop or a wood course with us and to know how to use the following tools: jointer, planer, saw bench.

In addition to the 6 sessions, this course gives you free access to 12 hours of independent workshops to advance your project between sessions.

The price includes all materials and the advice of a professional woodworker.

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:date: The dates of our courses (6 sessions of 3 hours each):
PETITE-ITALIE:
  • – Starts on Monday, October 28 and continues on November 4, 11, 18 and 25 and December 2 from 6pm to 9pm.
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Soap making level 2 – complex ingredients

Have you already made cold process soap but you don’t dare to stray from your recipe? Would you like to take your soap-making skills to the next level by using more complex ingredients that bring more virtues?

During this 3-hour workshop, you will learn different techniques to add ingredients that are rich in properties but also delicate on the skin, such as beer, goat’s milk, honey, or pine tar. You will also learn about the benefits of different oils in oiling, depending on the type of skin.

Each participant will leave with 500g of the soap of her/his choice (among 4 recipes),  with a recipe that has been adapted to your skin and scented according to your preferences.

Skill required: having already followed a soap-making workshop or having already made cold process soap.

The price includes all the necessary materials and a lot of advice!

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Basketry Level 2 – Making a backpack basket

Have you already taken the introductory basketry workshop and would like to take it to the next level? Would you like to have a beautiful basket for your picnics?

Fabienne Clément, basketry craftswoman, will help you to make an elegant, light, and durable Adirondack-style backpack.

This 4 to 5-hour class will allow you to discover the secrets of rattan tightening. You will learn the technique of continuous weaving with an airy woven base.
You will learn how to finish the basket with a border and insert straps to transform the basket into a backpack.

This basket is also perfect for the market, flower picking, and hiking.
Dimensions: 8″ x 10″ x 14″ (20cm x 25cm x 36cm)

The price includes all the materials and tools needed, plus great advice from Fabienne!

PS: This class requires you to have done the introduction to basketry (making a small basket or lunchbox).

Don’t hesitate to bring a lunch or a snack !

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Knitting Course – Making socks

Young or old, everyone wears socks! Want to master the art of knitting these useful garments to keep your feet warm?

This is the perfect knitting project to take to the next level: small and practical, you can take it anywhere. The best part? You only need one skein to knit a pair. So get your needles! During this course, you’ll learn how to knit with double-pointed needles and do all the calculations necessary to get the right size socks.

Skills required: know how to cast on and knit the stitches right side up and wrong side down. Previous experience in knitting in the round is preferred.

This course is divided into 4 sessions of 2 hours, which will take place on the same day, over 4 consecutive weeks, every fridays november 18, november 25, december 2 and december 9 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

The price includes all the necessary technique and Clara’s beautiful smile!

Note: this course does not include the material. Each participant must come to the first session with : 

– 100g of wool, fingering size yarn, in the color of their choice (350 to 400 meters per ball) ;

– 1 set of 2.5mm double point needles (DPN);

– 1 stitch marker (preferably openable);

– 1 needle for finishing.

A list of suppliers where to get the material will be sent in the confirmation email.

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Electricity Level II – Preventing and checking without blowing up the whole neighborhood

Did you find the Level 1 electricity workshop interesting and would you like to learn more?

In this 3-hour workshop, we’ll cover the following topics to take your knowledge even further:

  • – How to understand electricity: Watts, Amps, Volts and Ohms
  • – Understanding the color codes of electrical wires
  • – Wire connectors – Twist vs. Click
  • – Socket types and their uses
  • – How to prevent circuit overloads
  • – Annual electrical safety checks for homeowners
  • – Why use grounding testers – NCV – Multimeter?
  • – How to wire a 3-way light switch

Skills required: Completion of electricity level 1.

N.B: You should always call on a CMEQ-certified master electrician for electrical work on your home. This workshop does not allow you to do any work yourself.

The cost of the workshop includes all materials and most likely some great discoveries!

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Knitting Course Level II – Making a winter hat

Do you want to master the classic of all knitters? And at the same time learn how to think about your patterns?

In this workshop, reserved for knitters who have mastered the knitting of right side and wrong side stitches, you will learn how to knit in the round with double point and circular needles, how to make a sample, how to manage reductions, how to coordinate colors and how to think and adapt your pattern to achieve a perfect result.

This course is divided into 3 sessions of 2 hours, which will take place on Fridays February 03, 10 and 17 2023 – from 6pm to 8pm. 

The price includes all the necessary technique and Clara’s beautiful smile!

Note: this course does not include materials. Each participant will need to come to the first session with: 

– 100g of wool, worsted size yarn in the color of their choice (200m per ball) ;

– 1 set of 4mm circular needles (40cm total length, measured from point to point);

– 1 set of 4mm double point needles (DPN);

– 1 stitch marker (preferably openable);

– 1 needle for finishing.

A list of suppliers from which to obtain materials will be sent in the confirmation email.

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