What is the difference between gyproc, brick, and reinforced concrete? How do you hang a picture or a shelf on these different types of walls, without making a mess? This workshop is the opportunity to discover all this in practice, by handling the tools, by drilling lots of holes, and by installing pegs yourself and […]

How do you weave a basket? Would you like to learn basketry techniques to make a well-finished basket that lasts over time? Fabienne Clément, basketry craftswoman, will share her know-how with you by guiding you through different techniques for weaving and tightening rattan. Perfect for beginners or to offer as a gift, over the course […]

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 […]

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 […]

What makes a harmonious interior? We often underestimate how important colors and design are in creating an environment where we feel at home. More than the choice of furniture or the space you have, choosing the right colors in the right place turns an apartment into a real cocoon! The advice you’ll receive from our […]

Are you interested in interior design? Do you want to learn about the properties of different materials and what makes them special? For our decoration projects, we often underestimate the complexity behind choosing the right materials among all the possibilities, paint, wallpaper, wood, etc. During this 3-hour workshop, led by Rachel, an interior design expert, […]

How do you make a pegboard? How do you go from a simple wooden board to a well-finished piece of furniture? How do you make it look nice and professional? This workshop is here to answer all these questions by teaching you how to build a useful and modular piece of furniture. You will learn […]

Is it time to change the 70’s style carpet in your living room? Are you starting a renovation project and would like to install your own floor? During this 3-hour workshop, Cedrik will introduce us to different types of flooring and their characteristics: laminate, hardwood, vinyl tiles, and carpet. You will learn how to choose […]

Do you dream of traveling the country in your live-in-van? Would you like to have all the keys to convert your van into a little cocoon by yourself? This course is for you. With a specialist in the field and the help of a workshop manager from Les Affûtés, you will discover everything you need […]

Do you already have some knowledge in woodworking, but want to give yourself a new challenge? Would you like to work on a larger project that is useful in your daily life? Then this course is for you! A chair is not a simple object, both design and ergonomics must be taken into consideration. By […]

Are you always misplacing your keys? Would you like to make a piece of furniture to neatly store your keys, wallet, letters, and your facemask? During this 3-hour workshop, Quentin will help you create a beautiful and practical piece of furniture to install in your hallway. Your entryway shelf will be made of Montreal ash […]

Do you want to make your own fine jewelry? Would you like to learn how to work with wood to start your own projects? This workshop, led by Laurence, cabinetmaker, and artist at heart, is an opportunity to combine woodworking and jewelry making. In this 3-hour workshop, you will make a pendant or a pair […]

Are you an athlete looking for a way to work on your balance and strengthen your muscles? Do you want to create something beautiful and useful to stay in shape? During this 3-hour workshop, Guillaume will teach you how to create your own wooden balance board that you can use in your living room or […]

Dans cet atelier de 3h, nous apprendrons les grands principes, et travaillerons nous-même sur un montage électrique, avec l'alimentation, l'éclairage et des prises de courant. De quoi désacraliser l'électricité, et ne plus avoir peur de regarder en face son compteur électrique quand celui-ci n'est pas content.

Cet atelier, animé par Marc, aiguiseur passionné, est là pour t'amener à l'autonomie: techniques d'aiguisage, choix des couteaux, entretien des pierres, choix des outils...

Dans cet atelier, nous découvrirons toutes les bases de la plomberie, en travaillant nous-même sur un réservoir de toilette , un robinet, le drainage et l'alimentation d'eau, et sur le remplacement de composants.

Did you already complete the Electricity 1 course and would you like to further deepen your knowledge? Then sign up for this level 2 workshop to discover: – Lighting fixtures with 2 3-way switches – Calculate the loads on a circuit – How to move or add sockets/switches – Electric heaters It is strongly recommended […]

Do you want to give your kitchen a bit of dynamism with beautiful solid wood objects? Do you also want to learn how to work with wood? This workshop is for you! Over the course of 3 hours, you will learn to make three solid wooden objects that will look great in your kitchen: a […]

Are you a bookworm who is in need of more space for your precious books? Would you like to be able to show off your collection in a bookcase that you made yourself? During this 3 hour workshop, Quentin will guide you in the making of a bookcase in Montreal ash. Vertical or horizontal, unstructured […]

Are you tired of not heating your home properly? Do you feel a soft breeze coming through your window corners? In this 3-hour workshop, we will look at the tools needed to properly insulate your house or apartment from the cold, humidity and winter wind. We will see how to understand and solve insulation problems as well as how to make renovations to better keep the heat in the rooms. Also, we will practice to learn how to properly seal doors and windows.