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 […]

Do you want to know how to repair a flat tire after driving into a pothole? To know how to change your brakes independently? This 3 hour workshop organized in the garage of Les Affûtés, will be the occasion to learn the first basics of car mechanics by practicing to : – Check the condition […]

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 tired of having tight skin? Would you like to make your own moisturizing products, adapted to your skin type or to the season? During this 3-hour workshop, we will discover how to make emulsions, a formulation technique that allows us to create beautiful moisturizing products for the body. Through the making of a […]

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 […]

Would you like to learn how to make your own backpack? In this workshop, you’ll learn everything you need to be autonomous with a sewing machine and you’ll leave with a resistant and waterproof backpack to accompany you on your daily adventures. You will also learn a number of useful sewing techniques: threading a machine, […]

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 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.

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.

Do you want to give your kitchen a bit of dynamism with beautiful solid wood objects? You also want to learn how to work with wood? This workshop is for you! In 3 hours, we will make three objects that will look great in your kitchen: a salt/pepper shaker kit, a spatula and an assembled […]

Do you love essential oils but don’t know how to use them safely? Would you like to learn how to create your own facial care routine? During this 3-hour workshop, Salomé will introduce us to aromatherapy, through the creation of personalized facial treatments. We will discover the essential oils adapted to this part of the […]

Your hair is unruly and you want to tame it? Do you dream of making your own personalized, eco-friendly hair routine in the comfort of your own home? During this 3-hour workshop, we will discover all the steps to make a solid shampoo and a creamy conditioner, to take care of your hair at all […]

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 […]

Tu es un(e) amoureux(se) de végétaux et d'objets en bois? Tu as toujours rêvé d'avoir une serre d'intérieur pour faire grandir tes jeunes pousses? Dans cet atelier de 3h, Guillaume, chef d'atelier, nous guidera dans la réalisation d'une serre d'intérieur en bois et plexiglass, idéale pour créer un environnement propice aux plantes tropicales, au bouturage et à la propagation. Nous aborderons différentes techniques telles que : l'utilisation et la sécurité des machines, les coupes de bois en angles, l'assemblage, la découpe du plexiglass, ainsi que la finition. Les machines dont nous auront besoin pour réaliser ce projet sont : la scie à onglet, la scie sauteuse, les cloueuses pneumatiques, les sableurs orbitales…

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.