All workshops

January 22 - 10:00 AM

Zéro Déchet

Introduction to making your own soap

In this class you will discover the art of soap making. You'll work with essential oils and natural pigments to create your own unique soap.
Level Beginner Instructor Age Language French Location Village

Plumbing training – Combo levels 1 and 2

This course brings together our plumbing workshops (levels 1 and 2) condensed into a single day to discover the basics of plumbing.
Level Beginner Instructor Age Language French Location Mile-Ex

January 22 - 1:00 PM

Woodworking

Introduction to woodworking machines – Cutting, drilling and sanding

This first step of the Wood Induction will take you through the operation of the workshop and the first machines (mitre saw, band saw, press drill, sanders, scroll saw). This will give you an understanding of how to set up and operate these machines and the risks involved.
Level Beginner Instructor Age Language French Location Mile-Ex

January 22 - 6:00 PM

Woodworking

Wood Lathe Course – Level I

In this 5 session workshop you will get to learn everything there is to know about woodturning and become autonomous on the wood lathe.
Level Beginner Instructor Age Language French Location Village
Couture

Sewing Course – Sewing a patchwork blanket

The 6 hour sewing course will help you deepen your sewing knowledge and skills by learning to sew a quilted patchwork blanket to your design.
Level Beginner Instructor Age Language French Location Mile-Ex

Making fresh pasta: tagliatelle, gnocchi, ravioli

During this 3.5-hr workshop, you'll learn how to make 3 different types of fresh pasta by hand and from scratch.
Level Beginner Instructor Age Language French Location Mile-Ex

Embroidery – Introduction to the Sashiko technique

In this 3-hour workshop, we will learn the techniques inspired by Sashiko, a traditional Japanese form of embroidery.
Level Beginner Instructor Age Language French Location Village

January 23 - 2:00 PM

Renovation

Learning how to use the essential DIY tools

This 3-hour workshop is the perfect introduction to any beginner DIY-er. You'll learn how to safely use a number of essential DIY tools.
Level Beginner Instructor Age Language French Location Village

January 23 - 5:30 PM

Introduction to the wood lathe – making candle holders

During this 4-hour workshop, we will learn the basics of woodturning by making durable and unique objects: a pair of candle holders!
Level Beginner Instructor Age Language French Location Village

January 23 - 6:00 PM

Other

Make your own natural and personalized perfume

In this class you'll learn the theory behind making a perfume, including choosing the base, heart, and top notes to make your own fragrance.
Level Instructor Age Language French Location Mile-Ex

Introduction to carpentry – Understanding timber frame construction

We'll take a look at the wood-frame house and review the techniques involved in building a carpentry structure.
Level Beginner Instructor Age Language French Location Mile-Ex

Introduction course to stained glass: Creating a small modern panel

Are you amazed by the colorful light that shines through stained-glass ? Would you like to learn how to make one small modern panel and deepen your knowledge of the techniques involved with a 4 x 3-hour course?
Level Beginner Instructor Age Language French Location Mile-Ex

Cheese making: Mozzarella, stracciatella and butter

Are you a gourmet who dreams of eating your own fresh homemade cheeses? Would you like to find out all the steps involved in making one of the world’s most […]
Level Beginner Instructor Age Language French Location Mile-Ex

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.
Level Beginner Instructor Age Language French Location Mile-Ex

Knitting course – creating an infinity scarf in decorative stitches

During this course of 4 sessions of 3 hours, you will discover many knitting techniques through the creation of an infinite scarf!
Level Beginner Instructor Age Language French Location Village

January 24 - 10:00 AM

Renovation

Electricity – Level I – Discover the basics without burning down your house

In this workshop, you'll learn all about the main principles of electricity and work on an electrical installation by yourself.
Level Beginner Instructor Age Language French Location Mile-Ex

How to properly insulate your home (without breaking the bank)

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.
Level Beginner Instructor Age Language French Location Village

January 24 - 1:00 PM

Sewing

Build your own urban backpack

In this sewing workshop you will learn a number of useful sewing techniques while you make your own urban style backpack.
Level Beginner Instructor Age Language French Location Mile-Ex

Making breads of the world – Panettone, kouglof, brioche and orange marmalade

Would you like to get your hands dirty and turn your kitchen into a creative culinary stage? Are you looking for ideas to prepare a dessert that will delight your […]
Level Beginner Instructor Age Language French Location Mile-Ex