Workshops for learning crafting skills in Montreal

Gone are the days when crafting was reserved for your grandmother! DIY is more popular than ever since the launch of the social platform Pinterest. Discover the best places in Montreal to explore and learn crafting and DIY techniques.

Workshops for learning crafting skills in Montreal
Stéphanie Létourneau By

Coop Coco

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273 rue Saint-Zotique E, Montréal, QC H2S 1L4

Is the environment close to your heart? Coop Coco & Calendula offers a diverse range of natural and organic products, but also crafting classes to learn how to make certain items. You can learn to make soap, candles, cosmetics, household products and even more, at a price ranging between $60 and $150.

La Bourgeoise Sérigraphe inc

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1818 Avenue Laurier Est, Montréal, QC H2H 1B2

Why not learn screen-printing? This printing technique uses silk screens interposed between the ink and the material. La Bourgeoise Sérigraphe offers introductory courses in this technique, its printing process and its stages. You will have the chance to learn through the completion of one or more projects. The course fees vary between $125 and $250 including materials.

Le Milieu

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1251, rue Robin, Montréal, QC H2L 1W8

Le Milieu coop overflows with creativity and second-hand art materials. Workshops are offered most evenings and weekends in addition to free workshops during the day. You can attend workshops on urban agriculture, fashion parties, knitting circles, drawing groups and puppet parades. Take the opportunity to have an organic and fair-trade coffee or tea, all served with vegan food.

The Montreal Art Center

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1844 Rue William, Montréal, QC H3J 1R5

L'École d'art Griffintown (Griffintown Art School), located at the Centre d'art de Montréal (Montreal Art Centre), offers a creative crafting workshop for all levels. In a relaxing atmosphere, learn a new form of crafting each week: greeting cards, ornaments, jewellery, decorative boxes and more.

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