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Sharpen is dedicated to helping people become more self sufficient by learning to make things themselves. We offer specialized workshops in dozens of different hands on subjects such as renovation, sewing, crafts, zero waste, bicycle, woodwork… 

Whether you’re tackling your first DIY project or expanding your existing skills, we’re here to guide and support you every step of the way. We believe that with a little help everyone can develop practical skills, gain confidence, and become sharper.

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We Aim to Teach

Sharpen offers expert-led classes every day, designed to help you build practical, hands-on skills. Whether you’re interested in woodworking, cooking, sewing, zero-waste living, home renovation, or more, there’s a class for every interest.

Our workshops are designed to build confidence and give you the skills to tackle everyday projects and repairs you may not have known how to handle before.

By the end of your class, you’ll be well on your way to becoming a confident DIYer—and in most cases, you’ll head home with a handmade project you created yourself.

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  • E. Allison CoutoE. Allison Couto

    I did the pasta advanced techniques. We had Mathieu as our instructor. He was awesome! Tailored the class to our groups level. He was super knowledgeable and engaging. The pasta we made was beautiful and delicious. We had a great time! Looking at booking another soon!

  • Dareen AkkadDareen Akkad

    Omg I love this place and I am so happy I found them!!! I want to take all their classes. I took their tiling class for the first time this Monday and I felt so proud of the little thing I did in such short time. That's also the good part for me - the workshops are short and sweet and get to the point....you don't have to be dragged on through endless classes and studies just to get precisely the skill you need. I am so happy they exist. I've written down the list of workshops my husband and I will be taking over the next few weeks so that we are able to renovate our home ourselves. Their mission is to give back autonomy and I could not be more aligned with that spirit. Our teacher was Cedrik and he was lovely, bilingual, kind and fun. You can also rent their woodworking space/workshop if you need (after taking a course learning to use the tools). I look forward to more!!

  • Seb HoganSeb Hogan

    I have taken a few wood-working courses here and I always learn so much. The instructors are excellent and the prices are very good. I look forward to taking many more classes here.

  • Travelling DarrylTravelling Darryl

    Had an amazing time in the: février 8 - Vide-poche d’entrée en bois massif this past week. Went with a friend and enjoyed the process immensely.

    I have done over 7 different projects here - most as an outing with friends.

  • Viki BristoweViki Bristowe

    HIGHLY RECOMMEND. I did a beginners stained glass workshop with my mother and it was fantastic. The instructor, Isabelle, was brilliant - warm, encouraging, very organized and efficient. Such a good experience - we'll be back!

SharpenLes Affûtés - Mile-Ex
4.9 - Based on 855 User Reviews
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Our mission

he Sharpen project was born from the fusion of two simple ideas:

  • Fight against planned obsolescence and our culture of buying, using, and throwing things away.
  • Give people the confidence and pride to do things themselves—to build, repair, and create with their own hands.

Everything we do is guided by these beliefs.

That’s why we’re proud to be a Certified B Corp®. Like other B Corps, we believe business can be a force for positive change. Our mission comes first, and every decision we make is driven by the impact we create for our community and the world around us.

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