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Activity Description

The manual skills workshop immerses participants in a hands-on experience where they create, transform, or repair with their own two hands. Whether it’s pottery, woodworking, sewing, candle-making, soap crafting, or leatherworking, this activity reconnects teams with creativity, mindfulness, and the joy of craftsmanship. It’s a collective slowdown that celebrates individual talents and leaves everyone with something they can proudly say, “I made this!”

What does it impact?

  • Promotion of well-being: Manual activities reduce stress, improve concentration, and offer a calming mental break in a peaceful setting.
  • Stimulation of innovation and creativity: Stepping away from routine tasks allows participants to explore their imagination and gain fresh perspectives.

What should the organizer prepare?

  • Choose a type of workshop suited to the group’s preferences and desired difficulty level
  • Book a suitable venue (ventilation, work surfaces, water access if needed)
  • Provide protective clothing or aprons for participants
  • Inform participants in advance about the activity type (to manage allergies or discomfort)
  • Coordinate with a skilled artisan or qualified instructor

How to reach our objectives on the big day?

  • Encourage participants to personalize their creation
  • Form mixed teams across departments to foster new connections
  • Set up a small exhibit of the creations with handwritten notes
  • Lead a final discussion about the creative process and unexpected takeaways
  • Take pictures of the creations and share them internally
  • Host a fun voting session for “Most Creative” or “Most Zen Creation”

When should we do this activity?

  • After a stressful or high-pressure period
  • To kickstart creativity before brainstorming or launching a new project
  • When the team shows signs of mental fatigue
  • During a recognition or celebration event
  • To strengthen team bonds in a calm, non-competitive setting

Other benefits

  • Everyone goes home with a tangible, symbolic object
  • Boosts self-confidence through the pride of completing a personal project
  • Accessible to all skill levels, even total beginners

See what others have done 👋

  • At DataPlus in Paris, a manager created a duck-shaped soap dish… which is now the team’s unofficial Slack mascot.
  • GreenLoop Montréal loved the candle-making workshop so much, they started gifting their handmade candles to clients as a feedback thank-you.
  • During a macramé session at NetConsult Belgium, a poorly tied knot was dubbed the “Cursed Skein” and displayed with pride.
  • An employee at InnoTech discovered a real talent for leatherwork… and launched an Etsy shop with support from her colleagues!
  • At Compta360, a clay piece collapsed mid-shaping and ended up looking like a failed birthday cake, triggering collective laughter.
  • One Digimedia director got so into his weaving that he stayed 30 minutes after the session ended—his piece now hangs proudly in his office.
  • At ÉcoNova, everyone left with a personalized cutting board engraved with their team nickname—memorable and practical!
  • RH Synergie turned their creations into DIY trophies for their internal “house gala” months later—a delightful reuse idea!
Location : In person
Location : Region of Montreal
Activity setting : Indoors
Group size : Up to 10 people, Up to 20 people
Inspire me! : Popular activities
Activity languages : English, French
Price : Budget-friendly
Duration : 1-3 hrs
Difficulty level : Easy to pick up
Group size :
  • Up to 10 people
  • Up to 20 people

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Les affutés Montreal

Montréal

Are you looking to strengthen the cohesion of your team through a manual and playful team-building? Do you want to create something collectively? Would you like to learn skills in woodwork, sewing or repairing objects?

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