Creative Workshops at Apiverte

Come make something with us! Apiverte’s hands-on workshops are all about learning useful skills, trying something new and heading home with something you made yourself.

Workshops are $45.99 per person, with all materials and supplies included, and are held at Apiverte in Masham, Quebec. They’re designed for adults and mature youth and are facilitated in English by a bilingual instructor.

Come on your own, bring a friend, or gather a group. Any of our workshops can also be offered as a private experience for corporate teams, community organizations, clubs and groups. Ask us about creating a workshop or event just for you.

Browse the workshops below and choose what you’d like to make.

September · Back to Routine

Summer is winding down and routines are returning. September is about getting ourselves, our gardens and our homes ready for the change of season, with practical projects and a few new skills to carry into fall.

Give everyday skin care a handmade reset. Learn to make a nourishing solid lotion bar and lip balm using simple ingredients, and take home two practical products for cooler, drier weather. Facilitated by Liette on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 6:30-8:30 pm. Workshop instruction is in English with a bilingual instructor, and all materials are included.

The garden may be winding down, but your body knows you've been working in it. Make a warming balm for tired muscles and a soothing lotion bar for hard-working, weather-exposed skin. Facilitated by Liette on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 6:30-8:30 pm. Workshop instruction is in English with a bilingual instructor, and all materials are included.

Back to lunches, leftovers and packed snacks. Learn how beeswax food wraps work while making three reusable wraps in different sizes, plus a refresher bar to help extend their useful life. Facilitated by Celine on Saturday, September 19, 2026, 1:00-4:00 pm. Workshop instruction is in English with a bilingual instructor, and all materials are included.

Summer vacation is over for the houseplants too. Bring three plants that need a little help and learn how to assess, repot and refresh them as they make the transition back indoors. Facilitated by Emily on Sunday, September 27, 2026, 1:00-4:00 pm. Workshop instruction is in English with a bilingual instructor, and all materials are included.

October · Fall Fix-Up

October is for fixing, protecting and preparing before winter arrives. We’re looking after the garden, the house, ourselves and some of the things we’d rather repair and protect than replace.

Bring a little warmth indoors as the evenings get shorter. Learn to work with natural beeswax sheets while rolling three candles to take home, ready to light on a cool fall evening or tuck away for holiday giving. Facilitated by Celine on Thursday, October 1, 2026, 6:30-8:30 pm. Workshop instruction is in English with a bilingual instructor, and all materials are included.

A little work now can mean a much better garden next year. Bring perennials ready to divide and learn about splitting, fall planting and planning ahead, then share and swap plants with other gardeners. Facilitated by Emily on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 1:00-4:00 pm. Workshop instruction is in English with a bilingual instructor, and all materials are included.

Cooler air means it's time to give your skin a little extra attention. Learn to make a nourishing solid lotion bar and lip balm, two simple everyday products that are easy to keep close at hand all season. Facilitated by Liette on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 6:30-8:30 pm. Workshop instruction is in English with a bilingual instructor, and all materials are included.

Not every houseplant comes through summer looking its best. Bring three plants for hands-on troubleshooting while we assess what they need, refresh their pots and talk about keeping them happy through the darker months. Facilitated by Emily on Sunday, October 18, 2026, 1:00-4:00 pm. Workshop instruction is in English with a bilingual instructor, and all materials are included.

Fall can be hard on hardworking bodies. Make a rich salve for dry, cracked feet and a warming balm for tired muscles while learning about the ingredients that give each product its purpose. Facilitated by Liette on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 6:30-8:30 pm. Workshop instruction is in English with a bilingual instructor, and all materials are included.

Before you replace it, give it some love. Make natural conditioners for leather and wood while learning how to protect, nourish and extend the life of boots, belts, cutting boards and other well-used favourites. Facilitated by Liette on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 6:30-8:30 pm. Workshop instruction is in English with a bilingual instructor, and all materials are included.

November · Ready for Winter

The cold is coming, so November is about getting ready for it. We’re settling in, stocking up and making useful things for winter, with warm homes, winter walks and a little Movember fun in the mix.

Give that Movember masterpiece some proper attention. Make a conditioning beard balm and mustache wax while learning how the ingredients work and how these simple grooming products can be customized at home. Facilitated by Liette on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 6:30-8:30 pm. Workshop instruction is in English with a bilingual instructor, and all materials are included.

As the days get darker, we're making our own light. Learn to work with natural beeswax sheets and roll three candles to bring home for cozy winter evenings, holiday tables or handmade gifts. Facilitated by Celine on Thursday, November 12, 2026, 6:30-8:30 pm. Workshop instruction is in English with a bilingual instructor, and all materials are included.

Winter can be tough on houseplants too. Bring three plants for hands-on troubleshooting and learn how to adjust watering, light and care to help them through the shortest days of the year. Facilitated by Emily on Saturday, November 14, 2026, 1:00-4:00 pm. Workshop instruction is in English with a bilingual instructor, and all materials are included.

Snow, salt and cold are tough on both ends of the leash. Make a protective conditioner for winter boots and a paw balm for your four-legged walking partner, and learn how to keep both in better shape through the season. Facilitated by Liette on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 6:30-8:30 pm. Workshop instruction is in English with a bilingual instructor, and all materials are included.

When Movember comes off, do it properly. Make a rich shaving cream and soothing aftershave while learning how simple ingredients can be turned into useful everyday grooming products. Facilitated by Liette on Wednesday, November 25, 2026, 6:30-8:30 pm. Workshop instruction is in English with a bilingual instructor, and all materials are included.

December · Handmade Holidays

December is for making, sharing and giving. These workshops slow things down a little, with projects you can enjoy yourself, share around the table or wrap up and put under the tree.

Cold weather and indoor heat can be hard on skin. Make a nourishing solid lotion bar and lip balm while learning how a few simple ingredients come together to create useful winter skin-care staples. Facilitated by Liette on Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 6:30-8:30 pm. Workshop instruction is in English with a bilingual instructor, and all materials are included.

Spend a little time making Christmas the old-fashioned way. Create beautiful beaded holiday decorations inspired by traditional ornaments, perfect for your own tree or as something handmade to give. Facilitated by Liette on Sunday, December 6, 2026, 10:00 am-4:00 pm. Workshop instruction is in English with a bilingual instructor, and all materials are included.

Stock the winter pantry with two seasonal favourites. Make warming spiced honey and elderberry syrup while exploring the ingredients, flavours and traditions that make these homemade preparations cozy cold-weather staples. Facilitated by Liette on Wednesday, December 9, 2026, 6:30-8:30 pm. Workshop instruction is in English with a bilingual instructor, and all materials are included.

One day, lots of things to make. Drop in for a relaxed day of hands-on holiday projects, Apiverte honey, warm cider and Christmas treats, then choose the projects that catch your eye and make something handmade for the season. Three (3) workshops included, additional can be purchased onsite. Facilitated by the Apiverte team on Saturday, December 12, 2026, 10:00 am-5:00 pm. Workshop instruction is in English with a bilingual instructor, and all materials are included.