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DIY is always in fashion!

Do It Yourself is expanding from home improvemens, into a world of arts and crafts, accessible to enthusiastic amateurs with a desire to turn back the clock to the values of make-do-and-mend, for a more environmentally responsible approach. Making something yourself rather than buying it is extremely rewarding, as well as being economical, fun and within everyone’s reach.

Whether you’re a keen self-sufficiency buff or ready to get started, we’ll introduce you to the professionals in Mayenne eager to pass-on their knowledge and passion for their crafts.

Coutellerie du Maine Anjou - Couteau de Chef

Do It Yourself

Make your own knife

A keen and reliable blade of your own! Welcome to the workshop of Antoine Faucheux, Maine-Anjou knife maker

Fabriquer Ses Cosmetiques Et Produits Menager Le Comptoir Pre En Pail

Do It Yourself

Make your own cosmetics

Come and learn how to make your own toothpaste, moisturiser, shampoo or even washing powder!

Atelier travail du cuir - Ferme de la papinière -Portecles

Do It Yourself

Leather workshop

Learn how to make a leather key chain, to make jam, feed alpacas or learn how to make goat’s cheese. Elisabeth and her team on the Papinière farm look forward to...

Atelier Petits Soigneurs Asinerie Du Bois Gamats

Do It Yourself

Learn to care for the animals

Discover the farm animals! Agnès welcomes you to her donkey sanctuary and invites children to come and take care of the animals and discover the some of the skills a vet or a...

Herve Wales - Ebeniste - Atelier de l'abbaye - gouge

Do It Yourself

Introduction to woodworking

Whether you’ve always dreamed of learning to work with wood or you simply want to improve your skills, Hervé welcomes you to his workshop to share his know-how with you.

Do It Yourself

Art workshop

Want to give a piece of furniture a new lease of life, decorate home objects or create your first canvas paintings? Learn about painting in the cosy setting of a small Laval...

The slowlydays association

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