The history of building expertise in fine woodworking

The École d’ébénisterie d’art de Montréal (ÉÉAM) was born of a deep love of fine woodworking and a desire to develop and transmit this hugely rich expertise. Since its beginnings, the ÉÉAM has embodied the creativity and innovation of Québec fine woodworking.

Creativity

We cultivate curiosity, creativity, perseverance, and self-improvement in order to expand our limits, enrich woodworking, and innovate in our offer of services.

Respect

Our interactions with our student communities and our team are based on equity, respect, inclusion, and recognition.

Expertise

Our expertise, professionalism, and discipline guide our actions and decisions so that we make sure to offer specialized services of the highest quality.

Community

The members of our dedicated team collaborate with and support each other in order to create a warm, accessible, and open ambience for our entire community.

Environment

We take care to reduce our environmental footprint and count on the teaching of new and greener methods to accelerate the ecological transition of fine woodworking.

Well-being

We strive to maintain a beneficial and positive environment favouring health and security, as well as the pleasure of learning, sharing, and working.

The reference in woodworking

A creative mission

The École d’ébénisterie d’art de Montréal is devoted to the training and flourishing of the creators who are developing the signature of Québec fine woodworking.

Our team members

Passionate professionals

Teaching staff

Emilie Bessette | Instructor
Nicola Bonetto | Instructor
Chloé Daigneault-Clermont | Instructor
Marie-Claude Deschênes | Instructor
Raphaël Dinh | Instructor
Juliette Huneau | Instructor
Marie-France Kech | Instructor
Jonathan Patton | Instructor
Mona Séguin | Instructor
Emma Senft | Instructor

Technical staff

Ruben Baez | Technical advisor
François Gicquel | Operations staff member
Thibault Bargat | Operations staff member
Thomas Vieren | Operations staff member

Administrative team

Marise Loranger | Executive director
Guy Caron | Assistant to the Executive Director
Jessica Beauchemin | Manager, Projects and Communications
Mireille Morin | Manager, Development and Project Financing
Virginie Laliberté | Coordinator
Sophie Dorion | Assistant Coordinator
Diana Silva | Head of Operations

The board of directors

Vacant | Chair
Chantale Fortin | Vice-chair
Vacant | Treasurer
Vacant | Administrator
Vacant | Administrator
Nancy Duncan | Administrator
Virginie Laliberté | Administrator

The École’s partners

Gouvernement du Québec
Ministère des Relations internationales et de la Francophonie
Ville de Montréal
Cégep du Vieux Montréal
Institut des métiers d’art
La Fondation du cégep du Vieux Montréal
Fédération des cégeps
Association des écoles supérieures d’art du Québec
Conseil des métiers d’art du Québec
Caisse Desjardins de la Culture
Musée des métiers d’art du Québec
Festool
Langevin Forest

A school that’s constantly evolving

The ÉÉAM’s annual reports attest to its progress

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We offer two different kinds of training, both aimed at learning fine woodworking in a specialized, safe, and respectful environment. No matter your level or your goals, there’s a course for you.

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