Introduction
to ironwork
with Dujardyn Artconcept
five-day training - 2026
COURSE CONTENT
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The stages in the blacksmith's craft - from design to the installation of a structure
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The different tools and techniques used in the past and today, and the results obtained by using them in 17th and 18th century ironwork, Art Nouveau, Art Deco and new contemporary ironwork.
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Baroque volutes - design, practice and project
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Metal ornaments - drawing, practice and project
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The Art Nouveau whip - drawing, practice and project
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Art Deco decoration - drawing, practice and project
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Brushing, rubbing, polishing, colouring and waxing wrought iron for interiors - practice and project.
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Visit to the beautiful town of Oudenaarde
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Round table to discuss participants' personal projects (advice), the practice of wrought ironwork today and the future of the craft.
Teachers of the TRA will be present at certain times during the course.
The teachers
Workshop in 2025
A glimpse of the ironwork workshop in 2024...
Workshop in 2024
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
DATES⎟ Monday to Friday
Our team can assist students with transport on Monday morning and
Friday evening from Waregem and Bruges stations.
COURSE LOCATION⎟O.L.Vrouwestraat 3, 8780 Oostrozebeke, Belgium
COURSE LANGUAGE ⎟English (the teachers also speak French & Dutch)
COURSE TIMETABLE⎟9 am to 5 pm
FEES⎟1 075 EUR
Included:
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The accommodation for 4 nights
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The five-day course (study visit in Gent, theoretical courses and creation of several ironwork elements)
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Tea, coffee, biscuits & water
The accommodation:
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A room in a lodging
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Bed linen & a shower towel
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The wifi
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Fully-equipped bathroom/shower room
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A fitted kitchen
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A dining room
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A living room
Compulsory for each participant
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Accident insurance covering the duration of the workshop (a proof must be sent by e-mail at least one month before the start date of the workshop)
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A pair of safety shoes
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Working clothes
Minimum age to apply to the course⎟16 years old
Applicants under the age of 18 must send along with their application a letter from their legal guardian authorising them to take part in the training.
HOW TO APPLY
IMPORTANT: Only complete applications will be considered.
Please submit ALL the information requested by email at:
contact@latablerondearchitecture.com
with the following e-mail title: Application Ironwork Workshop 2026 - full name
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Personal information: full name, full postal address, phone number & date of birth.
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Title - e.g. carpenter, stone carver, student of architecture, student of the history of architecture, architect, urbanist, historian, high school student, lawyer, doctor, etc - and associated information (e.g. name of school, company, etc).
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Cover letter in English, Dutch or French (max two pages in pdf)
