Introduction
to carpentry
with Dirk Mortier, Summer 2026
Study the art of carpentry
COURSE CONTENT
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The stages of the carpenter's work - from the drawing to raising a structure
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The carpenter's tools - The different tools and techniques used in the past and today, and the results obtained by using them...
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Traditional trunk squaring
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Shaping joints - half-timber joint, mortise and tenon joint, dovetail joint & the use of pegs
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Round-table to discuss about participants' personal projects (advice), the practice of carpentry today and the future of the profession
TRA teachers will be present at certain times during the training.
Workshops in 2024
The work of Dirk Mortier
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
COURSE LOCATION⎟Breedstraat 7, 9660 Everbeek (Brakel), Belgium
COURSE LANGUAGE ⎟English (the teacher also speaks French & Dutch)
COURSE TIMETABLE⎟9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday
Our team can assist students with transport on Monday from 8:00 a.m.
and on Friday evening from Geraardsbergen station.
FEES⎟1 400 EUR
Included:
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The accommodation for 4 nights
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The five-day course
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Gloves & safety glasses
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Tea, coffee, biscuits & water
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A book about carpentry
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 Carpentry Workshop 2026 - full name
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Workshop week dates
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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)
