Stone engraving
& letter drawing
with Rodolphe Giuglardo
5-day workshop · Westhoffen, Alsace
Application deadline: 1 March 2027
3–7 May 2027
Letter carver Rodolphe Giuglardo introduces you to letter design and to carving inscriptions in stone, two inseparable skills.
Course content
• The history of carved letters: from Roman capitals to architectural inscriptions
• Letter design: proportions, spacing, composing an inscription
• The project: defined during the workshop depending on the progress of the site, for example an inscription or a plaque for the building; each participant works on their own stone, using hand tools only
• Stone: choosing the stone and surface finishes
• Tools: hand tools, their use, maintenance and sharpening
• Setting out: finalising the drawing and transferring it onto the stone
• Letter carving: V-cut letters with chisel and mallet, consistency of line
Practical Information
• Dates: Monday 3 to Friday 7 May 2027
• Hours: 9 am – 5 pm, lunch break 12 – 1 pm
• Location: 1 rue Westerend, 67310 Westhoffen, France
• Languages: English and French
• Minimum age: 16 (applicants under 18 need a letter of consent from a legal guardian)
• Maximum 10 participants per session, so places are limited
• Fee: €1,075 per week
Included: 5 days of training, 5 nights in a gîte (including the night before), lunches (sandwich and salad, vegetarian option available), drinks, fruit and biscuits throughout the day.
Not included but mandatory: accident insurance covering the workshop, safety shoes, protective gloves, safety glasses and suitable work clothing. Without this equipment, you will not be able to take part in the workshop.
Scholarships: Partial scholarships are awarded at the discretion of the TRA’s Education Committee, based on applicants’ motivation letters and supporting documents (e.g. proof of a university scholarship, proof of income, proof of enrolment at a school or a short letter explaining your financial situation). We also encourage applicants to seek funding in their own country, through an unsolicited application to their university, a government body, a regional authority or a foundation.
University credits: Students may contact their university directly to have this course recognised for academic credit. Once the process is under way, our team will be happy to help with the documents required (programme, hours, certificate of attendance).
How to apply
Send your application to contact@latablerondearchitecture.com with the subject line "Application Letter Carving 2027 – First name Last name", including:
1. your full name, postal address, phone number and date of birth;
2. your status or profession (architecture student, architect, graphic designer, stonemason, teacher…) and your school or company;
3. a motivation letter in English or French (1 page maximum, as a PDF); you may also attach drawings or photographs of your projects.
Application deadline: 1 March 2027. Only complete applications will be considered.