Take an 18-hour course on weaving using a traditional 4-shaft loom (no prior experience required). Program: Day 1: Weaving theory, different threading patterns, and preparing a mixed warp. Day 2: Setting up a test warp (one loom per person). Day 3: Introduction to weaving, covering basic stitches and finishing techniques. Day 4: Setting up a […]
Weaver - Spinner
Spinning training
BlackWool
01/10/2026
Brussels, Belgium
Join us for an 8-hour workshop on wool spinning (no prior experience required). The program covers sorting a sheep’s fleece and fiber preparation, carding, an introduction to and practice of drop-spindle spinning (creating both standard and novelty yarns), and plying yarn using both a drop spindle and a spinning wheel. You will leave with a […]
Stone cutter, Stone engraver, Stoneturner
“Stone Repair” Training Course
LE PÔLE DE LA PIERRE
From 12/10/2026 to 16/10/2026
Soignies, Belgium
“Stone Repair” Training Course Want to learn how to identify forms of stone deterioration and apply the appropriate repair methods? This 5-day training course is for you! => When? Monday, October 12 to Friday, October 16, 2026 => Cost? €375 (€225 for students and job seekers) Course eligible for “chèques formation” (training vouchers). => How […]
Calligraphy and lettering artist, Heraldist - Heraldic engraver and artist, Stone cutter, Stone engraver
Stone Carving and Letter Drawing
Académie Inscriptum
From 15/02/2027 to 19/02/2027
Bourdeilles, France
The training will be led by Rodolphe Giuglardo, who has had the privilege of learning from masters in the field since 1983. For more than 35 years, Rodolphe Giuglardo has been teaching the practice of Western calligraphy, an introduction to the design of text typefaces (for reading), lettering, and stone carving. He accompanies each learner […]
Stone cutter
Stone Cutting and Finishing – Belgian Blue Stone
LE PÔLE DE LA PIERRE
From 16/11/2026 to 25/11/2026
Soignies, Belgium
This practical training focuses on the techniques required for cutting and finishing Belgian blue stone. Participants will develop their skills in tracing, cutting and finishing, combining traditional stone-cutting know-how with the principles of stereotomy and the current requirements of restoration and construction. 16–18 and 23–25 November 2026
Stone cutter
Stone Cutting and Finishing – Soft Stones
LE PÔLE DE LA PIERRE
From 19/10/2026 to 28/10/2026
Soignies, Belgium
This practical training focuses on the techniques required for cutting and finishing soft natural stones. Participants will learn traditional stone-cutting skills, tracing methods and finishing techniques, while discovering the principles of stereotomy and their application to restoration and construction. 19–21 and 26–28 October 2026
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