“Coperture vegetali – L’arte del Thatching” – The art of Thatching
Pembrokeshire Thatch and Carpentry Services
From 25/09/2026 to 27/09/2026
Massa Marittima, Italy
From Wales to Tuscany: Learn the Art of ThatchingFor more than four decades, Welsh master thatcher and carpenter Alan Jones has worked to preserve and transmit historic and vernacular thatching techniques. Rooted in experimental archaeology and conservation, his approach goes far beyond learning how to make a waterproof roof: it explores the relationship between craft, […]
Carpenter
Carpentry workshop
LA TABLE RONDE DE L'ARCHITECTURE
From 19/09/2026 to 04/10/2026
Carpentry workshop with Martin Lefort In September, we will organise a workshop dedicated to traditional carpentry, led by carpenter Martin Lefort. The workshop will take place in Westhoffen over two weekends, 19–20 September and 3–4 October 2026, in both French and English. The four training days will run from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, on […]
Weaving on a 4-shaft loom
BlackWool
Flexible dates
Get started with weaving on a four-shaft loom through three different options. The weaving will be done on a Meta loom with a 30cm wide warp. The length and the final result depend on your productivity, which can vary considerably from person to person. Don’t forget to contact me by email to arrange a workshop […]
Training in Traditional Chair Caning and Rush Seating
L’Art du Cannage
Flexible dates
Day 1: Introduction to Traditional Rattan Weaving Day 2: Introduction to Traditional Straw Weaving -Exploring materials (rattan, seagrass, rye straw) -Introduction to tools -Creating a traditional rattan weave on a practice frame -Making a small sea grass-thatched stool After three years of training as a wicker and thatch craftsman, Loic Ravaux now works as a […]
Handweaver, Weaver - Spinner
Introduction to spindle spinning
BlackWool
Flexible dates
A 2-hour private lesson to learn the basics of drop-spindle wool spinning. We start with the raw fleece and work our way to a finished yarn, also exploring the sorting and carding stages to prepare the fiber. You will leave with your own small hand-spun ball of yarn. Price: €60 All materials are provided on-site. […]
Handweaver, Weaver - Spinner
Backstrap weaving
BlackWool
Flexible dates
Brussels, Belgium
If you’d like to learn more about weaving, this workshop is for you! We’ll start with an overview of the wool—covering everything from its origins and the production process to the tools used to craft your future trivet. You’ll then select your preferred yarns and colors before setting to work on weaving a beautiful trivet. […]
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