Keretsi | Apprenticeship and Hands-on Workshop on Mortars for Traditional and Sustainable Building Practices
'Boulouki' - Itinerant Workshop on Traditional Building Techniques
From 29/09/2025 to 31/10/2025
Frasta, Greece
A unique dual program combining paid apprenticeship and an intensive hands-on workshop, focused on traditional lime mortars and sustainable restoration techniques. Participants will contribute to the restoration of the historic Frasta School and engage in practical training, expert-led seminars, site visits, and cultural discussions. Open to 26 participants from Greece and abroad. The word “Keretsi” […]
Bookbinder - Leather & Parchment Restorer
Paperoko & Paperoŝlo + introduction to cutting machines
Tokowo Reliure
Flexible dates
Braine-le-Comte, Belgium
A workshop to learn how to design and create an object book from A to Z using the techniques of Paperoko and/or Paperoŝlo—that is, by thoughtfully considering its content, structure, and cover. Cutting machines enable the precise and repeated reproduction of elements that would be tedious to produce manually. While some very fine pieces can […]
Bookbinder - Leather & Parchment Restorer
Getting Started with Digital Cutting Machines for Book Design
Tokowo Reliure
Flexible dates
Braine-le-Comte, Belgium
This workshop offers an introduction to the use of digital cutting machines in bookbinding and explores how these tools can push the boundaries of book design. Thanks to digital tools, it is now possible to refine decorative and structural elements of a book with great precision. While fine details can still be cut by hand, […]
Sculptor on wood - wood carver
Learn the Art of Woodcarving – Practical Courses with Master Carver Alistair Park at Bristol Folk House
Alistair Park carvings
Flexible dates
United Kingdom
Unlock your creativity with a hands‑on woodcarving journey guided by Alistair Park, a seasoned woodcarver based in Bristol. With nearly three decades of carving experience—from crafting tiny pendants with pocket knives to large-scale sculptures and commissioned works—Alistair brings both technical expertise and storytelling passion to every class. Held weekly on Thursdays during the spring (6 […]
Sculptor on wood - wood carver
Carving Medieval Designs in Wood
Alistair Park carvings
From 09/08/2025 to 10/08/2025
Come and learn how to carve medieval designs in oak with a skilled and experienced professional woodcarver and teacher. Perhaps a dragon or a green man, green woman or even a green animal! Alistair Park will guide you through the process of carving in wood using traditional gouges and chisels. This course is suitable for […]
Blacksmith
Forging workshops with Mastro Corradin – June 2025!
MASTRO CORRADIN - BOTTEGA DEL FERRO BATTUTO
From 14/06/2025 to 28/06/2025
Moncalieri, Italy
For June, we offer you 3 opportunities to get involved with the anvil and hammer. Come and experiment with Mastro Corradin! Saturday 14 June: Iron forging workshop Saturday 28 June: Knife forging workshop Saturday 28 June: Knife forging workshop 2.0 Contact Mastro Corradin directly to secure your place! phone: +39 0116699170
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