What do we offer ?

Tournevie organizes training sessions to teach you the basics of certain machines and techniques. Thereafter you can hone your skills in our dedicated workshop.

 

Where ?

Most sessions take place in our workshop in 15 Rue Jacques de Lalaing (near Maelbeek). This is the same place where you can practice or carry out your own projects.

 
 

Our training sessions


You can subscribe via our calendar, below the calendar you’ll find an overview of our different training sessions

Attention: online payment on our site is possible only with credit card / apple pay.
Let us know by e-mail if you want to pay by bank transfer (IBAN: BE47 8939 4403 4680).

A course or workshop you’re interested in isn’t scheduled at the moment?

Let us know by mail which session you’d like to attend. We’ll contact you when a new session is planned, or contact us to organize a dedicated group session.

 

Workshop Basics #1
(€80)

Here we explain how to use the band saw, mitre saw, dremel, air tools and more. This is mandatory for people wanting to become a regular subscriber to the workshop.

(Duration: 2,5 h )

 

CNC Machining
(€130)

You will learn how to use our Mekanika Pro CNC machine: from creating a basic drawing to machining out your design on the machine.

(Duration: 3 h )

 

Wooden jewellery
(€90)

This course combines woodwork and jewellery making. Here you will make a pair of earrings starting from recycled solid wood, personalised to your own taste.

(Duration: 3 h )

 
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Metal : ARC Welding
(€100)

You’ll learn the ropes of the inverter DC stick welder you can borrow in our tool library and which you can easily use at home. No previous experience necessary.

(Duration: 2,5 h )

 
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SAFE chainsaw USE
(€210)

Many would like to have a go with a chain saw, but few people actually know how to use it properly. In this course, we teach how to keep you from lopping off an arm or a leg.

(Duration: 8 h or 2 x 4 h)

 
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Alginate molding
(€50)

Here you’ll learn how to do alginate molding, a method to quickly create a negative of any object. In this session we’ll be making a hand that you can take home afterwards.

(Duration: 4 h )

Workshop Basics #2
(€80)

Continuation of workshop basics #1, including the table saw and the planer / thicknesser. Mandatory for those becoming a regular subscriber to the workshop.

(Duration: 2,5 h )

 

Sharpen Woodturning tools
(€100)

If you’ve followed the woodturning course, then this course will come in handy in order to keep your woodturning tools sharp and in good working condition.

(Duration: 2,5 h )

 
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Metal #1 : The basics
(€140)

You learn the basics to shape and work metal. Thanks to these techniques, you are well prepared to start the heavier work, such as welding. Required for Metal #2.

(Duration: 6,5 h )

 
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TIG welding #1 : Intro
(€100)

TIG welding, or gas tungsten arc welding, is one of the most versatile welding processes available. The more complicated technique allows you to weld any weldable metal.

(Duration: 2,5 h )

 
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Chainsaw maintenance & sharpening
(€95 per session)

In these two courses, you will learn the regular maintenance of a petrol chainsaw as well as how to sharpen the chain. These complement our chainsaw safety course.

(Duration: 2 x 2,5 h)

 
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power drills
(€80)

There is a lot more to making a round hole than many think ! This training covers drilling in metal, wood and stone and placing bolts, screws and plugs.

(Duration: 2,5 h )

Woodturning - 3 sessions
(€300)

Ever dreamed of creating your own turned wooden objects? In this three-part course you will learn the basic skills of turning spindles on a wood lathe.

(Duration: 3 x 2,5 h )

 

Marquetry
(€180)

You will learn the different steps of working with solid wood veneer, up to creating a geometric patterned marquetry. You’ll leave with a uniquely designed workpiece.

(Duration: 8 h )

 
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Metal #2 : MIG Welding
(€140)

Here we reveal the theory behind welding and how metal and heat interact. You’ll discover different welding techniques. You need to have followed the Metal #1 course.

(Duration: 6,5 h )

 
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TIG welding #2 : Training
(€170)

This session is dedicated to a full afternoon training. Participant get to use a machine individually. You need to have followed the TIG Welding #1 course.

(Duration: 6,5 h )

 
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Sharpening blades
(€50)

Get the edge on keeping your chisels, knives and blades sharp ! In this practical workshop you’ll be learning a variety of hand and machine skills. No experience required.

(Duration: 2,5 h )

 
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Hammer time !
(€75)

Always searching for the right hammer ? Time to make your own ! Here you’ll get to rescue a vintage hammer head and restore it into a lifetime tool you can take home.

(Duration: 3 h )

 
 
 

Gift voucher for training sessions

You can also offer a course (and even memberships) as a gift. Just send us an e-mail to let us know which course and who it is for.

In return you’ll get a wooden gift voucher, which is available for pick-up at Tournevie.

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Who are our trainers ?


Thomas Opsomer Tournevie's Premier Tool NinjaWith a decade as a Makita product specialist under his belt, Thomas can name each single part of a hammer drill in Latin. From the very start, he steered Tournevie towards the most durable tools. He curre…

Thomas Opsomer
Tournevie's Premier Tool Ninja

With a decade as a Makita product specialist under his belt, Thomas can name each single part of a hammer drill in Latin.

From the very start, he steered Tournevie towards the most durable tools. He currently divides his time between iFixit, Tournevie, and contract work under the brand name Toppunt - a not-so-subtle hint at his perfectionist side.

Willemien Meijer

Willemien is a young woodworker with six years of experience restoring and making furniture, with a focus on wood. She uses different techniques to give the furniture a playful character.

After two years of set construction at the Brussels opera 'La Monnaie', she works at Tournevie as coordinator of the tool library and gives training courses in woodworking.

Diego  Zeroanodino from MurciaDiego has studied Fine Arts in Granade, Spain, and Sculpture in Liège. After travels in Germany he has landed in Brussels a few years ago.  He combines all kinds of different techniques in visual arts, as his personal w…

Diego
Zeroanodino from Murcia

Diego has studied Fine Arts in Granade, Spain, and Sculpture in Liège. After travels in Germany he has landed in Brussels a few years ago.

He combines all kinds of different techniques in visual arts, as his personal website amply testifies.