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.

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 )

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 )

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)

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 )

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: 5 h )

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 )

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)

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 )

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: 5 h )

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 )

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 )

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.