Speaking of Western Europe, the image of stone architecture is strong, but excellent wooden architecture and its technology are also left in various places. In the northern part of West Europe, France and Germany are typical, and Belgium is the one where the characteristics of both coexist.
In this exhibition, we will introduce a wide range of European wooden architecture and technology through drawings, models, tools, videos, etc., focusing on architecture in the Wallonia region in southern Belgium, as well as commentary on neighboring areas.
Overview
PeriodMarch 29, 2011 (Tuesday) - May 15, 2011
Opening hours9:30-16:30 (entrance until 16:00)
Closed daysMonday (or the next day if it is a national holiday)
Admission feeGeneral 300 yen, large and high school students 200 yen, small and middle school students 100 yen, various discounts available
VenueTakenaka Carpentry Tools Museum Multipurpose Room
SponsorshipTakenaka Carpentry Tools Museum, Kyoto Institute of Technology Art and Crafts Museum
SponsorshipWaron Cultural Properties Organization (IPW), Waron Brussels International (WBI), ICOMOS Waron Brussels, ICOMOS Waron Brussels
French Community, Belgian Embassy
CooperationVaron Brussels, Belgian Tourism Board, Flanders, Belgium

※The Kyoto Institute of Technology Art and Crafts Museum will be held from May 23 (Mon) to August 11 (Thu), 2011.
※The exhibition period is subject to change.

Commemorative event
Seminar

The Wallon district in southern Belgium is a rare area in West Europe where traditional wooden architecture remains. This region is mainly based on French carpentry technology, but on the other hand, there is also the influence of Germany. Here, I would like to introduce the wooden technology of Belgium, France and Germany, and compare them with wooden technology to explore the differences and commonality of ideas that make use of the nature of wood in Japan and Europe.

TitleThe skills of European carpenters
−Wood structures in Belgium, France and Germany−
Date and timeSaturday, May 7, 2011 13:30-15:00
LocationKobe City Education Center
Capacity80 people (free participation, advance application required)
※In the case of a large number of applicants, lottery
Tutor

David Ubrect (Professor, Belgian Art Heritage Association)

Nishiyama Marsero (Chief Researcher, the museum) ※The instructor has been changed.

Application deadlineFriday, April 22, 2011
How to applyApply from the homepage and apply by round-trip postcard
CapacityThe seminar also serves as a "skill and heart" seminar in Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum.

A separate admission fee is required to view the "Bergi-Tree Craftsmanship" exhibition.

Commemorative event
Demonstration and hands-on classes		Demonstrate the work of European carpenters, which are rarely seen in Japan. You can directly pick up and experience European carpentry tools that are different from Japan. I think that it will be enjoyable especially for those with children, so please take this opportunity to participate.
Title
TitleThe skills of European carpenters ※It was canceled.
Date and timeScheduled for mid-April 2011
TitleBelgian carpenter's skill ※It was canceled.
Date and timeMay 3 (Tuesday)-8 (Sunday), 2011 13:30-15:00
LocationTakenaka Carpentry Tools Museum special venue
CapacityAs appropriate (participation fee is free, application is not required, admission fee is required separately)
TutorSep Guyens (Carpenter)

※The date and time of the event is subject to change.

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[Notice of Change / Cancellation of Commemorative Event]

The following events have been changed since the Belgian instructor and carpenter who had planned this time due to the influence of Great East Japan Earthquake was canceled to travel to Japan. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.

■ Seminar "European Carpenter's Techniques: Wood Structure of Belgian and French Germany"
The instructor has been changed.
(before change) David Ubrect → (After the change) Nishiyama Marsero (Chief Researcher, the museum)

■ All demonstrations and hands-on classes have been canceled.
※During Golden Week, we will carry out a plane shaving experience (for general and children).
Click here for details.