Programme
journey
Art Nouveau crafts and materials in Brussels (fully booked)
This tour will showcase the contribution of craftsmanship and industry to the construction of Art Nouveau houses in Brussels. It will also focus on describing the manufacturing techniques used.
Attention will be drawn to the various trades involved in the emergence of Art Nouveau and the techniques, both traditional and industrial, that characterise the style. Certain types of crafts will also be explained.
In cooperation with La Fonderie.
Practical information
Sat. & Sun. at 10:00 and 14:00 (French) (duration: 2 hours)
Starting point: at the corner of Rue Américaine/Amerikaanse straat and Chaussée de Charleroi/Charleroisesteenweg – Saint-Gilles/Sint-Gillis
Advance booking required. Up to 20 people per tour.