Programme
Workshop / Performance / Guided tour / Families / Young adults
197 Forge and craftsmanship at the Nekkersgat Mill
Intangible heritage / Repurposed / Rural
Nestled in a green park in Uccle, the Nekkersgat mill is a former watermill whose origins date back to the 14th century. Powered by the Geleytsbeek, it was successively used as a grain, oil and paper mill before being saved from demolition by the municipality of Uccle in 1970, then listed and restored. Today, the site hosts artistic, craft, cultural and social activities that carry its history forward in a preserved natural setting.
Within this ensemble, the workshop founded by Jean Seydel bears witness to 80 years of woodworking and metalworking. Objects were made here for opera, theatre, cinema and medieval performances, as well as string instruments. Guided tours of the workshop (TOUR) and demonstrations (DEMO) will introduce visitors to this craft expertise, complemented by a talk entitled ‘Blacksmiths Past and Present: A Social History’, given by artisan blacksmith and sociology PhD Olivier Crasset (TALK).
In collaboration with Le Moulin du Nekkersgat ASBL.
Practical information
Saturday from 10:00 to 13:00 and Sunday from 10:30 to 17:00
Nekkersgat Mill, rue Keyenbempt 66, 1180 Uccle
Advance booking not required to access the park. Advance booking is required for the activities.
Wheelchair accessible (with assistance)
Accessible to people with reduced mobility (walking difficulties) - Toilets available
Bookings
Select the time slot that suits you and make your reservation online.