BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//KBR - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:KBR X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.kbr.be/en/ X-WR-CALDESC:Events for KBR REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Brussels BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260426T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260426T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T075327 CREATED:20260120T123627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T135953Z UID:10002009-1777197600-1777222800@www.kbr.be SUMMARY:Self-guided workshop: Create Your Own Medieval Meme DESCRIPTION:Humor and heritage come together on Heritage Day. Visit the KBR museum\, which is free on the occasion of Heritage Day\, and discover manuscripts full of funny and sometimes mischievous scenes from the Middle Ages. \nAt the end of your visit\, you can join our open workshop at the museum exit. Color miniatures with pigments\, write your text with ink and a quill\, or use pencils and pens. Everything is provided to create your own medieval meme – simple\, creative\, and fun for all ages. \nBe inspired by the margins of medieval manuscripts\, full of humor: mocking monkeys\, cheeky scenes\, and strange hermaphroditic creatures show that life in the Middle Ages could also be surprisingly playful and funny! \nCombine your visit to the museum with this self-guided drop-in session and explore your skills as a medieval miniaturist or copyist. We provide all the materials and set you up comfortably—you just have to let your creativity flow! \n  \nPractical info\n\nWhen? On 26 April from 10:00 AM to 17:00 PM\nWhere? In the workshop just outside the KBR museum\nWho is it for? Adults and children aged 8 and over. The session is non-guided.\nPrice? Included in your admission ticket for the KBR museum (free on the occasion of Heritage Day)\n\n\n \n Reserve your spot \n\n \n \n Discover the KBR museum \n\n \n  URL:https://www.kbr.be/en/agenda/workshop-meme/ LOCATION:Atelier\, Mont des Arts 28\, Brussels\, Brussels\, 1000\, Belgium CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kbr.be/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/2021-09-06-kbr-370.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260412T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260412T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T075327 CREATED:20251218T145543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T103710Z UID:10002000-1775988000-1775998800@www.kbr.be SUMMARY:Letterlab: Calligraphy & Typography as Art [Fully booked] DESCRIPTION:Dive into the world of letters\, calligraphy\, and typography. In this creative workshop\, graphic designer Astrid Fieuws will introduce you to the traditional crafts of printing\, reimagined in a fresh and contemporary way. \nBe inspired by the beautiful manuscripts from the KBR museum and learn to cut\, assemble\, and recombine letters to create your own typographic poster. Together\, we will experiment with shapes\, composition\, and fonts. You will go home with a unique piece that reflects your personal touch. \nNo prior knowledge is required—just curiosity and a desire to create! \n\n \n buy your ticket \n\n \n \n Discover the KBR museum \n\n \n  \nAbout the workshop leader\nAstrid Fieuws is a graphic designer and the (grand)daughter of a family of printers. She grew up surrounded by paper and ink—an environment that has profoundly shaped her lasting love for typography\, printmaking and the book arts. In her work today\, she brings together old and new techniques to create contemporary paper goods\, with a strong focus on materiality\, tactility and craftsmanship. \n  \nPractical information\n\nWhen? 12 April 2025\, from 10.00 am to 1.00 pm\nWhere? Workshop space near the exit of the KBR museum\nPrice? €45\n\nAdmission to the KBR museum is included. URL:https://www.kbr.be/en/agenda/letterlab/ LOCATION:Atelier\, Mont des Arts 28\, Brussels\, Brussels\, 1000\, Belgium CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kbr.be/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/img-8472-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260222T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260222T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T075327 CREATED:20251218T152512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T083903Z UID:10002002-1771754400-1771765200@www.kbr.be SUMMARY:Booklab: New Life for Paper [Fully booked] DESCRIPTION:In this hands-on workshop\, graphic designer Astrid Fieuws approaches bookbinding with a fresh perspective\, inspired by the rich book culture of the Burgundian dukes\, which you can discover at the KBR museum. Starting from leftover paper from KBR and from her own studio\, you will get to work creating a unique notebook. \nIn a fully manual\, step-by-step process\, you will assemble your own notebook: from selecting and combining papers to organising\, gluing and finishing the book. No specialised tools are required\, making it easy to apply this technique at home afterwards. \nSpecial attention is given to the grain direction of the paper\, the structure of the book\, and various cover options\, including a reinforced self-cover. You will experiment with materials\, structure and finishing\, and go home with a personal and sustainable object that gives existing paper a new meaning. \nNo prior experience required – just curiosity and a desire to work with your hands! \n\n \n buy your ticket \n\n \n \n Discover the KBR museum \n\n \n  \nAbout the workshop leader\nAstrid Fieuws is a graphic designer and the (grand)daughter of a family of printers. She grew up surrounded by paper and ink—an environment that has profoundly shaped her lasting love for typography\, printmaking and the book arts. In her work today\, she brings together old and new techniques to create contemporary paper goods\, with a strong focus on materiality\, tactility and craftsmanship. \n  \nPractical information\n\nWhen? 22 February 2026\, from 10.00 am to 1.00 pm\nWhere? Workshop space near the exit of the KBR museum\nPrice? €45\n\nAdmission to the KBR museum is included. \n  URL:https://www.kbr.be/en/agenda/booklab/ LOCATION:Atelier\, Mont des Arts 28\, Brussels\, Brussels\, 1000\, Belgium CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kbr.be/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/img-8475.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260104T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260104T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T075327 CREATED:20250924T151945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T151945Z UID:10001773-1767535200-1767542400@www.kbr.be SUMMARY:Self-guided workshop: writing with a quill & painting with pigments DESCRIPTION:At the end of the Middle Ages\, Brussels belonged to the dukes of Burgundy. These rich and powerful rulers and cultured benefactors built up a treasure of inestimable value: the Librairie\, a unique collection of manuscripts. Many of the works in this collection\, which have survived the ravages of time\, are preserved at KBR. You can admire them today at the KBR museum. \nCombine your visit to the museum with this self-guided drop-in session and explore your skills as a medieval miniaturist or copyist. We provide all the materials and set you up comfortably—you just have to let your creativity flow! \n  \nPainting with pigments\nIn the Middle Ages\, illuminators did not use watercolours or gouache in their studios. They made their colours directly from natural materials or pigments imported from faraway lands. Discover the pleasure of creating your own colours from powdered pigments and gum arabic\, then illuminate a coat of arms or a detail of a manuscript! \n  \nWriting with a quill\nTry your hand at calligraphy! Leave your phones\, games and tablets at home and become a copyist for a few hours. Quill in hand\, discover the art of tracing letters. Tame the thickness of the strokes\, take care to round off the lines and avoid smudges… After this experience\, you’ll be able to see the artists in action and admire even more the work of the artists who\, centuries ago\, wrote the fabulous manuscripts on display at the KBR museum. \n  \nPractical info\n\nWhen?\n\nOn 3 January from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM\nOn 3 January from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM\nOn 4 January from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM\nOn 4 January from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM\n\n\nWhere? In the workshop just outside the KBR museum\nWho is it for? Adults and children aged 8 and over. The session is non-guided.\nPrice: Included in your admission ticket for the KBR museum:\n\nChildren under 18 and holders of a museum pass: free\nReduced rate: €8\nStandard: €11\n\n\n\n\n \n Book your tickets \n\n \n \n Discover the KBR museum URL:https://www.kbr.be/en/agenda/drop-in-workshop-writing-with-a-quill-painting-with-pigments-3/2026-01-04/2/ LOCATION:Atelier\, Mont des Arts 28\, Brussels\, Brussels\, 1000\, Belgium CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kbr.be/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/258-photo-creativeroom.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260104T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260104T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T075327 CREATED:20250924T151945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T151945Z UID:10001772-1767520800-1767528000@www.kbr.be SUMMARY:Self-guided workshop: writing with a quill & painting with pigments DESCRIPTION:At the end of the Middle Ages\, Brussels belonged to the dukes of Burgundy. These rich and powerful rulers and cultured benefactors built up a treasure of inestimable value: the Librairie\, a unique collection of manuscripts. Many of the works in this collection\, which have survived the ravages of time\, are preserved at KBR. You can admire them today at the KBR museum. \nCombine your visit to the museum with this self-guided drop-in session and explore your skills as a medieval miniaturist or copyist. We provide all the materials and set you up comfortably—you just have to let your creativity flow! \n  \nPainting with pigments\nIn the Middle Ages\, illuminators did not use watercolours or gouache in their studios. They made their colours directly from natural materials or pigments imported from faraway lands. Discover the pleasure of creating your own colours from powdered pigments and gum arabic\, then illuminate a coat of arms or a detail of a manuscript! \n  \nWriting with a quill\nTry your hand at calligraphy! Leave your phones\, games and tablets at home and become a copyist for a few hours. Quill in hand\, discover the art of tracing letters. Tame the thickness of the strokes\, take care to round off the lines and avoid smudges… After this experience\, you’ll be able to see the artists in action and admire even more the work of the artists who\, centuries ago\, wrote the fabulous manuscripts on display at the KBR museum. \n  \nPractical info\n\nWhen?\n\nOn 3 January from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM\nOn 3 January from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM\nOn 4 January from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM\nOn 4 January from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM\n\n\nWhere? In the workshop just outside the KBR museum\nWho is it for? Adults and children aged 8 and over. The session is non-guided.\nPrice: Included in your admission ticket for the KBR museum:\n\nChildren under 18 and holders of a museum pass: free\nReduced rate: €8\nStandard: €11\n\n\n\n\n \n Book your tickets \n\n \n \n Discover the KBR museum URL:https://www.kbr.be/en/agenda/drop-in-workshop-writing-with-a-quill-painting-with-pigments-3/2026-01-04/1/ LOCATION:Atelier\, Mont des Arts 28\, Brussels\, Brussels\, 1000\, Belgium CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kbr.be/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/258-photo-creativeroom.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260103T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260103T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T075327 CREATED:20250924T151945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T151945Z UID:10001771-1767448800-1767456000@www.kbr.be SUMMARY:Self-guided workshop: writing with a quill & painting with pigments DESCRIPTION:At the end of the Middle Ages\, Brussels belonged to the dukes of Burgundy. These rich and powerful rulers and cultured benefactors built up a treasure of inestimable value: the Librairie\, a unique collection of manuscripts. Many of the works in this collection\, which have survived the ravages of time\, are preserved at KBR. You can admire them today at the KBR museum. \nCombine your visit to the museum with this self-guided drop-in session and explore your skills as a medieval miniaturist or copyist. We provide all the materials and set you up comfortably—you just have to let your creativity flow! \n  \nPainting with pigments\nIn the Middle Ages\, illuminators did not use watercolours or gouache in their studios. They made their colours directly from natural materials or pigments imported from faraway lands. Discover the pleasure of creating your own colours from powdered pigments and gum arabic\, then illuminate a coat of arms or a detail of a manuscript! \n  \nWriting with a quill\nTry your hand at calligraphy! Leave your phones\, games and tablets at home and become a copyist for a few hours. Quill in hand\, discover the art of tracing letters. Tame the thickness of the strokes\, take care to round off the lines and avoid smudges… After this experience\, you’ll be able to see the artists in action and admire even more the work of the artists who\, centuries ago\, wrote the fabulous manuscripts on display at the KBR museum. \n  \nPractical info\n\nWhen?\n\nOn 3 January from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM\nOn 3 January from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM\nOn 4 January from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM\nOn 4 January from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM\n\n\nWhere? In the workshop just outside the KBR museum\nWho is it for? Adults and children aged 8 and over. The session is non-guided.\nPrice: Included in your admission ticket for the KBR museum:\n\nChildren under 18 and holders of a museum pass: free\nReduced rate: €8\nStandard: €11\n\n\n\n\n \n Book your tickets \n\n \n \n Discover the KBR museum URL:https://www.kbr.be/en/agenda/drop-in-workshop-writing-with-a-quill-painting-with-pigments-3/2026-01-03/2/ LOCATION:Atelier\, Mont des Arts 28\, Brussels\, Brussels\, 1000\, Belgium CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kbr.be/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/258-photo-creativeroom.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260103T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260103T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T075327 CREATED:20250924T151945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T151945Z UID:10001770-1767434400-1767441600@www.kbr.be SUMMARY:Self-guided workshop: writing with a quill & painting with pigments DESCRIPTION:At the end of the Middle Ages\, Brussels belonged to the dukes of Burgundy. These rich and powerful rulers and cultured benefactors built up a treasure of inestimable value: the Librairie\, a unique collection of manuscripts. Many of the works in this collection\, which have survived the ravages of time\, are preserved at KBR. You can admire them today at the KBR museum. \nCombine your visit to the museum with this self-guided drop-in session and explore your skills as a medieval miniaturist or copyist. We provide all the materials and set you up comfortably—you just have to let your creativity flow! \n  \nPainting with pigments\nIn the Middle Ages\, illuminators did not use watercolours or gouache in their studios. They made their colours directly from natural materials or pigments imported from faraway lands. Discover the pleasure of creating your own colours from powdered pigments and gum arabic\, then illuminate a coat of arms or a detail of a manuscript! \n  \nWriting with a quill\nTry your hand at calligraphy! Leave your phones\, games and tablets at home and become a copyist for a few hours. Quill in hand\, discover the art of tracing letters. Tame the thickness of the strokes\, take care to round off the lines and avoid smudges… After this experience\, you’ll be able to see the artists in action and admire even more the work of the artists who\, centuries ago\, wrote the fabulous manuscripts on display at the KBR museum. \n  \nPractical info\n\nWhen?\n\nOn 3 January from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM\nOn 3 January from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM\nOn 4 January from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM\nOn 4 January from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM\n\n\nWhere? In the workshop just outside the KBR museum\nWho is it for? Adults and children aged 8 and over. The session is non-guided.\nPrice: Included in your admission ticket for the KBR museum:\n\nChildren under 18 and holders of a museum pass: free\nReduced rate: €8\nStandard: €11\n\n\n\n\n \n Book your tickets \n\n \n \n Discover the KBR museum URL:https://www.kbr.be/en/agenda/drop-in-workshop-writing-with-a-quill-painting-with-pigments-3/2026-01-03/1/ LOCATION:Atelier\, Mont des Arts 28\, Brussels\, Brussels\, 1000\, Belgium CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kbr.be/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/258-photo-creativeroom.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20251207T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20251207T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T075327 CREATED:20250924T151946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T095718Z UID:10001761-1765116000-1765123200@www.kbr.be SUMMARY:Self-guided workshop: writing with a quill & painting with pigments DESCRIPTION:At the end of the Middle Ages\, Brussels belonged to the dukes of Burgundy. These rich and powerful rulers and cultured benefactors built up a treasure of inestimable value: the Librairie\, a unique collection of manuscripts. Many of the works in this collection\, which have survived the ravages of time\, are preserved at KBR. You can admire them today at the KBR museum. \nCombine your visit to the museum with this self-guided drop-in session and explore your skills as a medieval miniaturist or copyist. We provide all the materials and set you up comfortably—you just have to let your creativity flow! \n  \nPainting with pigments\nIn the Middle Ages\, illuminators did not use watercolours or gouache in their studios. They made their colours directly from natural materials or pigments imported from faraway lands. Discover the pleasure of creating your own colours from powdered pigments and gum arabic\, then illuminate a coat of arms or a detail of a manuscript! \n  \nWriting with a quill\nTry your hand at calligraphy! Leave your phones\, games and tablets at home and become a copyist for a few hours. Quill in hand\, discover the art of tracing letters. Tame the thickness of the strokes\, take care to round off the lines and avoid smudges… After this experience\, you’ll be able to see the artists in action and admire even more the work of the artists who\, centuries ago\, wrote the fabulous manuscripts on display at the KBR museum. \n  \nPractical info\n\nWhen?\n\nOn 6 December from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM\nOn 6 December from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM\nOn 7 December from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM\n\n\nWhere? In the workshop just outside the KBR museum\nWho is it for? Adults and children aged 8 and over. The session is non-guided.\nPrice: Included in your admission ticket for the KBR museum:\n\nChildren under 18 and holders of a museum pass: free\nReduced rate: €8\nStandard: €11\n\n\n\n\n \n Book your tickets \n\n \n \n Discover the KBR museum URL:https://www.kbr.be/en/agenda/drop-in-workshop-writing-with-a-quill-painting-with-pigments-2/2025-12-07/ LOCATION:Atelier\, Mont des Arts 28\, Brussels\, Brussels\, 1000\, Belgium CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kbr.be/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/260-photo-creativeroom-crop.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20251206T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20251206T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T075327 CREATED:20250924T151946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T095718Z UID:10001759-1765029600-1765036800@www.kbr.be SUMMARY:Self-guided workshop: writing with a quill & painting with pigments DESCRIPTION:At the end of the Middle Ages\, Brussels belonged to the dukes of Burgundy. These rich and powerful rulers and cultured benefactors built up a treasure of inestimable value: the Librairie\, a unique collection of manuscripts. Many of the works in this collection\, which have survived the ravages of time\, are preserved at KBR. You can admire them today at the KBR museum. \nCombine your visit to the museum with this self-guided drop-in session and explore your skills as a medieval miniaturist or copyist. We provide all the materials and set you up comfortably—you just have to let your creativity flow! \n  \nPainting with pigments\nIn the Middle Ages\, illuminators did not use watercolours or gouache in their studios. They made their colours directly from natural materials or pigments imported from faraway lands. Discover the pleasure of creating your own colours from powdered pigments and gum arabic\, then illuminate a coat of arms or a detail of a manuscript! \n  \nWriting with a quill\nTry your hand at calligraphy! Leave your phones\, games and tablets at home and become a copyist for a few hours. Quill in hand\, discover the art of tracing letters. Tame the thickness of the strokes\, take care to round off the lines and avoid smudges… After this experience\, you’ll be able to see the artists in action and admire even more the work of the artists who\, centuries ago\, wrote the fabulous manuscripts on display at the KBR museum. \n  \nPractical info\n\nWhen?\n\nOn 6 December from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM\nOn 6 December from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM\nOn 7 December from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM\n\n\nWhere? In the workshop just outside the KBR museum\nWho is it for? Adults and children aged 8 and over. The session is non-guided.\nPrice: Included in your admission ticket for the KBR museum:\n\nChildren under 18 and holders of a museum pass: free\nReduced rate: €8\nStandard: €11\n\n\n\n\n \n Book your tickets \n\n \n \n Discover the KBR museum URL:https://www.kbr.be/en/agenda/drop-in-workshop-writing-with-a-quill-painting-with-pigments-2/2025-12-06/2/ LOCATION:Atelier\, Mont des Arts 28\, Brussels\, Brussels\, 1000\, Belgium CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kbr.be/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/260-photo-creativeroom-crop.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20251206T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20251206T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T075327 CREATED:20250924T151946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T095718Z UID:10001758-1765015200-1765022400@www.kbr.be SUMMARY:Self-guided workshop: writing with a quill & painting with pigments DESCRIPTION:At the end of the Middle Ages\, Brussels belonged to the dukes of Burgundy. These rich and powerful rulers and cultured benefactors built up a treasure of inestimable value: the Librairie\, a unique collection of manuscripts. Many of the works in this collection\, which have survived the ravages of time\, are preserved at KBR. You can admire them today at the KBR museum. \nCombine your visit to the museum with this self-guided drop-in session and explore your skills as a medieval miniaturist or copyist. We provide all the materials and set you up comfortably—you just have to let your creativity flow! \n  \nPainting with pigments\nIn the Middle Ages\, illuminators did not use watercolours or gouache in their studios. They made their colours directly from natural materials or pigments imported from faraway lands. Discover the pleasure of creating your own colours from powdered pigments and gum arabic\, then illuminate a coat of arms or a detail of a manuscript! \n  \nWriting with a quill\nTry your hand at calligraphy! Leave your phones\, games and tablets at home and become a copyist for a few hours. Quill in hand\, discover the art of tracing letters. Tame the thickness of the strokes\, take care to round off the lines and avoid smudges… After this experience\, you’ll be able to see the artists in action and admire even more the work of the artists who\, centuries ago\, wrote the fabulous manuscripts on display at the KBR museum. \n  \nPractical info\n\nWhen?\n\nOn 6 December from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM\nOn 6 December from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM\nOn 7 December from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM\n\n\nWhere? In the workshop just outside the KBR museum\nWho is it for? Adults and children aged 8 and over. The session is non-guided.\nPrice: Included in your admission ticket for the KBR museum:\n\nChildren under 18 and holders of a museum pass: free\nReduced rate: €8\nStandard: €11\n\n\n\n\n \n Book your tickets \n\n \n \n Discover the KBR museum URL:https://www.kbr.be/en/agenda/drop-in-workshop-writing-with-a-quill-painting-with-pigments-2/2025-12-06/1/ LOCATION:Atelier\, Mont des Arts 28\, Brussels\, Brussels\, 1000\, Belgium CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kbr.be/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/260-photo-creativeroom-crop.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20251116T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20251116T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T075327 CREATED:20250924T151948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T151948Z UID:10001796-1763289000-1763305200@www.kbr.be SUMMARY:Spoken Word Workshop: Echoes of the City DESCRIPTION:A journey through voice\, text\, and polyphony\nBrussels resounds. In every street\, every language\, every accent\, stories come alive. In this workshop\, you’ll discover how your voice fits in—unique\, powerful\, and connected to many others. \nOn the occasion of the reopening of the KBR museum\, and inspired by centuries-old manuscripts and polyphonic scores\, we invite you to let your own voice be heard. Together with poet and performer Miksi\, founder of Spoken Word BXL\, you’ll explore the art of spoken word—where language\, rhythm and performance meet. \nWhether you’re curious to try slam\, overcome stage fright\, or simply want to write and perform—every voice is welcome. Poetic\, raw\, quiet or loud: together we’ll create a contemporary polyphony of Brussels\, with space for your story. \nThe workshop will be guided in English\, but the facilitator also speaks Dutch and French. You are welcome to speak and write in the language you feel most comfortable in. \n\n \n buy your ticket \n\n \n \n Discover the KBR museum \n\n \n  \nWhat to expect?\n\nCreative writing exercises\nPersonal feedback and performance tips\nA safe space for experimentation and expression\nYour voice in dialogue with centuries-old manuscripts\n\n  \nPractical Information\n\nWhen? On 16 November 2025 from 10:30 am to 3:00 pm\nWhere? Atelier at the exit of the KBR museum\nPrice? €40\n\nYour entry to the KBR museum\, drinks and sandwiches are included. URL:https://www.kbr.be/en/agenda/workshop-echoes/ LOCATION:Atelier\, Mont des Arts 28\, Brussels\, Brussels\, 1000\, Belgium CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kbr.be/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/240208-4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20251109T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20251109T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T075327 CREATED:20250924T151950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T151950Z UID:10001863-1762696800-1762704000@www.kbr.be SUMMARY:Workshop: Singing in Polyphony – Discover a Unique Repertoire DESCRIPTION:Discover the richness of polyphonic singing at the KBR museum with musician\, singer and educator Baptiste Vaes. Dive into the world of vocal harmonies and discover how voices intertwine and interact with each other. \nThis workshop is open to all and offers the chance to experience the beauty of polyphony and the joy of singing together. No musical background is required – just the desire to let your voice resonate in a unique\, collective experience! \n\n \n Buy your ticket \n\n \n \n Discover the KBR museum \n\n \n  \nPractical info\n\nWhen? On 9 November 2025\, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM\nWhere? Atelier at the exit of the KBR museum\nPrice? €15\n\nYour access to the KBR museum is included. URL:https://www.kbr.be/en/agenda/workshop-repertoire/ LOCATION:Atelier\, Mont des Arts 28\, Brussels\, Brussels\, 1000\, Belgium CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kbr.be/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/choralenoel-20-12-2024-6-1350x635-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20251005T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20251005T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T075327 CREATED:20250924T151954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T151954Z UID:10001741-1759672800-1759680000@www.kbr.be SUMMARY:Self-guided workshop: writing with a quill & painting with pigments DESCRIPTION:At the end of the Middle Ages\, Brussels belonged to the dukes of Burgundy. These rich and powerful rulers and cultured benefactors built up a treasure of inestimable value: the Librairie\, a unique collection of manuscripts. Many of the works in this collection\, which have survived the ravages of time\, are preserved at KBR. You can admire them today at the KBR museum. \nCombine your visit to the museum with this self-guided drop-in session and explore your skills as a medieval miniaturist or copyist. We provide all the materials and set you up comfortably—you just have to let your creativity flow! \n  \nPainting with pigments\nIn the Middle Ages\, illuminators did not use watercolours or gouache in their studios. They made their colours directly from natural materials or pigments imported from faraway lands. Discover the pleasure of creating your own colours from powdered pigments and gum arabic\, then illuminate a coat of arms or a detail of a manuscript! \n  \nWriting with a quill\nTry your hand at calligraphy! Leave your phones\, games and tablets at home and become a copyist for a few hours. Quill in hand\, discover the art of tracing letters. Tame the thickness of the strokes\, take care to round off the lines and avoid smudges… After this experience\, you’ll be able to see the artists in action and admire even more the work of the artists who\, centuries ago\, wrote the fabulous manuscripts on display at the KBR museum. \n  \nPractical info\n\nWhen?\n\nOn 4 October from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM\nOn 4 October from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM\nOn 5 October from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM\nOn 5 October from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM\n\n\nWhere? In the workshop just outside the KBR museum\nWho is it for? Adults and children aged 8 and over. The session is non-guided.\nPrice: Included in your admission ticket for the KBR museum:\n\nChildren under 18 and holders of a museum pass: free\nReduced rate: €8\nStandard: €11\n\n\n\n\n \n Book your tickets \n\n \n \n Discover the KBR museum URL:https://www.kbr.be/en/agenda/drop-in-workshop-3/2025-10-05/2/ LOCATION:Atelier\, Mont des Arts 28\, Brussels\, Brussels\, 1000\, Belgium ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kbr.be/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/2021-09-06-kbr-366.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20251005T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20251005T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T075327 CREATED:20250924T151954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T151954Z UID:10001740-1759658400-1759665600@www.kbr.be SUMMARY:Self-guided workshop: writing with a quill & painting with pigments DESCRIPTION:At the end of the Middle Ages\, Brussels belonged to the dukes of Burgundy. These rich and powerful rulers and cultured benefactors built up a treasure of inestimable value: the Librairie\, a unique collection of manuscripts. Many of the works in this collection\, which have survived the ravages of time\, are preserved at KBR. You can admire them today at the KBR museum. \nCombine your visit to the museum with this self-guided drop-in session and explore your skills as a medieval miniaturist or copyist. We provide all the materials and set you up comfortably—you just have to let your creativity flow! \n  \nPainting with pigments\nIn the Middle Ages\, illuminators did not use watercolours or gouache in their studios. They made their colours directly from natural materials or pigments imported from faraway lands. Discover the pleasure of creating your own colours from powdered pigments and gum arabic\, then illuminate a coat of arms or a detail of a manuscript! \n  \nWriting with a quill\nTry your hand at calligraphy! Leave your phones\, games and tablets at home and become a copyist for a few hours. Quill in hand\, discover the art of tracing letters. Tame the thickness of the strokes\, take care to round off the lines and avoid smudges… After this experience\, you’ll be able to see the artists in action and admire even more the work of the artists who\, centuries ago\, wrote the fabulous manuscripts on display at the KBR museum. \n  \nPractical info\n\nWhen?\n\nOn 4 October from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM\nOn 4 October from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM\nOn 5 October from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM\nOn 5 October from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM\n\n\nWhere? In the workshop just outside the KBR museum\nWho is it for? Adults and children aged 8 and over. The session is non-guided.\nPrice: Included in your admission ticket for the KBR museum:\n\nChildren under 18 and holders of a museum pass: free\nReduced rate: €8\nStandard: €11\n\n\n\n\n \n Book your tickets \n\n \n \n Discover the KBR museum URL:https://www.kbr.be/en/agenda/drop-in-workshop-3/2025-10-05/1/ LOCATION:Atelier\, Mont des Arts 28\, Brussels\, Brussels\, 1000\, Belgium ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kbr.be/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/2021-09-06-kbr-366.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20251004T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20251004T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T075327 CREATED:20250924T151954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T151954Z UID:10001739-1759586400-1759593600@www.kbr.be SUMMARY:Self-guided workshop: writing with a quill & painting with pigments DESCRIPTION:At the end of the Middle Ages\, Brussels belonged to the dukes of Burgundy. These rich and powerful rulers and cultured benefactors built up a treasure of inestimable value: the Librairie\, a unique collection of manuscripts. Many of the works in this collection\, which have survived the ravages of time\, are preserved at KBR. You can admire them today at the KBR museum. \nCombine your visit to the museum with this self-guided drop-in session and explore your skills as a medieval miniaturist or copyist. We provide all the materials and set you up comfortably—you just have to let your creativity flow! \n  \nPainting with pigments\nIn the Middle Ages\, illuminators did not use watercolours or gouache in their studios. They made their colours directly from natural materials or pigments imported from faraway lands. Discover the pleasure of creating your own colours from powdered pigments and gum arabic\, then illuminate a coat of arms or a detail of a manuscript! \n  \nWriting with a quill\nTry your hand at calligraphy! Leave your phones\, games and tablets at home and become a copyist for a few hours. Quill in hand\, discover the art of tracing letters. Tame the thickness of the strokes\, take care to round off the lines and avoid smudges… After this experience\, you’ll be able to see the artists in action and admire even more the work of the artists who\, centuries ago\, wrote the fabulous manuscripts on display at the KBR museum. \n  \nPractical info\n\nWhen?\n\nOn 4 October from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM\nOn 4 October from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM\nOn 5 October from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM\nOn 5 October from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM\n\n\nWhere? In the workshop just outside the KBR museum\nWho is it for? Adults and children aged 8 and over. The session is non-guided.\nPrice: Included in your admission ticket for the KBR museum:\n\nChildren under 18 and holders of a museum pass: free\nReduced rate: €8\nStandard: €11\n\n\n\n\n \n Book your tickets \n\n \n \n Discover the KBR museum URL:https://www.kbr.be/en/agenda/drop-in-workshop-3/2025-10-04/2/ LOCATION:Atelier\, Mont des Arts 28\, Brussels\, Brussels\, 1000\, Belgium ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kbr.be/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/2021-09-06-kbr-366.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20251004T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20251004T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T075327 CREATED:20250924T151954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T151954Z UID:10001738-1759572000-1759579200@www.kbr.be SUMMARY:Self-guided workshop: writing with a quill & painting with pigments DESCRIPTION:At the end of the Middle Ages\, Brussels belonged to the dukes of Burgundy. These rich and powerful rulers and cultured benefactors built up a treasure of inestimable value: the Librairie\, a unique collection of manuscripts. Many of the works in this collection\, which have survived the ravages of time\, are preserved at KBR. You can admire them today at the KBR museum. \nCombine your visit to the museum with this self-guided drop-in session and explore your skills as a medieval miniaturist or copyist. We provide all the materials and set you up comfortably—you just have to let your creativity flow! \n  \nPainting with pigments\nIn the Middle Ages\, illuminators did not use watercolours or gouache in their studios. They made their colours directly from natural materials or pigments imported from faraway lands. Discover the pleasure of creating your own colours from powdered pigments and gum arabic\, then illuminate a coat of arms or a detail of a manuscript! \n  \nWriting with a quill\nTry your hand at calligraphy! Leave your phones\, games and tablets at home and become a copyist for a few hours. Quill in hand\, discover the art of tracing letters. Tame the thickness of the strokes\, take care to round off the lines and avoid smudges… After this experience\, you’ll be able to see the artists in action and admire even more the work of the artists who\, centuries ago\, wrote the fabulous manuscripts on display at the KBR museum. \n  \nPractical info\n\nWhen?\n\nOn 4 October from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM\nOn 4 October from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM\nOn 5 October from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM\nOn 5 October from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM\n\n\nWhere? In the workshop just outside the KBR museum\nWho is it for? Adults and children aged 8 and over. The session is non-guided.\nPrice: Included in your admission ticket for the KBR museum:\n\nChildren under 18 and holders of a museum pass: free\nReduced rate: €8\nStandard: €11\n\n\n\n\n \n Book your tickets \n\n \n \n Discover the KBR museum URL:https://www.kbr.be/en/agenda/drop-in-workshop-3/2025-10-04/1/ LOCATION:Atelier\, Mont des Arts 28\, Brussels\, Brussels\, 1000\, Belgium ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kbr.be/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/2021-09-06-kbr-366.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR