Jean-Basptiste Fastrez invites us to rethink the way in which sport can be integrated into our homes, in order to encourage regular practice while adding a cultural, aesthetic and symbolic dimension to this equipment.

By the end of the training, participants will have gained:

• The development of a design project from conception to fabrication
• The ability to transpose the codes from one environment to another (adaptation and shifting of function)
• The ability to shift the perception of a piece of furniture or object
• Implementing an economy of the object concerning its placement and multiple uses
• Basic techniques of metalworking and woodworking

Decorative and sporting arts

Versatility and aesthetics: Sporting accessories can be redesigned to be versatile and aesthetically pleasing, allowing for harmonious integration into domestic spaces. For example, dumbbells that transform into decorative elements when not in use.

Multi-functional furniture: Exploring the possibility of designing ordinary furniture that incorporates sporting functions. For instance, a coffee table that converts into a workout bench or a yoga mat that doubles as a tapestry.

Use of sustainable energies: Considering the design of eco-friendly sporting accessories using durable and recyclable materials. This could also involve integrating technologies that enable energy recovery during exercise.

Symbolic value: Seeking ways to imbue sporting equipment with symbolic value, perhaps by associating them with positive experiences, memories, or personalizing them in a meaningful way.

Generational transmission: Designing durable sporting equipment that can be passed down through generations. This can be achieved by using sustainable materials and encouraging users to maintain and appreciate their sporting equipment over time.

Integration into architectural design: Integrating sporting solutions into the architectural design of homes, creating an organic link between living spaces and sporting activities.

By addressing these issues from a design perspective, it's possible to rethink how sports can be meaningfully and aesthetically integrated into our habitats, encouraging regular practice while adding a cultural and symbolic dimension to these accessories.

• Metal workshop equipped with professional machines, classrooms, and a multipurpose room.
• Technical acquisition including an introduction to the operation of tools, initiation to their maintenance, and safe usage.
• Provision of materials.
• Lectures.
• Pedagogical distribution: 80% practical, 20% theoretical input.
• Active participation and experimentation by participants are encouraged.
• Group discussions and intermediate presentations.

• Individual and group discussions
• Creation of a design portfolio (template provided)
• Acquisition of basic woodworking techniques
• Self-assessment at the end of the training through a collective presentation
• Attendance sheet per half-day
• Certificate of completion issued by Campus MaNa