{"id":5231,"date":"2025-10-31T21:28:50","date_gmt":"2025-10-31T20:28:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bensariworkshop.com\/?p=5231"},"modified":"2025-10-31T21:28:50","modified_gmt":"2025-10-31T20:28:50","slug":"farewell-to-les-compagnons-du-devoir-apprentices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bensariworkshop.com\/en\/farewell-to-les-compagnons-du-devoir-apprentices\/","title":{"rendered":"Farewell to Les Compagnons du Devoir Apprentices"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>At <strong>Bensari Workshop<\/strong> in Wroc\u0142aw, we had the pleasure of hosting apprentices from <strong>Les Compagnons du Devoir<\/strong> \u2013 a French craft organization with medieval roots.<br>As part of the <strong>Erasmus+<\/strong> program, these young woodworkers took part in an intensive training focused on <strong>traditional woodworking techniques<\/strong>, learning <strong>hand planing<\/strong>, <strong>layout and marking<\/strong>, and classic joinery such as <strong>mortise and tenon joints<\/strong> and <strong>dovetail joints<\/strong>.<br>The highlight of their stay was the construction of three <strong>Roubo-style workbenches<\/strong> made from <strong>steamed beech<\/strong>, built according to <strong>Benchcrafted<\/strong> plans.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On <strong>Thursday, October 30<\/strong>, the apprentices concluded their time in my workshop and returned to France.<br>The past weeks in Wroc\u0142aw were filled with learning, focus, and genuine woodworking practice.<br>Each day, they trained with <strong>hand tools<\/strong>, practiced <strong>layout and marking<\/strong>, and perfected <strong>traditional joinery<\/strong> \u2013 <strong>mortise and tenon<\/strong> and <strong>dovetail joints<\/strong>. As part of their practical training, they built three <strong>Roubo workbenches<\/strong> \u2013 demanding yet deeply rewarding constructions that became the culmination of their stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Building the Roubo Workbenches<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The apprentices built three <strong>split-top Roubo benches<\/strong> from <strong>steamed beech<\/strong>, using <strong>Benchcrafted<\/strong> hardware and plans. We used one cubic meter of beech for the project, and the entire process offered a complete craft experience \u2013 from <strong>selecting boards at the lumber yard<\/strong>, through <strong>milling, gluing, and planing<\/strong>, to <strong>cutting traditional joints<\/strong> and <strong>assembling the finished structure<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The design, inspired by <strong>Andr\u00e9-Jacob Roubo\u2019s<\/strong> 18th-century work, combines <strong>simplicity, mass, and perfect ergonomics<\/strong>. It remains one of the most respected workbench designs ever created, ideally suited for <strong>hand-tool woodworking<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For me, there is no better lesson in woodworking than building your own bench. It\u2019s the moment when you truly begin to understand proportion, structure, and the dialogue between wood and tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bensariworkshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/bensari-workshop-workbench-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"roubo bench bensari workshop\" class=\"wp-image-5213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bensariworkshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/bensari-workshop-workbench-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bensariworkshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/bensari-workshop-workbench-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.bensariworkshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/bensari-workshop-workbench-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.bensariworkshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/bensari-workshop-workbench-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bensariworkshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/bensari-workshop-workbench-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Roubo bench.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Woodworking Journey \u2013 In the Spirit of the Old Wanderjahre<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The group\u2019s stay in Wroc\u0142aw was a modern echo of the <strong>Wanderschaft<\/strong> \u2013 the traditional journeyman\u2019s years that, since the Middle Ages, have seen young craftsmen travel across Europe to gain experience in different workshops. The idea of learning through <strong>travel, work, and meeting masters<\/strong> has survived to this day, symbolizing the freedom and curiosity that define the craft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In France, its closest equivalent is the <strong>Tour de France<\/strong> practiced within the Compagnonnage system \u2013 a cycle of apprenticeships and residencies in different cities and ateliers, guided by experienced masters. Their time at Bensari Workshop reflected exactly that spirit \u2013 a journey of discovery, exchange, and shared craftsmanship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bensariworkshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/bensari-workshop-compagnon-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"bensari workshop compagnone\" class=\"wp-image-5220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bensariworkshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/bensari-workshop-compagnon-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bensariworkshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/bensari-workshop-compagnon-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.bensariworkshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/bensari-workshop-compagnon-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.bensariworkshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/bensari-workshop-compagnon-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bensariworkshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/bensari-workshop-compagnon-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Young craftsmen during their training at Bensari Workshop\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Young Craftsmen from France at Bensari Workshop<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The apprentices\u2019 visit to Wroc\u0142aw took place under the <strong>Erasmus+<\/strong> program \u2013 a European initiative supporting the exchange of experience in craft education.<br>At my workshop, they followed a program similar to our woodworking courses for adults, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Learning to Use the Hand Plane<\/em> \u2013 mastering precision and control,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Dovetail Joinery<\/em> \u2013 a classic of traditional craftsmanship,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Mortise and Tenon Joints<\/em> \u2013 practicing accuracy and fit,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Layout and Planning<\/em> \u2013 the foundation of precise workmanship.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bensariworkshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/bensari-workshop-roubo-plans-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Bensari Workshop roubo plans\" class=\"wp-image-5211\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bensariworkshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/bensari-workshop-roubo-plans-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bensariworkshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/bensari-workshop-roubo-plans-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.bensariworkshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/bensari-workshop-roubo-plans-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.bensariworkshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/bensari-workshop-roubo-plans-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bensariworkshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/bensari-workshop-roubo-plans-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Planning the workbench components\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Each day offered an opportunity to share knowledge, develop patience, and experience how <strong>working with wood<\/strong> becomes a <strong>universal language of craftsmanship<\/strong>. A special thanks to <strong>Caryl<\/strong>, whose patience and good spirit helped us bridge the language barrier and made communication effortless throughout the workshop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Craft as a Shared Value<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I was deeply impressed by these young artisans \u2013 their focus, precision, and determination to improve their skills.<br>Working in our workshop is a challenge even for experienced woodworkers, and they handled it beautifully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For me, this collaboration is proof that <strong>traditional woodworking techniques<\/strong> and <strong>handmade craftsmanship<\/strong> remain profoundly relevant.<br>What happened in recent weeks showed that craft is not something of the past \u2013 it\u2019s a living practice built on attentiveness, accuracy, and respect for material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This master\u2013apprentice encounter also reminded me that <strong>learning through practice<\/strong>, and the courage to embark on the 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