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| In 1882,
Pierre Logelain, creates in Brussels
the first school dedicated to the teaching of decorative painting. In a 6
months period, these courses synthesize the 7 years of training of a painter
decorator.
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In 1892,
Alfred
Van der Kelen creates in Brussels the 2nd school for decorative painting by
putting at profit his long experience gained in Paris. The 6 months courses
make it possible for a painter to acquire the skills of wood and marble
imitations, and other decorative techniques.
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| In 1902,
Alfred Van der Kelen establishes his
school in the current workshop, former house of the wrought iron craftsman
Prosper Schrijvers, author of the grids of the Place du Petit Sablon in
Brussels.
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In 1951,
His son Clement, after the completion
of his practical training, also in Paris, gives a new dash to the school while
amalgamating with the Logelain school. Thus joining together the 2 methods of
teaching.
He then
forms during many long years his wife Denise and her daughter Sylvie.
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| Since 1995,
Denise conscious of the historical
value of these crafts teaches the younger generation the art and the techniques
of decorative painting developed within the school for over 120 years.
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