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Data last updated on 2 August 2026
What does a ArtisanMetalworker do?
As an artisan metalworker you make decorative pieces and objects in metal, and you repair or restore them. You prepare equipment, raw materials and tools, mark out the workpiece, make templates and shape the metal. You then machine parts where needed, assemble the components, finish the piece and install it on location. The trade has many faces: from art blacksmith and ornamental smith to coppersmith or bronze caster. You combine creativity with technique and solid manual work, often on custom orders and restorations. In Flanders you work in studios within the arts and crafts sector, where craftsmanship in metal, glass, jewellery and clocks is kept alive.
Typical tasks
- Define the production steps of the craft
- Prepare equipment, raw materials and tools
- Mark out workpieces and make templates
- Shape metal and carry out machining operations
- Assemble components and finish the piece
- Install metal workpieces on location
- Always work safely
Required skills
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Frequently asked questions
Answers to the most common questions about applying via Werkvolk.
What does an Artisan metalworker do?
An artisan metalworker makes decorative pieces and objects in metal and repairs or restores them. You prepare materials and tools, mark out the workpiece, make templates and shape the metal. Afterwards you assemble the parts, finish the piece and install it on location, always working safely.
How much does an Artisan metalworker earn in Belgium?
An artisan metalworker in Belgium usually earns between 15 and 22 euros per hour gross. Experience, specialisation and the type of commissions determine your exact wage. Restoration assignments and fine custom work generally sit at the higher end.
Is there demand for artisan metalworkers in Flanders?
Technically skilled metal profiles are in demand across Flanders, and the artisan niche is small but stable. Studios look for people who can both forge and finish, and restoration projects need craftsmen who master traditional techniques. Good metalworkers rarely sit without work for long.
Which diplomas or certificates do you need as an artisan metalworker?
There is no compulsory diploma. Training in metalworking, forging or welding gives you a strong technical base, and the finer craft skills grow in the studio. For installation work on construction sites, a VCA certificate is often a plus.
Can you start as an artisan metalworker without experience?
Yes, many start as a studio assistant who prepares materials and helps with assembly. You learn shaping, machining and finishing step by step from experienced craftsmen. Motivation and feel for the material weigh heavier at the start than a specific diploma.