March 28, 2023
Camille Sennegon is one of the Clusian revelations. At only 20 years old, he was already a triple gold medalist in locksmithing and metalwork. Also a cutler, he turned his passion into an art, through patience, perseverance and precision. He opens the doors of his Clusian workshop to us, at home.
On to the ideas…
“I did a CAP in 2 years, in work-study, then a professional certificate at the CFA des Savoie in Chambéry. I am now a worker and I plan to set up on my own soon in cutlery-metalwork. »
A passion that comes from afar
“I came across an internet knife-making video and immediately liked it. I wanted to try but I was 10 years old, I had no money and I had to make my own equipment.
So I started with welding and drilling. This is what led me to metalwork-ironwork, because I see this trade as a whole: forging, assembly, welding… I like to touch everything. »
A mentor?
“Yes, I met a man who taught me everything in this field: Frédéric Andrès, who is a master craftsman in the art of ironwork. He works at the “Atelier Saint-Martin” in Morillon. »
Gold at your fingertips
“I first won the gold medal from the Department of Haute-Savoie and the gold medal from the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region. Then in 2020 I won my 3rd gold medal in the locksmith-metalworker category by winning the title of Best Apprentice in France. »
Patience and perseverance!
“I spent about 9 months designing and manufacturing a hot rolled steel trunk 70cm long, 43cm wide and 54cm high. I devoted my evenings to it after work, my weekends and at the end of whole nights! I am proud of my award-winning work. »
Go or stay?
“I was born and raised in Cluses. I like the area because we have the city at the foot of the mountains. It is a territory rich in bar turning and industry. For me it is very easy. 1 kilometer from my house, I find all the tools I need for machining and for the rest. It is convenient. There are also customers. Here I have everything a craftsman could dream of for his activity. »
