New Woodworking Tuition Courses for 2018 – ELEMENTS
New Woodworking Tuition Courses for 2018 – ELEMENTS
‘DOVETAILS’ TUITION IN WOODWORKING – HELD AT THE WOOD PLACE BY PATRICK BAXTER
NEW FOR 2018!
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ELEMENTS – FULLY TUTORED 4 HOUR INDIVIDUAL FURNITURE MAKING MODULES
WORKBENCH DAYS – LIGHTLY SUPERVISED BENCH SPACE & TIME IN OUR HAND WORKSHOP
AND STILL GOING STRONG…
FURNITURE MAKING GROUP
NEW ELEMENTS:
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ELEMENTS MODULES :
BOOKING & AVAILABILITY FOR ALL COURSES HERE : https://www.thewoodplace.com/product-category/woodworking-courses/
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Fully Booked? CONTACT PATRICK to see about availability of additional courses to meet demand
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INDIVIDUAL COURSES INFO :
1. Elements Introduction & The Properties of Wood –
Introduction to the Elements modules, properties of different woods, timber identification, how wood is seasoned correctly, moisture contents, how wood moves, allowance for movement in design & construction of furniture, how to store wood, grain types, figure, colour. Lectured & guided course, tours through the sawmill (stout clothing) workshops and wood stores. Beginner / intermediate
next date : Sunday 22nd April 2018. 12 spaces available. £20
BOOKING & AVAILABILITY HERE : https://www.thewoodplace.com/product/dovetails-woodworking-tuition-elements-module-1-introduction-properties-wood/
2. Sharpening Planes & Chisels –
techniques in sharpening using water stones, stone maintenance, blade types, tool set up & care. Hands on course, stones & tools supplied. Competent Beginner / intermediate
next date : Sunday 20th May 2018. 6 spaces available. £50
BOOKING & AVAILABILITY HERE : https://www.thewoodplace.com/product/dovetails-woodworking-tuition-elements-module-2-sharpening-planes-chisels/
3. Hand planing & board jointing –
how to hand plane wood flat, straightening an edge and board joining. Hands on course, tools & wood supplied. Competent beginner / intermediate
next date : Sunday 17th June 2018. 6 spaces available. £50
BOOKING & AVAILABILITY HERE : https://www.thewoodplace.com/product/dovetails-woodworking-tuition-elements-module-3-hand-planing-board-jointing/
4. Hand sawing dovetails –
marking & cutting dovetails by hand and chisel use. Hands on course, tools & wood supplied. Competent beginner / intermediate
next date : Sunday 22nd July 2018. 6 spaces available. £50
BOOKING & AVAILABILITY HERE : https://www.thewoodplace.com/product/dovetails-woodworking-tuition-elements-module-4-hand-sawing-dovetails/
5. Wood Surface Preparation –
machine marks & sharp edges, waney edges, steaming out dents, fine planing, scraper use, sanding by machine & hand, grain raising. Epoxy resin. Hands on course, wood & materials supplied. Beginner / intermediate
next date : Sunday 19th August 2018. 6 spaces available. £50
BOOKING & AVAILABILITY HERE : https://www.thewoodplace.com/product/dovetails-woodworking-tuition-elements-module-5-wood-surface-preparation/
6. Wood Finishing / Polishing –
oiling, waxing, shellac / french polishing. Hands on course, wood & materials supplied. Beginner / intermediate.
next date : Sunday 16th September 2018. 6 spaces available. £50
BOOKING & AVAILABILITY HERE : https://www.thewoodplace.com/product/dovetails-woodworking-tuition-elements-module-6-wood-finishing-polishing/
7. Veneering & Intarsia –
Hand veneering with animal glue, cutting & inlaying decoration, vacuum & other pressing techniques. Hands on course, wood & materials supplied, Intermediate level.
next date : Sunday 21st October 2018. 6 spaces available. £50
BOOKING & AVAILABILITY HERE : https://www.thewoodplace.com/product/dovetails-woodworking-tuition-elements-module-7-veneering-intarsia/
8. Steam bending –
How to build a DIY steam bending kit, wood types for bending, jig making, steam bending wood. team hands on course. Beginner / intermediate
next date : Sunday 18th November 2018. 6 spaces available. £50
Elements subject matter should be repeated year after year, if you miss one. Popular / oversubscribed modules we will do our best to fit in extra dates for. New modules may be added in the future where sufficient requests for additional subject matter have been made.
NEW! BENCH SPACE OPPORTUNITIES :
DOVETAILS WEDNESDAY WORKBENCH 10-2PM
DOVETAILS FRIDAY WORKBENCH 10-2PM
DOVETAILS SATURDAY WORKBENCH 10-2PM
A workbench, tools & facilities, a chance to carry on with your own project, meet & chat over constantly flowing tea & coffee to fellow woodworking enthusiasts or soak up the old tool atmosphere of Patrick’s workshop.
Cost £20 per day, may be booked in advance or just turn up but max 6 spaces per session. Workbenches run during some of the The Wood Place shop hours. No refunds for cancellations of pre-booked spaces unless more than 7 days notice is given. A booking calendar is available to see if space is free, currently not online but we may add this next year.
Bench space for up to 6 provided and use of most types of quality hand tools but you are encouraged to acquire and use your own. Workshop consumables (sandpaper etc) provided. Use of kitchen facilities to make teas & coffees, biscuits provided, bring your own sandwiches etc if you wish.
Workshop Supervisor – Patrick Baxter – around intermittently for safety supervision, advice, simple tips & for limited machining services (no customers to use any woodworking machinery). NB Patrick will also be required to give priority to serving in the shop 10-2.
Where – at The Wood Place, in Patrick’s own hand workshop, with the new and old hand tools adorning the walls and a lovely woodburner whenever it is cold & grey outside. Adjacent to the toilets and the wee kitchen where you can help yourself to a brew.
The Workbench scheme is intended for students on any other courses to continue with their projects in a relaxed space at a reduced cost or for The Wood Place customers to dip their toes in to Dovetails Woodworking Tuition at The Wood Place, to meet and chat to other woodworkers and wood lovers, to share ideas & projects or just to use the facilities to work on projects in a professional environment.
SIGN UP for WORKBENCH DAYS : email [email protected] to check availability and book. Or take a chance & turn up, browse in the shop if no vacancy. £20 on the door.
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AND OLD FORMATS CONTINUED INTO 2018:
DOVETAILS FURNITURE MAKING GROUP :
DOVETAILS ONE TO ONE TUITION:
When available. One to one £32 an hour inc refreshments; use of quality hand tools and a bench space provided. Tuition tailored to individuals needs. Typically 16 to 20 hours to cover essential hand tool & sharpening modules and making a dovetailed bookend – following the Dovetails Woodworking Essentials modules.
ALL THE INFO HERE : https://www.thewoodplace.com/services/woodworking-tuition/
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