Summer School – An Introduction to Bench Joinery 19+

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COURSE DESCRIPTION
10 day, Summer School. Apply now. W/c 16th August and w/c 23 August, Monday to Friday both weeks
This is an ideal beginners class or a refresher course for learners who have been away from working in wood for a while. You will learn the following traditional and heritage skills:
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Joints covered (how to set out/cut/fit):– mortice and tenon– haunched mortice and tenon– stopped mortice and tenonWhen put together, these 3 joints create an “E” frame.– mitred half lap– corner half lap– tee halving– dovetail halvingWhen put together, these 4 joints create an “A” frame.– franked mortice and tenon– long and short haunched mortice and tenonTools used (including but not limited to):– Tenon saw– dovetail saw– gent saw– coping saw– mortice gauge– marking gauge– set square– combination square– sliding bevel– selection of planes and chisels
Sharpening chisels and plane blades.
A final project will be a dovetail tool tray with a traditional wooden mallet.
To register your interest or apply for a place, please use our online form here
QUALIFICATION
- College certificate
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Interest in woodworking
- No prior experience necessary
You will need to bring:
- Steel toe-capped boots (to be worn at all times while on course)
- H or 2H pencils
- Pencil sharpener
- Eraser/rubber
- Pens/pencils
- Notebook/paper
COURSE DURATION
- 10 days / two weeks
- w/c 16 August and w/c 23 August 2021
All dates are subject to change
FEES
- This 10 day / two week Summer School Course is £1,050. Please apply via website to register your interest and we will contact you with further details
- Non-refundable deposit and registration fee of £150 will secure your place.
- Remaining £900 payable before the class starts
LEVEL
- N/A (college certification only)
- Opportunity to gain material for portfolio or develop your experience in design
PROGRESSION
- Other woodworking mainstream programme