This full-time, comprehensive course is designed for those beginning a career in furniture craftsmanship. It combines structured projects with hands-on training to build foundational fine woodworking skills.

Fundamental Skills

  • Hand Skills: Develop exceptional hand skills and learn material preparation.
  • Joinery Techniques: Master various joinery techniques.
  • Hand Tools: Select and prepare hand tools with precision.

Advanced Techniques

  • Organic Design Elements: Work on projects involving hand shaping, steam bending, laminating, and veneering.
  • Woodworking Machinery: Gain proficiency in our fully equipped machine shop.

Project Planning and CAD

  • CAD Drawings: Learn to create and interpret CAD drawings.
  • Project Management: Plan projects strategically, select materials, and execute complex furniture-making tasks.

Personalized Attention

  • Class Size: A maximum of 5 students per session ensures personalized instruction.

Evening Classes (Subject to Availability)

  • Drawing and Sketching
  • Chair Seat Weaving (Splint, Rope, Cane)
  • Photography for Furniture Makers
  • Sketchup for Furniture Makers
  • Watercoloring in Furniture Design

Course Details

  • Abrasives: Selection and application.
  • Adhesives: Selection and application.
  • CAD: 3D modeling and 2D drafting.
  • Glue Up: Preparation and clean-up methods.
  • Hand Cut Joinery: Techniques, joint selection, marking, and layout.
  • Hand Tools: Selection, maintenance, restoration, and storage.
  • Ironmongery: Fitting, preparation, and selection.
  • Laminating: Curved panels, mould making, and wood laminates.

Machine Joints

  • Machine Shop: Health and safety, workflows, methods, and maintenance.

Marquetry and Parquetry

  • Organic Shapes: Advanced shaping and steam bending.
  • Power Tools: Usage and Safety.
  • Project Management: Costing, CAD cutting lists, and time management.
  • Sharpening: Techniques for saw blades and other tools.
  • Social Media: Strategies for Furniture Makers.
  • Solid Wood Material Science: Wood movement, moisture content, drying processes, selection, and defect identification.
  • Veneering: Techniques for inlaying, flattening, matching, and veneering curved panels.
  • Visits: Tours of furniture workshops, timber yards, and designer-makers.
  • Wood Finishing: Creating and applying finishes, including spray applications and hand finishes.
  • Wood Preparation by Hand: Achieving flat, straight, and square surfaces.

Additional Information

  • Visa Requirements: Ideal for students who have a visa.
  • Accommodation: Contact us directly for on-site accommodation options.
  • Contact Us: Reach out to discuss your goals and find the best course fit.

For more information and to check details, please visit our website.