Making a Workbench
Course
In Penrith
Description
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Type
Course
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Location
Penrith
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Duration
5 Days
To design and make a woodworking bench to be taken away by the student. Suitable for: Adults with at least a very basic knowledge of woodworking.
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Teachers and trainers (1)
Peter Toaig
Proprietor
After pursuing Maths to degree level Peter studied furniture making at Manchester College of Art and Technology. He worked for 6 years alongside Garry Olson before setting up his own workshop in 1998. He moved to Cumbria in 2007. Peter and Garry jointly organised the groundbreaking onetree project. He has taught at Manchester Metropolitan University, served as a specialist advisor to the Scottish Arts Council and worked as freelance curator. He has been secretary and president of the Scottish Furniture Makers Association.
Course programme
The course fee does not include the cost of timber or vices, depending on the choice of top and vice the additional cost might be between £150 and £250. The course will normally only run if at least 3 students are enrolled.
Additional information
Making a Workbench