Wood finishing courses

... with leather. Choice of wood, veneer, inlay and leather colour. Often participants go on to take one-to-one training during which elements that are touched... Learn about: Box construction, Timber selection, Fitting hardware...

...Course day The course starts at 9.00 am and finishes at approximately 4.30 pm each day. Lunch and refreshment breaks take place in...

...You will start by sharpening the tools and developing your understanding of wood as a material. With visits to local woodlands, sawmills and timber... Learn about: Use of hand and machine tools, Producing rods and cutting lists, An introduction to technical drawing...

...The Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations - Site Carpentry qualification has been developed for delivery in a working environment; this means you need to be employed to achieve this qualification. It has been designed to develop and recognise your skills, knowledge and competence so that... Learn about: Funded training, Construction trades, Government loan...

...COURSE CURRICULUM Diploma in Furniture Restoration WOOD FINISHING IN GENERAL PREPARATION OF NEW AND OLD SURFACES STAINS IN GENERAL FACTORY PREPARED... Learn about: Wood-cutting machines, Wood dyeing, Furniture Design...

... precautions Module 3 : Working with types of wood Sanding and stripping the wood Repairing cracks or scratches Painting techniques Staining, polishing, waxing... Learn about: Design techniques, Wood carving, Furniture restoration...

...Five Day French Polishing Our courses cover the french polishing process from start to finish and include the following topics: Wood Stripping...

...You will study: Use and maintenance of tools and material; practical skills in furniture crafts including designing and assembling pieces of furniture; furniture restoration; marquetry and wood finishing; health and safety; develop creative ideas and working to a brief. Assessment is on-going... Learn about: Oil Painting...

... will cover furniture assessment, repair and replacement of parts and colouring. You will also cover furniture design and look at the British history of furniture design and wood finishing... Learn about: Furniture Design...

...Mark will show you how to make a longbow from a single piece of wood. Suitable for Adults - some wood working experience an advantage but not essential. The day takes you through from picking your timber, marking out, shaping to finishing and tilloring your bow. All equipment, materials... Learn about: Longbow making...

..., spokeshaves and planes; and finishing with rasps and scrapers. He will help you to recognise where to remove wood and advise on how to handle any character... Learn about: Plant identification, Natural cordage making, Bow making...

...The Three Day Course is our most popular course and operates over a long weekend from Friday to Sunday and also from Wednesday to Friday during the working week. You will be taken through all the stages required to produce a good french polished finish on furniture of your choice...

...The course provides the basic skills required for anyone seeking a career in Construction. You will be working with wood, brick, plaster and paint materials. There are 6 units within the programme, in areas of. Handle and store materials and components. Remove and replace fittings and fixtures...

... and as they are designed by you there is an opportunity to explore new skill areas. You will also cover furniture design and look at the British history of furniture design, wood finishing... Learn about: Furniture Design, Skills and Training...

...Discover the techniques of this ancient craft. Using wood which has been freshly cut, you will spend a day being taught the correct use of both traditional and modern tools by one of our countryside management lecturers...

...The programme is offered as an Apprenticeship and involves four days a week training in a construction environment and one day attendance at College. Training will involve using traditional wood-working tools, as well as specialised power or hand tools, for cutting, shaping, smoothing and finishing...

...This programme provides the basic skills needed to start a career in plastering, taking participants through initial skills including how to hold a trowel, right through to finishing. Suitable for: This programme is suitable for those who wish to learn new skills in plastering or who wish to change...

...This course is suitable for beginners as well as students wishing to extend their skills with more decorative mounts, additional wood finishes and more complex frames. Students will frame art work of their own choice with help from the tutor. Bring a photograph, print or painting which you...

... each student makes, the first will be a piece in solid wood. It can be contemporary or traditional in style and will incorporate many of their...