Woodworking Skills for Improvers - Afternoon

Woodworking Skills for Improvers - Afternoon

At: Lees Farm, Barnacre

Fees: £207

Course Length:
4 Weeks

Please enquire for dates and times of this course

Designed as a follow on from the basic skills level this fascinating course gives you the chance to improve your hand at working with wood. With expert guidance, you are again introduced to the variety of techniques and equipment enabling you to gain and improve new skills, to produce some useful and attractive final pieces.

Learn how to use dove tail joints and then go on to make a small box or learn how to make a variety of joints. Enjoy making a selection of items as seen on www.pennyproductions.co.uk from a delightful rural workshop on the edge of the Trough of Bowland.

The course aims to cover:

• Accurate marking and measuring
• Clamping and gluing
• Nailing and drilling
• Sanding
• Use of tennon and coping saws
• Correct use of hand, bench and block planes
• Butt joints, lap joints and dovetails

Special Requirements

All tools, equipment and materials are provided and included in the cost of the course.

It is strongly advised to wear stout foot wear and non-loose clothing.

Progression

Introduction to Wood Turning Skills

How To Apply or Enquire Please enquire about applying for this course to: The Short Course Unit, Myerscough College, Bilsborrow, Preston, Lancashire PR3 0RY
Telephone:01995 642255 Email:shortcourses@myerscough.ac.uk Special Education Needs and Disability - Short Courses Prospective students who have a disability that may affect their studies should inform the College as soon as possible. Regrettably the College does not receive funding for the provision of learning support for students with additional learning needs attending Short Courses, which are run on a full-cost basis. The College's Learning Support Service may be able to provide support but it is the responsibility of the student to meet the cost. For further details contact 01995 642222 ext 2045 (or email learningsupport@myerscough.ac.uk) with details of support requirements and the relevant course.

Please note that the information provided in this fact sheet was accurate at the date of publication. However, courses are continually being modified and information is therefore subject to change.