Description
2 day course covering the marking out and cutting of three variations of the mortise and tenon joint. This is really getting back to traditional woodwork & joinery skills, using hand tools only. The joy of using hand tools and feeling your skills develop is so rewarding. This course offers you the opportunity to hone your joint skills. The mortise and tenon joint is a key component of furniture making and general joinery. Used on frames, doors and various pieces of furniture. You will complete three different joints, each joint variation increases your skills and provides future design options when you make items. However it also provides some repetition to embed your hand tool skills and improve accuracy. Time permitting, there is also plenty of talk about tool, pros and cons and often you can try alternatives. Small groups of 3-4 people allows for more instruction and focus on technique and knowledge. You will take away your three joints as workshop sample joints. This is an Intermediate course but I will always consider beginners so please contact me. I also run an Introduction day which would prepare a beginner for this course.
What's included in the price?
All tools provided. Tea and coffee available. Fridge and microwave on site.
Duration
2 days
Cancellation policy
Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts
Maker
I am a qualified & accredited cabinet maker and furniture restorer. I have a passion for traditional crafts and teach various aspects of making & restoring. I also write for woodwork magazine 'Quercus' and for 'Woodland Heritage'. I feel that our health & quality of life is enhanced by working practically, making and learning new skills. At a time in society, when consumerism has taken hold, we throw too many things away and do not appreciate materials or nature. We must make better and restore more. We need more relaxing workbench time and less screen time!
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Intermediate level
- Parking provided
