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Introduction to Woodworking
An absolute beginner’s introduction to hand tools and materials used by woodworkers.
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Marquetry
5 Days
Make simple motifs before progressing tomore complex designs. You will also learn parquetry, shading, and finishing techniques.
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Modern Sail Making
5 Days
Design and cut shapes, machine and hand sew, and maintain sails for anything from a small dinghy to a round-the-world yacht. It may be possible to make sails for yourself, please contact us for details – there will be an extra charge for materials used.
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Modern Wooden Boat Building
5 Days
Learn the skills for glued clinker, cold moulding, strip planking and stitch & glue boat building.
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Renovation and Finishing
5 Days
Learn the techniques for producing a high-grade paint and varnish finish; removing old coatings, preparing surfaces and applying a new finish.
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Ropework
2 Days
Learn ropework techniques using three-strand, double and single braids. Learn whipping and make grommets, back, eye, and other useful splices.
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Routing
2 Days
An introduction to the safe use of routers, direction of cut, holding the workpiece, PPE and dust control. Different methods of working with a router, guided handheld, free-hand, and table mounted. .
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Spoon Carving
2 days
Learn the skilled art of spoon carving, guided by master maker Adam Hawker. You will learn how to use carving tools safely and effectively, as well as the traditional Scandinavian decoration and finishing techniques. At the end of the course you will take away a spoon on your own. All materials and tools are provided.
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The Women’s Workshop: Introduction to Woodworking
4 days
Try you hand at woodworking in an inclusive and relaxed environment, led by boat builder Amy Strignfellow.
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