Experience Days

Learn traditional Japanese kumiko techniques and make a coaster.

Tim leads the construction of this exquisite design based on a traditional Japanese carpenter’s box.

You will learn the skills and techniques required to carve letters. Much letter-carving, whether in wood or stone, is done using the classic Trajan font. Tim will show you how to create clean-cut and accurate lettering using a few simple chisels. With care, you can expect to be producing a high standard of work by the end of the day.

Roger has many years under his belt restoring furniture. Come along and learn a number of techniques that will enable you to take a worn or damaged piece and make it look respectable again. This course is an opportunity to learn what you need to know to do your own restoration work. Bring along some pieces that need work, and Roger will be happy to advise.

Tim leads the construction of this exquisite design based on a traditional Japanese carpenter’s box.

Learn the fundamentals of woodcarving by creating a dolphin on a seascape. This course starts with three simplest carving knives, and wood blanks that have been pre-cut to their rough shapes. Learn how to shape the rough wood so that it gets closer and closer to the dolphin shape. Learn how each of the three knives has its own use, and how to keep them sharp while you carve. Tim has run this course several times before and it is always very well received.

Using dovetail joints build a set of bookends for your home.