Veneering; parquetry and marquetry 2024

£420.00

Enjoy the freedom to create your own simple designs with marquetry and parquetry on this weekend long fine woodworking course. This course is a perfect introduction to some of the basic techniques and tools required to create beautifully made fine furniture and woodworking pieces. Taught by professional and experienced tutors from our workshop at the Williams & Cleal fine woodworking and furniture school, Somerset UK.

14th - 15th December

Sat: 09:00 to 17:00

Sun: 09:00 to 16:30

Level: Beginner and Intermediate

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Learn about the advantages of working with veneer and the opportunities that it offers. During your two days with us, you will make a veneered tray. Choose from our stock of veneer in varying colours, grains and species.

As well as making your own tray to take away with you, you will learn:

•     Selecting veneer, book matching, slip matching.

•     Various methods of pressing and jointing veneer.

•     Vacuum press principles, types of press and use of equipment.

•     Demonstrating sand scorching techniques and suitable use as well as application of adhesives.

•     Steam bending and application of handles.

Woodworkers cutting wood veneer on a marquetry course

Notes

  • Gift vouchers for weekend courses, are available upon check out.

  • Please bring your own lunch, cold drinks and snacks. Tea and coffee are provided.

Accommodation 

A list of accommodation providers can be found on our surroundings page.

If you require assistance arranging suitable accommodation please contact us.

Terms and conditions

  • To secure your place, a course fee will be requested at the time of booking.

  • Cancellations and refunds: In line with your statutory rights, we offer a 14 day cancellation period from the date that you purchased your course. Cancellations outside of the statutory period are non refundable.

  • When you reserve a place we will then email you confirmation, a receipt, a list of course requirements and accommodation suggestions.

  • Please contact us if you have any questions

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