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Why choose this course?
This is an 8 week course scheduled for one evening a week and aimed towards those with no or some basic woodworking skills. You will be guided in the use of hand tools to create multiple small set projects that will cover many fundamental skills and techniques required in furniture making.
This training includes an introduction to basic hand tools use and maintenance. You will be guided through the creation of a variety of different woodworking joints, such as dovetails (a classic furniture making joint). Throughout the course we also cover the fundamentals of the assembly process and simple finishing techniques.
Class times: 18:15-20:45
Further information
The course is suitable for those interested in starting a new hobby and to develop new skills. The course also acts as an introduction to some of the content featured in our full time courses.
Applicants must be aged 19 and over to join this course.
- Learn the safe use and maintenance of basic woodworking hand tools.
- Develop practical woodworking skills through hands-on projects.
- Create a variety of traditional woodworking joints.
- Learn how to make dovetail joints used in furniture making.
- Understand the principles of accurate measuring and cutting.
- Gain experience in fitting and assembling woodworking components.
- Learn the fundamentals of the woodworking assembly process.
- Explore simple finishing techniques to protect and enhance projects.
- Build confidence in using hand tools effectively.
- Establish a strong foundation in essential woodworking skills.
We offer a range of full time furniture courses at our Chichester, Brinsbury, Crawley and Northbrook campuses to further develop your interest and skills. You can find more information about these on our website.
Continuous workshop assessment.
Materials for the first few sessions of the course are provided by the College. Students will be expected to provide timber and other hardware items for any additional projects.
For the first session you will need:
- Safety boots/trainers, which must be steel toe-capped. These must be purchased in advance of starting the course
- A pair of safety glasses, or ‘over specs’
- A pair of ear defenders
PPE is available from Screwfix or similar trade merchants at a reasonable cost.