Furniture Making Workshop

by Nottingham Trent University Claim Listing

This practical course is for anyone who has an interest in furniture design and making. No prior woodworking experience is necessary as you’ll be guided step-by-step through the different processes to create your own piece of furniture by an experienced tutor.

£995

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5 Weeks

Course Details

This practical course is for anyone who has an interest in furniture design and making. No prior woodworking experience is necessary as you’ll be guided step-by-step through the different processes to create your own piece of furniture by an experienced tutor.

On this hands-on course you’ll be introduced to a wide range of hand tools, machine tools and finishing techniques. You’ll focus on the fundamentals of woodworking and gain a basic understanding of furniture making in a relaxed atmosphere.

 

By the end of the course you will:

  • have a thorough understanding of the different workshop processes.
  • have created a finished piece of furniture (a coffee table with drawer) that shows how you have applied these processes to your project.
  • leave with the confidence to develop your skills and apply your knowledge to further furniture and woodwork projects.

 

What You'll Study:

  • be inducted into our well-equipped product design workshops
  • learn what checks to perform when selecting the right timber for your project
  • use tools and equipment such as dimension saws, surface planers, thickness planers, spindle moulders, flatbed sanders, CNC and hand routers
  • practise a variety of joints on your project and discuss the merits of each one
  • build your confidence in using hand tools and woodworking equipment
  • explore different finishing techniques that will make your piece truly unique.
  • Nottingham Branch

    50 Shakespeare Street NG1 4FQ, Nottingham

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