About this course:
The theme of this one-day workshop will be to concentrate solely on the challenging but rewarding process of hand cutting that most quintessential of cabinet making joints – the dovetail.
To begin, you will be taken step by step through a practice joint to be followed by making a hardwood dovetailed mobile phone stand to take away.
As well as learning to cut your own joints, you will leave having gained instruction in: measuring, marking out, sawing and paring with a chisel; to further your woodworking knowledge and skills.
Who is this workshop for:
This workshop is suitable for those that may have some experience in the use of woodworking tools or are confident beginners. However, this is not essential, as full detailed instruction will be given.
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The course includes all materials and the use of all necessary tools and equipment.
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There will be a mid-morning break (with the opportunity to order lunch at the Museum café) with lunch around 1.00 pm
About the Maker:
Steve Barlow is a cabinet maker with over 45 years experience, having been employed the majority of that time by a long established family firm in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire. Over the years he has worked on a wide range of both domestic and commercial projects, been responsible for workshop
management and overseen many apprentices. After taking early retirement, he took the decision to pursue his desire to pass on his experience and skills to the amateur ‘leisure’ woodworker through personal tuition, with the aim of giving instruction primarily in the use of hand tools and traditional
woodworking techniques.
Who is this course for?
This workshop is suitable for those that may have some experience in the use of woodworking tools or are confident beginners. However, this is not essential, as full detailed instruction will be given.
Do I need to bring anything?
Please wear comfortable clothes that you don’t mind getting a bit dirty and steel toecap shoes/boots (the workshop have pairs that you may borrow). The course includes all materials and the use of all necessary tools and equipment.
Lunch is available to purchase from The River Kitchen at the Museum of Making or various eateries and shops in the city centre.
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If you have any concerns or specific requirements regarding attending this course please feel free to get in touch with us by emailing info@derbymuseums.org
Course booking terms and conditions:
Please note that if you choose to cancel your place your ticket price will be refunded minus the TicketSource service fee. Your total refund is dependent on the number of days notice given:
– A minimum of 7 days before the event – full refund – minus TicketSource fee
– 6 – 3 days before event – 50% refund minus TicketSource fee
– 2 days before event – no refund
In the event that Derby Museums needs to cancel a workshop, your ticket will be refunded in full.
