Full time Furniture Makers Course

Dates: 1st February - 3rd December 2010
Fees: $25,200 inclusive of GST
Non-Refundable deposit: $6300
These amounts apply only if the full time course is fully paid for by 1 January 2010.
Prerequisite: None

Over a period of ten months this highly intensive and exciting programme gives students the opportunity to complete the Centre for Fine Woodworking's Full time Furniture Maker's Course for a fully comprehensive experience in fine woodworking and furniture making.

Outlined below is a full break down of the course content:

The full time course explores each area of development thoroughly and in a logical sequence. As the course progresses and more skills and experience are acquired, the student is able to combine and integrate techniques to create their own individual design and style. As the full time programme is not NZQA accredited it does not offer a formal qualification; we are judged on the quality of our students' designs, their craftsmanship and artistry which is illustrated in their graduation portfolio. The student to tutor ratio is very small, with the maximum amount of time spent in the workshop creating furniture. The quality and reputation of this course is now recognised internationally.

Unlike many other woodworking schools, the full time course is accessible to absolute beginners as they have full access to the school's workshop and facilities. There is no prerequisite skills or experience to enrolling in the full time course and application is considered on an individual basis.

Initially, students are given the use of a tool kit with the expectation that during the first few months they purchase, make and acquire their own hand tools. When comparing our costs to other schools, it should be taken into consideration that a number of our courses have a set project in which the standard material costs are included. It is only in the open-brief courses that studenta are given the freedom to design, develop and create their own projects, that material costs are additional. The course outline above endeavours to make this as transparent as possible so that you can gain an overall sense of the time, costs and commitment required to complete this course. You can view our student handbook which gives more detailed information.

Priority is given to those students attending the full time course. However, if you are considering only attending individual components of the furniture maker's course, we will try to accommodate your needs wherever possible. Our office staff will work with you on a case-by-case basis – so if you cannot commit to the full time course, please tell us your requirements and we will try to workout an arrangement that is mutually beneficial. We also realise that there is the additional cost of accommodation whilst attending the course, and again we are happy to work with you in finding somewhere to stay which suits your budget whilst here in Nelson. Please note that during the courses classes are generally held as normal on public holidays.

Street Address
The Centre for Fine Woodworking, 465 Wakapuaka Road, RD 1, Nelson 7071 (See Map)
Postal Address
Centre for Fine Woodworking, PO Box 1452, Nelson 7040, New Zealand. E-mail: info@cfw.co.nz, phone: +64 3 545 2674,