This course is for those who have some previous woodworking experience and familiarity with operating a bandsaw, tablesaw, drillpress and are comfortable using handtools.
Elevate your woodworking skills and create a centre piece coffee table for your home. This immersive course guides you through the construction of a beautiful coffee table, while equipping you with fundamental joinery techniques applicable to a wide range of future projects. The course utilises locally sourced Blackwood, harvested in Kaitaia, Northland from an award winning farm recognised for its commitment to environmentally conscious practices.
Techniques covered:-
Lamination - learn to glue up a robust and visually captivating table top that forms the foundation of your coffee table.
Breadboard Ends - master the technique for creating a stable and long-lasting table top that accommodates natural wood movement throughout the seasons
Bridle Joints - introduce both strength and visual contrast between the long and end grain. A very versatile and attractive joinery method.
Wedged Mortise & Tenon - learn to cut slots and glue in wedges for another strong and effective string to your bow.
Solidify your woodworking foundation with these versatile techniques and unlock the potential to tackle future projects with confidence.
Coffee table project dimensions are:
Length 1120mm x Width 560mm x Height 420mm
Course Dates
16th - 20th September 2024
Course Fee
$1800
Tutor
Lloyd Anderson
This course has been co-designed by Lloyd Anderson & Stuart Faulkner with funding from Creative New Zealand
If you require any further information or would like to enrol, please complete the form below or call (03) 545 2674.