VAA / Open Art Semester Two 2008
Wood
Basic
woodworking
Derek Wiffen
6-9pm 15 Wednesdays from 23 July $530 + $50 workshop
fee=$580
Introduction to the basic concepts of fine wood working. Working with
precision and developing the attitude and techniques to achieve high
quality results with basic hand tools.
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Fine
woodwork for women
Alison Martin
9.30am – 1.30pm Saturdays from 26 July
$530+$50workshop fee=$580
An introduction to the basic concepts of fine woodworking.
Learn how to develop hand skills that will achieve precision of the
widening joint using traditional hand planing tools.
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Fine
woodworking level 2
Greg St John
6-9pm 15 Tuesdays from 22 July $530+$20workshop
fee=$550
Explores more advanced techniques of fine woodworking and introduces
students to the concept of design interpretation. Instruction is project-based
with an emphasis on one-on-one consultation between student and staff.
A prerequisite of Fine Woodworking: level 1 is required.
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Intermediate
woodworking
Derek Wiffen
6-9pm 15 Mondays from 21 July $530 + $60workshop
fee = $590
Extending the basic concepts of fine wood working. Working with precision
and developing the attitude and techniques to achieve high quality results
with basic hand tools.
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3
pieces of wood, 1 stool
Tim Foster
6-9pm 15 Thursdays from 24 July $530 + $60workshop
fee $590
Within the format of the Japanese meditation/bath stool, this class
introduces students to the fundamentals of mortise and tenon joinery
and encourages them to explore ideas around proportion and detail.
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Working
with wood
Greg St John
9am-3.30pm 15 Tuesdays from 22 July $1060 +$40
workshop fee=$1100
This six hour day class gives students the opportunity to immerse themselves
more fully in design wood technology and the techniques of construction.
Students are taught in an interactive and practical way at the bench
whilst working on a designated piece of fine furniture. No prerequisites
although some woodworking skills would be an advantage.
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