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introduction Using your established working knowledge of the wood lathe, this course seeks to reveal the mystic art of the turned wooden box. This one day course explains how to achieve professional results with step by step guidance, from the selection of materials through to the final polishing, each stage explained carefully so that the magic of this art is achievable. The tutor for this course is Jason Breach, who made his first turned box at Parnham House at the age of fourteen. The intervening twenty years of practice and refinement allows him to pass on and explain these skills revealing not only the magic but also the pit falls which often cause problems and spoil the magic. what you will learn How to select and prepare your materials and how to mount them on the lathe. The safe use of the range of tools used to achieve the finished box and the methods of sanding and polishing on and off the lathe. This course will introduce you to the turned wooden box and provide you with the skills which started Jason on the road to making countless valuable and beautifully crafted boxes. The course emphasis is on practical turning with a high degree of hands on tuition. teaching method This is a ‘hands on’ course, each student being able to work at their own pace. The course will be lead by the tutor who will both demonstrate and explain the techniques to the group as a whole and individuals as required. additional notes & course availability All materials (including timber, finishes and abrasives) for set projects are included in the cost, as is tea/coffee and a light lunch. Please check the course calendar for availability. Course hours will run from 9am - 5pm. There is no upper age limit for students, however the minimum age is 14 years old and anyone under 16 must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the course and must not be left unattended during class hours. If you would like to read our terms and conditions click here.   You can download a printer-friendly course profile in PDF format for this course by clicking here - Adobe Reader is required to view course profiles, it is available as a free download from Adobe -  |
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