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Foundation Degree Arts - Furniture

The Foundation Degree Arts - Furniture is designed to give you well-rounded woodworking theory and skills that will enhance your employment prospects or allow you to continue your studies in higher education. Collaboration with other disciplines (e.g. metals and clocks) makes for a uniquely enriched learning environment.

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  • Shaker box making – swing-handled carrier

    Wood, carving and turning

    Places available - Book now

    Tutor
    Richard Gibson
    Date
    29 September 2023 to 1 October 2023
    Location
    West Dean
    Price
    £337.00
    Ability
    Suitable for all
    Reference
    SWE13035
    book

  • Woodcarving – natural forms

    Wood, carving and turning Carving in stone and wood

    2 places available - Book now

    Tutor
    Alex Jones
    Date
    9 to 12 November 2023
    Location
    West Dean
    Price
    £438.00
    Ability
    Beginners/Intermediate
    Reference
    SLW13159
    book

  • Make an English longbow

    Wood, carving and turning

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    Tutor
    Gavin Pond
    Date
    9 to 12 November 2023
    Location
    West Dean
    Price
    £543.00
    Ability
    Suitable for all
    Reference
    SLW13158
    book

  • Upholstery – make a footstool in a day

    Materials and Processes Picture framing, gilding, decorative finishes and upholstery Furniture

    Places available - Book now

    Date
    11 November 2023
    Location
    London
    Price
    £350.00
    Ability
    Suitable for all
    Reference
    K1D13637
    book

  • Turned wooden boxes

    Wood, carving and turning

    Booking closed - Join waiting list

    Tutor
    Jason Breach
    Date
    17 to 19 November 2023
    Location
    West Dean
    Price
    £332.00
    Ability
    Beginners/Intermediate
    Reference
    SWE13184
    learn more

  • Modern Kintsugi – gold leaf repair for ceramics

    Picture framing, gilding, decorative finishes and upholstery Pottery and ceramics

    Booking closed - Join waiting list

    Tutor
    Richard Walker
    Date
    21 November 2023
    Location
    West Dean
    Price
    £157.00
    Ability
    Beginners/Intermediate
    Reference
    S1D13192
    learn more

  • Contemporary furniture refinishing and upcycling

    Furniture

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    Tutor
    Oliver Piepereit
    Date
    23 to 26 November 2023
    Location
    West Dean
    Price
    £473.00
    Ability
    Suitable for all
    Reference
    SLW13268
    book

  • Picture framing

    Picture framing, gilding, decorative finishes and upholstery

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    Tutor
    Michael Bowyer
    Date
    3 to 6 December 2023
    Location
    West Dean
    Price
    £443.00
    Ability
    Suitable for all
    Reference
    S3D13217
    book

  • Simple furniture making – beginners

    Furniture

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    Tutor
    Tom Kealy
    Date
    8 to 11 December 2023
    Location
    West Dean
    Price
    £447.00
    Ability
    Beginners
    Reference
    SLW13230
    book

  • Woodturning for beginners

    Wood, carving and turning

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    Tutor
    Stefano Santilli
    Date
    12 to 14 January 2024
    Location
    West Dean
    Price
    £313.00
    Ability
    Beginners
    Reference
    SWE13318
    learn more

  • Greenwood spoon carving

    Wood, carving and turning

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    Tutor
    Annie Slack
    Date
    27 to 28 January 2024
    Location
    West Dean
    Price
    £315.00
    Ability
    Suitable for all
    Reference
    SSW13362
    book

  • Woodcarving – a butterfly in limewood

    Wood, carving and turning Carving in stone and wood

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    Tutor
    Alex Jones
    Date
    3 to 4 February 2024
    Location
    West Dean
    Price
    £284.00
    Ability
    Beginners
    Reference
    SSW13386
    book

  • Modern Kintsugi – gold leaf repair for ceramics

    Picture framing, gilding, decorative finishes and upholstery Pottery and ceramics

    Places available - Book now

    Tutor
    Richard Walker
    Date
    7 February 2024
    Location
    West Dean
    Price
    £157.00
    Ability
    Beginners/Intermediate
    Reference
    S1D13394
    book

  • Modern Kintsugi – gold leaf repair for ceramics

    Picture framing, gilding, decorative finishes and upholstery Pottery and ceramics

    Places available - Book now

    Tutor
    Richard Walker
    Date
    8 February 2024
    Location
    West Dean
    Price
    £157.00
    Ability
    Beginners/Intermediate
    Reference
    S1D13400
    book

  • Upholstery – make a footstool in a day

    Materials and Processes Picture framing, gilding, decorative finishes and upholstery Furniture

    Places available - Book now

    Date
    10 February 2024
    Location
    London
    Price
    £350.00
    Ability
    Suitable for all
    Reference
    K1D13658
    book

  • Shaker box making

    Wood, carving and turning

    Places available - Book now

    Tutor
    Richard Gibson
    Date
    16 to 18 February 2024
    Location
    West Dean
    Price
    £363.00
    Ability
    Suitable for all
    Reference
    SWE13423
    book

  • Woodturning – spindles, boxes and bowls

    Wood, carving and turning

    Places available - Book now

    Tutor
    Jason Breach
    Date
    22 to 25 February 2024
    Location
    West Dean
    Price
    £480.00
    Ability
    Beginners
    Reference
    SLW13436
    book

  • Make a Windsor chair

    Furniture

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    Tutor
    Jason Mosseri
    Date
    25 February 2024 to 1 March 2024
    Location
    West Dean
    Price
    £850.00
    Ability
    Suitable for all
    Reference
    S5D13446
    book

  • Traditional gilding techniques

    Picture framing, gilding, decorative finishes and upholstery

    Places available - Book now

    Tutor
    Richard Walker
    Date
    4 to 8 March 2024
    Location
    West Dean
    Price
    £637.00
    Ability
    Beginners/Intermediate
    Reference
    S4D13469
    book

  • Traditional marquetry

    Furniture

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    Tutor
    Audrey Fasquelle
    Date
    8 to 10 March 2024
    Location
    West Dean
    Price
    £312.00
    Ability
    Beginners
    Reference
    SWE13479
    book

  • Woodcarving for beginners

    Wood, carving and turning Carving in stone and wood

    Places available - Book now

    Tutor
    Alex Jones
    Date
    12 to 14 March 2024
    Location
    West Dean
    Price
    £302.00
    Ability
    Beginners
    Reference
    S2D13488
    book

  • Woodturning – better bowl turning

    Wood, carving and turning

    Places available - Book now

    Tutor
    Richard Findley
    Date
    17 to 19 March 2024
    Location
    West Dean
    Price
    £342.00
    Ability
    Intermediate
    Reference
    S2D13502
    book

  • Furniture making – a dovetailed box

    Furniture

    Places available - Book now

    Tutor
    Tom Kealy
    Date
    20 to 24 March 2024
    Location
    West Dean
    Price
    £579.00
    Ability
    Beginners/Intermediate
    Reference
    S4D13508
    book

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