Ref: SWE37998
During the first day, using a fret saw, you will use the principles of the Boulle technique to cut two to four veneers in a pack (as one set) and create a traditional acanthus pattern.
Some initial exercises will be done to learn how to prepare and use the fretsaw, choose veneers, prepare a pack of veneer, ready to cut, and how to assemble to make a small decorative panel. You will then glue the different patterns and assess to prepare for the second day, when you will have the opportunity to cut a simple pattern design of your own to make a second piece.
It is essential that you are able to use the fretsaw with a steady hand to achieve a good result with the fine veneers used in marquetry.
On this course, the tutor will supply most of the materials, including veneers, fretsaws and blades; some additional materials, including glue and plywood panels to work on, will be supplied by the College.
Please wear appropriate clothing/aprons for the workshop or studio, this includes stout covered footwear (no sandals or open toes).
Arrival day
Residential students can arrive from 4pm, non-residential students to arrive by 7.15pm for registration. Students arriving earlier are welcome to purchase dinner in the College Dining Room from 6pm.
Students meet their tutor in the Bar at 7.30pm prompt to go to studios.
First Teaching session: 7.30pm - 9pm (attendance is essential)
Daily timetable
Course teaching: 9.15am - 5pm
Morning session: 9.15am - 12.45pm including coffee/tea break
Lunch break: 12.45pm - 2pm*
Afternoon session: 2pm - 5pm including coffee/tea break
Teaching finishes: 5pm
Evening working: students may have access to workshops until 9pm, but only with permission from the tutor and provided any health and safety guidelines are observed.
Departure day
Course teaching: 9.15am - 3pm
Teaching finishes: 3pm
Residential students will need to check out of rooms by 10am. Please note, the tutor may make slight variations to the daily timetable as required.
*Lunch can be purchased on campus, view options
Audrey is a specialist in marquetry and works in the autootive industry as a wood bespoke specialist. She trained for three years in cabinet making, wood carving and woodturning and a further three years in marquetry in France (one year at Ecole Boulle in Paris).
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