About this Event
BASIC WOODWORK - WHOLE DAY CLASS
at Perth Community Farm with IAN WATT
- HAND TOOLS ONLY - FOR COMPLETE BEGINNERS AND IMPROVERS
- OVER 18'S, WOMEN AND MEN WELCOME -
MAKE SOMETHING TO TAKE HOME
A chance for complete beginners and those with some experience to learn and practise basic woodworking skills, using simple, versatile, everyday hand tools in a safe, friendly and fun setting.
Numbers are restricted to six participants, so there's plenty of individual, super-patient tuition and everyone can learn at their own pace. I've had brilliant feedback from students who get a great sense of achievement through making something right from scratch. We have a whole day for this course so all participants can make something they can take home, maybe a stool, work trestle or bird box.
All materials are supplied and there's lots of tools - though you're welcome to bring your own tools with you if you'd like to try them out - we never have enough cordless drills...
GARDEN FOCUS
A chance to learn the skills you need to make raised beds, planters and the million other woody things you may need in your garden. Perth Community Farm is a brilliant venue for this class, we'll have good look around so you can see how we've used these basic skills in many different ways - sure you will get lots of ideas for your own place.
PROGRAMME FOR THE COURSE:
SAFETY FIRST: there's a few hazards to be aware of, I'll point these out as we go along.
RISK ASSESSMENT See page here
SAWING: using a variety of handsaws to cut safely, squarely and accurately. Importance of sharpness.
MARKING OUT: measuring: feet and meters, why we use both. Marking out, marking square, marking angles, accuracy.
CLAMPS: importance of holding your work steady, how to use the various tools etc for that.
DRILLING: using cordless drills to drill and screw – different kinds of drill bits and fixings. Other kinds of drill.
PLANES, RASPS, FILES: we'll be using some of these so you can see how rounding off edges etc can improve the look of your work dramatically.
WOOD: different kinds of wood in everyday use, in lengths and in sheets, new, reclaimed and green, hardwood and softwood, why they’re used, different strengths and weaknesses, a bit about the structure of wood in general and understanding grain.
FIXING WITH SCREWS: using screws to fix different thicknesses and kinds of wood together.
PRACTICE PROJECTS: all students will be able to make something simple they can take home with them, maybe a stool, work trestle or bird box.
YOUR OWN PROJECTS: please ask for advice on things you would like to make, repair, re-purpose, salvage etc etc yourself.
IAN’S BACKGROUND
I’ve done a wide range of woody things in a long and varied working life, from making and repairing guitars and furniture, designing and fitting kitchens to building various houses including a straw-bale build, roundhouses, caravan conversions, the PCF shed made of pallets and the "GazeeBarn", and used a wide range of softwood, hardwood, reclaimed and green wood. I've come to the conclusion that abundant woodland and woodworking skills, along with food growing and gaining a better understanding of natural processes - and working with them - are the backbone of the sustainable future.
REFUNDS up to 7 days before the course, Eventbrite's fee is not refundable
CONTACT IAN: 07450 332 430 [email protected]
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Perth Community Farm, Jeanfield Road, Perth, United Kingdom
GBP 109.00
