THE DAILY COURSE SCHEDULE - 8 WEEK DIPLOMA COURSE IN TOOL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
THE DAILY COURSE SCHEDULE - 8 WEEK DIPLOMA COURSE IN TOOL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
Designed to develop your hand tool skills to the level required to restore fine antique furniture. To be started after booking & completed before/during the 8 weeks of the course.
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PRE-COURSE HOME STUDY WEEK The pre-course preparation work to be completed at home. Week 1:To be started after booking & completed before the start of week 2 of this course. (We will provide all the help needed with workshop design, where to buy tools, materials & equipment). |
PRE-COURSE HOME STUDY WEEK Complete Exercises 1, 2, & 3 in the home study manual Deciding the location of my workshop/work space & fitting it out. Buying tools & equipment. (Depending on the workshop or workspace you want to set up this could take 1 to 12 weeks to complete & needs to be done prior to the start of the week 2 of the course) |
PRE-COURSE HOME STUDY WEEK continued |
PRE-COURSE HOME STUDY WEEK continued |
PRE-COURSE HOME STUDY WEEK continued |
PRE-COURSE HOME STUDY WEEK continued |
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WEEK 2 The pre-course preparation work to be completed at home. Week 2: You will work on exercises from the home study & course manuals to prepare you for your private tuition weeks with Nigel Phillips in Cornwall. |
HOME STUDY WEEK Complete Exercises 4, 5, & 6 in the home study manual You will learn about the theory of hand tool use & joint making. You also will learn about wood & veneer, recognizing different types, how it’s prepared for use & many more topics. |
HOME STUDY WEEK continued |
HOME STUDY WEEK continued |
HOME STUDY WEEK continued |
HOME STUDY WEEK continued |
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WEEK 3 Private tuition Week in Cornwall Week 3: You will go to Cornwall for the first week of private tuition with Nigel Phillips. |
PRIVATE TUITION WEEK Welcome, course overview and orientation. Home study Q & A. You will learn how to use & sharpen hand tools & make joints of various types |
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PRIVATE TUITION WEEK continued |
PRIVATE TUITION WEEK continued |
PRIVATE TUITION WEEK continued |
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WEEK 4 Private tuition Week in Cornwall Week 4: You will go to Cornwall for the second week of private tuition with Nigel Phillips |
PRIVATE TUITION WEEK You will learn how to use & sharpen hand tools & make joints of various types. (Please see the course description for the full list). |
PRIVATE TUITION WEEK continued |
PRIVATE TUITION WEEK continued |
PRIVATE TUITION WEEK continued |
PRIVATE TUITION WEEK continued |
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WEEK 5 The Mid-course practice work to be completed at home. Week 5: With the aid of the course manuals you will practice tool skills & finish constructing your piece of furniture |
HOME STUDY WEEK Complete Exercises 7, 8, & 9 in the home study manual Practice what has been learned on the last 2 private tuition weeks & complete the construction of your piece of furniture |
HOME STUDY WEEK continued |
HOME STUDY WEEK continued |
HOME STUDY WEEK continued |
HOME STUDY WEEK continued |
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WEEK 6 The Mid-course practice work to be completed at home. Week 6: With the aid of the course manuals you will practice tool skills & finish constructing your piece of furniture |
HOME STUDY WEEK Complete Exercises 7, 8, & 9 in the home study manual Practicing what has been learned on the last 2 private tuition weeks and completing the construction of your piece of furniture |
HOME STUDY WEEK continued |
HOME STUDY WEEK continued |
HOME STUDY WEEK continued |
HOME STUDY WEEK continued |
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WEEK 7 The Mid-course practice work to be completed at home. Week 7: With the aid of the course manuals you will practice tool skills & finish constructing your piece of furniture |
HOME STUDY WEEK Complete Exercises 7, 8, & 9 in the home study manual Practicing what has been learned on the last 2 private tuition weeks and completing the construction of your piece of furniture |
HOME STUDY WEEK continued |
HOME STUDY WEEK continued |
HOME STUDY WEEK continued |
HOME STUDY WEEK continued |
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WEEK 8 Private tuition weeks in Cornwall Week 8: You will go to Cornwall for the third & last week of private tuition with Nigel Phillips to complete your course |
PRIVATE TUITION WEEK Home study Q&A After the 3 weeks of practice at home you will know what you need further tuition in & Nigel will provide this. He will also help you to complete your piece of furniture to take home. |
PRIVATE TUITION WEEK continued |
PRIVATE TUITION WEEK continued |
PRIVATE TUITION WEEK continued |
PRIVATE TUITION WEEK continued |
