What will I learn?

In this 10-session class you will learn:

— all about veneer (the different ways it is cut, how it was first used, ...

—how to cut  handle and assemble veneer,

—how to glue it to a substrate (using different technics),

—how to use and when to use the different type of glues (modern PVA glue, traditional hot bone and hide glue ),

—how to execute traditional parquetry designs such as diamond box, reverse diamond box, sunburst, etc.).

 

You will go home with a veneered entrance mirror, as well as serving tray will have veneered. But more importantly you will go home with a lot of know-how, and the ability to creat your own designs.

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Is this for me?

This workshop is designed for adults, even beginners, who wish to learn the bases of veneer-work through the different technics of parquetry.

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Tools and Material

Every participant will be loaned the adequate professional tools and provided the necessary material. The cost of the material is included in the price.

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Additional Information

—The classes are led by a professional woodworker who is both knowledgeable in parquetry techniques and capable of transmitting knowledge. The courses are mainly held in English the trainer’s Hebrew is limited.

—Classes feature theoretical explanations followed immediately by a practical application.

Practical information

Group:       Maximum of 4 participants

Location:   Afula Illit

When:        Up coming class in March

Cost:          2800 nis all cost included. Every participant will be loaned the adequate professional tools and provided the necessary material. The cost of the material is included in the price. A down payment of 100 nis will be asked at registration to secure the spot. The remainder can be paid in three installments.

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