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Overview
You’ll focus on the fundamentals of woodworking and gain an understanding of furniture making and machinery in a relaxed atmosphere, all delivered by an experienced tutor.
This Furniture Making Workshop course at Nottingham Trent University is for anyone who has an interest in furniture design and making; you don’t need any prior woodworking experience as you’ll be guided step-by-step through the different processes to create your piece of furniture.
Careers and employability
The course is designed to prepare you to succeed in the design industry; students who have taken this course have come from a wide variety of industries including product design, architecture, interior design, and fine and decorative arts.
It’s also a great first step for home improvers and restorers, artists and crafts people, DIY enthusiasts, teachers and educators who are interested in the carpentry or woodworking industry looking to diversify their skillset and explore furniture-specific techniques.
Programme Structure
During this course, you will:- be inducted into our well-equipped product design workshops
- learn what checks to perform when selecting the right timber for your project
- use tools and equipment such as dimension saws, surface planers, thickness planers, spindle moulders, flatbed sanders, CNC and hand routers
- practice a variety of joints on your project and discuss the merits of each one
- build your confidence in using hand tools and woodworking equipment
- explore different finishing techniques that will make your piece truly unique
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 5 days
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Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Nottingham, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Art and Craft View 54 other Short Courses in Art and Craft in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Level: Beginner
- Entry requirement: No experience is required.
- You must be over the age of 18 in order to attend this course.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents1125 GBP / full≈ 1125 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents1125 GBP / full≈ 1125 GBP / full
Living costs
Nottingham
United Kingdom
583 - 978 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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