Box Making
1/2 Day Classes

Mon. 9.30am ~ 1.00pm Box Making
Sat. 9.00am ~ 12.30pm Box Making
Sat. 1.30pm ~ 5.00pm Marquetry/Box Making


Limited to 4 people per Class.

Tutoring is NOT classroom based it's
workshop hands on experience.

The best way to learn it is...JUST DO IT!

 


Topics Covered and what you will learn:

* Familiarisation, Basic use and Care of Hand Tools and Timber,
* Tool identification,
* Sharpening techniques (general),
* Setting and Fine Tuning Tools,
* Comfortable usage,
* Timber properties,
* Basic finishing & preparation,
* Shop and Personal safety,
* Project planning,
* Product sourcing
.

During the classes you will...
  • Sharpen and use Chisels,
  • Sharpen,Tune and use Hand Planes,
  • Mark out and measure projects,
  • Cut timber to size,
  • Maintain and use hand tools,
  • Execute basic Joinery work,
  • Read grain and have a understand the structure and properties of timber.

Much will be archived without you noticing, as you will be focused on the making of a beautiful Box that will proudly grace your home or office for many years to come. FAQ

The first project all students will complete a basic Box to familiarise themselves with tool usage basic woodworking techniques and hardware fitting. As each student progresses at their own rate they can explore and experiment with the more advances aspects of Boxmaking some example of which are listed below;

Writing Compendium
Spice Box
Tea Caddie
Jewellery Box
Wedding Box
Keepsake
Chess Board on Box
Cigar Humidor
Documents Box
Memorial Box
Timber Urn
Pet Urn


Classes 1/2 Day 9.30am~1.00pm Tues
Morning Tea Provided
Basic Tools required. (Suggested Tool List)

Cost $60.00 per 1/2 day, using your own tools or
+ $15.00 surcharge if you wish to use workshop tools.
Plus cost of any materials required.

For more information please call Mob. 0434 877 009
or Email: admin@fineboxes.com.au

Studio Location; Jimboomba, South Logan City, Qld.