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Introductory day in straw marquetry

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Practical information

Theme: Straw, Rattan, Cotton

Course language: French

Audience: Adults

Gift category: F

Course description

One day to get introduced to straw marquetry

Ophélie offers a one-day introductory workshop in straw marquetry.
This very ancient technique consists of gluing rye straw edge to edge.

Content and objectives:

There are no prerequisites to take part in this introduction to straw marquetry.

During this day, you will learn how to create a straight straw pattern and a sunburst motif on a wooden support—the signature motif of furniture by Jean-Michel Frank, a decorator from the 1920s.

  • Selecting the straw
  • Opening the straw
  • Flattening the straw
  • Gluing the straw
  • Finishing

Materials are provided and tools are available for the duration of the course.

Assessment:

Entry quiz:  Test your knowledge
Instructor observations throughout the course
Skills assessment quiz

Please note:

Schedule: 10:30 am – 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm

To get started with straw marquetry, we also offer two other formats:
A 2.5-hour discovery workshop
Two two-day courses: one introductory and one perfectionnement.

To begin at home, we offer a kit containing the tools, materials, and a tutorial created by Ophélie.

Upcoming sessions

Custom workshop

If you are a group, we can schedule a custom session; if you are on your own, why not consider a private lesson!

You can also find all upcoming scheduled courses and workshops in the calendar.

Give this course as a gift

Category F price: €119 (single rate)