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Hand woodworking day

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Practical information

Theme: Wood

Course language: French

Audience: Adults

Gift category: K

Course description

Make a wooden puzzle

This workshop is an excellent opportunity to discover hand woodworking and become familiar with traditional tools.

You will leave with your own wooden puzzle, proud to have made it yourself.

Content and objectives:

This one-day puzzle-making workshop is open to everyone, with no prerequisites. During the day, you will:

  • Learn basic but essential techniques, such as marking out on wood, the first step in any woodworking project.
  • Use traditional tools such as a marking gauge to mark the wood, a ruler for precise measuring, a square to check right angles, as well as a Japanese saw, chisels, and a mallet for cutting and assembly.
  • Create the various joints of your puzzle.
  • Leave with a unique, handmade object.

Assessment:

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

Please note:

Materials are provided and tools are available for use during the workshop. We recommend wearing closed-toe shoes.

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.

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