Woodworking: cutting & joinery

Become familiar with the essential tools and techniques for woodworking. You will learn to master the vocabulary and the tools, whether you are a beginner or looking to refine your skills.

There are no prerequisites, and you do not need to have a specific project to take part in this workshop.

Content:

• hand sawing, using traditional saws and Japanese saws,
• proper use of the jigsaw,
• the different types of joints: traditional (mortise and tenon, groove, tongue, rabbet, straight joint, dovetail…) and modern (dowels, lamellos, …)

The workshop alternates between technical explanations and hands-on exercises (hand sawing, jigsaw use, …).

Assessment:

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

Please note:

• We recommend wearing closed-toe shoes.
• To continue practicing, this workshop can be followed by “Modern Joints” and the use of chisels in “Traditional Hand-Cut Joints”.