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Come and learn how to make a beautiful wooden frame from scratch in this fully hands-on woodworking course in Manchester.
This two-day course is the perfect activity to introduce you to the fundamentals of woodworking. It's ideal for complete beginners or anyone with some DIY experience who would like to expand their skills. In this friendly workshop, you will go through every step of a classic woodworking project, from selecting and preparing the raw material to applying the right finish for your piece. No prior experience with hand or power tools is required.
In this two-day course, you will be learning about and using the following skills:
- Cutting down your wood to the desired size
- Making a rebate to your wooden pieces for the artwork to sit on
- Mitring wooden pieces
- Sanding wooden pieces
- Gluing your frame together
- Adding a spline joint to your frame
- Applying the finish to your frame
- Cutting a mount for your artwork
- Basic methods for attaching a picture to the mount
- Cutting the Perspex sheet and backboard to fit the frame
- Securing and stapling the framed artwork
- Basic methods for hanging a frame and attaching a hanging cord
Skill Level: This course is ideal for complete beginners in woodworking and framing or for those of you who have dabbled in bits of DIY already but would like to expand on your skills. No prior experience in hand tools or power tools is required.
Studio Location: My studio is located in Wellington House, Pollard Street, Manchester, M40 7FS. It's a 2-minute walk from Holt Town on the Ashton Metrolink line.
