Course Options
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Overview
The Cabinet-making Summer School has been designed to provide those who take part with “hands-on” experience of working in a creative skills workshop environment.
It offers a unique opportunity to enhance current skills and to develop new techniques and knowledge that can be used to delight friends and family or even provide the motivation to use new skills professionally and commercially.
On the Cabinet-making programme our participants will enhance their skills in timber construction techniques with a focus on both traditional and contemporary approaches whilst working to create a side table similar to the design style of Scottish artist and designer Charles Rennie Mackintosh that will be personal and created using techniques and skills developed under the direction of award-winning staff.
Participants will have the opportunity to engage in three external visits to find inspiration for their work including a visit to House for an Art Lover.
This course runs for 2 weeks, Monday to Friday.
Minimum entry requirements
There are no minimum entry requirements for the College’s Summer Schools. Those who attend need to have a basic level of competence in English as the Summer School will be delivered in English.
Participants from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) are required to follow the guidance provided for visas here.
What you study
You'll develop skills in modern and traditional timber joints including; dovetail, martice and tenon, biscuit and dowel. This will enable participants to establish how the practices developed in the Summer School can be used to enhance their portfolio of skills in cabinet-making for personal or commercial purposes.
After the course
The skills you develop will provide you with a basic capability in Cabinet-making. You'll be able to find out about part-time and full-time courses provided by the College that may be of interest.
Continuing Study
Successful completion can also allow possible articulation onto NC Furniture or HND Furniture Restoration or craft.
How the course is taught
You'll have full use of the industry standard facilities used in our teaching studios and workshops in the new City Campus. You'll fully participate in agreeing on the portfolio subject from selected options and will have “ownership” of what they produce.
Materials
All materials and equipment are provided.
Dress code
- Sensible clothing, no open toed shoes.