Core Skills Bending Wood (Mon to Fri) 5 days

About this course

The course introduces several methods for shaping timber into curved forms, including laminating, dry heat, kerfing and steam bending. Teaching is centred on making a set of steam-bent Shaker boxes and a lamp inspired by Tom Raffield’s work, allowing these techniques to be explored through defined projects.

What you'll learn

• Apply steam bending to manipulate timber into curved shapes
• Use laminating to create bent wooden forms
• Use dry heat and kerfing techniques in wood bending
• Make steam-bent Shaker boxes
• Construct a bent-wood lamp

Is this course right for you?

The course is listed as suitable for all levels, so it is presented for learners with a range of experience. The source does not specify whether previous woodworking experience is required. Participation involves learning techniques through the construction of two defined projects.

Before you go

• Sturdy shoes must be worn; flip-flops and sandals are not permitted.