Learn time honoured techniques of classic box making
Beautiful joinery
Box making classes
Saturday 3rd & 4th October – availability
Saturday 7th & 8th November 1 spot available
Saturday 5th & 6th December 1 spot available
January 9th -10th Availability
January 16th – 17th Availability
January 23rd -24th Availability
January 30 – 31st Availability
Our classes boast:
Outstanding physical workshop space:
- Unique workshop space situated in 19th century hop kiln
- New benches and hand tools
- The latest woodworking power tools and machinery
- Well stocked pantry of timbers and consumables
- Superb clamping systems and finishing techniques
Exquisite document boxes featuring:
- Stunning Tasmanian timbers and veneers
- Huon pine, Sassafras, Blackwood, Myrtle
- Traditional, contemporary and modern styles
- Classic joints, dovetail, mitre, bridle, mortise and tenon
- Elegant brass hardware
- Marquetry and veneering
- Lacquers, oils, waxes and polyurethane finishes
Excellent teaching practice:
- Excellent tuition
- Transporting workshop experience in a 19th century hop kiln
- Personalised tuition
- Reassure clients proven techniques
- Remove boring tedious processes
- Successful, motivational, speedy project progress
Structured class itinerary
- Workshop studio and coffee / tea room opens at 9.30
- Classes commence at 10.00 am
- Each participant has their own bench space
- Hot and cold drinks are available on request
- Light lunch from 1.00-1.30
- Classes finish at 4.00pm daily
Unique period accommodation
- Unique spacious 19th century accommodation in hop kiln
- Situated in Tynwald Park in spectacular scenic parklands
- Private rooms with shared kitchen, living room and bathroom
- WiFI, Smart TV, Blue tooth speaker, BBQ,
- Books and magazines
Special offer includes:
- Two day Box making class
- Tuition, materials, consumables
- Personal bench space
- Hot and cold drinks on request
- Video capture of your experience
A bonafide guarantee!
A guarantee that all participants leave with a beautifully executed document box that is worthy of being passed down to future generations
Terms and conditions apply:
- Box making classes occur on the first weekend of each month
- Class dates can be viewed on website at www.dvscw.com.au
- Accommodation is free
- Payment and confirmation must be 7 days prior to class commencing
- Payment will not be refunded but every effort will be made re-enrol
- BSB and account details will be sent to successful candidate
Contact Details:
Chris Bush
The Derwent Valley School of Creative Woodwork
Website: www.dvscw.com.au
Email: thedvscw@gmail.com
Mobile: 0459548263
International 61 459548263
assembly, brass hardware, Fine craftsmanship and design woodworking courses, joints, mouldings, oils, Polyurethane, timber joints, Veneers, waxes, wood machining
