Course overview

In this face-to-face course, held over 10 weeks and with sessions of 4 hours, you will learn about furniture types, basic repairs, filling and patching, sanding and furniture designs, including creating designs from your own ideas, there will be practical demonstrations and you will be able to have a go yourself and gain the knowledge, tips and skills to help you to take your learning to the next level or achieve the level that you really feel you need. You will then be able to start your own project, or continue one you have started, in a supportive atmosphere with likeminded learners and with a knowledgeable tutor and it is hoped that you will take your new-found learning and skills into your community and may help others with their own project.

Course description

Do you want to know more about working with furniture? Perhaps you've got a project you want to get finished or you want some tips to be able to start some work around the house. lf that is the case, then this course is for you! In this face-to-face course, held over 10 weeks and with sessions of 4 hours, you will learn about furniture types, basic repairs, filling and patching, sanding and furniture designs, including creating designs from your own ideas, there will be practical demonstrations and you will be able to have a go yourself and gain the knowledge, tips and skills to help you to take your learning to the next level or achieve the level that you really feel you need. You will then be able to start your own project, or continue one you have started, in a supportive atmosphere with likeminded learners and with a knowledgeable tutor and it is hoped that you will take your new-found learning and skills into your community and may help others with their own projects; who knows, it might even lead to a business or work idea. No experience is needed here, just bring yourself and your enthusiasm to learn!

What financial support is available?

We don't want anything to stand in your way when it comes to bringing Adult learning within reach so if you need anything to support you to achieve your goals then speak to one of our education experts during your enrolment journey. Most of our courses are government funded but if you don't qualify or need alternative financial help to access them then let us know.

What other support is available?

All of our digital content, teaching and learning activities and assessments are designed to be accessible so if you need any additional support you can discuss this with the education experts during your enrolment journey and we will do all we can to make sure you have optimal access.

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