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Creative Carpentry

Lifelong Learning
100930
Course Provider:
Location:
Gorey
Attendance Options:
Part time, Evening
Apply to:
School

Duration

10 Weeks. Monday 7.00 - 9.30pm.

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Further information

Check out the college website for next start date/enrolment
https://www.goreyadulted.ie/

€160.

Intreo
Did you know that you may be eligible for funding to attend any of our certified courses.

Are you? Unemployed or in receipt of social welfare of any type.

Do you? Have a low Income.

Did You? Leave School early.

If so then visit your local Intreo (FAS) office:
1. Ask to speak to the training Facilitator
2. Request an Employment Support Grant

View application date on https://www.goreyadulted.ie/

Participants in this class will complete at least two projects made from recycled wood. Old timber has a character and texture that cannot be replicated. In recycling an old piece of wood, you allow the timber to live on with a new purpose.

Part one: 5 Nights

Design and make a decorative mirror from recycled timber:

- Participants will construct a mirror from recycled wood.

- They will design the mirror with the help of the instructor.

- This part of the course will have an emphasis on the preparation of recycled wood and the use of different wood finishes, stains, dyes and varnishes

- All materials including the mirror will be supplied

Part two: 5 Nights

Design and make a wall-mounted shelving unit from recycled timber:

- Participants are encouraged to bring in an old piece of furniture with a view to dismantling it for reuse in this project.

- The participant will develop further their woodworking skills through the use of simple joints and shaping processes.

- The level of difficulty can be adjusted to suit each participant’s skill level.

Tutor: Stephen Sheridan.

Adult Education Department
Gorey Community School
Esmonde Street, Gorey,
Co Wexford.
T: 053 942 1167
E: info@goreyadulted.ie
W: www.goreyadulted.ie

Course Provider:
Location:
Gorey
Attendance Options:
Part time, Evening
Apply to:
School