Construction short courses
The following courses are held in our dedicated construction workshops and run during term time. All materials are included in the cost of the course. Places are limited and booking will be on a first come, first served basis.
Government covid-19 guidelines regarding social distancing and face coverings will be followed. Each participant will have the use of their set of tools provided by the department for the whole weekend.
Weekend Introduction to Wall Tiling
Cost: £160
Dates:
- 7th and 8th November 2020
Time: 10am – 3pm
Overview: This introductory two day workshop is for anyone interested in learning the basic principles of wall tiling. The course will include setting out and laying a course of tiles, including adding a feature pattern. By the end of the course delegates should be competent in tiling a wall.
One Day Parent and Child Activity Experience
Cost: £50
Dates:
- 26th November 2020
Time: 5 – 8.30pm
Overview: This one day activity experience is a for a parent/guardian to come along with their child and spend the day together making a bird box to take home. This interactive experience is a great way to create precious memories with your child.
Weekend Introduction to Plastering
Cost: £160
Dates:
- 5th and 6th December 2020
Time: 10am – 3pm
Overview: This introductory two day workshop is for anyone interested in learning the basic principles of plastering. At the end of the course, delegates should be competent in plaster boarding and skim finishing.
Weekend Introduction to Woodworking Power Tools
Cost: £160
Dates:
- 5th and 6th December 2020
Time: 10am – 3pm
This introductory two day workshop is for anyone interested in learning the safe use and handling of power tools used in the woodworking industry. You will build a gable toolbox from 18mm plywood which you will be able to take home.
Weekend Introduction to Bricklaying
Cost: £160
Dates:
- 6th and 7th February 2021
Time: 10am – 3pm
Overview: This introductory two day workshop will cover brickwork for the garden including brick walls, planters, bases etc. however the content will be flexible. If there is something specific you would like to build (within reason) then please let us know before the start of the course.
Weekend Introduction to Miniature Furniture Making
Cost: £160
Dates:
- TBC
Time: 10am – 3pm
Overview: This new two day workshop is designed to teach you how to make a small table to take home. The table can be used either as a coffee table, occasional table or as a child’s desk. Once you have learnt the art of making a table you should have the skills to go on and produce a larger table of your choice.
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Weekend Introduction to Carpentry and Joinery Household Tasks
Cost: £160
Dates:
- TBC
Time: 10am – 3pm
Overview: This introductory two day workshop is for anyone interested in skirting, shelving, architraving, hanging a door, fitting a mortice lock and hunger and similar tasks around the house.
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Weekend Advanced Brickwork
Cost: £160
Dates:
- TBC
Time: 10am – 3pm
Overview: This Advanced two day workshop is a follow on from the introductory courses. Delegates will be able to choose from the following tasks to undertake over the weekend: a pillar, a semi-circular or segmental arch, a 9” corner wall, or a cavity wall incorporating block work.
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Weekend Introduction to Basic Woodworking Joints
Cost: £160
Dates:
- TBC
Time: 10am – 3pm
Overview: This introductory 2 day workshop is for anyone interested in learning how to produce the common woodworking joints found in tables, chairs, doors and windows. These will include mortice and tenon, bridle joints and halving dovetails.
Please contact us if you are interested in this course.
Weekend Introduction to Working Safely with Power Tools
Cost: £160
Dates:
- TBC
Time: 10am – 3pm
Overview: This introductory 2 day workshop is for anyone interested in learning how to safely use Power Tools including safely changing tooling. This course will cover Planers, Routers, Chop Saws, Jig Saws, Ban Saws etc.
Please contact us if you are interested in this course.
If you are interested in booking any of these courses or have any further questions please email mayaf@reaseheath.ac.uk or telephone 01270 616487.