With sufficient notice and scheduling, I offer specialized, individual based training in
         my studio with an emphasis on hand tool techniques and use. The topics range from:
 
         basic design skills ( wading through the design process)
         wood selection ( selecting the best wood for furniture)
         wood preparation ( from rough to surfaced and dimensioned)
         sharpening skills ( tuning hand plane irons, chisels)
         joinery ( dovetails, mortise and tenon, lap, etc.)
         hand tool skills ( hand planes, chisels, shooting board)
         veneering ( bookmatching, vacuum pressing, slicing veneers)
         hand-applied finishes ( shellac, wiping oils)

         This training is offered in two, three or five day sessions, which comprise eight
         hour days. I will only teach, or demonstrate and discuss on topics I am very familiar
         or versed in, I find this establishes a good relationship between myself and the student.
         Initially, I will discuss with a student exactly what their requirements are and design
         a course around this particular requirement, I then define the curriculum for the student
         to follow what we have discussed. The courses are set up for one on one or with two
         students as a maximum, therefore I will be essentially dedicated to the student for
         this period of time, maximizing the knowledge transfer to the student. I do not provide
         a project based training program, but instead skills development training or instruction.   
                          
                                           
          My current fees for this instruction or courses is in daily blocks of time as follows: 
                   600.00 for two days | 900.00 for three days  | 1500.00 for five days
               
          The student is provided with a small set of essential hand tools to be used for the
         duration of the course or instructional period, or they can provide their own tools.
                                                                                            

                                                                                                            
                                                                                                
                                                                         Refined Edge Design 
                                                                                    Ottawa Ontario ON K0A 2P0 CANADA
                                                                  Phone: (613) 821-5160   E-mail: norman@refinededge.com