The Design Centre – Tasmania in conjunction with Fine Timber Tasmania (FTT) invite you to attend a one day workshop on sawn veneer techniques.
The workshop will be conducted by Neil Erasmus in Launceston on Monday 5 December 2011 from 10.00 am until 5.30 pm.
Neil and Pam Erasmus operate a successful business at Pickering Brook, near Perth, W.A., designing and making production and commissioned furniture pieces while teaching a range of skills in their Erasmus School of Creative Arts.
The Design Centre – Tasmanian and FTT initiated this workshop to promote greater utilisation and value-adding of unique and valuable figured timbers. Sawn veneers cut from green or dry timber can be used for a range of feature applications in conjunction with plain timber and panel products.
Neil has developed expertise sawing highly figured veneers about 1.5 mm thick from green or dry crotch, birds-eye, burl or fiddle-back pieces, up to 300 mm wide. He has also perfected the seasoning and application of these sawn veneers as feature highlights in a range of furniture and treasured pieces.
The day will include a presentation, followed by demonstrations of cutting sawn veneers from green and dry blocks. Neil will also talk about seasoning techniques and equipment and the use of sawn veneers in panels and other applications.
Participants will be able to saw veneers on a specialised bandsaw during the workshop using green and dry material timbers.
COST
Is $25 per person – Tea, coffee, juices and lunch will be provided as will summary notes.
WHERE
FURNITURE DESIGN, SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN University of Tasmania. Room number 205 (Seminar Room 1st Floor)
TIME
MONDAY 5 DECEMBER 2011 @ 10:00am until 5:30pm
TRAVELING FROM THE SOUTH?
A bus will depart at 6.45 am from Forestry Tasmania, 79 Melville Street. There will be a second collection point from the Domain near the old TCA ground (to allow all day parking) at 7.00am sharp.
RSVP ‘LIMITED SPACES’
To maintain the optimum environment spaces are limited to 20, get in early to secure your spot. RSVP Now to avoid disappointment
CONTACT DETAILS
Murray Jessup, Phone (03) 6235 8347 / 0409 951 202,
Email murray.jessup@forestrytas.com.au
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