In the first year there is an additional basic core design module included in the fee. 7900 Certificate which is the course most usually required by employers, since this course is only in development stage. Enthusiasm and patience. Tools are available in college to start with, and as you get to enjoy what you are doing you may wish to start to obtain a set of tools of your own. Students can bring their own wood to carve - or it can be supplied by the college at cost.
Absolute beginners welcome.
Tuition given in Low Relief, Chip Carving, Carving in the Round, and Lettering. Apart from the above, the course includes learning how to recognise various timbers, its selection, drying and carving properties. You will learn how to prepare timber and use stains and polishes for interior and external use. We shall look at the different types of tools used for working wood, and for clamping and holding it while you are working on it. You will learn how to sharpen and generally look after your tools.