Practical projects are the main substance of students' training.
Beginning with the first assignment and continuing through the course, a student takes on increasingly difficult work. This method develops not only hand skills but also an understanding of procedures used in the trade. Each project builds on previous learning and requires the student to solve more complex problems. There are lectures and suggested reading material, but the practical application of these lessons at the bench is the most important element. While working at the bench, advice and information is conveyed in a practical context at the time when a student needs it.