You can learn marquetry with Quentin Smith on the courses below. Alternatively, book a private session to cover the skills and techniques you want to develop:
"I really enjoyed the day; I liked the fact that the tutor was able to adapt to my ideas and I ended up with a finished piece that I was really proud of. Thank you."
Jewellery Course Student
"Really enjoyed it. Very impressed with finished results - definitely inspired to try more"
Jewellery Course Student
Please contact the colleges directly for details of fees, accommodation, etc.
Introduction to Marquetry
Suitable for complete beginners.
This course is an introduction to the basic techniques of pictorial marquetry by the "Window" method. Students will cut hardwood veneers and assemble a marquetry design for one or more coasters or similar items. Finishing and polishing will be discussed, but it may be necessary for the item to be completed after the course – either by the student or tutor.
NEW DATE - NEW LOCATION - Friday 25 - Sunday 27 May 2012 at Kigbeare Studios, Okehampton (01837 53787)
A fantastic opportunity to learn marquetry in the heart of the beautiful Devon countryside. Places are strictly limited, so book early to avoid disappointment!
Please contact me directly if are interested in taking this course at other times
Further Marquetry Techniques
Suitable for those with some experience, such as having taken one of the 'Introduction to Marquetry', 'Parquetry Patterns' or 'Making Marquetry Jewellery' courses
Students will learn more advanced marquetry techniques including sand-shading, hot-air shading, fine-line detailing, fragmentation, etc.
Please contact me directly if you are interested in taking this course
Parquetry Patterns 1
Suitable for complete beginners, but more suited to those with some experience.
Students will learn basic parquetry (geometric marquetry) techniques while cutting designs for either coasters, key fobs or pen box. Designs covered include checkerboard and closed basket-weave. Finishing and polishing will be discussed, but it may be necessary for the items to be completed after the course – either by the student or tutor.
Please contact me directly if you are interested in taking this course
Parquetry Patterns 2
Suitable for complete beginners, but more suited to those with some experience.
Students will learn basic parquetry (geometric marquetry) techniques while cutting designs for either coasters, key fobs or pen box. Designs covered include open basket-weave and Louis-cube (tumbling block). Finishing and polishing will be discussed, but it may be necessary for the items to be completed after the course – either by the student or tutor.
Please contact me directly if you are interested in taking this course
Marquetry Jewellery Workshop
Suitable for complete beginners.
The course will include an introduction to the basic techniques of pictorial and geometric marquetry. Students will cut hardwood veneers and assemble marquetry panels for items of jewellery and, time permitting, assemble and glue-up the items. Finishing and polishing will be discussed, but it may be necessary for the items to be completed after the course – either by the student or tutor.
Please contact me directly if you are interested in taking this course
Right: key fobs and pendants produced by day students
Personal tuition is also available by mutual arrangement - please
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