The course is an introduction to the technique of working with green wood, using a simple design that emphasises the beauty of the raw material from the forest that surrounds Cerdeira. You'll learn how to handle the different hand tools to prepare the various pieces that make up your work and then join them together to take home a new piece of furniture.
Over the course of eight days, including a rest day, you'll learn the two techniques for working with green wood, building two unique benches with freshly cut wood from the surrounding area. You'll be encouraged to give your pieces unique shapes by using steam to bend the wood. You'll also learn how to handle, sharpen and care for your tools, so you can continue this creative journey at home.
This course will give you:
. Two handmade wooden stools, designed and made by you;
. Practical and specialised knowledge of basic techniques for working with green wood;
. Practical experience: construction of two benches using two techniques (slab & stick and post & rung), as well as steam bending;
. Tool sharpening - Well-sharpened and cared-for tools are fundamental to the success of our work. You'll learn how to sharpen, maintain and look after your tools.
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Requirements
Surrounding Area
Nossa Senhora de Fátima Chapel at 29m
Candal Shop at 1.6km
PR4 LSA - Schist Walking Trail Lousã - Rota das Quatro Aldeias at 1.7km
Talasnal School at 2.7km
Casa da Eira at 2.7km
Nossa Senhora da Piedade Shrine at 3.4km
River beach of Senhora da Piedade at 3.5km
Lousã range at 3.5km
PR 2 LSA - Schist Walking Trail Rota das Aldeias do Xisto da Lousã at 3.6km
PR5 LSA - Schist Walking Trail Lousã - Rota dos Serranos at 3.6km
Information
DATE: 26 March to 4 April
PVP: 1950€/person
DURATION: 8 days
TIMETABLE:
- From 10am to 6pm (two hour lunch break);
INCLUDES:
. Integration into a small working group;
. Training for 5-6 hours a day, in English and Portuguese;
. All the materials needed to complete the course;
. Lunch during the course (except on 30 March - free day);
. Free accommodation in the hostel during the course (9 nights). The hostel is equipped with a dormitory, kitchen, shared bathrooms, washing machine, towels, bed linen and Wi-Fi;
ACCOMMODATION UPGRADES AVAILABLE:
- Upgrade to 9 nights in a standard schist house shared by 2 participants and breakfast at an additional cost of €630/per participant. Includes shared bedroom, equipped kitchen, towels, bed linen and Wi-Fi.
- Upgrade to 9 nights in a standard schist house with single occupancy for 1 participant and breakfast, at an additional cost of 900€/per participant. Includes single bedroom, equipped kitchen, towels, bed linen and Wi-Fi.
CANCELATTION POLICY:
You can cancel within 14 days of registration, paying the relevant transfer fees. In accordance with EU consumer protection legislation, the course fee will not be refunded after 14 days of enrolment. However, the fee will be fully refunded if the training cannot be held due to a lack of sufficient students.
All prices quoted include VAT at the legal rates in force.
Lanyon works primarily with local cut wood and fallen trees. Its philosophy is that of minimal intervention - imposing as little as possible on the materials and leaving the curves as smooth as nature itself created them.