Make your own 3-staked stool / plant stand 2022

Bower Reuse and Repair Centres offers a small selection of Stage Two Beginners Courses for those who are interested in continuing their woodworking journey and have basic knowledge of skills and safety practices required in a workshop setting. These courses are ideal for individuals who have completed any of The Bower's Stage One Beginner courses and are part of The Maker Series.

In The Bower's MYO Stool/Plant Stand course participants will build a 3-Legged Staked Stool/Plant Stand. This course is designed to give inspire confidence and provide knowledge that will allow participants to go home and use the tools they already own or can easily acquire to get started on projects of their own.

This course will take place over 4 x 3-hour sessions on Wednesday evenings.

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this short course you will:

• Have knowledge of general safety practices in a workshop setting

• Understand the benefits of using second-hand timber and construction materials and the different types available

• Understand how the skills you learn in this workshop can be applied to other projects

• Understand how to correctly measure, mark out and work to a plan

• Have guided, hands-on experience using a handsaw, chisels, hammers, drills and drivers

• Be able to safely operate power saws

• Understand the principles of joinery

• Have the ability to precisely install hinges and hardware

Skill level

This course is suitable for beginners (18 years and over) with no prior woodwork experience.

Accessibility

The Bower's instructors are experienced at facilitating courses for individuals living with disability. Please let us know about any special requirements prior to enrolment so that our staff can prepare in advance.

Tools and materials

All tools and materials relating to the project will be provided by The Bower, however we do ask that participants ensure that long hair is tied back, and appropriate footwear (closed shoes) is worn.

Please bring along the following PPE:

• Facemask

• Safety googles/glasses

• Earmuffs or earplugs

Entrance to workshop

Workshop entrance is via Turner Street at the rear of 107 Redfern St. If the doorway is locked and/or unattended pls ring the doorbell on the left of the roller door.

Transportation and parking

Bower Woodworks is located within 5-minute walking distance of Redfern Train Station. Both metred and unmetered parking are available nearby.

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