How to Start? Wooden Product Design Course

Every wooden product has its own specifics, and each carpenter has their own perspective on wooden creations. When designing wooden products, it is important to understand technological processes, materials, construction methods, and wood joints. A good idea must also align with practical knowledge and the tools available on the market.

But how do you even start planning and making a new wooden product? Join us for an in-house course where we will return to the basics and explore the proven rules of wooden product construction.

Over four sessions, we will revisit the knowledge of wood composites and their use in woodworking. We will explore the basics of wood joints, their purpose, and the possibility and appropriateness of using wood joints in final products. You will learn the principles of designing and sketching final woodworking products, proper documentation preparation, and work on independently preparing a simple design for a wooden product.

The goal of the program is to gain, enrich, and master knowledge about wood composites, wood joints, and technologies for both machine and manual woodworking. This course is a great opportunity to deepen your practical woodworking knowledge with theoretical principles and the basic rules of carpentry.

Duration: 4 sessions, each 3 hours long

• Monday, February 3, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
• Monday, February 10, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
• Monday, February 17, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
• Monday, February 24, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Prerequisite:
NO, prior knowledge is not required. The course is intended for wood enthusiasts, designers, architects, and hobby carpenters.

About the mentors:
The course will be led by Gal Žvab, who describes himself as a happy person ever since he connected with wood. Growing up, he was constantly in contact with tools, the forest, and wood. He is a forestry engineer by education and enjoys passing on his knowledge to younger generations of carpenters. He works at a high school, teaching practical and theoretical subjects, and also mentors in the woodworking lab at Center Rog. Wood is an integral part of his professional life, as well as his free time hobbies, such as marquetry, carving, and restoration.

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Participants should gather 15 minutes before the scheduled start time in the entrance hall of Center Rog. Please store your personal belongings in the lockers, which the mentor will show you. Please be on time, as late arrivals disrupt the workflow. In the case of a delay, entry to the lab cannot be guaranteed.

The program will be conducted in Slovenian unless otherwise stated.

In case of cancellation, you will be notified two days before the scheduled start.

If you are unable to attend the program, the registration fee is non-refundable, and it is not possible to change the date. You can transfer your participation to another person, but please notify us at least 24 hours before the program begins at the email address: les@center-rog.si

We look forward to your company and creative collaboration.