Marquetry Workshop

Marquetery is a heritage art & craft where pieces of veneer are stuck onto an object, forming creative patterns & designs. When you join us for this workshop you will learn the basic techniques of geometric marquetry. You will cut hardwood veneers, assemble the marquetry panels and glue-up the items for your pendant. Then after finishing and polishing, your beautiful pendant will be complete and ready to take home.

What you will make: In this workshop you will be able to choose from two designs to create your own charming wooden pendant.

What you will learn:

Introduction to the tools and materials and how to handle them Techniques including; cutting, assembling, finishing and polishing Outline of the afternoon:

Welcome and refreshments Introduction to the tools & materials Start sticking backs onto shapes Demonstration of "window method" cutting Cutting the design Demonstration of geometric assembly Begin on geometric Demonstration of sanding & lacquering Afternoon tea & cake Regroup for assembly of items Recap & depart with your finished pendant What is included: – Everything is included, all tools and materials, plus refreshments. Nothing to bring, just yourself.

Who is the workshop for- Perfect for beginners or people with experience.

https://www.hanwellwine.co.uk/product/marquetry-workshop-2/