Events

Heritage Joinery Taster Day

This taster day will offer an introduction to heritage joinery, and you will have the opportunity to try traditional joinery techniques using hand tools provided. You will produce your own redwood miniature sheeted door, with mortise and tenon frame, to take home. All materials and lunch, tea and coffee will be provided. No experience necessary!

This taster day is being held as a partnership between CITB NI and Department for Communities Historic Environment Division.

Who should attend?

This taster day is for anyone who has an interest in traditional joinery. The session would be useful to a variety of attendees, from enthusiasts to those thinking of becoming joiners or introducing traditional joinery techniques into their work. No construction experience is required, and you will be guided by experienced craftspeople with a wealth of experience of maintaining and repairing Northern Ireland’s state care monuments.

Topics Covered

• What is heritage joinery

• Approaches to conservation and repair

• Practical joinery techniques

Cost: £25