Veneer 101 With Richard Coles

Discover the art of working with natural wood veneer in this hands-on introductory workshop. You’ll learn the fundamentals of selecting, preparing, cutting, joining and repairing veneer, then put your new skills into practice by creating your own quarter-laid veneer placemat to take home.

Whether you’re completely new to veneering or looking to build confidence with the basics, this workshop will give you the knowledge and practical experience to get started.

What You'll Learn

Select
Learn how to select the right veneer for your project, including understanding grain, colour and figure.

Prepare
Understand how to prepare veneer for your project and the tools and materials required.

Cut
Learn how to accurately and safely cut veneer to achieve clean, precise results.

Join
Discover techniques for joining veneer pieces together to create a clean, seamless finish.

Repair & Restore
Learn how to identify and repair common damage and imperfections in veneered surfaces, helping bring existing pieces back to life.

Your Take-Home Project

Put your new skills into practice by creating a quarter-laid veneer placemat during the workshop.

You’ll take your finished project home, along with the knowledge and confidence to tackle your next veneering project.

Workshop Details

Instructor: Richard Coles

Date: Saturday 17 October
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Duration: 3 hours
Capacity: Limited to 8 participants
Level: Beginner / IntroductoryWhat to Bring

Closed-in shoes are required.

This is a hands-on woodworking workshop involving the use of sharp hand tools. Participants must be able to safely follow workshop instructions and wear closed-in shoes at all times.

No prior veneering experience is required.

Limited Places

With only 8 places available, this workshop is designed to provide plenty of hands-on time and individual guidance. Places are strictly limited.