SPECIFIC INFO
Language: English
Price: 1050€
Dates: May 13th – May 22nd, 2025
Location: Germán’s country workshop near Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. https://www.google.com/maps/place/Can+Casassaies/@41.669937,1.8083939,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xed82d2302c6cb71a!8m2!3d41.6699289!4d1.8083938
Food and accommodation: available. Scroll down for more information.
COURSE CONTENTS
– Preparation and sharpening of tools
– Theory and use of planes in cabinetmaking (as a practice, we will make a bench hook)
– The mortise-and-tenon joint in various modalities
– Dovetailing
– Hand-applied finishes: oils, shellac, acrylic, and wax preparation and application.
– Theory and use of planes in cabinetmaking (as a practice, we will make a bench hook)
– The mortise-and-tenon joint in various modalities
– Dovetailing
– Hand-applied finishes: oils, shellac, acrylic, and wax preparation and application.
SCHEDULE
Arrival: May 12th, afternoon
Course: May 13th – May 22nd, 2025
Suggested departure: May 23rd, morning
Daily schedule 9:30 to 18:00, with a lunch pause
On Sunday 18th, we’ll enjoy a day off, walk in nature and visit Germán’s furniture.
STUDENT’S REQUIREMENTS
No previous knowledge is required, but students who have been watching videos and investigating on their own are always a small step ahead.
You must bring a marking knife, three chisels (4-6mm, 8-12mm, 16-20mm) and one plane blade for the sharpening practice. Don’t hesitate to contact me for guidance on brands and types. You can also purchase those tools directly from me, and you’ll receive them when you attend the course (I am an associate partner of Dictum Werkzeuge GMbH).
You must bring your own ear and eye protection. I strongly recommend wearing closed shoes for safety.
BOOKING TERMS AND CONDITIONS (course only; meals and accommodation are handled separately):
- Please note that booking accommodation and food service must be done separately (details below in the Food and Accommodation section).
- Reservations are made upon course purchase. You can optionally make your reservation by making a 50% (€525) payment via bank transfer. This payment is non-refundable.
- The remaining 50% must be paid at least 30 days before the workshop’s start. If you do not meet this deadline, your reservation will be postponed to the next call.
- If you are a professional client in Spain, let me know before payment to apply the corresponding tax withholding.
- If you leave your place empty without prior notice, you will not be able to recover the hours lost or the cost of the course.
- Days lost due to non-attendance cannot be recovered.
Meals and accommodation
(additional service, paid separately)
In intensive courses, we have accommodation in the same compound. It is an exceptional opportunity to interact with classmates and teachers! In our free time, we find moments to exchange impressions, get to know each other and continue sharing.
The accommodation facilities are 25 m2 tiny houses with two levels, double and single beds. Depending on the number of students, you may have to share it with another person on some exceptional days (it has never happened yet), although the space is sufficient to maintain some privacy.
To concentrate on the course experience, we have a kitchen service with tasty, healthy, local and seasonal dishes. The service includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as vegetarian/vegan alternatives upon request. Please make sure you inform us of any allergies or intolerance of other issues well in advance. Otherwise, we won’t be able to satisfy your requests. Please note there will be one single person cooking with love for us, and alternative dishes are hard and time-consuming to prepare.
Booking the meals and accommodation service
The price for the meals and accommodation service is 770€ for the whole course from the day before til the morning after. This is paid separately from the course fee – mail us for booking. Lunch on the day off is not included, as we’ll probably eat at a restaurant.
