Date: 06 November 2006
Location: West Dean College
Duration: 6-9th November 2006
Cost: Non-residential course fee: £315
OUTLINE PROGRAMME
Day 1 Before Dinner Welcome Talk, Oak Hall
Evening
Meet in the main workshop with an open discussion about edge tools to be sharpened with the different types of abrasives and machinery that will be available for use.
Day 2
Morning
A general discussion on health and safety during the course. Japanese Water Stones. Lapping techniques.
Video and lectures on diamond hones and Japanese sword making.
Day 3
Morning
Continue with the sharpening of blades. Making a blade. Forging.
Afternoon
Making a blade from Japanese Shiro Gami, white paper steel. Forging using charcoal, grinding, hardening and tempering.
Evening
Demonstration for sharpening and tuning the tools that students bring.
Day 4
Morning
Open house to include all tools that have not been dealt with.
Continue with the tuning of additional tools. Lecture on carbon steel.
Afternoon
Open discussion on the techniques used. Where to buy materials and tools.
Non-residential course fee: £315
Fully inclusive residential course fee:
Shared bathroom facilities £435
Standard room with private bathroom facilities £477
Superior room with private bathroom facilities £501
HOW TO BOOK
Please complete one booking form, or copy of form, per person per course and enclose a deposit for each course booked. On receipt of your booking, we will send all the further details you will need for your visit, including the course details, full details of cancellation conditions and your final payment slip. Travel instructions will be sent to all students.
