The course builds from the simplest chip carving to complex carved pieces in a variety of historic styles for furniture, frames and architectural ornament including figurative work; students learn a variety of gilding and polychrome techniques, including the application and carving of gesso; students study lettering, letter cutting and frame restoration; students are introduced to problems of design and layout and there is scope to design and carve contemporary pieces using traditional techniques; contextual studies include timber technology, architectural and furniture history, heraldry, professional practice and an introduction to current conservation practice and ethics.
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