1. Technical Mastery Without Intimidation

Through guided low-stress experimentation, you’ll finally understand  why your marquetry isn’t working. And how to fix it. You’re being given clear, experienced guidance that skips the strict ‘follow-the-book’ previous trial-and-error loops.

Expect to walk away with clean joins, confident hands, and awaken a better appreciation of your tools, so that they feel like extensions of yourself.

2. The Palette of Nature's Beauty

Understanding Wood Characteristics and Veneer Selection. Through playful and open sessions, you’ll learn what the wood has to teach you.

Understand about its strengths, its weakness’s and even the little traps it waits for you to fall into. With some simple instructions, you’ll get the professional tips and tricks that will eliminate all those pesky, annoying mistakes you tend to make.

You will be gaining knowledge in selecting complementary wood types and veneers based on grain, color, and texture to enhance artistic effects in the design and overall quality of your work.

3. Under Pressure?

Learn how to make and use some very simple bits of equipment and how you can correctly lay and press your veneer art piece. Understand the basic steps from a master veneerer, how to use the correct glues, when and where, and how to prevent bubbles, warping, and cracks; and if so, how to repair them. Learn the professional way and how to pace yourself so you don’t rush or ruin your marquetry. Understand how you can condition and control your veneers, so the marquetry you're making maintains its quality, so you can proudly finish it.